Epic Finish to my 1st 1/2 century charity ride.
Completed the 50 mile portion of the Dempsey Challenge in Maine today in a respectable 3 hours (including couple of stops at the 10 & 20 mile rest breaks). But it was the end of the ride that truly made my day. I hit some broken pavement about a mile from the finish, but everything seemed ok; but making the last turn onto the footbridge leading to the finish shoot, the rear went flat:eek::eek: What to do? I did what any self-respecting glory-hound would do; I threw the bike over my shoulder and ran to the finish with cheers ringing in my ears and flash bulbs going off everywhere. It was a EPIC ending to my first 1/2 century. I was humbled (truly) to hear the MC state 'now that's a great example of the true spirit of those who came to support this wonderful cause". :thumb:
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You did it all wrong- 3 hours for your first 50 miler and you are supposed to be dead about 10 miles from the finish. You obviously hit the Broken pavement too hard- What were you thinking of? Trying to stay with the 20year olds that were doing a sprint at the end no doubt:(:(
And then to show your lack of mechanical skills by not repairing the puncture in 1min 30secs as any repspecting old "Geezer" would have done is a bit over top. Then to sprint the last mile carrying your bike only shows one thing------------ -------You are no longer a newbie to distance riding. Well done but don't do it again- You might get DnvrFox thinking he will have to emulate you after the 3rd Goathead of the morning. :innocent: |
Nice, really nice ride report. Congrats on your first 50'er! You may have cyclo cross in your future!
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16.6 mph..... Hmmmmm........Must be a whippersnapper of barely 50!
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pics or it didn't happen :)
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The Evie Stevens of old coots!
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Originally Posted by robtown
(Post 11563558)
pics or it didn't happen :)
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You had to ride home? Which raises the question of how did you get there?
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Originally Posted by amillerinmaine
(Post 11564467)
Hoping someone publishes one of the pics.......But now the rest of the story; after my ride and the great folks at the Specialized tent repaired my rear tube, and I had my lobster, corn on the cob, baked potato, and a 'custom' Gritty's Ale.... I got back on the bike and rode back to home Augusta, 27/28 miles. Note to self, next time I think it'll be a good idea to ride nearly 30 miles after a 1/2 century....DON'T Do IT!!!!!!! And for the record, I'm 57 years young......
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Good job. It is kind of nice that "bad events" conspired to give you a memorable finish.
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Way to finish!
Oh yes... way to cross the finish line! Food sounded good, ride home... not so good! |
Originally Posted by amillerinmaine
(Post 11564467)
... lobster, corn on the cob, baked potato, and a 'custom' Gritty's Ale...
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Way to go. I would have been tempted to ride my rim the rest of the way.
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I had wanted to ride the Dempsey Challenge, family issues prevented it. Congrats to the OP and his ride.
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Originally Posted by reverborama
(Post 11567450)
Clearly I am doing all the wrong charity rides!
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Running in riding shoes! That's stuff of legends!!
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The club I just joined is running a grueling century early next month, the "Heart of Arizona". We are only grilling hamburgers and such, but we are giving away merino wool arm warmers. Lobster sounds better!
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Thanks Folks! Bear in mind, the Dempsey Challenge was started by Patrick Dempsey to honor his mother and other cancer survivors in Maine. We had 34 states and 5 countries represented, 1.1 MILLION Dollars was raised AFTER expenses for the Dempsey Cancer in Lewiston, Maine. Burgers & Fried Chicken was also available for any of the riders, who had to raise a minimum 0f $150 to participate, there were over 1500 riders, and the top individual fund raiser was sponsored to the tune of $10,300+........ A great cause, a great ride (although 37 degrees at start was a little chilly, an all around great day! Hopefully some of you bf'rs can make it next year.
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You had to ride home? Which raises the question of how did you get there?
Got a ride with "TOP' another forum member, but he was doing the century, so I finished a little bit before him..................... |
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