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NEW BERN CENTURY CYCLISTS

Eastern North Carolina

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This website has but one purpose: To encourage cyclists of all ages in the New Bern NC area to cycle a Century trip and to give recognition to those that have done so.

Why? So we can get cyclists together for monthly Century trips weather permitting. Having a large group of cyclists makes the trip easier and more enjoyable. If you've never ridden with a group of riders it's time for you to discover something new about cycling.

Visitors since 3/6/02

What's a Century trip? It is a rite of passage for all serious cyclists to be able to say that they have cycled a trip of 100 miles in a single day, usually within 5 to 8 hours. Others say one has to be crazy to ride 100 miles. 

Why ride a Century? Because of the challenge! The mere thought of being on a bike for some 5 to 8 hours impresses sedentary folks but anyone can ride a Century who is healthy and prepares for it. I'm 82 (Aug 2011) and have cycled 57 Century trips since age 67. It's great fun and excellent aerobic exercise. Overweight? You'll burn several thousand calories each trip!

What does one need to do to prepare for a Century? Cycle, cycle cycle! The more you cycle on a routine basis the easier it is to ride a Century. If after riding your bike for 10 miles your legs are sore you're obviously not ready for a 100 miles. You should be able to knock off at least 25 miles with no pain before attempting 100.

Do I need a special bike? It's going to be hard pedaling an old one-speed heavy bike with fat tires but I'm not going to put down any bike except to say that the trip will be much easier and faster if you have a lightweight roadbike. What's a roadbike? You won't find one at Wal-Mart. It's a bike with a lightweight alloy, aluminum or carbon fiber frame, drop handlebars and very skinny tires (appx. 700mm x 23mm). Prices start in the hundreds and go to the thousands. Many folks have popular mountain bikes nowadays. They'll make the 100 miles but they won't keep up with roadbikes. You guessed it! I'm a roadbike nut...

 Why join the NBCC? It costs nothing and simply places you on an e-mail list to be notified when a Century or any other shorter trip is planned so that you may join the group. It also permits you to send messages to all members by addressing your message to nbcc@XXXalways-online.com (remove XXX). Send your request to Dave Wallace at davewallace@XXXsuddenlink.net (remove XXX). The e-mail list will be sent only to members that are on it. 

Where does a Century trip go? Wherever you or a member that plans the trip wants it to go. The monthly trips that we have been taking over the past few years have departed from River Bend and go to Trenton,  then to Beulaville where we have lunch at Hardees or McDonalds. After lunch we cycle to Fountaintown, Catherine Lakes, Richlands, Trenton and back to River Bend. See mileage chart you can print out. Besides lunch we usually take about 4 short rest stops at stores along the way. Ordinarily we depart on a Sunday morning at 8 AM and return by 3:30 PM. Saddle time is around 6 1/2 hours with the remaining time for lunch and rest stops. Average overall saddle speed usually ranges from 14.5 -16.5 mph depending on the wind. A group of cyclists always makes better time by taking turns "pulling the group" while others draft behind. You'll be surprised at the difference drafting makes. 

How can I be added to the Century Trip Recognition list?  It's easy, provided you live in the vicinity of New Bern NC where you'll be able to cycle with us occasionally. Just complete a Century trip and have it verified by another member. Send your request to Dave Wallace at davewallace@XXXsuddenlink.net(remove XXX). As you complete more Century trips send in update info. (By the way it is not the intent of this web page to record century trips of cyclists all over the country)

Dave Wallace 

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(Scroll to the bottom for the latest narratives of trips. I try to keep approximately one year of narratives

See photos of regular and occasional riders of the Sunday 35-mile Jasper loop that departs Flythe's bike shop every Sunday at 8:30AM, weather permitting at  http://pages.suddenlink.net/davew/nbccphotos.htm

Twelve Riders: Finally a break in the frigid weather with a start in the upper 30s that got up to 50 by the time we reached the overpass rest stop on the way to Jasper. Everybody was a little slower than usual and the A (actually B+) group consisted of Ryan Asher (visiting from Durham), Jason Carman, Chris Kelso, John Imbriaco and John Klecker. The B group consisted of  Raul Alverez, Doug Bacskay, Cassandra Crowder, Mac Flythe, Philippe Lafargue, Beverly Rust and Dave Wallace. The A group split up returning but the B group ended up the same as going less Philippe. I measured 16.3 saddle average overall from RB for the B group. It was an enjoyable ride. We should have had more riders. Come on wimps - it wasn't all that cold!

Dave Wallace 1/30/2011

Twelve Riders: Too cold for me at 37-degree start but surprisingly the following 12 made it (left to right above): Jason Carman, John Klecker, Philippe Lafargue, Tyler Neely (new), Mac Flythe, Chad McCoy, Tom Hewitt, Cliff Blackwell, James (JT) Allen and Jason Phillips. Not shown is John Imbriaco (in store) and Raul Alvarez taking photo. Here is Raul's reply when I asked if there was an A and B group:  Dave Wallace.

Fourteen Riders: What a great day and only 14 riders. I thought surely we'd have over 20 with starting temperature in the 60s. Here's who rode the 35-mile Jasper loop (except those starting in River Bend): Jason Carman, Ryan Falkenberry (New), Mac Flythe, Mark Genereaux, Tom Hewitt, Chris Kelso, Chris Kelso, John Klecker, Philippe Lafargue, Chad McCoy, Tyler Neely, Jay Phillips, Bill Sadler and Dave Wallace. By the way, our new rider Ryan Falkenberry was 14 years old and it was the longest ride he ever made. It was a bit tough on him but he hung in fine as we slowed occasionally. I recorded the B group saddle average as 14.9 for this ride. 

Dave Wallace 2/27/2011

No Riders: Nobody showed up at Flythe's bike shop today for the 35-mile Jasper ride because of rain.

Dave Wallace 3/6/2011

Sixteen Riders: A cool start in the 50s but warmed up nicely for the 35-mile Jasper ride: The following cyclists: Steve Bengel, Nick Berg (NEW)  Jason Carman, Ryan Faulkenberry, Mac Flythe, Mike Gearren, Mike Gearren Jr., Tom Hewlett, John Imbriaco, John Klecker, Chad McCoy, Philippe Lafargue,Tim McLear, Tyler Neely, Dave Wallace and Dan Winchell, We were spread all over the road going to and from Jasper so I have no idea how many groups we had today. It was only Flythe and me dragging up the rear to the first rest stop, Returning from Jasper  Flythe, Imbriaco and I met young Falkenberry on Tuscarora Rd after he had dropped out earlier departing New Bern. I measured 16.1 overall saddle average from River Bend. Nice leisurely ride! Too bad we can't keep groups together. 

Dave Wallace 3/13/2011

Twelve Riders: It was cold and windy so only the following showed up for the 35-mile Jasper ride (26-miles rom RB): Doug Bacskay, Travis Bowman, Jason Carman, Todd Cook, John Imbriaco, John Klecker, Jeff Morand, Tyler Neely, Dave Wallace, John Williams (MD) and Dan & Stacy Winchell. I hung back with Doug Bacskay which I suppose was the C or D group and my overall saddle average from River Bend was 16. John Klecker mentioned the A group's average to Jasper was 19.8.  

Dave Wallace 3/20/2011

Thirteen Riders: It was cold and fairly windy with starting temperature in the 40s and ending in the high 50s for the 35-mile Jasper ride but the following showed up: Steve Bengel, Travis Bowman, Jason Carman, Ryan Falkenberry, Mac Flythe, Vaughna Galvin (new), Mike Gearren Jr, Tom Hewitt, John Klecker, Chad McCoy, Tyler Neely, Dave Wallace and John Williams.

Dan Winchell. Mac, Ryan and I made up the slower B (or was it the C, D, E, etc,  group?) which I recorded the overall saddle average from River Bend as 16.8mph. It was only 15.9 at Jasper. (If I missed anyone, let me know. My camera battery quit.

Dave Wallace - 4/3/2011

Thirteen Riders: A cool start in the 50s and and windy, but ending in the 60s. Riders: Travis Bowman, Todd Cook, Mark Genereaux, Tom Hewitt, John Imbriaco, Bill Jutz, John Klecker, Philippe Lafargue, Tim McLear, Jeff Morand, Tyler Neely, Dave Wallace and John Williams (MD). The other John Williams was with us but went on to Pollocksville at Tuscarara Rd. I clocked the B group's overall saddle average at 16.1 mph from RB, consisting of Mac Flythe, Dave Wallace and John Imbriago (partway).

Dave Wallace - 4/17/2011

New rider Joshua Morgan - Marine	New riders Joshua Pogue & Josh Daly - both Marines	"A" group departing at 70 overpass stop

Fifteen Riders: A perfect start in the 70s, albeit a little windy on the 35-mile Jasper ride. Riders were: Steve Bengel, Travis Bowman, Josh Daly, Mac Flythe, Mike Gearren Sr & Jr, John Klecker, Chad McCoy, Joshua Morgan, Tim McLear, Jeff Morand, Tyler Neely, Jay Phillips, Joshua Pogue and Dave Wallace. We had 3 new Marine riders (see above photos) join us, all named Joshua, which now makes 6 Joshuas we have on the NBCC list. The slower B group consisted of Flythe, Sadler. Morand and myself going to Jasper and the same returning except Morgan instead of Morand. I clocked our saddle average as 18.1 to Jasper and 17.6 overall from River Bend. I'd post A group data if someone would send it.

Dave Wallace - 4/24/2011

John Klecker reported: Hi Dave, Great ride today! Jason Carman joined the A group along Tuscarora Road on the way back. My average at the shop was 21.8 but I was about 200 yards behind the first riders (separated by two red lights on Trent Road)

  Dan Sosa of Jacksonville races in Neuse River Senior Games 4/28/11

Dan Sosa, a regular at the Neuse River Senior Games cycling competition every year reported the following times for the 1-mile, 5K and 10K time trials respectively: 3:20.6, 11:51.1 and 23:27.8, which translates to 17.95mph, 15.73mph and 15.89mph. Not bad for a 80 year old who refers to himself as "Old Fart #2" (I'm #1 at 81). By the way, he said he slowed down because he cycled a Century with the "Down East" club just days before the Senior Games which now makes 16 for Dan.

Dave Wallace 4/30/2011

Mac Flythe, Nancy Alexander, Bonnie Refinski Knight, Avery Corning, Bridget Curlin at 70 overpass	Tim McLeat, Rex Willis, Kevin Curtis at 70 overpass

Sixteen Riders: On the 35-mile Jasper ride the girls are back! Nancy Alexander, Bridget Curlin and Bonnie Refinski-Knight showed up after a long absence. Other riders were Joe Avolis (new) Steve Bengel, Travis Bowman, Avery Corning, Kevin Curtis, Mac Flythe,  Rex Willis, John Imbriaco, John Klecker, Chad McCoy, Tim McLear, Bill Sadler and Dave Wallace. The B group consisted for most of the trip Nancy Alexander, Kevin Curtis, Avery Corning, Mac Flythe Rex Willis and Dave Wallace with a saddle average from RB to the overpass, Jasper and overall to RB as 18.6, 18.2 and 17.2mph. By the way, I forgot to get a photo of new rider Joe Avolis of Avolis Engineering. Hope he returns. 

Dave Wallace - 5/1/2011

   Hey Dave,

Figured I'd send you the ride report from the Tour De Pickle in Mt Olive. The ride had a fantastic turn out, over 100 riders in total. Out of the usual Jasper loop crew we had Jay Phillips and myself on the 75 miler, Average of 19.1. Jays wife Billie rode the 25 mile. On a side note there was an accident, the rider in front of me clipped the tire of the rider in front of him and went down, which in turn caused me to hit him and go over as well. No serious injuries to either man or machine, but I've got a wicked bruise on my right thigh, and i busted the screen on my phone. I guess its an excuse to get that tune up I've been putting off. All things considered, a good time was had by all

Tyler Neely - 5/1/2011

   Several of us rode the Tour De Pickle Saturday. I did the 75 mile route. The road conditions were pathetic, it was like riding 75 miles of railroad track. The rest areas were under stocked. Green bananas and nothing to drink at the second to last stop. Hard to believe this isn’t the first tour they coordinated.

It was my last!

On the up side, I had the pleasure of riding with six very nice people and enjoyed the company along the ride.

Jeff Morand - 5/1/2011

Mark Masser sent the photo below of New Bern cyclists at the Tour De Pickle on 4/30/2011. I had no idea so many from here rode it. Send me a request and I'll send you the full-size photo.  Dave Wallace

No Riders: Light rain all Sunday morning so no riders on the usual 35-mile Jasper ride

Dave Wallace - 5/8/11

Thirteen Riders: Only 13 riders this nice morning on the 35-mile Jasper ride. Group A riders were Steve Bengel, Nick Berg (MD - visiting from DE), Jason Carman, Ryan Falkenberry, Mark Genereux, Chris Kelso and Tim McLear. Group B riders were Kevin Curtis, Mac Flythe, Joe Gilmore, Rex Willis and Dave Wallace. Travis Bowman is a lone rider that we only see at rest stops. Ryan Falkenberry had a flat about a mile out of Jasper and joined the B group, which overall from River Bend only had a saddle average of 15.8. 

Dave Wallace 5/15/11

   Jay Phillips reported:

Dave, me and Paul Tingle rode 50 miles today with a average of 18mph and top speed of 35. The wind was brutal. I think we would have averaged closer to 20mph if the winds were calmer. We also got into some showers but nothing too bad.

Robert & Ashley Turner - Both are Marines in the Marine Band - Rob trumpet, Ashley French horn	New Rider Chris Hudson	New Rider Janet Christopher

Twenty Riders: Perfect weather with a start in the 70s for the 35-mile Jasper loop from Flythe's bike shop this Sunday morning. Riders were: Raul Alvarez, Josh Brown, Gary Bielejeski, Jason Carman, Janet Christopher (new), Cassandra Crowder, Travis Bowman, Mark Genereaux,  Chris Hudson (new), John Klecker, Philippe Lafargue, Mark Masser, Chad McCoy, Tyler Neely, Jay Phillips, Joanne Somerday, Rob & Ashley Turner, Dave Wallace and John Williams. The slower B group had 6-8 riders and I recorded only 16mph saddle average overall from River Bend, quite a leisurely trip. We had 9 riders join the paceline in River Bend, a new record. 

Dave Wallace 5/22/11

Twentytwo Riders: Perfect weather again for the 35-mile Jasper loop from Flythe's bike shop this Sunday morning. Riders were: Raul Alvarez, Joe Avolis, Steve Bengel, Travis Bowman, Jason Carman, Cassandra Crowder, Bridget Curlin, Kevin Curtis, Mac Flythe, Mike Gearren, Mark Genereux, Kelly Greene, Jim Howard (new), John Imbriaco, Philippe Lafargue, Mark Masser, Tim McLear, Jay Phillips, David Preis, Carol Stanton, Dave Wallace and Jeanette Weaver. The B group saddle average from River Bend was 16.5 mph. Bill Sadler had a flat on Tuscarora Rd and apparently returned home.

  Mac Flythe reported: Dave, You must have slipped to the "c" group.  We came in right behind the "a" group.  Our saddle average was 19.1.  Lack of sleep must work in my favor. LOL

  Tom Hewitt, whose Atomic Cycles group we encountered going the opposite way at Jasper reported: Hey Dave, Yes, that was our Group...we wanted some additional mileage and went for 50; added the Loop that circles around to the North side of the Jasper Mini-mart (had we stayed a couple of more minutes there we'd have seen you guys...) and circled back after continuing past Sanders Road to the intersection in front of Cliff Blackwell's Farm on 55...then turned at Clark's and finished the normal route.  50 miles at 21.5 mph average for Chad McCoy, Lester Brown III (rides for VCU team), Ryan (from Durham; joined on with us downtown) and me...really impressive to see the size of group that was out...glad to see new rider Jim Howard, Joe Avolis, et al...

Keep on pedalin',  Tom

Dave Wallace 5/29/2011

Registering for Tour de Bear or TriCentury Cyclists MS team at Neuse River waterfront next to Persimmon restaurant	Tour de Bear administrator Nancy Alexander and Mac Flythe	Final instructions before departing on first 25 mile loop	Amy Stanton (fast rider) departing airport rest stop

Fifty+ Riders: Perfect weather on Saturday for Nancy Alexander's Tour de Bear 25/50 mile tour to raise money for her TriCentury Cyclists team that will ride in the MS Bike Tour in September. Last year 80 cyclists registered so the final count may be similar to last year. I rode only the first 25-mile loop (recorded 26) at 16.7 mph saddle average. I rode with the front 5 at 20-22 mph for first 4.5 miles until I finally bonked. Most cyclists continued for the 2nd 25-mile loop. Since I cycled in from River Bend I completed 43 miles total for the day.

Dave Wallace 6/4/11

Charlie Fetzer, Philippe Lafargue, John Imbriaco, Jason Carman at Jasper rest stop	Mac Flythe	Rex Willis

Six Riders: Mac Flythe reports on the Sunday Jasper ride:

Sorry you didn't ride today. We had a good ride except for my two leg cramps. LOL. We only had 6 riders today though. There was Charlie Fetzer, John Imbriaco, Philippe Lafargue, Jason Carman, Rex Willis and Mac Flythe. 

Mac Flythe: 6/5/2011

Eight Riders: Well really only 7 if we exclude Travis Bowman whom we only see at rest stops or in passing. Here's who today: Steve Bengel, Travis Bowman, Jason Carman, Mac Flythe, Brett Hoffman (new), John Imbriaco,  Chris Lucas and myself. Mac, Brett and myself made up the B group most of the way and I recorded 16.8 mph saddle average from River Bend. Nobody ever reports what the A group's average is but I'm sure it's around 20. 

Dave Wallace 6/12/2011

Eleven Riders: Best I can tell is that we had 11 riders today because I counted 17 bicycles at Jasper which were for both Mac Flythe's group and the Atomic Cycles group. Later I saw 6 members of the Atomic group in Clarks so I suppose we had 11 in Mac's group. Nobody waited at the 70 overpass for Sadler, Curtis, Anderson and myself of the B Group so I failed to determine who the 11 riders were. Returning, I noticed at Clarks that my Cateye wireless computer had fallen off, which must have happened on rough Sanders Rd so I backtracked alone  to look for it but couldn't find it. Can't report overall saddle average. 

Happy Father's Day

Dave Wallace 6/19/11

  Tom Hewitt of Atomic Cycles reports in... Confusing? Only new rider Joe Anderson is on the NBCC list. dw

Dave, 

I think there were a few new riders today...the two young guys that were initially with Mac's group, Dustin (from Southport, NC) and Blake (riding a Motobecane bike), joined on with us at the Jasper Mini-Mart to do some extra mileage (we completed a total of 50 miles @ 20.5 mph average)...Joe Anderson rode the Jasper Loop for the first time today, too (he rode really well; thanks to Bill Sadler for hanging with him...and, that is a Specialized Roubaix Comp that he rides).  When we came by you and Kevin Curtis at RB our group consisted of Chris Lucas, Jay Phillips, Jason Carman, Jeff Enos, Chad McCoy, Ryan Albertson (he may also have been on the ride for the first time today; was riding his MTB with slicks!) and me (Travis "jumped on" with us at the corner of South 17/Tuscarora)...Bill Sadler and Joe Anderson were not far behind us...Mac et al right behind them.  John Williams told me he joined in at the Tuscarora/Old 70 junction...so riders were coming from everywhere !

New rider list for today (as far as I could tell):

1. Blake
2. Dustin
3. Joe Anderson
4. Ryan Albertson

Keep pedalin',  Tom Hewitt 6/20/11

Jon Viers (new rider- Marine)	Karen Greene (new rider)	Kelly Greene's flat - assisted by Bill Sadler and Mac Flythe

Fifteen Riders:  I counted 15 bikes at Jasper which I think are for the following: Joe Anderson, Joe Avolis, Travis Bowman, Jason Carman, Mac Flythe, Karen Green (new), Kelly Greene, Blake Hollister, John Imbriaco, Dustin Lupton, Chad McCoy, Jay Phillips, Bill Sadler, Dave Wallace and Jon Zier (new) The B group consisted mostly of only Anderson and me going to Jasper, but accompanied by Flythe, Sadler and the Greens returning. My overall saddle average was 16.1 from River Bend. Nice to see Kelly Greene back after a long absence, along with his wife Karen.

Dave Wallace 6/26/2011

Ten Riders: 4th of July weekend so only the following showed up for the 35-mile Jasper ride from Flythe's bike shop (26 from River Bend): Raul Alvarez, Travis Bowman, Mike Davis, Mark Genereux, Clay Green (new), John Imbriaco, Bill Jutz, Philippe Lafargue, Tim McLear and Dave Wallace. The B group consisted of Alvarez, Davis Jutz and myself returning from Jasper. Nice leisurely ride.  My saddle average from River Bend was 16.4. 

Dave Wallace 7/3/2011

Fourteen Riders: On the 35-mile Jasper ride: Travis Bowman, Jason Carman, Kevin Curtis, Mac Flythe, John Imbriaco, John Klecker, Chris Lucas, John Overend (new from Manassas), Linda Sadek, Bill Sadler, Dave Wallace, Rex Willis, Dan & Stacy Winchell.  The B group consisted of Linda Sadek, Bill Sadler, Rex Willis and myself. I recorded 16.9mph saddle average from River Bend. Nice seeing Linda Sadek and the Winchells back after a long absence. 

Dave Wallace 7/10/2011

New rider Todd Rankin, DDS	Jay Phillips & Joe Anderson at 70 overpass, Marine Tyler Neely in background	Milling around at Jasper store

Nineteen Riders: Weather was great so things are picking up on the 35-mile Jasper ride. Lots of riders but no gals: Joe Anderson, Travis Bowman, Jason Carman, Kevin Curtis, Mac Flythe, Mike Gearren Sr & Jr, Mark Genereaux, Kelly Greene, John Imbriaco, John Klecker, Philippe Lafargue, Chad McCoy, Tim McLear, Tyler Neely, Jay Phillips, Todd Rankin (new), Bill Sadler and Dave Wallace. The B group consisted only of Anderson, Sadler and Wallace and I recorded 16mph average for the trip from River Bend, where Lafargue, Curtis and I joined the paceline.

Dave Wallace 7/17/2011

Thirteen Riders: A HOT day on the 35-mile Jasper ride (26 from RB): Joe Anderson, Joe Avolis, Travis Bowman. Kevin Curtis, Mac Flythe, Cathy & Steve Fowler (new), John Imbriaco, Philippe LaFargue, Rob Overman, Jay Phillips, Josh Sample,  Dave Wallace,  I recorded only 15.8 mph saddle average from River Bend for the B group, slower than usual probably due to heat. 

  The Tour de France is over. Cadel Evans (Australia) won, followed by Andy and Frank Schleck (Luxembourg). Cadel Evans was on the American BNC Racing Team and was supported by American George Hincapie.

Dave Wallace 7/24/2011

  Thirteen Riders:  Dave: the following cyclists rode the Jasper route including three new riders:

Sixteen Riders: Nice weather but a bit warm returning on the 35-mile Jasper ride (26 from RB). Riders were: Travis Bowman, Mac Flythe, Mark Genereaux, Kelly Green, John Imbriaco, John Klecker, Philippe LaFargue, Mark Masser, Chad McCoy, Dave Olson (new), Jay Phillips, Bill Sadler, Ava Tanton (new), Dave Wallace, Rex Willis and Noelle Ybarra. We had an A, B & C group today and I dropped back to help out the C group consisting of Sadler, Masser and myself and only recorded about 15 mph saddle average from River Bend. 

Dave Wallace - 8/7/2011

Fifteen Riders: Nice weather after earlier rain for the 35-mile Jasper ride (26 from RB). Sorry, but I never got to see who the "A" group riders were (7 maybe?) because they didn't wait at rest stops since "B" group rider Allen Edwards had a flat that slowed us down. The B group initially consisted of Mac Flythe, Allen & Bambi Edwards, Betty Hatcher, Philippe LaFargue Bill Sadler, Dave Wallace and Rex Willis, but ended up with just 6 of us (less Mac and Philippe who went ahead). I recorded 15.7 mph saddle average from River Bend.

John Imbriaco confirmed later that the 7 "A" group riders that passed River Bend were Jason Carman, Mike Gearren, Tom Hewitt, John Imbriaco, Dave Olson, Jay Phillips and John Williams MD. He said his saddle average for the trip was 19.6. 

Nine (or 7?) Riders on the Early Bird Ride.  I received the following two messages on the earlier ride that departed from the Cara-San parking lot in River Bend at 6 AM. ( It poured down rain in River Bend about 7 AM but cleared by 8 AM)

Dave Wallace   8/14/2011

Morning Dave,

The Early Bird riders made it out this morning. Seven of us (six men, one women) hit the pavement at 6:00am. We had one rider drop early (not sure why), another crashed on the wet pavement at the Clarks turn (Bike damage, minor flesh wounds). We completed 20.7 miles, 20.4mph avg. Rain got us the last couple of miles. Great ride despite the weather!

Jeff Moran   8/14/2011

 

As Jeff said, the Flythe's Early Bird Ride FEB6AM was a success with a little blood, sweat, and rain thrown in. Thanks to Steve Bengel, Martin, Jeff Morand, Mary Anne LeRay, Tim Ruth, Tony Fothergill, Raul Alvarez, and my main man my toucan sam Steve Mercer for coming out!

Mac Flythe Jr   - Flythe's Bike Shop 8/14/2011

 

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Six riders for CENTURY today (Saturday):  Joe Avolis our ride leader, led our group on a fantastic century ride on August 20, 2011. Included on the ride were Joe Avolis, John Klecker, Tommy Arthur, Carole Stanton, Bonnie Refinski-Knight, and Bridgette Curlin. We departed from Trent Woods on to Simmons Loop where we rode with a huge red fox and then on to Trenton from there we went to the Subway in Kinston, then on to Ft. Barnwell where we stopped and fellow selling watermelons invited us to enjoy one of his watermelons, he cut it six ways and we all ate more than enough, then on to the Jasper store and from their to half of the Simmons Loop again this brought about six turkeys to ride with us, after getting back to 17s Carole hit a large pot hole had a flat tire after fixing it she had another flat ( Carole has a two flat minimun) after fixing her second we rode on in to New Bern. Other than Carole's two flats what a great ride we all had. Everyone had about 108 miles and we averaged right at 18 mph. We did take picture's and Bonnie promised to send them to you.

Tommy Arthur 8/20/2011

Twenty Three Riders: Nice weather and lots of riders on the Sunday 35-mile Jasper loop (26-mile from River Bend): Raul Alvarez, Travis Bowman, Aleta Brydge (new), Mike Davis,  Bambi & Allen Edwards, Mac Flythe, Mike Gearren Sr & Jr.,  Kelly Green, Mark Genereaux, Betty Hatcher, John Imbriaco, John Klecker, Philippe Lafargue, Tim McLear, David Olson, Todd Rankin, Bill Sadler, Dave Wallace, Kim Willis (new), Rex Willis. Somebody is missing. Who is the guy above on the far right in the dark outfit that rode slow to Jasper with Betty Hatcher and others? I recorded 16.9 saddle average back to River Bend in a group of 7, which was the B, C, D, E, (last group). I have no idea how many groups we had today as we were spread all over the countryside. Almost hit that brown dog on Dry Monia Rd. Gotta do something about him!!!

Dave Wallace - 8/21/2011

Nine Riders on Flythe's Early Bird Ride

Flythe's Early Bird ride had 9 riders this morning. Great weather and a great group! Once we got back to Hwy 17, Me, Ricky Williams, and Chris Drake decided to put in some extra miles on the new bypass under construction. Thanks to some great pulls by Ricky and Chris, we were able to achieve a respectable average of 20.3mph over 35 miles. Steve's crew averaged 19.8 over 26.4 miles and hit a maximum speed of 30mph! We're doing it again next Sunday at 6am. Meet at Caro-San beside the River Bend Shell Station on HWY 17. Bring a Friend!

Mac Flythe Jr  8/21/2011
Flythe's Bike Shop

Twenty Two Riders: On the Sunday 8:30 AM Jasper ride: Raul Alvarez, Joe Avolis, Travis Bowman, Lester Brown (new), Mac Flythe, Mike Gearren, Mark Genereux,  Kelly Greene, John Imbriaco, John Klecker, Philippe Lafargue, Tim McLear, George Myers, Jay Phillips, Linda Sadek. Bill Sadler, Ava Tanton, Dave Wallace, Rex Willis, Noelle Ybarra plus 2 unidentified riders. I clocked 17.4 mph saddle average for the B group from River Bend. 

Dave Wallace 9/4/11

Six Riders: On the Sunday Early Bird ride from the River Bend Caro San parking lot.

Part of Nancy Alexander's TriCentury Cyclists team. They were in 5th place of 10 top fundraising teams last year. 2011 results will be posted when available. 2011 MS Bike Tour: So far 55 NBCC members reported cycling the 2011 MS Bike Tour either 30, 50, 75 or 100 miles on Saturday September 10 and/or Sunday September 11. I suspect there are more members who haven't notified me yet. 49 members reported cycling one or more Century trip, of which 26 cycled two Century trips. These are posted above on the Recognition List. Great weather, great ride with over 2800 cyclists. $1,628,256 was raised for MS last year. 2011 results will be posted when available. See 2011 photos at http://imageevent.com/mseventpics/bike2011 Dave Wallace 9/13/11

Two Riders on the Early Bird: The Early Bird Ride left at 6am with only 2 riders. My buddy Steve Mercer and myself! We left in the dark with some light drizzle and fog. This could have something to do with the low turnout! It was a fun ride none the less. We were able to get in 21.25 miles at an average speed of 19.3. We will be moving up the Early Bird departure time 30 minutes to 6:30am due to the later sunrise time. Looking forward to next Sunday's Early Bird! We depart from Caro-San on HWY 17 near River Bend Sunday morning at 6:30am for a usual distance of 26 miles. Come out and bring a friend. Mac Flythe Jr 9/25/2011 Flythe's Bike Shop  (Photo: Mac Jr followed by Steve Mercer - good shot!)

Five Riders: Probably because it was a chilly start in the 40s plus some of our riders were cycling across NC, there were only 5 of us this morning on the 35-mile Jasper (26 from River Bend where I joined the paceline: Mac Flythe, John Imbriaco, Ava Tanton, Noelle Ybarra and myself. The ride was a bit chilly and we had some wind so I only recorded 15.8 saddle average overall from River Bend for the group which stayed together most of the way. We met Sara Roberts and Jeff Morand at Jasper, who were continuing on to Ft Barnwell for a 60-mile trip. By the way, Sara Roberts and hubby Matt requested to be removed from the NBCC list. 

See George Myer's blog on how our local cyclists are making out on the 490-mile Cycle North Carolina (CNC) trip at http://www.newberncyclists.blogspot.com/  They'll be on the road until next Saturday (10/8).

Dave Wallace 10-2-2011

PS: 10/7/11:  I  posted Century trips above for the following 6 members who cycled the Plymouth to Manteo Century Option on the 6th day of the Cycle North Carolina (CNC) Fall ride: Nancy Alexander, Tood Cook, Chris Kelso, John Klecker, Bill Sadler and Bonnie Refinski-Knight. Congratulations folks. Quite a feat after 5 days of tough cycling across NC.  

Thirteen  Riders: As best I could tell, we had 13 riders today broken into three groups on the 35-mile Jasper ride from New Bern: Group A was Ryan Albertson, new rider Jay Bradley MD, Tom Hewitt, Alan Garvick, Chad McCoy and new rider John Melling. Group B was Mac Flythe, John Imbriaco, Philippe Lafargue and Rex Willis. Group C was Cassandra Crowder, Janet Christopher and myself. I recorded only 14.3 saddle average from River Bend; a very pleasant ride with great weather. Special congratulations go to Cassandra Crowder for showing up after completing 500 miles cycling across NC yesterday. Fantastic!

Dave Wallace 10/9/2011

Twenty+ Riders: Dave, sorry I didn't know you had dropped out. Our group averaged about 19.2. We had 20+ riders. Two new riders. I'll try and send you their pictures and names. Weather was great.

Mac Flythe 10/16/2011

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The following report just arrived from John Imbriaco:

Thirteen  Riders: As best I could tell, we had 13 riders today. The "A" group of 9 riders, some of whom were with Don Hewitt's Atomic Cycles group, broke up to take an extended Jasper route. The A group consisted of Tommy Arthur, Kevin Curtis, Courtney Dixon (new), Eric Bamnwarth (new), Ryan Falkenberry, Mac Flythe, Tom Hewitt, Philippe Lafargue and John Melling. The B group was Joe Avolis, John Imbriaco, Tim McLear and myself. I recorded 17.2 mph saddle average overall from River Bend. 

Dave Wallace 10/23/2011

    Five  Riders: Kevin Curtis, Todd Rankin, John Imbriaco braved the cold and blustery wind and mutually agreed it was an enjoyable Jasper 35-mile ride. My average mph was 18.4. Tom Hewitt and Ryan Faulkenberry left from Flythes as the only two riders from Atomic bikes. Mac Flythe and Bill Sadler decided to save their energy for a 50 mile ride tomorrow starting at 7:30 from the Shell station in RB. Bill rode with us to RB . Let's hope today's cold weather ( 32 when I left my house) was an aberration for this time of year.

John Imbriaco 10/30/2011

I sent this on Monday to nbcc@always-online.com but apparently it didn't get to the list. Sorry. 

Fifteen Riders: As best I could tell, we had 3 separate groups today on the Jasper ride: An A group (9), B group (3) and an Atomic Cycles group (3) all of whom met at Jasper. Riders were: Ryan Albertson, Joe Avolis, Kevin Curtis, Mac Flythe, Mark Genereux, Mike Gearren, Tom Hewitt, John Imbriaco, John Klecker, Philippe Lafargue, Chad McCoy, Tim McLear, Todd Rankin, Dave Wallace and Rex Willis. Temperature was in the 50-60s and very windy. I recorded a saddle average from River Bend of only 16.2 because I doubled back to wait for Rex Willis. It was a good ride. Newly paved Tuscarora Rd was smooooth!

Dave Wallace 11/6/2011

 

Eight Riders:  Dave, Thanks for asking. Here's the report: Eight of us rode this morning, and we wanted to leave a little later and do a route that took us a little further than the Flythe's ride. It ended up being a 50 mile route to Trenton, with a 18 - 19 mile pace on the way out and a 15 - 17 mile pace into the headwinds. The ride unintentionally became an all women ride--which pleasantly results in a lot more conversation in the line, and no one was dropped. See attached photo (back: Amy Stanton, Bridget Curlin, Kim Willis, Heather Noto; front: Melissa Rankin, Cheryl Smith, Aleta Brydge, Bonnie Refinski-Knight).

Fourteen Riders: It's getting tough keeping track of riders in separate groups, especially since they sometimes don't meet at rest stops. All I know for sure is that Bill Sadler, Rex Willis and I cycled the entire trip together and I recorded 16.8 mph saddle average from River Bend. Here's who I think the other riders were - some from Flythe's shop and some from Atomic Cycles: Joe Baes, Mac Flythe, Patrick Frost (new), Mike Gearren, Mike Gearren Jr, , John Imbriaco, John Klecker, Elliot Marks (new), John Melling, Dave Watkins(or Olsen), Ron White (new)

Dave Wallace 11/13/2011

Paceline approaching River Bend stoplight	Tim McLear, Mac Flythe, Joe Avolis at 70 overpass rest stop	Ronnie Light, Rex Willis, Tim McLear, Kevin Curtis at Jasper rest stop

Fifteen Riders: We had a mixture of Flythe and Atomic Cycle riders which met at rest stops on the 35-mile Jasper ride: Joe Avolis, Joe Baes, Aleta Brydge, Kevin Curtis, Mac Flythe, Mark Genereux, Mike Gearren, Tom Hewitt, John Imbriaco, John Klecker, Ronnie Light, Tim McLear, Bill Sadler, Dave Wallace and Rex Willis. Temperature was in the 60s. I recorded 17.3 saddle average from River Bend. It was a good ride. If I missed anyone let me know. 

Dave Wallace 11/20/2011

   Ten Riders: We had 10 cyclist show up for the Sunday ride today that departed Atomic Cycles. We stayed together as a solid group with good rotations and a good overall average. The ride was 26 miles .
We are going to continue the Sunday afternoon ride and departure will be 1:15 sharp.
On BLACK FRIDAY we are going to do the same ride but at 2pm so we can burn some calories from Thanksgiving.

Jay Phillips 11/20/2011

Jay Phillips 11/25/2011

Fifteen Riders: We had the following 12 cyclists between the A and B group for the Sunday morning 35-mile Jasper ride: Joe Avolis, Aleta Brydge, Harris Huddle (new) John Imbriaco, John Klecker, George Meyers,  Beverly Rust, Bill Sadler, Carole  Stanton, Dave Wallace, Kim & Rex Willis. Three cyclists from the Atomic Cycles group arrived at Jasper: Tom Hewitt, Ryan Albertson & Dave Olson. I recorded only 16.3 overall saddle average from River Bend for the B  group consisting of Meyers, Sadler and myself.

Dave Wallace 11/27/2011

  Fourteen Riders: We had 14 cyclists show up for the Sunday afternoon ride. Had a fairly stiff head wind heading out but a perfect tail wind coming back in. Started as one solid B group but some riders dropped back and ended up with a nice C group. B group average was around 19 and C group around 17. Looks like we have enough interest in the afternoon ride (1:15 pm) to continue, and as it cools down more I suspect it will grow in popularity as temps tend to be warmer mid day. Hope to see everyone out again next Sunday same place, same time.   Jay Phillips 11/27/2011

  Ten Riders:  Dave: total of ten cyclists today on the Sunday morning Jasper ride. Mac Flythe, Bill Sadler, Tim McLear, John Klecker, Philippe LaFarque, Todd Rankin, Rob? who said he rode in the Spring once before, John Imbriaco, Dave Olson, Tom Hewitt. Tom and Dave were the A plus group. Weather started cold but was great for cycling by the overpass. We stayed together most of the ride averaging 19 plus m.p.h.

John Imbriaco 12/4/2011

Tom Hewitt reported the mystery rider was Rob Temucin, who is not on the NBCC list.   dw

  Eleven Riders: We had a great afternoon ride today. Eleven (11) cyclists joined in for the 26 mile ride. The weather was perfect with almost no wind. The entire group stayed together for the most part and maintained around 19mph average. Hope everyone has a great week and hope to see a good group next Sunday. Same place, same time. Atomic Cycles at 1:15pm.
Jay Phillips 12/4/20

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Who would be crazy enough to be cycling in 30-degree weather this morning? Here's Tom Hewitt's report after he thawed out. 

  Four Riders:   Dave, No, there were a few of us "crazies" riding this morning...

I rolled up from AtOmic Cycles to Flythe's parking lot about 8:25 a.m. to find Mack, Bill Sadler & Joe Avolis readying themselves for the ride (and wind!)...we rolled out and had a bit of cross-tailwind going South on 17, but as soon as we turned North on Tuscarora Road...Whew! She was ablowin'...Joe A. stayed with me and we hauled a** to the Jasper Store (no stop at the Overpass); my "nether region" felt like it was gonna freeze off ! Had to warm it up a bit...

Joe decided to ride back with the 'Bent Bros" and I proceeded to head straight back down 55 (nice little cross-tailwind assisted...stayed steady at 25/26 about 10 miles). Overall got in 40 miles at a 20 mph average clip...saw Joe A. later in the day at AtOmic and he had in 95 miles ! Good one, Joe... (Joe Avolis went on to complete a Century today and sent a photo of his bike computer -  dw)

Cold and windy was NOT a lot of fun but I needed the solo (& quasi-solo...sorry Joe) work, for sure.

Keep Pedaling,

Tom Hewitt 12/11/2011

Seventeen Riders:   We had 12 cyclists depart Atomic Cycles today at 1:15 PM and 5 more out on the route with a total of 17. There was a pretty good head wind coming back but temperatures were decent. The main group had about 19 MPH average with good rotations. With the cooler months here it looks like the Sunday afternoon ride is going to be a little more popular but as it warms back up in the spring I'm sure we will be doing the Flythe ride including myself. Hope to see everyone again next week, same place, same time.

Jay Phillips 12/11/2011

  Three Riders:   Only three cyclists on today's frigid Jasper morning ride: Mac Flythe, John Imbriaco and a new cyclist from Newport, Steve Baker riding a recumbent. What a day to pick for your first Jasper ride. Temp. was 30 when I left my house and under 35 at 8:30 a.m. The wind was tolerable out and back but did slow us down. Average m.p.h. was 17.2. We agreed after finishing that it was an enjoyable ride. Had a few faux dog attacks out and back.

   Twentyeight Riders:  All I can say about today's Christmas Eve ride is WOW! We had 28 cyclists join in the the ride through Carolina Colours and we obviously had multiple groups with paces between 17mph and 22mph. Everyone had a great time and Tom Hewitt and his lovely wife, Mrs. Claire had hot apple cider and holiday treats waiting for us when we returned. It was great to see such a great turnout.
We will be doing our Sunday ride tomorrow at 2pm instead of 1:15. Hopefully this will allow everyone time to do the family thing and dinner. The ride will be the same route through Colours. Hope Santa is good to everyone and hope to see another great turnout.  Jay Philipps 12/24/2011

Twelve Riders: We had a great ride Christmas Day with 12 cyclists departing Atomic Cycles. We rode at a slower pace today with about a 18.5 MPH average. Tom Hewitt was out with his family on cruisers. Good overall turnout for Christmas day. We will be riding again next Sunday, same place, same time: Atomic Cycles at 1:15.
Jay Phillips 12/25/2011

 Nine Riders:  A Saturday morning ride that departed Flythe's shop at 9 AM for a 30-mile Pollocksville loop. Riders were Tommy Arthur, Aleta Brydge, Mac Flythe, John Klecker, Bonnie Refinski-Knight, Carol Stanton, Bill Sadler,  Dave Wallace and Rex Willis. It was a cold ride into the wind all the way from New Bern to Pollocksville but the group set a good pace rotating the lead. Leaving Pollocksville it was downwind all the way to New Bern and we did a lot of coasting at 18-20 mph on occasions. I joined the ride in River Bend and recorded an overall saddle average of 16.7 mph, at which point Mac recorded far less since they had to ride in a headwind to River Bend, so the more accurate saddle average for the 30 miles was 15 something (lower than usual because of the wind and traffic through New Bern). Everyone agreed it was a nice ride and the group stayed together. Mac said the usual 35-mile Jasper ride will depart his shop at 8:30 AM tomorrow on New Years Day.  

Dave Wallace 12/31/2011 

  Thirtyfive Riders: A Saturday afternoon absolute incredible ride. There was a total of 35 cyclists on the route with 28 departing from Atomic Cycles. Tom Hewitt had some tasty beverages for everyone when we got back in. There were several groups and the groups stayed together nicely. The Sunday ride tomorrow will depart at 2pm instead of 1:15. The weather is going to be gorgeous with sunny sky's and near 70'.

Jay Phillips 12/31/2011

  Three Riders: Dave there were only 3 of us on this Sunday morning Jasper ride (8:30 AM). I guess people were still recovering from a hangover. There was only Tim McLear, Bill Sadler and me. Cold start but warmed up quickly. We will be doing the Saturday morning ride at 9 am again next week. Hopefully this will give everybody a chance to ride. Saturday and Sunday morning rides with me and Saturday and Sunday afternoon rides with Jay Phillips. Ought to be a fun year.

Mac Flythe 1/1/2011

  Twentyone Riders: On the Sunday afternoon ride (2 PM) there were 21 cyclists that departed Atomic Cycles today. The weather was incredible and everyone had a great time. There were several groups with paces between 17 and 20mph averages. Weather permitting we we ride again next Saturday and Sunday at 2pm both days and will depart from Atomic Cycles. 

Jay Phillips 1/1/2011

Cyclists departing Flythe's bike shop	C group at Pollocksville rest stop. - Millard Godwin, Bill Sadler, Mac Flythe	Beverly Rust flat in Pollocksville

Twelve Riders:  The Saturday morning ride departed Flythe's shop at 9:15 AM for a 30-mile Pollocksville loop. Riders were Raul Alvarez, Mac Flythe, Millard Godwin, John Imbriaco, Ron Light, Tim McLear, Heather Noto, Beverly Rust, Bill Sadler. Carol Stanton, Dave Wallace and Rex Willis. Groups broke into 4-5-3. I cycled with the slow C group to Pollocksville then joined others until I rode alone from NB to RB in heavy wind. Saddle average overall was a slow 14.9 mph. Beverly Rust and Rex Willis had a flat in Pollocksville.

Dave Wallace 1/7/2012

  Joe Avolis, Bill Sadler, David ?, Tim McLear, Ron Light (photo by Mac Flythe)

Six Riders: Sunday Morning. There were 6 of us this morning on the 35-mile Jasper ride:  Joe Avolis, Tim Mclear, Ron Light, Bill Sadler, Mac Flythe and David. Sorry David, I didn't get your last name. Should have been more this morning since the weather was so good. We did have a strong head wind on the return trip, but it was still a good ride. Just wish more had turned out. Expected to see you Dave, hope you are all right after yesterday's Pollocksville ride which had 12 riders and 2 flats (not good). Great weather - great ride! The Saturday Pollocksville ride from now on will be gathering at Flythe's Bike Shop at 9:AM and will leave at 9:15AM.

Mac Flythe 1/8/2012

  Twentyfive/Thirtyfive Riders:  Saturday/Sunday Afternoon. Dave, I sent emails out both days but for some reason they're not getting out. Both days we had about 25 cyclists on each ride. The weather was great and numerous other cyclists joined in on the route. Probably 35 cyclist each day with A,B&C groups. We will be riding again next Saturday and Sunday at 2pm.

Thanks, jay phillips 1/8/2012

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  No Riders this frigid Saturday morning. Too cold at 30 degrees!

3 Riders Sunday morning: Mac Flythe, Bill Sadler, John Imbriaco. Enjoyable ride, especially the return trip. Very strong head wind all the way to Jasper. Overall m.p.h. 17.2.

  11 Riders Saturday afternoon: We had eleven cyclists today. The weather was a little cool but with abundant sunshine and perfect wind conditions we had a great ride. We will be riding again tomorrow at the same time (2 PM) from Atomic Cycles. The weather looks to be good again so hopefully we will have a good turnout. Don't forget that Flythe is hosting their indoor bike race tonight at 6pm. 

14 Riders Sunday afternoon:  We had 14 cyclists depart Atomic Cycles today at 2pm. It was a great ride heading out to catfish lake road as it was sunny and we had a great tail wind. The ride back in was brutal as we had a direct head wind with 15/20mph winds.
We were averaging 20+MPG heading out but struggled to keep a 15/17 pace coming back. There was a smaller group that departed Atomic Cycles this morning that consisted of 6 cyclist. I didn't get all of their details but I know they put in around 70 miles and rode towards Pamlico county and back. We will be doing the same rides next weekend. Hope everyone has a great week and hope to continue seeing these rides grow. 

Jay Phillips 1/15/2012

Zero Riders on the Saturday and Sunday morning rides to Pollocksville and Jasper due to cold rainy weather. It never got warmer than 40s all weekend. Hard to believe some hardy cyclists rode Saturday afternoon. 

Dave Wallace 1/22/2012

  Nine Riders Sunday afternoon  We had 9 cyclists depart Atomic Cycles today at 2pm. It was a cool start but we warmed up quickly. The winds were very favorable which allowed us to stay together into a well formed group. We rode the extended route with a total of 30+ miles. Yesterday's ride was canceled at the last moment due to inclement weather. There were 5 cyclist that showed but it was a no go. Hopefully next weekend the weather will be more favorable. 

Jay Phillips 1/22/2012

Sixteen Riders: Saturday Morning from Flythes Bike Shop. We had 16 riders this morning on the 30-mile Pollocksville ride but it broke up into two groups from River Bend. Our slower group consisted of Mac Flythe and his daughter Christie, Millard Godwin and myself. Bill Sadler joined us in Pollocksville John Imbriaco reported on the faster A group:   Dave: Today's ride included John Klecker, Mac Flythe, Bill Sadler, Mac's daughter, Millard Godwin, John Imbriaco, Chris Kelso, John Williams joined us in Pollocksville, Carol Stanton, Rex Willis, Kim Willis, Bill Willis-Rex's brother, Katie Holbrook, Ron Light and Aleta Brydge. 

Dave Wallace 1/28/2012

Five Riders: Sunday Morning from Flythe's Bike Shop:  Four cyclists left Flythe's this morning at 8:30 AM on the Jasper ride: Mac Flythe, Bill Sadler, Joe Avolis, John Imbriaco. Philippe Lafargue caught up to us at the overpass rest stop. The wind was unpleasant most of the ride especially on US-17 on the return trip. Average speed was 18-19 mph.

John Imbriaco 1/29/2012

Cyclists at Atomic Cycles Sunday

Twentysix Riders+: SundayAfternoon from Atomic Cycles: We had at least 26 cyclists depart at 2pm and more joined in so an accurate final number was not possible. The weather was perfect and it's great to see so many cyclists coming out for morning rides from Flythe's and afternoon rides from Atomic Cycles. If everyone remembers last winter when we only had a Sunday morning ride with cold temperatures there were many days with little or no turnout. Now we have four great rides to choose from and I hope it continues.

Jay Phillips 1/29/2012

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