BikeFest '07 in NC

[emily_in_nc]

So, how did Bikefest go for y'all who did it? GLC, did you do the century?

The heat did break since Friday's high of 104. It was a lovely OVERCAST day and only in the 70s throughout our 40 mile ride finishing up at 12:45 pm. We didn't do Bikefest ($50 each seemed like too much to pay to ride our normal weekend cycling roads), but DH and I did ride on many of the same roads as the 31-mile route, in the opposite direction. It was neat to see so many cyclists out, and most were very friendly, waving and saying hello to us. We were riding our Bike Fridays with panniers (DH) and Tailrider (me) from our trip to the post office and farmer's market.

CA, I looked for you, but we peeled off for home before passing the end of the 31, apparently, so if you and your DH were sweeping the 31, as you assumed, we missed you. Hope the sweeping went okay!

SO glad it cooled down here in NC!

Emily

[GLC1968]

Hey all...Bikefest was great!!

I did end up doing the full century. When I woke up that morning still sore from a weight workout on Wednesday, I was planning on opting for the metric. After it clouded over, I started thinking that maybe I could do more. When the routes split, I made the decision to go for the 100 with DH. I'm sooo glad that I did. It went really well!

Great weather (a bit windy at some points...but bearable), great rest stops and support, and great company. All in all, a fun day for us!

Every time we saw crowds, I found myself scanning the bikes for a Surly cross check, but never saw one! Did you have a good day too, CA?

Oh, and how weird is this...I had a fitting done at Cycling Specifics (in Carrboro)a couple of months ago and while I was there I was admiring a custom bike that had just been assembled and was awaiting pick up by its owner. At the first rest stop, I saw a woman with the same bike. I complimented her on it and mentioned that I bought my handlebar tape after having seen hers. I can't believe that of the 850 people signed up for the ride, that I just happened to run into her! It's a small world, isn't it?

Anyway, it was a great day and I'm only sorry that I didn't get to meet any TEers.