Philly Colnago Gran Fondo

[maggie's sister]

Just wandering if anyone else from the forum is going to do the Philly Gran Fondo. I am planning to do the 108 mile option and have been signed up for a while. It would be great to see/ride with some folks from TE.

[Becky]

I've thought about it, but the reality is that I'm just not in that kind of shape this year. Two years ago, sure. Now, not so much :(

It's definitely on my list of cool rides to do some year!

[Becky]

How was it? I hope that Sunday's horrendous rain didn't ruin things! :eek:

[maggie's sister]

The 5 inches of rain put a damper on the festivities. The "gran" 108 miler was cancelled due to flooding on some of the course roads.

After about 10 miles, I realized that my highly neglected rear brake had finally called it quits. At that point, I thought that the 35 mile route was most prudent. It was a soggy ride, but the course was delightfully hilly (around 2000 ft of climbing). I ended up finishing the course at about 5th overall and as the 1st woman. I think a lot of women stayed in bed.

Overall, I thought that it was a well organized, well marked ride. Despite the rain, I never used my cue sheet.

[Becky]

Sounds like a good-enough day, in spite of the weather. I admire you for riding- I didn't even leave the house on Sunday, let alone ride my bike :eek: Congrats on your performance! There are some seriously steep roads in that area!

[maggie's sister]

Thanks, it ended up being kinda fun.