I will report, with pictures. I haven't yet decided whether to ride my Luna or my Bike Friday. Still a few weeks to decide (I've been riding the BF more lately)Originally Posted by emily_in_nc
Welcome guest, is this your first visit? Click the "Create Account" button now to join.
Results 1 to 15 of 15
Thread: Tarwheel Century
Hybrid View
-
03-28-2008, 07:49 AM #1
Ain't Love a Surprise?
- Join Date
- Nov 2005
- Location
- Between the Blue Ridge and the Chesapeake Bay
- Posts
- 5,203
-
04-05-2008, 03:08 PM #2
Godiva's mom
- Join Date
- Oct 2006
- Location
- Reporting from Moonshine Mountain
- Posts
- 1,327
Tulip!!! Please.....TMI!!! Originally Posted by tulip
"When I'm on my bike I forget about things like age. I just have fun." Kathy Sessler
2006 Independent Fabrication Custom Ti Crown Jewel (Road, though she has been known to go just about anywhere)/Specialized Jett
-
04-05-2008, 03:37 PM #3
Registered User
- Join Date
- Jul 2006
- Location
- Mid-Atlantic
- Posts
- 183
It's really a well run event and a good early-season tune-up. Bikeboy and I rode it for 3 years in a row. The country ham and sweet potato biscuits at the Edenton waterfront rest stop are just divine and almost make up for the unrelenting wind - enjoy the ride!
Last edited by KayTee; 04-05-2008 at 03:41 PM.
"It is easier to go down a hill than up a hill, but the view is better from the top of the hill." [Fortune cookie from post-ride buffet at the Peking Palace. The food was good, too.]
-
04-07-2008, 08:56 AM #4
Ain't Love a Surprise?
- Join Date
- Nov 2005
- Location
- Between the Blue Ridge and the Chesapeake Bay
- Posts
- 5,203
BIKE FRIDAY!!! Argh, I'm so embarrassed! Originally Posted by IFjane
Tulip!!! Please.....TMI!!!
-
04-07-2008, 04:04 PM #5
Godiva's mom
- Join Date
- Oct 2006
- Location
- Reporting from Moonshine Mountain
- Posts
- 1,327
I knew that! Originally Posted by tulip
**ROTFL**
Forgive me, Tulip - I couldn't resist! 
KayTee, Jeannierides and I had a great time on Saturday - KayTee and I even did a little Retail Therapy after brunch. Wish you could have been there - next time, ok?
RE: Tarwheel Century - wish we could, but that is my wedding day...maybe next year?
"When I'm on my bike I forget about things like age. I just have fun." Kathy Sessler
2006 Independent Fabrication Custom Ti Crown Jewel (Road, though she has been known to go just about anywhere)/Specialized Jett
-
04-07-2008, 05:27 PM #6
Ain't Love a Surprise?
- Join Date
- Nov 2005
- Location
- Between the Blue Ridge and the Chesapeake Bay
- Posts
- 5,203
Yes, the Virginia Ladies will all get together for a ride soon, perhaps the end of May when I get back from my trip. I'm glad you had a good ride!
-
04-28-2008, 10:34 AM #7
Ain't Love a Surprise?
- Join Date
- Nov 2005
- Location
- Between the Blue Ridge and the Chesapeake Bay
- Posts
- 5,203
Ride Report
I had a blast! I did the metric century plus a little, ending up at 66 miles, averaging a little over 14.5 mph. It was windy, but not as windy as previous years, according to my riding partner. The weather was beautiful, the traffic was very light, and the scenery was nice--LOTS OF COOL BIRDS, IFJANE!
The SAG stops were the best I've experienced; one even had smoothies!
I felt like I could keep going, but for this early and for my (lack of) riding to this point, I felt that 66 miles was just right.
My Bike Friday Pocket Rocket Pro performed flawlessly. I am very pleased with it--it is a fast little bike!
I highly recommend the Tarwheel Century. It's always in April, it's flat and pretty, and is very well-organized.
Reply With Quote
