I rode this ride today; my first with the Gyros and not a good choice for a guy who's been cycling 7 weeks. I figured "hey, I've ridden 60 miles at 19 mph, I can handle it. After hitting the rest stop after riding, what seemed like a never ending amount of hills, I asked the guys "hey is there a way back that I can take that is flat"
I have to thank the group for slowing the pace for the rest of the ride for me...I had no expectation of this. Furthermore, as my legs became increasingly immobilized by cramps, Don held back with me, and honestly ensured I made it back to the start in one piece. What generosity and compassion from a groups of guys I have never met! I can't thank you enough and it speaks volumes to the character of the the people riding with the Gyros. Andy, pushed me a bit on one hill and gave me some pills, I have no idea what, when I got back. Don gave me alka seltzer, drinks, and even a banana; Don was like ems for me during the last 15 miles. Just had to post this as I was honestly so surprised and grateful for the help I received. It's not all about the bike, and the character shown today was remarkable. Yes, I did learn my lesson, and won't crash a ride, if I am not certain I can't make it....Thanks again Joel On Sep 5, 11:13 am, Don Brazelton <[email protected]> wrote: > All, > > I will be doing the following ride Monday (Labor Day) morning and would love > some company. > > MEETING PLACE: St Francis > (Directions:http://www.raleighgyros.com/locations.htm) > TIME: Monday 9/6 @ 8:30am > RIDE DISTANCE: 68 miles > PACE: 18mph > ROUTE: "Rollers of the Lost Dice² > CUE SHEET: http://www.raleighgyros.com/cue_sheets.htm > > Please keep in mind that there are a numbers of hills on this ride so we > will focus on working together going up the hills as well. > > Don -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected]
