W-I-N-D-Y about sums up the ride. Not a cloud in the sky, perfect temperature, and wind. The weather summary said that winds were out of the south at 14mph at 1:00 and 19 mph at 3:00, so the last 40 miles were not real fun.
21 riders participated, and apart from some torn skin and bibs, some lost lunch, and Mark's three flats we had a safe ride. The first group finished with a 20.2 mph ave, the pair of women had a strong ride, and everyone that wanted to finish, did (even if it took a while!).
Many thanks to Ghisallo Sports (link at right) for the Sports Beans and awesome door prizes. Also thanks to Vicki, Martha, and Elva at Holy Cross for the perfect pancakes and sausage.
Here are the awards:
Best Friend of the Seminary: John J (second in a row, Matt was right there, too)
First Finisher-Female: Loreen M and Susan K
First Finisher-Male: Russ T
Best New Rider: Peter W
Rob Donaldson Memorial Flat Tire Award: Eric E
Sportsman Award: Leigh G (Mark G deserves part of it, too)
I'll let everyone add comments on the ride, what happened, how much pain you felt, how many miles you did the day after. Marc E did a cyclocross race the next day and won! Anyone else? Post pics, or send them via e-mail and I'll post them up. Anyone have pics/results of the beard contest?
Send me an e-mail if you have any suggestions for next year. We'll keep the group rides going through the winter, stay posted. Tour de Sem is May 3, mark your calendars now.
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Thanks for the update. Sounds like an awesome day, except for the wind... It is great to hear about the ongoing fellowship (sweat, pain, flats, gels, wind, etc.) that Concordia Cycling is providing for all. Looking forward to seeing some pix from the day. Wish I could have been there but glad to hear that flat tires continue to be fixed...
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