First, let me say that TE's trekjeni is a GEM! Funny, Smart, Athletic...and with great friends too! Her BF is a lucky guy!
Another strong day!
A little warmer,
I averaged 16.1 (thanks in large part to Jeni's friend Scott doing some serious pulling! At one point, for five miles, he was pulling a 20 person pace line at about 25mphand doing awesome!
I climbed the dreaded Mt. Tabor and Bean Blossom despite loosing my chain at the bottom of both
We had a 10mph wind from the south for about 5-8 miles...and this had its toll.
I had some serious chain problems - my chain jammed - and locked up - three timesTurns out that my small chain ring is BENT and out of line!
Here's Jeni (right) and friends Scott and Carrie at B'fast - Day 2:
Here's the five of us at the Start Line:
Well, Jeni and Scott really brought Silver out of her healthy eating shell!
Our four, plus another FoJ (Friend of Jeni) that we picked up along the way!
Going home...now how many bikes can you get on a Saab?
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10-14-2007, 04:12 PM #1
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Hilly Hundred - Day 2
If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers
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10-14-2007, 04:21 PM #2
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How fun!! You must be very proud of your milestone that you shared with your lovely wife. You and Silver make a handsome couple. Congratulations on your accomplishment and you are quite an inspiration for those who struggle along in their training.
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10-14-2007, 04:25 PM #3
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Sounds like a great ride! Thanks for sharing!
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10-14-2007, 05:24 PM #4
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Awesome pics! Glad day 2 was as fun as day 1.
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10-14-2007, 09:41 PM #5
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cookies
Why do they give riders cookies on big bike rides in the US??? Why not something nutritious???
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10-15-2007, 01:44 AM #6
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You know CC, I personally wondered the same thing...but at least they didn't have TIM TAMS! Althought they had FRIED CHICKEN too...but I was good and didn't have any!
Originally Posted by crazycanuck
Seriously, they had plenty of veggies too...it's just that trekjeni made silver be a bad girl!
Regarding this ride...the organizers would be the first to point out that it's a tour and not a race. For me, it wouldn't have been fun if I didn't push hard, but I'd say that for most of the 5,000 participants, this is their only long ride of the year and that they're doing it for fun and socialization.
The SAGs were a blast! People EVERYWHERE! Lots of Bluegrass Music ( I never thought I'd hear "Salty Dog" played live )
Here's another shot showing the crowd at the lunch SAG:
If you don't grow where you're planted, you'll never BLOOM - Will Rogers
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