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05-03-09, 07:59 PM
First off, I took a total of 2 pictures. I'll post them after dinner.
The folks that put on the ride did a pretty good job with all the logistics. However, the rain dissolved some of the turn markers. Other than that, it went well.
We ended up missing a turn right before lunch and it took a while to sink in. As a result, we came in with 112.2 miles with an avg speed of 14.7. Total climbing was a little over 1000 feet. Very flat ride.
We were rained on for more than 50 miles of the ride. That wasn't too much trouble, other than the spots all over the glasses making it hard to see. And then wet feet. I hate when my feet are wet. It was also a bit windy. I think 16mph winds to deal with as well.
At one point a little before the ferry, Bess went right off the road. I think she zoned out a bit. Thankfully she found the only really soft dirt in the area to crash in. The only thing damaged was her pride. Not even a bit of road rash.
So that's 2 centuries for me this year. With another coming up in 3 weeks.
Oh, there's no way I want to sit on my bike for long enough to ride the Davis Double. Today was about as long as I care to ride (at least for now).
The folks that put on the ride did a pretty good job with all the logistics. However, the rain dissolved some of the turn markers. Other than that, it went well.
We ended up missing a turn right before lunch and it took a while to sink in. As a result, we came in with 112.2 miles with an avg speed of 14.7. Total climbing was a little over 1000 feet. Very flat ride.
We were rained on for more than 50 miles of the ride. That wasn't too much trouble, other than the spots all over the glasses making it hard to see. And then wet feet. I hate when my feet are wet. It was also a bit windy. I think 16mph winds to deal with as well.
At one point a little before the ferry, Bess went right off the road. I think she zoned out a bit. Thankfully she found the only really soft dirt in the area to crash in. The only thing damaged was her pride. Not even a bit of road rash.
So that's 2 centuries for me this year. With another coming up in 3 weeks.
Oh, there's no way I want to sit on my bike for long enough to ride the Davis Double. Today was about as long as I care to ride (at least for now).