The Shenandoah 100 went better this year-no injuries and everyone finished! The torrentail downpour the night before made for even more lost sleep than usual, and muddier trails.
The winner, Chris Eatough (of 24 solo fame) finished in 7 hours 14 minutes. The last rider of the day came in at just under 16 hours! In 2007 the race implemented cut-off times at checkpoints for the safety of the riders and the sanity of the volunteers who have to be out on the course. There were 436 finishers and 74 riders who DNFd.
It's a great ride, and one of the best organized events in the country. If you're interested in going next year (the race is always Labor day weekend) be sure and register in the late spring as the race fills up quick.
Robert refuels at aid station 2 where Adam and Clair were volunteering.
Creedence is having FUN!!!
L-R, Dean Raines, Emil Davis, Bob Smole, Steve Schmidt, Charlie Marcotte
Some B ride regulars - Larry, Jim, Cecil, and Greg
Tuesday and Thursday at 7:30 AM we have an A pace (19-21MPH avg) ride led by Robert, Chris, Sharon. We gotta keep the pace up on this ride to get the shop open on time, but we won't leave any new riders out on their own.
Wednesday at 5:30 PM Robert leads a 40-50 mile A+ paced ride. This ride usually averages 22+ MPH with several efforts that maintain at 25-28mph. It is generally a drop ride.
Thursday at 5:30 is the Ladies Ride! All ages and ability levels are welcome. If we have enough women we brake into two groups. It is a no-drop ride and we frequently include skills sessions.
Saturday at 7:30 AM is another A pace ride. It tends to be larger and faster than Tuesday/Thursday, but not as hectic as Wednesday evening (though it depends on who comes out to ride!).
Sunday at 9am there is a ride FROM WALLER MILL PARK, A+ ride, 40-50 miles. Lead by various JRVS members.
Sundays at 9 are also the EVMA rides. Check EVMA.org for current ride schedule.
If the weather looks iffy, call the shop at 229-0096 to make sure it's going.
