Jake and Peg recap Bike MS 2012
One TOTG rider noted how
the combination of wind and hills factored into his ride: “I have my Edge set
up to Auto Pause at 3 mph to help me get a more accurate average mph while I’m
riding. This has served me quite well the past year until the MS ride. There
were a couple of times during a climb where I was just trying to make it to the
top of a rise – wind pushing us in the wrong direction – I look down and see a
big old 3.4 mph in the speed field! I was determined to not let that Auto Pause
kick on while I was working my tail off to KEEP MOVING!”
With six or more hours in
the saddle, there are ample opportunities to learn rules of the road. Here are
a few of our favorites:
From the TOTG rider who
literally earned his stripes on his first century: Apply sunscreen … often.
From the TOTG rider who
missed one of the essential freebies in his rider bag: Apply lip balm … often.
From Peg, who somehow forgot
a lesson learned last year: Always, always knock on the porta-jills, even if
the door thingy shows green/open.
From Jake: Do as I say, not as I do. I always say you should put in the proper mileage in preparation for every event. One of these times I’ll follow my own advice. But being a social guy, I somehow compensate for lack of training with an abundance of talking and laughing. And in this group of argyle awesomeness, it’s easy to be fueled by fun.
Our final 25 miles seemed to fly by, with the wind to our backs, some swooping downhills ahead and the promise of friends, family and refreshments at the finish line. Not to mention a fellow cyclist and photographer, waiting to catch our triumphant finish. Thanks for the parting shots, Ben! Our final ride stats: 101 miles, 6 hrs, 34 min moving time, avg speed just over 15 mph (knew that 18.1 mph avg over the first 20 miles wouldn’t stick).
Plans for a 7 am sharp
start on Day 2 waned when the temp was in the low 30s–not the most welcome piece of data to see on the Edge display. Several of us also
downgraded our plans for the 70-mi route and rode a leisurely 38-mi route home.
The festive finish line at Garmin headquarters offered cheering spectators and
family members, live music and barbecue. Our favorite fan was this little guy
sporting a tiny speed suit, there to cheer on one proud grandpa. The sun shone brightly
as riders lingered over lunch and shared stories from the road with friends and
family. Many riders even took a chance to sign up for next year’s ride at a
discounted rate of $13. Join our team next year!
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