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 84 (Aug 2013) 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 nbcc2@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 were taking when this webpage was started departed from River Bend and went to Trenton,  then to Beulaville where we had breakfast or lunch at Hardees or McDonalds. After lunch we cycled to Fountaintown, Catherine Lakes, Richlands, Trenton and back to River Bend. See mileage chart you can print out. Besides lunch we usually took about 4 short rest stops at stores along the way. Ordinarily we departed on a Sunday morning at 8 AM and returned by 3:30 PM. Saddle time was around 6 1/2 hours with the remaining time for lunch and rest stops. Average overall saddle speed usually ranged from 14.5 -16.5 mph depending on the wind. A group of cyclists always make better time by taking turns "pulling the group" while others draft behind. You'll be surprised at the difference drafting makes. Nowadays, cyclists purchase GPS computers for their bike and send in data and maps on their Century trips.  

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 or send in your GPS computer data. 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)

Send a message to nbcc2@googlegroups.com to let folks know you are joining the group

Send a message to Dave Wallace davewallace@XXXsuddenlink.net to make corrections/additions to above

NBCC CENTURY TRIP RECOGNITION

(See Century Statistics at end of list)                                

NBCC Century Statistics ending 2012: 193 NBCC members, 154 members have cycled one or more Century trips - Average is 8.9 trips,  53 members cycled one or more Century trips during 2012.  Youngest Century rider is 14, Oldest Century rider is 81, Average age of Century rider is 46. Visits to NBCC website average 10.4 visits/day since 3/6/2002. 

NBCC Century Statistics ending 2013: 212 NBCC members, 183 members have cycled one or more Century trips - Average is 8.3 trips, 79 members cycled one or more Century trips during 2013. Youngest Century rider is 14, oldest Century rider is 83, average age of Century rider is 46.8. Visits to NBCC website average 11.03 visits/day since 3/6/2002.

NBCC Century Statistics ending 2014: 200 NBCC members, 194 members have cycled one or more Century trips - Average is 9.7 trips, 52 members cycled one or more Century trips during 2014. Youngest Century rider in 2014 is 21, oldest Century rider in 2014 is 73, average age of a Century rider in 2014 is 51.8. Visits to NBCC website average 11.2 visits/day since 3/6/2002.

NBCC Century Statistics ending 2015: 176 current NBCC email members, 198 members have cycled one or more Century trips. The top Century rider in 2015 was Carole Stanton with 49 trips, almost one per week. The top 5 riders with the most total Centuries are Joe Avolis (262), Mike Dunlap (215), Carole Stanton (200), Bill Sadler (78) and Shawna Bland (57). 50 members cycled one or more Century trips during 2015. The youngest Century rider in 2015 was 21 and the oldest was 69.

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    Carol Beliveau does a cold solo Century from Goldsboro to Oriental

Hi Dave!

Hope this finds you well and that you had a great Christmas! Been slacking this month, can barely remember my last century so decided I would take advantage of the wind and ride from Goldsboro to my home in Oriental. That was my theory anyway. The cold trumped the wind and really made for a pretty miserable ride - the legs just wouldn't kick into gear and I never really got into the groove. I was dressed for chilly weather but for some reason the cold just cut today. Frustrating. I stopped at a gas station about 78 miles in to check my tail light and put on my arm warmers and had to laugh as I had no dexterity in my hands. I almost quit at this point as the last light was about gone and it was just getting colder. The arm warmers helped however as did knowing this ride was almost over! Garmin showed I bottomed out at 30.2 degrees. yuck. Hey, it's done and...there is still one day left in the year...! #61 of 2016 in the bag. Thanks Dave!

Carol Beliveau 12/30/16

Carol Beliveau reports on AtOmic Cycles "Rule #5 New Years Day Epic Ride". (Rule #5 is "HTFU" which is not my choice of words, but it doesn't stand for "Harden the fruit up", which is like saying don't join this tough ride unless you can harden up. By the way, I thought that was Carol in photo #1, but Carol reported it was Loraine Maddox of Newport, who doesn't look dressed for the ride.

Hello Dave and HNY!

As has become tradition, for the third time I partook in the New Year's Day 131 mile ride with about 20 or so other riders. We were barely 9 by the time it was done! Was a tough day but we got lucky overall with the weather - only a few sprinkles, minimal wind and reasonable temps. It was fast and furious as always and I'm having a bit of a time coming to grips with the fact that the old body needs more than a day in between centuries to truly recover. Wasn't at my best today. Whatever. ;) You will likely hear from Chuck Forrest and Tom Hewitt as well. I think they are the only two of the group that did 100 or more. Link below, let me know if you have trouble opening it.

Thanks!  Carol Beliveau 1/1/2017

Added Cliff Blackwell, Tom Hewitt and Chuck Forrest to the New Year Day Ride. Chuck's GPS said he did 144.4 miles total in 7 hr, 4 min, for an average speed of 20.4 mph. Whew!  dw 11/2/2017

NBCC Statistics ending 2016: NBCC membership dropped from 176 to 174 in 2016. There's no more growth in membership since I'm age 87 and no longer ride with the groups and recruit.

As shown on the chart below, we had 37 members make 259 Century trips in 2016  for an average of 7 per rider. Carol Beliveau did the most with 61, more than one one per week. The chart below shows all Century trips made by the 37 riders which shows that Joe Avolis still has more Century trips total than any other member with 275, followed by Carole Stanton with 245. 

  Dave Wallace 1/4/2017

      Carol Beliveau does a solo Pamlico/Beaufort Century loop

Hi Dave,

Back at it. Headed out today and headed north. That might have been a mistake as the wind was much stiffer than expected. Nothing new in these parts, however! Solo, a good day. Here's the link but I'll send you an e-mail direct from Strava too in case it doesn't work.

Thanks Dave, Carol Beliveau 1/15/2017

       Carole Stanton & Scott Summers do their regular Buckhorn Lake Century

Hi Dave,

I trust you had a very nice Christmas and New Years! Took a nice little break from centuries for a couple of reasons. Wanted to let my left knee heal a little and spend more time with family and friends. Working full time and cycling a century on the weekends doesn't leave a whole lot of time left. And I think I was getting a little burnt out.

Felt good getting back out there this weekend. Had a very nice ride with Scott Summers. It had been 3 weeks since he rode also, so we took it kinda easy. We saw an eagle and someone killed a wild boar and left the head along side the road. That was a first!

Carole Stanton 1/15/2017

Hi Dave

I rode over to Goldsboro to ride with Scott and a friend of his on Sunday. We headed south to Kenansville. We started out at 33 degrees with sleet the first 5 miles and by mile 50 we were pealing off the layers and pedaling in sunshine!  Turned out to be a beautiful day by the time our ride was completed.  

Thanks and be safe out there! Carole Stanton 2/5/2017

Good snowy morning Dave

I tried to send my century info to you last evening, got frustrated with Garmin and gave up. Scott Summer came here to do the ride on Saturday. We actually passed you in Riverbend on our way home, you seemed busy on your GoPro or something. We spoke, when I told Scott who you were he wanted to turn around and meet you but I thought maybe you were headed downtown on an errand.

We cycled out to Trenton then did the Jasper Loop. Chilly start but beautiful day!

Take care, be safe out there and thanks for all your efforts!

Carole Stanton 3/11/2017

    Carol Beliveau does north-south loops in Pamlico & Beaufort wind all day.

Hi Dave,

It was a miraculous ride today in that I had headwind alllll day. How is that possible?  It really was the strangest thing I'd ever seen, I'd settle into a nice tailwind and POOF, a mile down the road, 180 degree switch.  This happened four or five times today, at least.  The wind finally decided it was going to scream out of the south making the last 30 or so miles of my day pretty torturous.  I will still consider myself lucky, however, for any ride I am able to do!  Happy St. Patricks Day, Dave.  #12 of 2017 in the bag.  

Carol Beliveau  3/17/2017

Hi Dave

Was very sorry to hear of your friend's passing. I know you enjoyed the friendship and rides spent together, very nice memories to reflect on.

I rode over to Goldsboro on Thursday to ride with Scott. I committed to the Flythe Brunch Ride Beer Ride on Saturday so I needed to get a long ride in and Scott was riding on Thursday so I took the day off to join him. It was cold at the start and quite windy!

Flythe's had a very nice turnout for their ride in Kinston on Saturday. I'm not great at numbers but I believe there were at least 20-25 with a nice mixture of riders. It was a fun ride. It's been a while since I've done a group ride, I miss those rides.

Take care and be safe out there.   Carole Stanton 3/23/2017

Hi Dave,

I completed the century with Bill Sadler today. It was an awesome ride!

Thanks, Carole Stanton 4/1/2017

Dave,

Carl Toler and I biked from Taberna to Jasper Saturday morning to hook up with Carole Stanton, Scott Summers and Bill Sadler to complete a Century.  Lots of fun fighting some nasty headwinds.  Heading back from Trenton we were moving right along with a great tailwind – makes it all worthwhile.

I believe this was Carl’s first 100 – so, nice job!!

Ed Busch 4/1/2017

Just me and my bike conquered the elusive century Saturday! From River Bend to Oriental and returned to Flyth Bike Shop (80 Miles); to complete the century, continued to Tuscarora and Hyway 70 overpass and returned to River Bend for a 102.08 mile ride (6:45 hours/Min; Max 26.4, Ave 14.6 Miles per hour). This was my 5th century.

Photo attached!

Bob Edwards 4/1/2017

Hey Dave,

Janet Christopher and I rode a Century ride on Saturday, April 15.

Thank you for all you do!!!!

Cherie Davis  4/15/2017

Hi Dave,

Hope you and Marilee are doing well. I took off yesterday to do a long ride with Scott Summers but his daughter had her baby early yesterday morning, so he had to bail - priorities right!

So I headed out solo to do a 65 mile ride and I guess I've found my old mojo, as I found it hard not to do a century. It was actually a very nice ride, kinda winged it once I got out there, trying to avoid some dogs on the road between Jasper and Cove City.

Oh, and I've have seen the prettiest red fox the last two times heading out in Trent Woods, really cool!

We all appreciate all you do to keep cycling connected in the community, thanks.

Take care and be safe out there.  Carole Stanton 4/21/2017

Davie,

Completed the ANNUAL TARWHEEL CENTURY ride this past Saturday with Pat Williams (Spin instructor @ Golds Gym) that took us though the country area of Camden county. Mother nature provided strong head winds and a thunderstorm. Referring to Carol's GPS mapped route of the event, your descriptive statement was on target. I did make one wrong turn during the thunderstorm and completed the ride with a total of 114.8 miles. This was my 2nd century this year.

Robert Edwards  4/22/2017

Its been a while. Got in 100 today at the Bike the Banks event in Emerald Isle. Been off the bike for 3 1/2 months due to hypothyroidism. Doing better now.

Best, Mike Dunlap 5/6/2017

Hi Dave,

Well, the wind continues to howl...it sure did today for the Bike the Banks ride out of Emerald Isle.  I think this is the 3rd year it's been held with a ride out to Cape Lookout and back and with a side of Ft. Macon.  Thank Goodness we had a powerful, good sized group.  We got out to lookout and I was wondering how in the world are we going to get back??  We did with many of the group actually obtaining a sub 5 century, I think my avg was 19.7.  I'll take it.  Was at 23.7, however, when we turned around!  Coming down over the AB causeway I thought my front wheel was broken as I could barely keep it upright.  I knew it wasn't though, just ridiculous wind. Make it stop, will ya?  Also finishing were Chuck Forrest, Bobby Canady, Mike Dunlap (he's backkkk!)  of this group. Stanton was supposed to join the sufferfest but had a last minute change of plans.  Smart Gal.   I'm sure I forgot someone but you'll be hearing from them.  #19 of 2017 in the bag.  

Thanks Dave, Carol Beliveau 5/6/2017

Hi Dave,

 I went to Goldsboro yesterday and did another century with Scott Summers.

Very sad about Susan Hamilton. Could happen anywhere or anytime. 

Be safe out there. Carole Stanton 6/3/2017

         Marcy Mills, Janet Christopher and Dustin Edsall (non NBCC member) do a Century in Craven & Jones Counties

    Carol Beliveau does big 100-mile loop in Pamlico/Craven/Beaufort counties.

Hi Dave,

Sooo very much needed a long ride today. So I went out and got one and a great one it was.  Covered a few counties; Pamlico, Craven and Beaufort, mostly manageable winds, saw a bear near Hobucken meandering down the road, ate a firefly (not intentionally, need to keep my mouth closed!), checked in on our house that we're building and, well, nothing terribly exciting - just a good day on the road.  #24 of 2017.

https://www.strava.com/activities/1028904386

Thanks Dave!  Carol Beliveau 6/9/2017

   Beulaville and back Century for the following 11 riders.           

Hey Dave,

I just moved to New Bern about a year ago, and today I completed my first century ride out to Beulaville and back: 

https://www.strava.com/activities/1030342346

We had a great group of 11 to complete the Beaulaville century: Here they are in the order of the above photos: Jeremy Belch,  Cassandra Crowder, Carole Stanton, Scott Summers (not NBCC member), Marcy Mills, Tommy Arthur, Patti LaManna,  Janet Christopher, Bridget Curlin, Linda Sawyer and  Bill Wilson (friend from Kinston not NBCC member).

Thanks for keeping track of everything! It has been great motivation to see what everyone's accomplishing.

Jeremy Belch, MD, MPH  6/10/2017

        Carol Beliveau does a solo Century out to Hobucken bridge to practice hill climbing.

Howdy!

Well, I guess I knew in my heart of hearts that I would be doing a century today even though I hadn't consciously made that decision.  I also knew that I wanted to kick around again in the area north of 55 and that I have some - a lot - of climbing coming up.  The only answer then, was Hobucken Bridge repeats and lots of them!  25 miles to the bridge, 50 repeats which are just shy of a mile each, and 25 miles home with a couple miles done here to make it an even hundred.  It was hot but fun, believe it or not.  Did all repeats in the big ring trying to build power and endurance (clearly not cadence!) and non-stop except for water stops. Which, by the way, water once again almost turned into an issue; the only store for many, many miles around has apparently been shuttered permanently.  However, thankfully, R.E. Mayo's Marine Supply was open until 5 and had the COLDEST bottled water available.  Would not have been able to do this ride if not for them as I could not find a spigot or hose anywhere! Best part was chatting with the cashier and another and the priceless, stunned look on their faces after they commented, "well, you're a youngin, so this is easy for you" and I told them I was about to turn 50 and have grandkids!!  it must be the helmet...!  #25 of 2017.

Thanks Dave,  Carol Beliveau 6/12/17

     Carol Beliveau does a solo Century out of Cary NC.

Had to go to Cary yesterday with a few hours to kill.  So, what else would one do in that situation but take advantage of the beautiful riding conditions there??  Headed west again and around towards my favorite (only!) stop - the General Store in Saxapahaw.  Was a great day, the only problem was that it was solo.  Tried to get Ms. Stanton to join again but she had to work, sadly.  It was hot!  No drama other than running out of water again but it wasn't a crisis.  You'll see that I "only" tagged 99 miles but the ride ended in the middle of Cary's rush hour traffic.  I wasn't going back out in that for 1 mile and I don't believe in endless parking lot loops! I know you understand.  #26 of 2017.

Thanks Dave!  Carol Beliveau  6/14/2017

        Marcy Mills, Bridget Curlin & Henry Beckwith do a Pamlico Century.

Hi Dave!

Hope you are doing great and are getting some nice summer miles in.

Bridget Curlin, Henry Beckwith, and I cycled a century today from Trentwoods to Oriental to River Dunes and back home. It was a nice day to be on the bike and in spite of some stiff South winds, heat, rain, and leg cramps, I think I can safely speak for the group and report a fun day was had by all!

We meandered throughout the little village of Oriental which seemed to be full of activity and tourists. We always enjoy a Bean pit stop and The Piggly Wiggly offered nice shelter during the downpour. We really do have some awesome places to cycle in Eastern NC!

Thank you for all you do to keep us connected and for promoting this sport we love!

Hope to see you on the road!   Marcy Mills 6/17/2017

John Hamilton does a Century on DAY 1 of the MS Bike to the Bay ride in Ohio

Dave,

Don't look a 100 tomorrow, wind has really picked up. Team Captain said he was only going to ride 50.  I was leaning towards 75, but 50 sounds good.  

I rode with MapMyRide! Distance: 100.96mi, time: 05:43:25, pace: 3:24min/mi, speed: 17.64mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/2284808765

Thanks,   John Hamilton 6/24/2017

Carol does 100 on the 19th Annual Blood Sweat & Gears mountain ride in western North Carolina. She did it last years too!

Hi Dave,

#27 in the bag. Blood, Sweat and Gears. Phone is crippled/broken, more later.

Hi Dave,

So my plan for the weekend was to successfully tackle BSG on Saturday without any of the issues that I'd experienced over previous attempts.  Everything went perfectly with the exception of some rain, but honestly, it felt great and I'll take a little rain over blazing sun any day. So, two years ago, the organizers shortened the long ride to the short version due to an ugly forecast (it turned out to be gorgeous), then, last year I destroyed an expensive set of carbon wheels with the heat from braking on the downhills.  I didn't know any better.  Stinging lesson learned but I was able to finish... And, the best part, I have ridden this course four times to date and, until Saturday, was not able to stay on the bike at the peak of Snake Mountain - I always had to get off and walk for the last 1/2 mile or so.  I tackled it this year and, honestly, I felt really good, still had more in the tank at the peak.  I was/am pretty excited about that.  My climbing seems to be getting stronger but not faster yet...

Carol Beliveau 6/24/2017

     Carole Stanton does 100 in the Seyboro Cyclists Club ride

Hi Dave,

I rode over to Goldsboro yesterday to ride with the Seyboro's. They were hosting a century for anyone that wanted to get a century in. They announced the pace would remain at 16 so that all would be able to finish the ride. The first Loop was 65 miles, we had 11 people starting out, (2 cut off on their own around mile 15). Three people dropped out when we finished the 65 mile and 6 of us finished out the century. One fellow that finished the century had never cycled over 30 miles before and had ran 20 miles the day before. Amazing and he was in his late fifties-early sixties.

The ride was long and hot with just a few sprinkles in the afternoon. We stopped at Subway at the end of the 65 mile Loop for a light lunch. The last 35 mile Loop was a little faster pace. Great group of riders, very supportive and entertaining.

Not sure if Bill Wilson from Kinston has joined the NBCC, he did the century yesterday and also did the century the group of us from New Bern did to Beaulaville a couple of weeks ago.

Hope you are doing well and staying cool and dry. Thanks for all your efforts! Take care and be safe out there!

Carole Stanton 6/24/2017

Note: Bill Wilson mentioned is not a NBCC member (dw)

     Carol Beliveau does 200Km+ (129 miles) north out of Raleigh area.

My plan for Saturday was another big ride whether it be climbing, distance or a combination of both.  Friday I made the last minute decision to tackle a Rando 200k route that ran north out of Raleigh resulting in me only having to drive a little over two hours to get home rather than almost 6 if I were to have done another mountain ride.  This route was just spectacular but a whole lot more "climby" than I expected!  I knew there was 4-5k of elevation thrown in but over 130 miles, it didn't seem like a big deal.  It was.  Most of those rollers were tight and steep.  It was painful but a ton of fun.  Weather was great, wind wasn't horrible and, for a change, there were plenty of places to stop for water.  

#27 and 28 done!  Thanks Dave,    Carol Beliveau 6/25/2017

        Bill Sadler does a 2-part 100 mile loop because GPS failed

Bill Sadler 7/2/2017

Hi Dave,

Hope you enjoyed this 4th, I know I sure did, I didn't have to work!  So, a bunch of us Pamlicans got together and did a ride.  I think I was the only one that completed a full century, their plan was a metric.  A few added on and a few did less.  About half of my ride was with the group.  It started out at a pretty civilized pace but, as expected with this group, ramped up towards the end.  All good!  My last 25 miles home was being chased by weather - the wind was in my face all the way home. I was so close to a sub 5 century but it wasn't to be, just didn't have the gas left to power through it.  Again, all good!  We had John Deaton, who I hadn't seen on the road in a very long time, Chuck Forrest, Justin Lee, Chuck Lee, Chris (Soul Crusher) Field from Jax and Will Conkwright, all from Oriental except Chris.  #29 of 2017.  

Best,  Carol Beliveau  7/4/2017

   Bob Edwards does a Century via Jasper Ft Barnwell, Cove City, Fairfeld Harbour.

Dave

Just getting around to posting Wednesday's Century Bike Ride. It was extremely hot out, but I rode anyway. I was thankful for the rain that came later on during my ride, it provided some cool relief. Started out using Map My Ride App, but phone died after 62.3 miles of trip. My bike GPS recorded the complete century ride. Distance 101.04 Miles, Time 7:45 Hours, Max 25, Avg 13.0 Calories 5,530.

Started from River Bend. Went thru Jasper,Fort Barnswell, Cove City, Fairfield Harbor.

Attached MAP MY RIDE and GPS Photos.    Bob Edwards  7/5/2017

Good Evening Dave

I did complete a couple of centuries this week. Tuesday the 4th I rode over to Goldsboro and rode with Scott Summers, we met up with the Seyboro's for around 40 miles of the century. We had two other riders for the entire century.

Today, Scott came to New Bern, Patti Lamana and Cassandra Crowder rode with us and completed another century. We rode out to Simmons Loop and looped thru Riverbend before we met Art Cullen's ride at 8:30. The group headed out Island Creek Road to Trenton, over to 55 NE of Cove City and back to New Bern. We rode around 65 miles with them. It was a very windy and hot day, but we got the job done. Finished back at my house for some refreshing watermelon!

Hope all is well with you and Marilee and that you are getting your rides in during the cooler part of the day.

Take care and thanks for all your efforts for the cycling community.

Be safe out there!  Carole Stanton 7/8/2017

Carol Beliveau does the 100-mile DOGGETT MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE again this year.

Back in the mountains again, this time for a repeat of the Hot Doggett 100: A truly spectacular ride that starts and ends in Mars Hill and wanders through some of the most beautiful mountain country around. I was quietly on a personal mission to kick my own butt; my previous times on various segments and overall from last year. Mission accomplished. I took over an hour off of last years elapsed time and placed 3rd in my age group and 7th out of the 14 women that did the century. (There seemed like more at the start, DNFs?) anyway, those results aren't terribly exciting overall but for me they are. I felt good and am finally making some progress climbing. I rode past several walkers on Devils Fork and smoked a triathlon coach...weather was perfect, no rain and actually chilly at elevation! Off to Mitchell tomorrow for a (slow!) metric!!

#30 of 2017 bagged. 

        Carole Stanton & Scott Summers do 100 on a HOT day out of Goldsboro.

Hi Dave,

Well, it was for sure my hottest ride this year. Drove over to Goldsboro to ride with Scott Summers and another rider, Mike Haney. It was windy, hot and hilly as Mike put it. We were all thrilled when this ride was finished.

I hope you are staying cool and all is well with you and Marilee.

Take care and be safe out there.    Carole Stanton 7/13/2017

     An East-West solo Century for Bill Sadler in temperatures over 90 degrees.

Dave,

First, thanks for the MS donation.

Next, you can credit me with another century ride.  It may be my last until the weather cools off some.

Bill Sadler 7/15/2017

     Carol Beliveau does a large Pamlico Beaufort loop for 100 in the heat and rain.

Hi Dave,

Well, there are certain advantages to starting a century later in the day...like a 25 degree temperature drop!  Of course that might have also included heavy wind and a lot of rain but it definitely cooled off!!  Took off and my gps was reading 100 degrees - I knew it was going to be a slower century dictated by my HR and temps - it was just too hot to hammer.  That quickly changed as I rode into a refreshing wall of water north of Bridgeton.  Hey, am I gonna melt? Nope, didn't happen.  Bike is good and dirty and so am I but it was a terrific day on two wheels.  #31 of 2017.

Carol Beliveau 7/15/2017

        Carole Stanton does a Century with friends.

Good Morning Dave

We had a very nice ride yesterday.  Scott Summers and another rider from the Seyboro's came to New Bern to ride a century.  We rode over to Trenton, then out Wyse Fork Road, crossed over 70 to Hwy55 then back to New Bern. We did a little loop through River Bend, Scott wanted to get a picture by the bear at the park.  Winds were light yesterday but the heat was on.  We increase our breaks and have started wearing the summer sleeves when it gets this hot. Wetting down the sleeves really cool you off when the temps are this high.  I highly recommend them. 

Stay cool and be safe out there. Thanks for all your efforts for the cycling community.  Tell Marilee hello.   Carole Stanton 7/20/2017.

       Carol Beliveau completes Mt Everest Climb plus (33,100' elevation) in VA by going up and down a 13-mile mountain trip for a total of 251.2 miles. Each trip to the top gained about 3300' elevation and she made 10 trips. Below are the two messages Carol sent describing the trip that she wasn't sure she could complete. But she cycled all night long and made it! FANTASTIC!

Hi Dave,

This one is a little different. I'm sitting in my truck outside of a a town called Big Island, outside of Lynchburg, Va, waiting for the weather to clear. This morning at 0500 I began an Everest attempt; climbing the altitude of mt Everest, 29,029 on one hill or mt, up and down, up and down until finished. So far I am 100 miles and 12,656 feet into the scheme. Not sure if I'll be able to finish but that's the plan. Will take at least 24 hours considering I'm only 4 laps in and need 10...I'm going for 10,000 meters. Wish me luck!

No link yet, ride still in progress... #32 of 2017.   Carol Beliveau 7/21/2017

Hi Dave,

I did a full write up about the ride - it's six pages long.  I'm happy to forward it if you might be interested.  I mainly wrote it because this is one ride I want to remember.  It might have a little bit of profanity in it but I'm sure you've heard worse...!  Let me know and thanks for everything you do, Dave.  

https://www.strava.com/activities/1095770370

https://www.strava.com/activities/1096118421

Carol Beliveau 7/22/2017

Here is the narrative Carol wrote on her fantastic trip  https://carolthecyclingrn.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/everesting-july-2122-thunder-ridge/    dw

        Carol Beliveau, Carole Stanton, Chuck Forrest and Patti LaManna do a Pamlico/Beaufort 50th Birthday ride for Carol Beliveau. About 6 other non-NBCC members joined in.

Hi Dave,

What a great day.  Nine of us (I think) met up at O Town Restaurant in Oriental for my 50th birthday ride.  There would have been many more show up, I feel sure, but the weather was a bit cantankerous as you know.  Luckily we had very little rain, several miles of wet roads but, I think we all agreed we'd rather have temps in the 70's w a little rain and clouds rather than 110+!  It was a fast ride too with a 21.1 average.  Just the way we like it.  Did one of my favorite big loops - Ferry to Ferry.  Had beer and munchies afterwards with many more folks showing up to party including most of my family who had to travel from out of state.  Was super fun and great to see everyone. Carole Stanton, Chuck Forrest, Patti LaManna and myself were NBCC members, the rest were not.  #34 of 2017 done.  

Thanks Dave,

Carol Beliveau 7/29/2017

    Carol Beliveau does a solo "Ferry to Ferry" Century in Pamlico & Beaufort Counties

Hi Dave,

Just got in from completion of #35 of this year.  Was out solo dodging wind, rain and the like but it was a great day as always. Saw some interesting things including a legless frog and an abandoned teddy bear.  Did my Ferry to Ferry route as it's mostly north/south in hopes of dodging the worst of the east wind.  I was mostly successful.  Thanks Dave!

Carol Beliveau 8/6/2017

    Bill Sadler does multiple loops for 100.

Dave here is another century that I rode today, 8/6/17.

Bill Sadler 8/6/2017

    Bill Sadler does another Century to make it his 100th total.

Could not have asked for a better day for a century ride.  There was no wind, no sun, no rain who could ask for anything more.

Bill Sadler 8/10/2017

Hi Dave,

Just got back from Bike Fest 2017 out of Hillsborough, a great ride and this is my 3rd time participating.  Weather was iffy but I had a few other things I had to do out in that area anyway so forged onward.  Woke up to very wet roads but clearing skies.  It did clear and we barely had anything beyond sprinkles a couple of times during the ride and a nice layer of clouds keeping things reasonably cool if not a bit muggy.  Lo and behold I found myself in the front of the pack of about 200 and we went tearing off managing an average of about 23mph for the first 50 or 55 miles.  Then I got dropped!  Not unexpected and I knew I was burning all my matches but, darn it, it was a blast tearing through the hills with a fast bunch, not something I've been able to do well until lately. The last half was a struggle fighting cramps and riding mostly alone but that's ok.  I still managed to finish with a 20.1 average - my first century with any sort of elevation that came in under 5 hours.  Yessss...  #36 of 2017.  

And, congrats to Bill Sadler for reaching 100!!!!  Way to Go, pal!

Thanks,   Carol Beliveau 8/12/2017

      Bill Sadler does another Century 4 days after the last one.

I did another century today.

Bill Sadler 8/14/2017

      Bill Sadler is on a roll and doing a Century every 4 days.

Check out my cycling activity on Garmin Connect.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1924094472?share_unique_id=23

Well Dave, as you can see I rode another century today.

Bill Sadler  8/18/2017

        Carole Stanton does Goldsboro loops for 100.

Hi Dave,

I hope you are doing well. I hope Riverbend has done something about those pasty dogs on Gatewood.

I went over to Goldsboro on Thursday to ride with Scott and another friend. They were on a roll, Thursday was their 4th century in 7 days. Since they had completed one on Wednesday I pretty much did all the pulling on Thursday 's ride. It was a cloudy day and the winds weren't too bad so it was a pretty pleasant ride, til the last 20 miles then the heat and humidity was on!

Hope you're staying cool! Thanks always for all your efforts for the cycling community!

Be safe out there,   Carole Stanton 8/17/2017

  Mike Dunlap goes around and around 8 times on the MID ATLANTIC 12/24 26 mile loop out of Washington NC on a HOT day for two Centuries (206 miles).

Hi Dave. Thought I would turn in my ride from yesterday. It was a tough day with the heat.

Best. Mike Dunlap   8/19/2017

'  Carol Beliveau also did the MID ATLANTIC 12/24 out of Washington NC into the night in an attempt to hit 400 miles but falls short with 387 (3 Centuries)

Hi Dave,

The Crazy Bug struck again yesterday when I again participated in the annual UMCA Mid-Atlantic 12/24. The idea with the 24 hour event is to complete 400 miles in order to be solo RAAM qualified. I have no intention of a solo RAAM effort but an interesting goal nevertheless.  The 24 is the only event of the four offered (also a non-competitive century and a century race is available) that is non-drafting.  Last year I completed 332 miles and I thought that was tough (it was) but somehow, while I just missed 400 with 387 miles, I am baffled that I was able to do so. I definitely could *not* have completed the miles that I did without the cajoling and insistence of Josh Brown and Chuck Lee who stayed all night, would not take my throwing in the towel as an option and included following in a van for several laps during the night and, for Chuck, riding along side of me for a few laps "just for fun" on his bike. Incredibly good friends, for sure.

Leading up to the event, I felt sure I could have completed 400+ but unexpected early, intense heat combined with headwind simply sucked the life out of everyone.  I was tired early on, feeling like I do when I go out too hard on an event like this and this was the one time I didn't, I just put my head down and minded my own business for a change.  The three men that did manage over 400 stated they usually manage wayyyyy over 400 but I think the highest was 436 - by a 65 year old, nevertheless.  Some amazing talent out there.  

I took first of the women which sounds silly considering there was only one other woman this year who managed 325.  I think she beat me last year.  

There were a few NBCC members there doing the 12 hour with MUCH success - Chuck Forrest, Mike Dunlap, Bobby Canady (member?) and probably people I'm forgetting.

So, #'s 37, 38, 39 of 2017 done.  

Thanks Dave,  Carol Beliveau  8/19/2017

  Chuck Forrest picked up two Centuries in the hot MID ATLANTIC 12/24 out of Washington NC

Yes Dave.. Thanks for posting..!  It was hot as hell.. No doubt.. I completed 205 miles in a little over 10 hours ride time.. Mike Dunlap came in first and I came in third in the 60-69 age group..

Chuck Forrest 8/19/2017 

Dave

I completed the Beulaville Century ride this past Saturday.

Beulaville century ride from New Bern Flythe's bike shop & back with Cassandra Crowder, Melanie Noble, Rob Overman, Dustin Edsall, & Ramon Venegas! Good exciting ride but hot with thunderstorms near the end😂 Miles 103, Ave 14.8mph, Max 23.1, Calories 5645.

Robert Edwards 8/19/2017

    Bill Sadler does another Century to make it his 100th total.

Check out my cycling activity on Garmin Connect.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1936277085?share_unique_id=31

Dave, I rode another century today.  I went to the center of Kinston to the center of New Bern and then home.

Bill Sadler 8/24/2017

Hi Dave. Got in another century ride. Strong group on a breezy day. Tom Hewitt, Jim Hinkley, James Malone, Tom Mack, John Jones(Kinston) and me.

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1942422962#.WaL4vce-9No.email

Hinkley, Malone, Mack and Jones are not NBCC members. I'll be happy to add them if I get their email address - dw

Mike Dunap 8/27/2017

        Carole Stanton does Goldsboro loops with her friend Scott Summers and Bill Wilson, neither of whom are NBCC members.

Hi Dave,

Hope you are doing well and was able to enjoy this nice weather this weekend. I rode over to Goldsboro today and did my favorite Century Loop with Scott Summer and Bill Wilson (Kinston). A tad bit windy but the temps were awesome.

Take care and thanks!

Be safe out there!    Carole Stanton 8/27/2017

   Carol Beliveau does loops in Pamlico, Craven & Beaufort County.

Hi Dave,

Been awhile! Like, 10 days since my last century!  Took awhile to fully recover from the Washington event, my endurance definitely took a hit, it was my longest ride ever by 55 miles.  But today, all was well, I'm pretty much back to normal.  Headed out for a solo this afternoon with the plan of hitting 117 miles in order to have a nice round annual total of 6900 miles.  Everyone needs a goal, right? haha!!  Success; did the giant loop hitting Pamlico, Craven and Beaufort counties. My saddle came loose and spent a good bit of time either too far down in the front or seesawing...was able to meet Rich, my husband, at about mile 90 with a wrench.  Saved the rest of the day.  A gorgeous day to be out, light winds that seemed to be in my face all day as they were switching around, mild temps and sunshine. What more can a girl ask for??  #40 of 2017 in the bag.  Hope all is well on your end.  

Thanks,   Carol Beliveau 8/30/2017

     Robert Edwards does Kinston and back for a Century.

Must be century day.  You can put a century down for Joanne Somerday and Mac Flythe today.   I guess it was just the perfect weather. Didn't get his name but we met a man at the Jasper store that I ask about you.   Very nice guy.  

Mac Flythe 9-4-2017

Hi Dave,

Just finished #41 (for 2017). Holy moly, it wasn't fun but they can't all be rainbows and unicorns, right? Issues w drivers - 3 close calls less than 10 miles from my home, headwind pretty much all day, a rear flat tire, no water at one of my usual stops, a stubborn saddle sore, etc, etc. but hey, I'm not dead and you know what they say, The worst day riding is better than the best day working!!

Thanks Dave,  Carol Beliveau 9-4-2017

DOUBLE CENTURIES (14) :  Belch,Jeremy MD,    Beliveau,Carol,     Crowder,Cassandra,    Davis,Cherie,    Edwards,Robert,    Flythe,Mac Sr,     Forrest,Chuck,    Hewitt,Tom,    Hunt,Sherry,   Kimball,Chuck,    LaManna,Patti,     Overman,Rob,     Sadler,Bill,    Sawyer,Linda

SINGLE CENTURIES (8): Arthur,Tommy,   Beckwith,Henry,    Curlin,Bridget,   Dunlap,Mike,    Mills,Marcy,    Phillips,Jay,     Somerday,Joanne.    Stanton,Carol, 

Dave Wallace 9/12/17  (let me know if you are a NBCC member who should be on the above list. I'm at davewallaceXXX@suddenlink.net  - remove XXX) 

  Carol Beliveau does a tough Century hampered by the weather

Well, it was gorgeous out when I took off.  That quickly changed!  I headed towards the ferry in the mindset of "if there's a boat there or will be soon, I'll cross". There was, so I did.  Well, one of the photos within the ride is on the ferry and the armageddon-ish sky that was bearing down.  Good grief.  The radar showed just a band that normally would be quick to pass but noooo.... this one hung on and just sat there undulating like a snake - forever it seemed!  I was holed up and relatively dry at some strip center in Havelock while it didn't go by.  Decision made to bust on through the line towards blue skies or sit there for who knows how long.  So I did and was rewarded with no rain after a mile or two, drying roads, tailwind and warming, blue skies.  That changed in a hurry too, right about the time I got over the bridge and into Bridgeton.  Long stop number 2 while I sat it out.  Similar story, sit there indefinitely or out run it.  So I did.  Mostly it was fun but my 5:09 elapsed time century took well over 7 clock hours to complete! All good!  

Thanks Dave,  Carol Beliveau 9/14/2017

    Bill Sadler does a Century on MS Bike Ride in Clemmons NC.

Check out my cycling activity on Garmin Connect.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1981183156?share_unique_id=35

Today I did a century ride at the MS Bike Ride here at Tanglewood  just south of Winston-Salem in Clemmons NC.  A little hilly but fun anyway. 

Bill Sadler 9/16/2017

     C

Hi Dave,

I hope you and Marilee are doing well. Looks like another dreary day day, glad we had a really nice day yesterday.

I cycled out to Carolina Colours yesterday and met Patti Lamana. We did a few loops out in that area, then I headed out to Jasper and finished out my century. It was a very pleasant day, a good day to just get out and enjoy the ride. Not sure I want to chance it today, I'm not a big fan of getting caught in the rain.

Really appreciate all your hard work and efforts for the cycling community, you are a gem.

Take care and be safe out there!    Carole Stanton 9-16-2017

          Chuck Forrest, Tom Hewitt & Chuck Lee do a Century in the annual Cotton County Century Ride in Greenville.

Dave..  too bad about the Panthers today!  I completed a century in Greenville on Saturday during the Cotton Century..4:20 total time. 

Thanks, Chuck Forrest 9/23/2017

Added Tom Hewitt and Chuck Lee  - dw

    Carol Beliveau does a funny Century from Oriental to Trenton Goldsboro

Hi Dave,

Banged out #46 today.  Was expecting another head wind battle and got it for awhile but then, Dearly Beloved called and said he was getting off early and where should he pick me up!  YES!!!  Love that guy!!  About that time I was mid-battle near Hobucken so turned West and cruised on over to Trenton area resulting in a sub 5 Century and closing out the month w 1000 miles, 7900 for the year, giving me 3 months to complete my 10,000 mile goal.  This is always a concern this time of year because of weather...cold...legs do not like.  Link below.

Thanks Dave.  Carol Beliveau 9/29/2017

Hi Dave,

I just love the weather we've been having! I couldn't stand it any longer I had to take off work today and do a century with my friend Scott. It was a perfect day to cycle without a doubt. Great temps, light winds and no mechanicals.

I hope you and Marilee are doing well. Please tell her I said hello.  Thank you for keeping up with all these rides for everyone, please know that it is greatly appreciated by all.

Take care and be safe out there!  Carole Stanton 10/5/2017

      Carol Beliveau and Chuck Lee do 100 by catching the end of a group of cyclists setting a West-East UMCA record across NC.

So yesterday was an adventure of a different sort.  I have some crazy cycling mountain friends that put together a plan to break the cross state UMCA record - smash it rather - and so they did.  The four man relay started from Murphy, NC at 0900 Thursday, went all night until 1400 Friday.  This was a well supported, RAAM style event with an RV, a couple of follow vans and so forth.  I was invited to meet them on the route or at the finish so, never one to pass up a really cool cycling opportunity, I called up my local pal Chuck Lee and told him he what we were doing!  We drove to Manteo via the Aurora ferry, parked at the rendezvous point of the Dare County courthouse, got ready and we headed west while they continued to head east.  About 28 miles out, there they were - flipped the bikes around and busted our butts to catch them.  Drafted the van for awhile then were given the blessing to go ahead and draft the peloton if we wanted but in no way could we help or interfere in any way. No problem!  The rest is history, so to speak. They/we arrived at the courthouse at 1358 to a respectable bit of pomp and circumstance - the story was in the paper this morning and lots of glamour on Facebook, of course.  Went back out after all the hoopla and got the rest of my miles partially with Chuck and partially solo.  Good times!!  #47 or 2017 done!

Thanks Dave, Carol Beliveau 10/6/2017

NOTE from Dave Wallace: NBCC member Joe Avolis set a solo UMCA ( UltraMarathon Cycling Record) in 2014 going East to West from Manteo to Murphy NC for 597 miles in 2 days, 15 hours, 59 minutes. See https://www.ultracycling.com/record/NORTH-CAROLINA-E-W-Joseph-Avolis/

        Carol extends "Josh"metric ride to 100.

Hi Dave,

I hauled myself out of bed early today to make Josh Brown's ride - a fund raiser put on by Atomic Cycles to offset some of his cancer treatment costs.  The beautiful thing is that his Hodgkin Lymphoma is in remission!! I'm sure you know a bit about Josh's background - cat 1 racer, bike mechanic extraordinaire and all around super nice guy. The longest route was a metric century but I decided to ride home afterwards giving me a full 100. I think I'm the only one that did 100. There was a great turnout!  So many local riders supporting Josh, really nice to see.  Tom and Claire Hewitt had food, drinks and a band at the shop afterwards.  Sadly, Tom and Claire were rudely awaken to the fact that their shop had been broken into with a good bit of glass broken and a bike stolen that was recovered out of the river...  good grief.  #48 of 2017 done.  

Thanks Dave,    Carol Beliveau 10/8/2017

Chris Kelso includes the Century option on the CNC Mountains to Coast ride and visits the Country Doctor Museum in Bailey NC.

Dave-

 I got in a Century loop between Knightdale and Wilson (100.1 mi.) I now have visited the Country Doctor Museum in Bailey, NC.

 CHRIS Kelso  10/10/2017

  Here are the other New Bern riders shown listed for the CNC ride. Kelso is listed under Trent Woods/  DW

    Carole Stanton and Scott Summers do another Century out of Goldsboro.

Hi Dave,

I hope you and Marilee are doing well. Was very pleased to see the blue skies this afternoon. What a beautiful day it turned out to be.

I rode over to Goldsboro yesterday to ride with Scott. We did a bunch of loops around the Wayne and Lenior county's rode about 37 miles with 3 other Seyboro's cyclists in the morning. I think the misty weather must have kept most of their riders home. Besides the misty start it was a pretty good century.

I hope you have a very nice week and will be able to get your daily rides in. Thanks as always for all you efforts.

Be safe out there.  Carole Stanton 10/15/2017

    Carol Beliveau does a solo Century in Pamlico & Beaufort Counties.

Hi Dave!

Just could not pass up this weather and headed out for a some time in the sun.  Did one of my favorite go-to routes' the Minnesott Ferry to the Aurora Ferry Loop.  Did not disappoint - just gorgeous out there, I don't think I saw a single cloud yet the temps were perfect!  Not much wind either but what little there was was shifty and seemed to be in my face all day but whatever.  Best part was Rich, my husband, met me for about the last 4 miles and motor paced me home at around 35 mph!  Wheeeeee!!!  #52 of 2017 tagged and bagged.  

Thanks for all you do, Dave, hope you got the plumbing issues sorted out!

Carol Beliveau  10/20/2017

       Carole Stanton does a solo back and forth local Century.

Good evening Dave,

I hope you and Marilee are doing well. Looks like we're in for some rain tonight and some winds, hopefully not too bad.

I decided this morning I didn't want to venture too far away for my solo century since all my emergency people were out of town, so I rode over to the extensions by Bosh where I like to go after work one or two times a week to get a good ride in.

The short Loop is 3.65 miles and the whole Loop is 4.25 miles. After 70 +/-miles of the short Loop I decided to put a little distance between the hill climbs. Legs were definitely feeling it. I have always pondered over doing a century out there and now it's done.

I trust you are enjoying this fall weather, Almanac says we're in for a cold and wet winter, guess we need to make sure we have some good boots.

Thanks for all your efforts, you are a gem!  Take care and be safe out there!

Carole Stanton 10/28/2017

    Carol Beliveau does 210 miles in the ISLAGIATTE (It Seemed like a Good Idea at The Time) ride out of Lewiston NC

Hi Dave,

Well, I tried to talk Stanton into coming with me to no avail.  Smart Lady.  Oct 28 was the inaugural ISLAGIATT (It Seemed Like a Good Idea at The Time) put together by a couple of nuts in the Winston-Salem area and attended by six of us with a few joining in for bits and pieces of the route.  Said ride is a 400k, actually 262 miles with about 17,000 feet of climbing (advertised as 14k! - aaagggh!).  Sounds like my kinda ride, right?  Started at 0500 in Lewisville with temps at 50 and... dropping... down to the mid 30's to be exact and damp.  Then came the rain as we made our way West to Marion, our turn around destination.  We were soaked by the time we reached Marion and morale was dipping too.  There was talk of cashing it in there but no one to bail us out - minor detail - and no one was really serious about giving it up at that point. "One more rest stop" became the mantra of the day.  So, "one more rest stop it was" with the rains letting up becoming intermittent and temps holding in the 50's, maybe low 60's but no sun.  Ever.  Next rest stop (NRS) was mile 175, still all in except for the two that planned to bail there. Just prior to NRS one decided he had enough at mile 200.  Then, at the actual NRS at mile 212, two more bailed (myself included) plus 2 that were only doing part of the ride threw in the towel.  Down to three riders with one more flaking at the NRS only 12 miles from the finish.  Only 2 completed the entire 262 with over 17k and that was close to midnight.  

I decided I needed to see what it felt like to not finish a ride - yeah - kind of a paradoxical feeling!  Not sure if I like this feeling but at the time it was the thing to do or I would have been riding in the dark and rain alone for the next 50 plus miles.  Nah, just wasn't feeling it.  Kinda kicking myself today though, as expected!!  

Many, many good stories to tell and I hope we can get some interest in the 2nd annual event in 2018!!

Thanks Dave,   Carol Beliveau 10/28/2017

P.S. Had some Garmin issues but it was my fault for a change, battery died and my charger was in the SAG vehicle for the 30 miles that I had no data recorded.  I might have had a couple more miles in there but we'll call it what I posted in the links at 210 and about 12,500 feet.  #53 and 54 done

    Bill Sadler does another solo Century via Trenton, Cove City and Dover.

Check out my cycling activity on Garmin Connect.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/2269435993?share_unique_id=10

With this beautiful weather I could not resist doing another century today.

Bill Sadler  11/2/2017

Hi Dave,

We've certainly had some awesome fall weather. I hope you have been able to get out and get your rides in.

Scott Summers came here on Thursday 11/2, and we did the big Loop out to Wyse Fork. We spotted Susan Hamilton's ghost bike on Wyse Fork Road and stopped to pay our respects and snap a picture. Our ride was really nice with the great weather we're having.

I trust Marilee is doing well, and you too of course. Thank you for all your efforts!

        Carol Beliveau does a solo Century in Pamlico County and finds a rock/

Hiya Dave, 

How about this amazing weather?? So today I knocked out 105 solo miles on what we call The Guppy; a well ridden Oriental loop. I did three 35 mile loops which includes a 10 mile round trip add on to and from my house from said loop. Reason for this repetition? Rich, my husband, had a knee replacement on Thursday and is still pretty immobile. I didn’t want to get too far from him yet so I did a loop, checked on Rich, did a loop, checked on Rich....worked for both of us! I started in the daylight and ended very much in the dark but it was quite nice, I enjoy riding in the dark when the conditions behave. Oh yeah, I don’t know if you’re familiar w the new rock rage - look up the 252 rocks on Facebook - but I found one today which gave me a very much needed smile!  

#55 of 2017 finito!!     Thanks Dave,   Carol Beliveau 11/5/2017

Here's the Facebook site on 252 rocks:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1708259412806848/  dw

    Carole Stanton and Scott Summers do a Trenton/Wintergreen route in cold weather

Hi Dave,

Chilly day today, my first cold weather ride this season. Scott Summers came over to do another century today. Chilly start but turned out to be a nice day. However it was one of those days, when while riding the winds beat you up but when you stop it's like where's the wind. Yet I did see quite a few flags flying vertical, and my power meter told me I wasn't just being a whimp.

I trust you and Marilee are doing well. Enjoyed the pictures from your go pro. Be safe out there.

Thanks Dave       Carole Stanton 11/12/2017

Good Morning Dave

Glad to see the sun come out this morning, a bit breezy out there. I hope you and Marilee are doing well.

A few of us cycled over to Trenton from Flythe's yesterday to do their annual to Hell and Purgatory Ride to benefit the Vietnam veterans. Flythe's once again pulled off an exceptional ride. They've been doing that a lot lately..

There were 59 riders on the ride that started in Trenton, with routes of 5, 30 and 42. There were 7 in our little group. 5 of us started in New Bern. Ed Bush, Scott Summers, Chuck Lee (from Oriental) and I completed centuries. Lucas Jordan said he got in around 90 miles. There was a brutal headwind out to Richlands from Trenton and a fairly sweet tailwind back in. Chilly start but warmed up very nicely by the time we arrived in Trenton at the start of the ride at 10:30 and turned into a beautiful day.

I'll try to download a picture and send it to you from the ride.

Thanks Dave, take care.  Be safe out there!   Carole Stanton 11/18/2017

      Carol Beliveau does a cold windy Pamlico/Beaufort Century.

Hi Dave,

Well, it's been 2 weeks since my last century - talk about withdrawals.  The list of excuses is long, primarily taking care of my husband Rich who had a knee replaced on the 2nd.  He's doing tons better, however, and I feel ok leaving him to ride.  So, it was blowing about 800mph today when I left but whatever, it had to be done! Off I went, very slowly to the north and west and then quite quickly for awhile when I turned east and south.  Then it got dark and cold.  But I got it done and it really was a gorgeous day and not too bad of a ride.  #56 of 2017 done.  

Thanks Dave,  Carole Beliveau 11/19/2017

    Carol Beliveau of Oriental cycles to work in Morehead City to make a Century.

Hi Dave,

Had to go to Morehead City today for a meeting at work on my day off.  So....why not ride?  Temps and wind not horrible, can't think of a good excuse!  So, off I went, hopped on the Minnesott ferry (barely made it - had a 21.3 avg getting there!) and down the the hospital.  For the return, I had considered going up and around through New Bern and stopping into Atomic but the thought of riding hwy 55 in the dark held no appeal whatsoever so I came home the same way.  A good day on the bike but I definitely appreciate the roads we have on "this side of the river"! #57 of 2016 - only 5 more to go till goal of 62!

Thanks Dave,  Carol Beliveau 11/21/2017

       Carol Beliveau works a Century into Atomic Cycles Sunday Ride.

Hi Dave,

Hope you had a great Thanksgiving.  Before we get down to business here, I just want you to know that both my husband Rich and I are in New Bern quite a bit, if you or Marilee ever need anything, please feel free to reach out.  Would love to help.  My phone number is 252 670-6951 and Rich's is 252-670-5987.  

So, today was such a spectacular weather day - holy moly - I had to leave all my adult responsibilities of moving and taking care of my rapidly improving post surg husband to ride and ride long.  So I did just that.  Atomic has rescheduled their Sunday ride to 1 p.m. which is perfect for me and my schedule.  So, I took off from home in Oriental and headed that way and got a nice little push on the way - tailwind.  Met up with 3 other riders - Tom Hewitt, John Jones of Kinston and a "new" rider, an Aussie named Paul.  Off we went from Garber UMC to Trenton, Pollocksville and then, on my own again back to the county.  I managed a 21.1 average for the day, just what the doctor ordered as I have been battling a rotten head cold for the last few days.  I felt so lousy this morning that I actually had to "make" myself go ride - something that never happens - and I'm so glad I did, it was simply perfect today with tailwind in both directions.  That's the second time that's happened to me this month!  Armageddon must be coming!  ;)  #58 of 2017 in the bag - only 4 more to go to goal of 62 for the year - one more than last year.  

Thanks Dave,     Carol Beliveau  11/26/2017

    Carole Stanton and Scott Summers do a southbound Century out of Goldsboro.

Hi Dave,

I hope you and Marilee are doing well and you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. This is the first year I did not cook a Thanksgiving meal in many many years.  My daughter and I actually went out to eat!

I did bake a turkey breast and made mashed potatoes to have on hand, just wouldn't be the same without them in the fridge after the holiday.

  I rode over to Goldsboro on Thursday to do a century with Scott Summers and another friend. It was definitely a chilly start but warmed up nicely. This time of year peeling layers is the norm, of course.  Not complaining tho, it was a gorgeous day!

 I trust you are enjoying this beautiful weather. Take Care and Be Safe Out There!

Carole Stanton 11/31/2017

    Carol Beliveau joins annual Chuck Fondeaux Ride part way for a Century

Hi Dave,

Well, I may not always get points for being the sharpest knife in the drawer but I just could not close out the week with under 100 miles, especially being as close to 10k as I am.  So, exhaustion and stomach bug aside, I made the final decision around 0630 this morning to go ahead and participate in the Chuck Fondeaux.  All that aside, I would have hated to miss such a legendary ride anyway. So, I drove over to the old house (we moved yesterday) where my bike room is still in tact and got going.  Met them in Oriental - a really good turnout of at least 30 riders - and off we went at breakneck speed as this ride is famous for.  With all my woes, however, I knew how this was going to go and after about 60 miles I decided to break from the group and turn south on Bay City Road, I just could not sustain pulling 24+ into the wind and sandbagging really isn't my thing.  I would have felt ok if I could have just vomited!!  Anyway, after a high of 22.2 average just before the bridge in Hobucken, I still managed to hang onto a 21 average.  Works for me.  Link below. #59 of 2017 done.  3 away from goal of 62. 

You should hear from Chuck, Tom, Dunlap and a few others about today.   Thanks Dave,     Carol Beliveau  12/3/2017

PS: Just added a Century for Chuck Forrest and Tom Hewitt, according to a note from Chuck.  dw 12/4

    Carol Beliveau does 60th Century for 2017 in Pamlico/Beaufort counties.

Hi Dave,

Finally got out for a hundred today making my 60th for the year and 10,000 miles for the year.  I was hoping to cross that 10,000 mile threshold a couple of weeks ago but between the husbands surgery and - mostly - moving, my riding has slowed substantially lately.  That's ok, I'm glad these events are happening this time of year and not in the peak of riding season. Lot's of headwind today and I didn't feel as strong as usual - I've started doing some structured workouts on a trainer (eek) and am still feeling Wednesday night's thrash.  A good thing, right?  

Thanks Dave, hope all is well with you!

Carol Beliveau  12/15/2017

    Carole Stanton and Scott Summers do a east-west Century out of Trent Woods.

Good afternoon Dave,

Well, Christmas is upon us, I trust you will enjoy the holidays.

Yesterday Scott Summers and another friend came to ride. It has been a little over two weeks since my last century and I felt it. Very chilly to start but warmed up to a very nice ride.  We rode out to Trenton, headed over to Cove City, then back to New Bern and out to Catfish Lake.  Scott loves to take pictures so we stopped a lot along the way.

I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.

Thank you as always for all your efforts!  Take care and be safe out there. Carole Stanton 12/17/2017

    Carol Beliveau does 61st Century for 2017 in Pamlico and Beaufort Counties.

Hi Dave,

As much as I really wasn't feeling staying out for a century - just so much to do still at the new place - the weather would not allow me to "adult" today along with the pressure of my personal goal of 62 centuries this year bearing down...so off I went around 1230 knowing full well I would end in the dark but that's ok, I've got a good set up for night riding and the temps weren't too horrible.  So off I went cruising around the county and into Beaufort county for a bit.  Had to do a couple of laps around the neighborhood to make it a full 100.  As predicted, wind was (mostly) light and variable - I really didn't know which direction it would be coming from every time I turned a corner.  Kept me awake.  ;)  Met last years total of 61 centuries and plan to surpass with at least one more by the end of the year.  Also exceeded last year's miles by...3...making this my biggest year to date.  I need a nap. 

Thanks Dave,  Carol Beliveau 12/18/2017

    Carol Beliveau does her 62nd Century for 2017 from Pamlico County to Edenton. Hubby brought her back.

Hi Dave,

Got a tailwind century for Christmas today.  Rich, my husband, said, ride the wind, I'll pick you up wherever, Merry Christmas. What?? Really?? Well then, let's get busy!  I was planning to do a century today but was dreading the heavy winds...I loaded up and headed north to the lovely little coffee shop in downtown Edenton and got there just before they closed.  Yes.  Averaged only 20.2 according to Garmin which would have been higher but my legs were toast from 64 sprints on the trainer last night .  I mean toast.  Anyway, you asked what I think about while spending so much time out there - well I had a few hours to contemplate that today!  Mostly, I think about good things, I try to forget about all the action at work and all the mostly bad things we see and deal with in the ER.  I think about how fantastic it is to be outside and how fortunate I/we are to be able to participate in such indulgence.  I am constantly thankful for my good health.  I have a little speaker on my handlebars - I listen to all my favorite tunes and yes, occasionally get caught singing but I don't care.  In a nutshell, I have 5-6 hours of very happy Me time.  I get a little wistful towards the end of (most) of my rides thinking there's not much I'd rather be doing and am already planning the next one.  Oh yeah, I spend wayyyyyyy too much time calculating where the wind is coming from and how I'll deal with it!!  So there you have it.  Pretty boring, huh?  Most people think so but that's their prerogative. Met some new PR's today - century #62 done of 2017 - my most in a year, beating last year by 1 and I am at my highest annual mileage of 10,285.  I expect at least another hundred or so before the year is out. Would like to have more but I'm having a love fest w my trainer, I have to work and then rest my legs for the NY Day HTFU 140 mile smakdown ride...to be continued...!

Thanks Dave and Merry Christmas!    Carol Beliveau 12/23/2017

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Chuck Forrest of Oriental reports 8 riders did the 5th ANNUAL HTFU Ride of 128 miles on a COLD last day of 2017.

Dave..128 miles today..Carol Beliveau, Bobby Canady, Clifford Blackwell, Sarah Gilbert, Soul C Rusher, Chuck Forrest, Neil Bray, Barrett from Greenville.

Chuck Forrest 12/31/2017

HTFU = "Harden the freakin up" (polite version)   dw

NBCC CENTURIES ending 2017: As shown on the chart below, we had 32 members make 220 Century trips in 2017, down from 37 riders last year. Carol Beliveau did the most in 2017 with 63 centuries beating her record of 61 in 2016. Carol Stanton now has the most total Century trips with 278, followed by Avolis (275), Dunlap (242), Beliveau (170) and Sadler (111).

Dave Wallace 1/1/2018

    Bill Sadler does first Century of the year after a record week of subfreezing weather

Check out my cycling activity on Garmin Connect yesterday
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/2432672632?share_unique_id=20

Dave,  here is a century ride I did today (Vanceboro, Grifton, Wise Fork, Trenton, River Bend), #1 for 2018.

Bill Sadler 1/13/2018

    Carol Stanton and her friend Scott Summers (+ Dave?) do another Century out of Goldsboro.

Hi there Dave,

Hope you are doing well. What a gorgeous day today. Had to get out there and ride even though I had lots to do at home. I got in 40 miles with Patti Lamana and Paul Tingle. It was nice cycling with them again, it's been a while. We did see lots of cyclists out today.

Yesterday (Saturday) I rode over to Goldsboro and did a century with my friends Scott and Dave. We headed up to Middlesex and over to Buckhorn Lake. It's my favorite route. There was still snow around up that way, chilly start but warmed up to mid 50's at the end.

Take care, tell Marilee hello.

Thanks and be safe out there!    Carole Stanton  1/20/2018

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