NBCC

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  - Average 11 visitors/day -   NBCC currently has 195 members 4/17/2013

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 83 (Aug 2012) 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 make 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)

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Current Scheduled Rides (weather permitting) as of 4/20/2013

Flythe's Bike Shop 2411 Trent Rd, New Bern     Atomic Cycles Bike Shop 504 S Front St, New Bern 

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NBCC CENTURY TRIP RECOGNITION

Red = Current year 2013

Blue = 2013 MS Bike Tour in New Bern 

(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. 

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

(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 Saturday 30-mile Pollocksville loop or the Sunday 35-mile Jasper loop that departs Flythe's bike shop (schedule above) at  http://pages.suddenlink.net/davew/nbccphotos.htm

Seven Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 9:30AM: It was supposed to be a MS Training Ride but fizzled out with only 7 riders showing up. I hung back to accompany new rider Cal Hansen and we met up with Kevin Reynolds on NC-55. It was a leisurely ride with a saddle average of only 14.3 from River Bend. John Imbriaco reported on the faster group A as follows:

Dave: John klecker, Tim Mclear, John Imbriaco and a new rider, Lynn Larson a Marine attack helicopter pilot from Cherry point rode today with a 19 mph average. We waited 15 minutes at both rest stops but only saw Kevin Reynolds off his bike at the church corner by rt. 55. He waved he was o.k. I hope. Figured he was waiting for the rest of you. John Imbriaco

Oops... correction: I was informed by Mac Flythe that the Saturday ride was NOT a MS Training Ride. Mac said: It was my MS Kick Off Ride, which was intended to give riders a last chance to register at a discount. They can register for $25.00 until the 25th of this month. I set this date a long time ago. I had no idea there were conflicting events going on. From all the emails regrets I received, we would have had a big turnout.    dw

Dave Wallace - 5/19/2012

Two Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30AM: Actually only one rider, John Klecker, departed Flythe's shop and Philippe Lafargue was to meet the paceline in River Bend. But for some reason neither saw each other and rode to Jasper alone, passing Travis Bowman along the way. 

Dave Wallace - 5/20/2012

Good afternoon Dave,

Went down to Spartanburg, SC for Monday's riding of the 37th Annual Assault on Mt. Mitchell. It was really two rides in one - all riders go the first 75 miles for the Assault on Marion (NC) while the Mt. Mitchell riders continue to Mt. Mitchell. The Marion leg has 3,500 feet of elevation gain and is a challenging ride onto itself, especially the last 45 miles. The Mitchell ride totals out at 10,357 feet of climbing and a total distance of 102.7 miles. From Marion to Mitchell, it is all seriously uphill with only about 15 minutes of downhill or flat riding. It took me four hours to go the last 28 miles - a lot of 5-6 mph.

It was nice to start off in the rolling terrain of Spartanburg and watch the foothills and mountains come into view and then climb into the mountains and up to the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. The Marion and Mitchell Riders all received an event patch at the finish line. This was a large and great event with a lot of history. I will still have to let a little time go by before getting excited about next year.

Karen rode the Assault on Marion but could not finish a century locally since her bike was taken and loaded on a truck bound back for Spartanburg. I also ran into three Pamlico County riders who completed the Assault on Mt. Mitchell: Charlie Fetzer, John Deaton and Chuck Forest.

   Joe Avolis - 5/22/2012

Here's where all the cyclists are... See Atomic Cycles afternoon ride schedule at top of this page.  Dave Wallace

  Twenty+ Riders depart from Atomic Cycles bike shop: Dave, there were 20 + cyclists at the Tuesday evening ride. Most weekday rides are averaging about that amount and weekend rides are usually 25/30 cyclists.

Jay Phillips - 5/23/2012

Linda Sawyer & Tommy Arthur	Carole Stanton	Rex Willis & Beverly Rust	Chris Lucas, Sean McKeon, Mac Flythe & Bill Sadler	Linda Sawyer & Frank Grady

Twelve Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 9:15AM: Cyclists today on the 30-mile Pollocksville run were Tommy Arthur,  Mac Flythe, Frank Grady, Chris Lucas, Sean McKeon, Dave Olson, Beverly Rust, Bill Sadler, Linda Sawyer, Carole Stanton, Dave Wallace and Rex Willis. I joined the paceline in River Bend which was the C group with Flythe & Sadler. The A group had 5 members and the B group 4. It was a fast ride to Pollocksville with a tail wind and I clocked 21 mph saddle average for the C group. Returning from Pollocksville we had a  headwind all the way and the ride broke into 2 groups (7/5) with Rex and Bev joining Mac, Bill and me. It was slow going through New Bern so my saddle average overall back to RB was only 16.4. Despite the wind and periodic light rain it was an enjoyable ride. Nice to see the gals back. 

Dave Wallace 5/26/2012

Dave Olsen, Joe Avolis, John Imbriaco, John Klecker, Philippe Lafargue and Bill Sadler at Jasper rest stop. Mac Flythe took photo

Eight Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM: Dave Olsen, Tim McLear, John Klecker, Joe Avolis, Philippe LaFargue, John Imbriaco, Bill Sadler and Mac Flythe did the 35-mile Jasper ride today.

Travis Bowman was also out there riding alone. Good tail wind out with 19.4 mph. Very humid but no rain. Mac took the photo. Dave Olsen is leaving for Japan for six months serving his country. Said he will be home for Christmas.

John Imbriaco 5/27/2012

 Four Riders Thursday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 9:15 AM: Bill Sadler, Sean McKeon, Christine Barbe and John Imbriaco did the Jasper ride today. Sean and John decided to add the Pollocksville loop to the ride giving us 51 miles. We turned So. on rt. 17 after riding back from Jasper and did the Pollocksville ride back to Flythe's. This route would make an excellent 50 mile training ride. The weather was great even with the high finishing temp.

John Imbriaco 5/31/2012

Mac Flythe, Bill Sadler, Dave Wallace, John Imbriaco, Sean McKeon, Rex Willis at Pollocksville stop	Crusing down Main street behind Mac in Pollocksville	Ron Light, Sean McKeon, John Imbriaco at Brices Creek store	John and Diane Tomaio with new Cannondale Tandem

Seven Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 9:15 AM: Great weather for the 30-mile Pollocksville loop ride. The A group consisted of John Imbriaco, Ron Light and Sean McKeon. The B group consisted of Max Flythe, Bill Sadler, Dave Wallace and Rex Willis. I joined the B in River Bend and recorded cumulative saddle averages of 19.1, 18.5, 16.5, 16.5 at Pollocksville, Brices Creek, Flythe's shop and River Bend. Also shown above is John and Diane Tomaio of Deerfield on their new beautiful Cannondale tandem bike who did the Jasper loop early this morning and did not join us to Pollocksville. Nice ride today!

Dave Wallace 6/2/12

    Joe and Karen Avolis do the Annual 3 Mountain Madness Ride Saturday

Good evening Dave,

Traveled to Pilot Mountain (north of Winston Salem) for the 16th Annual 3 Mountain Madness ride on Saturday. There were about 500 cyclists participating. The weather was spot on with nothing above 75. Rode the 95 mile course which consisted of very hilly terrain and three primary mountain climbs - Sauratown, Hanging Rock and Pilot Mountain. My gps indicated a lot of 10% plus segments on the climbs. Pilot Mountain was the most challenging and occurred about the 82 mile mark. Without the three mountain climbs, the course was still challenging and tiring. Many 8% grades and one long 10%.

I ate the lunch at the finish and headed back down the road to finish out a full century. Had 9,000 feet of climbing.

Karen rode the 75 mile route and dabbled with the three mountains. She ended up with 64 miles and 4,500 feet of climbing.

This was a very nice and challenging event that I would like to do again. I think that Pilot Mountain's degree of difficulty is right in there with Grandfather Mountain.

Hope that you have a good week,

Joe Avolis 6/2/2012

Frank Grady, Bridgett Curlin, John Klecker, Lucien Vaughn, Linda Sawyer & Carole Stanton	Yep, 105 miles

Sunday CENTURY Ride: Hey Dave,

I have a century to report for: Bridgett Curlin, Frank Grady, John Klecker, Linda Sawyer, Lucien Vaughn and myself.

Rode to Oriental and out Walker Road toward Aurora. Great ride and great weather. I've attached a picture of Garmin and of us at one of our stops.

Hope you had a nice weekend.

Carole Stanton 6/3/2012

Sunday Jasper Ride: No report other than 4 riders were on this ride 6/3/2012

Five Riders Thursday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 9:15 AM:  Five riders on a beautiful day rode the 35-mile Jasper loop: Bill Sadler, Mac Flythe, Dustin Lupton from Southport, Jeremy Barbe, John Imbriaco. Dustin rode in from Aurora and was riding back after the Jasper ride for a century.

John Imbriaco 6/7/2012

Le Tour de Bear 25/50 MS Training Ride on 6/9/12:

Dave: very nice training ride - looked to me like a 100 or so cyclists at the start. Two very different loops of 25 plus miles for a total of 52.7. First loop was mainly the Atomic route with many Atomic cyclists. I rode all but the last couple miles with them at a 20.2 average. The second loop out to Clarks finished a little like the Jasper route. I rode it with Ron Light at a slower 18mph pace. Saw many local cyclists at the start. Don't think many did the 50. Carole Stanton and others met at 6:30 to do 38 miles before the start. Not sure if they tried to do a century.

The 9a.m. start was to get more out of townees but it really got hot late morning. Bill Sadler and John Klecker could give you more info.

John Imbriaco 6/9/2012

Joe Avolis	Yep, 200 miles	Riding buddies from Jax FL

Good evening Dave,

Went to Fleetwood (near Boone, NC) for Saturday's Black and Blue Double Century Relay. Some riders were relay riders with cars moving ahead to the rider exchange zones. I along with about eight others rode the full 200 mile route.

The ride started in Fleetwood at 6:00 am. The course went through the extremely beautiful countryside of northwestern, NC, made a large loop through the Virginia foothills and mountains and returned back to the start.

The route had 16,300 feet of climbing. The course was challenging with 15 miles of the hardest climbing occurring from mile 130-145.

Finished the first century in 6:40 and the full 200 miles in 14:23. My average speed was 15.7. Had a lot of nice downhill runs in the 30 mph range. Topped out at 42 mph.

Teamed up with two good riders from Jax, Fl at the 25 mile point. They come up to the NC mountains for a lot of rides.

The ride is named for the Blue Ridge and Black Mountain ranges, not for the way it makes you feel. This was an epic ride, very rewarding but pretty much wiped me out!

Hope you have a good week,

Joe Avolis 6/9/2012

Six Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM: Riders on the 35-mile Jasper loop were Mac Flythe, Mark Genereux, John Klecker, Bill Sadler and Dave Wallace. And of course, we also saw Travis Bowman periodically to round out the count to six. I joined the paceline in River Bend and recorded cumulative saddle averages of 18.9, 18.4 and 17.7 at 70 overpass, Jasper and return to RB. It was a nice enjoyable ride and great weather. 

Dave Wallace 6/10/2012

One Rider Thursday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 9:15 AM:  Dave, I left Flythe's for the Jasper ride alone hoping you might be at RB. Stopped once for two minutes in Jasper - had only one minor dog encounter from the right before the overpass on the way out. Little rain on way in.

John Imbriaco 6/14/2012

  Five Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 9:15 AM: Carole Stanton, Chris Lucas, Lynn Lawson, Mac Flythe and me. Good tail wind out to Pollocksville. Chris had a rear flat just before Pollocksville. Strong head wind back to downtown New Bern. Average mph approx. 19. Carole completed another century today having done 48 miles before today's ride and then completed it on her own. Sure she will send you a report.

John Imbriaco 6/16/2012

     Joe Avolis does a Double Century again on 6/16

Good afternoon Dave,

Went over to Goldsboro on Saturday to ride a double century with the Seyboro (Seeboro) Cyclists bicycle club. It was their 10th Annual Mileage Marathon. Each of the four loops had about 35 riders for a nice all day double paceline. 21 cyclists completed the full double century with about 15 of those being from the local club. Some cyclists did centuries or just rode a loop. They were a nice group of people, very welcoming and enthusiastic about the event.

Took 14 hours to complete the ride. They said the cooler weather fueled a good turnout and a relatively large number of 200 mile riders. The event was covered by the local paper.

Hope you have a good day,   Joe 6/16/2012

Five Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM: Riders on the 35-mile Jasper loop were Travis Bowman (sporatic), Mac Flythe, Tim McLear, John Klecker and myself. Weather was fine in the 70s but quite windy at times. I met the paceline in River Bend and clocked 16.7 overall saddle average for the B group consisting of Mac and me. Nice ride. 

Dave Wallace 6-17-2012

   Three Riders Thursday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 9:15 AM: Joe Avolis, Sean McKeon, John Imbriaco did the 35mile Jasper route today. We had a very good tail wind most of the ride, especially the return.

Wind helped to make the heat not so unpleasant. However, my ride turned unpleasant on Trent Rd. half mile before Flythe's with a rear tire blowout after hitting a pot hole at over 20 mph. Was able to control the bike. Sean came back to give me a lift with his truck.

John Imbriaco 6-21-2012

New rider Dennis Zemla	John Imbriaco pulling Bill Sadler and me on US-17	John Imbriaco, Sean McKeon, Lynn Larson (Marine) & Mac Flythe Jr. at Pollocksville	Sean McKeon & Lynn Larson at Brices Creek

Eight Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 9:15 AM: Mac Flythe Jr, John Imbriaco, Lynn Larson, Chris Lucas, Sean McKeon, Bill Sadler, Dennis Zemla (new) and me cycled the 30 mile Pollocksville loop. I joined the B group with John Imbriaco and Bill Sadler in River Bend to Pollocksville, but from thereon Bill and I rode alone to River Bend for an overall saddle average of 15.8 - slow going through New Bern. Good ride but getting hot now. 

Dave Wallace 6/23/2012

No Report Received on Sunday morning 6/24 Jasper ride from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM.

Two Riders Thursday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM: Mac Flythe and I rode the Jasper route today on a perfect weather morning. Started at 8:30 a.m. to beat the heat. Hope no one missed the ride a/c the time change. We will decide whether to keep it at 8:30 before next week. If any regulars have a problem with the 8:30 time, let us know.

John Imbriaco 6/28/2012

   Joe Avolis does another Century on a hot day in D.C.

Good afternoon Dave,

Went up to Washington, DC to ride the Total 200 (http://www.total200.com/)  which is a double century ride, metric or English. I had signed up for the 200 miles but turned off and did the 200K (125 miles) due to the heat. When I finished the temperature was 100.4.

Finished the first 100 miles in 6:05 total time and 8:40 for the final distance of 127 miles. Slowed down a lot in the last 25 miles to stay cool.

After circling the Capitol, the ride went through the Maryland countryside. Unfortunately, also had to do a lot of urban riding. I thought the route was dangerous at several locations. A good portion of the roads were also in poor condition with holes and rough pavement. The ride was fully registered with 300 riders, but I am not sure how many skipped due to the heat. I am ready to go for a peaceful and stress free ride through Pamlico County.

Joe Avolis 6/30/2012

Three Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 9:15 AM: Tommy Arthur, Sean McKeon and Bill Sadler reported they cycled the 30 mile Pollocksville loop. John Imbriaco said he rode alone after showing up at Flythe's shop and being told the other three had left. John said the weather wasn't bad early with a nice breeze.

Dave Wallace - 6/30/2012

No Report Received on Sunday morning 7/1 Jasper ride from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM.

   Five Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM (time change): Dave: It was a hot ride today! Mac Flythe, Rex Willis, Lynn Larson, Carole Stanton, John Imbriaco and new rider Greg Chuffo did the 30-mile Pollocksville route. With approx. a half mile to go on Trent Rd. Greg Chuffo had a rear flat. I attempted to turn around in the center lane and had a collision with Rex. Only injury was road rash on my left knee. Chain came off and bike will be in the shop this week for some needed repairs.

John Imbriaco - 7/7/2012 

No Report Received on Sunday morning 7/8 Jasper ride from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM.

Three Riders Thursday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM: 35-mile Jasper ride from Flythe's included Bill Sadler, Mac Flythe and John Imbriaco. Headwind most of the ride with an average speed of 17.8 mph.

John Imbriaco - 7/12/2012 

Eight Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM: The 30-mile Pollocksville ride from Flythe's included Christine Barbee, Jeremy Barbee, Henry Beckwith, Mark Genereux, Tommy Arthur, Lynn Larson, Mac Flythe, and John Imbriaco. Weather was very good with a good pace line and a few spirited sprints. Guylene Powers, a new rider started with us at Flythe's but dropped back to ride the 30 miles alone at a slower pace. I didn't get her email. We were expecting Dave in River Bend. Saw Atomic riders coming out of River bend on their way back into town.

Note: Dave Wallace was supposed to meet the paceline in River Bend but crashed after hitting a rut in the road in River Bend where repairs were needed and got dinged up a bit. 

John Imbriaco - 7/14/2012 

Three Riders Thursday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM: 7/19 Jasper ride : Mac Flythe, Bill Sadler, John Imbriaco -very hot with strong head wind out to Jasper. Average was 16.8 mph.

John Imbriaco - 7/19/2012

No Report Received on the Saturday morning (7/21) Pollocksville ride or Sunday morning (7/22) Jasper ride from Flythe's bike shop.

   2012 Tour De France  After two weeks of racing Great Britain rider Bradley Wiggins on the SKY PROCYCLING team won the 99th Tour de France that was 2,172.94 miles long. Wiggins did it in 87 hours, 34 minutes, 47 seconds which computes to a saddle average of 24.81 mph. American Tejay Van Garderen on the BMC RACING TEAM ended the Tour in 5th place

Dave Wallace 7/22/2012

Seven Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM: Henry Beckwith, Gary Bielejeski, Greg Chuffo, John Collins (new), Mac Flythe, Carole Stanton and Dave Wallace cycled the 30-mile Pollocksville loop. Bielejeski & I joined the paceline in River Bend. Mac dropped back to join me in a slower B group and I recorded 17.2 to Pollocksville, 17.4 to Brices Creek and 16.9 to Flythe's shop. From there I rode alone leisurely to River Bend for an overall saddle average of 15.9. It was nice weather and a good ride. I was happy to be back after a long absence.

Dave Wallace 7/28/2012

No Report Received on Sunday morning 7/29 Jasper ride from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM.

Two Riders Thursday morning 8/2 from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM: Mac Flythe and John Imbriaco- Jasper ride with good tail wind most of ride.

John Imbriaco - 8/2/2012

Five Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM: Riders on the 30-mile Pollocksville loop were Mac Fythe, Bill Sadler, John Imbriaco, Joe Baes and a new rider Brian Strickland, Marine. Fast ride with average mph approx. 19.

John Imbriaco - 8/4/2012

Mac Flythe, John Imbriaco, Greg Chuffo, Travis Bowman, Chris Lucas	John Williams, MD	Philippe Lafargue	B group following A group departing Jasper

Ten Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Great weather for the 35-mile Jasper ride that departed Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM. The following cyclists participated: Travis Bowman, Greg Chuffo, Mac Flythe, John Imbriaco, Philippe Lafargue, Chris Lucas, Tim McLear, Bill Sadler, Dave Wallace & John Williams MD. I joined the B group (Sadler) in River Bend and recorded 17.6 to the overpass stop, 17.3 to Jasper and 16.5 overall. Nice seeing John Williams and Philippe Lafargue back. It was a good ride. We had about a dozen drops of rain. Thanks to Sadler and Flythe joining me in the B group. 

Dave Wallace 8/5/2012

Drafting behind Bill Sadler	Dave Wallace	Rex Willis, Brian Strickland (Marine) & Jeremy Barbee at Pollocksville rest stop	Tommy Arthur & Rex Willis at Brices Creek rest stop

Seven Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Riders: Tommy Arthur, Jeremy Barbee, Mac Flythe, Bill Sadler, Brian Strickland, Dave Wallace & Rex Willis cycled the 30 mile Pollocksville loop. I joined the group in River Bend where Sadler dropped back to ride with me. With a headwind to Pollocksville our saddle average was 16.5. The whole group stayed together to Brices Creek and the overall saddle average picked up to 17.5. We hit heavy rain leaving Brices Creek that lasted all the way to Flythe's bike shop. 

Dave Wallace 8/11/12

  Four Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: There were four riders from Flythe's bike shop this morning:  Ben Rau (new rider), Steve Bengel, Bill Sadler and Joe Avolis. There was some discussion about the threat of rain, but Steve and Bill decided we should go for it. The rain started when we were at the industrial park on the way home and lasted back to New Bern - but it was nice and cool. (Photo by Avolis: Ben Rau, Bill Sadler on bent & Steve Bengel)

Joe Avolis 8/12/2012 

   Two Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Shawna Bland and I were the only riders this morning. We skipped the Pollocksville stop, turned around at the Brices Creek gas station, skipped Pollocksville again, and rode a little in Trent woods to make it an even fifty miles. We maintained a 19.5 mph moving average. The weather was great! No rain, bearable temperature, and only slight wind.

Lynn Larson 8/18/2012

Joe Avolis does a Century Saturday at Blue Ridge Breakaway 

Good afternoon Dave,

Went to Waynesville (on the other side of Asheville) for Saturday's Blue Ridge Breakaway. The ride was sponsored by the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce and had about 500 riders. It was the fourth or fifth year of this very well organized and supported event.

The 105 mile ride rolled for 55 miles through the local countryside before a 10 mile climb up to the Blue Ridge Parkway. While on the 30 mile segment of the Parkway, there was one eight mile descent and another long climb of nine miles. Ran across the highest point on the 469 mile Parkway where a motorcyclist shot my picture. All of the climbing (9,800 feet) was rewarded by a 15 mile descent to the finish through Maggie Valley and sustained coasting speeds in the upper 30's. The temperatures never got above 70, but I sweated all day with the plentiful 6 mph climbing.

Hope that you are doing well and have a good week.

Joe Avolis 8/18/2012

Rex Willis, Kim Willis & new rider  Marcy Mills	Chuck Kimball at Jasper rest stop	Former rider Ben Row at Jasper	Paceline leaving Jasper

Thirteen Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: For the 35-mile Jasper ride: Steve Bengel, Mac Flythe, Chuck Kimball, John Klecker, Philippe Lafargue, Tim McLear, Marcy Mills, Ben Row, Bill Sadler, Brian Strickland, Dave Wallace, Kim Willis & Rex Willis. Bill Sadler and I were the B group to Jasper and were joined by Ben Row and Rex Willis returning. From River Bend I recorded an overall saddle average of 16.7 mph. We had one new rider Marcy Mills. It was nice seeing Ben Row back who was a regular with us years ago.

Dave Wallace 8/19/2012

  Three Riders Thursday morning from Flythe's bike shop:  Mac Flythe, Bill Sadler and I rode the 35-mile Jasper route at a leisurely 17.5 mph average.

John Imbriaco 8/23/2012

No Report Received on the Saturday morning 8/25 Pollocksville ride from Flythe's bike shop at 8:30 AM. Heard that only 3-4 riders went.

Greg Chuffo, Doug Scott, Frank Grady, Aleta Brydge, John McKay, Shawna Bland at rest stop

Eight Riders Sunday morning EARLY BIRD RIDE from River Bend Shell station: 

Had an excellent 6am Early Bird Ride this morning! Thanks to Aleta Brydge, Frank Grady, Doug Scott, Shawna Bland, Greg Chuffo, John McKay, and Mike Mares for coming out. Avg was 19.5 for 26.15 miles with a strong finish in River Bend. Greg tore up the asphalt with his freshly waxed (!!!) Giant TCR Advanced Rabobank Edition! He actually waxed it! The USADA called during the ride to set up testing to see if Doug's concoction of lemonade and orange juice can be considered doping. Doug did have some strong pulls! If Shawna gets any faster, I'm adding some lead in her tires for a 2mph decrease! Frank was killing it and provided some amusing commentary as always! Frank, it's safer to drive home with your helmet on. If you've got it on already you might as well keep it on on the way home...right? It was great having Aleta back! It was good to see John and Mike back riding again! What a fun group to ride with!

Early Bird Ride departs at 6am on Sunday mornings from the left side of the River Bend Shell Station. Come out and bring a friend.

Mac Flythe Jr 8/26/2012

Cyclists at 70 overpass rest stop	Shawna Bland	Cyclists at Jasper rest stop	John Williams (MD) with Dan Sosa (Jax) and Dave Wallace - the two oldest cyclists	B Group on the way home

Sixteen Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: For the 35-mile Jasper ride: Tommy Arthur, Steve Bengel, Shawna Bland, Mac Flythe, Cal Hanson, John Imbriaco,  Chuck Kimball, John Klecker, Marcy Mills, Ben Row, Bill Sadler, Dan Sosa (Jax), Dave Wallace, John Williams, Rex Willis + Tom from Iowa visiting parents here.  I joined the B group (16-18mph) in River Bend with Bill Sadler, Ben Row and Dan Sosa (Jax). Returning Rex Willis and Carl Hanson joined us. Overall saddle average of B group back to RB was 16.5 mph. 

Dave Wallace 8/26/2012

Seven Riders Thursday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Seven riders today rode the Jasper route: Tom from Iowa who is still in town visiting, Sean Mckeon, Aleta Brydge, Mac Flythe, Bill Sadler, Kelly Presson a new rider whose e-mail will follow from Aleta and John Imbriaco. Sean and Tom were the A group most of the ride and the rest of us rode to support Kelly, especially Bill who got her back with a shortened version of the route in time for a conference call. Kelly has been riding just two weeks.

John Imbriaco 8/30/2012

Six Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Six riders this morning on the 30-mile Pollocksville run included Christy Barbee Mac Flythe, Philippe Lafargue, Ben Row, Bill Sadler and Dave Wallace. Mike Gearrens joined us returning through New Bern. We only had an A group today that averaged 22.5 mph overall!

Dave Wallace 9/1/2012

PS: I lied. We only averaged 17 to Pollocksville from RB where Philippe and I joined in, which dropped to 16.7 at Brices Creek and 16.4 at Flythes bike shop, but it was still nice riding in the A group for a change.

Six Riders on EARLY BIRD ride Sunday morning from RB Shell Station: Had a great Sunday Early Bird Ride yesterday! We averaged 20.6 mph for 26 miles with a great finish being pulled by Race Across America participant, Tom Buckley! He's done 300+ miles in a day during RAAM and came in 7th in 1998. Crazy! We had amazing pulls by everybody. I'm trying Doug's half orange juice and half lemonade concoction on the next ride. Thanks to Frank Grady, Doug Scott, Tom Buckley, Shawna Bland, and Tim Ruth for coming out. We had a blast, as usual! 

Mac Flythe Jr. 9/2/2012
Flythe's Bike Shop

  John Imbriaco found the following about Tom Buckley on the Big Dogs Hall of Fame web page at http://www.ultramidwest.net/reports/TDStory.aspx  RAAM is Race Across America, the world's toughest bicycle race

Tom Buckley found time to log a few miles on the Dogs site in the early 2000's - after finishing a couple RAAM rides! Tom started riding with the Big Dogs in 2001 and immediately reset the bar! In 2001 Tom logged 23109 miles and in 2003 he again led the pack with 19421 miles. During this time Tom also won the National 24 and in 2001 he completed BMB in 54 hours!

Eight Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Eight riders started from Flythe's this morning for the Jasper ride. Shown above were Chris Lucas, Steve Bengal, Ben Row, Bill Sadler, Greg Chuffo, Chuck Kimball, John Klecker and Mac Flythe. There were no riders that joined at River Bend but Joanne Somerday and Cal Hanson were spotted riding on Route 55. It was a great day to ride and the A group finished with an average speed of 20 MPH with the B group close behind.

John Klecker 9/2/2012

Two Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: With all the cyclists out riding the MS Bike Tour, there was only one new rider Patrick Ray and me on the 26-mile Jasper loop from River Bend. Weather was great until we ran into some wind returning that knocked our overall saddle average down to 16 mph.

Dave Wallace 9/8/2012

    2012 MS Bike Tour: So far 49 NBCC members reported cycling the 2012 MS Bike Tour. 24 rode a double Century, 19 rode a single Century and 6 rode shorter distances (30/50/75) on the 2-day event September 8-9. I suspect more members haven't notified me yet so I'll up the count as reports arrive. I heard there were around 2400 cyclists in the tour and the objective was to raise $1.7 million for Multiple Sclerosis. Weather turned bad on the first day and they attempted to stop the tour in the afternoon but many were around 20 miles of making 100 and finished in heavy rain. (Photo: First wave crossing Trent River)

Dave Wallace 9/10/2012

Ten Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: It was a foggy start for the 30-mile Pollocksville ride. I joined the group in River Bend where Bill Sadler and I became the B group running 16-18. From Pollocksville to New Bern, the B group expanded to 7. I recorded 17.5, 17.5 and 16.5 at Pollocksville, Brices Creek and River Bend. It's always slower coming through downtown New Bern on Saturday morning. Good weather, good ride. 

Dave Wallace 9/15/2012

   Thirteen Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: At the Jasper rest stop from left to right: Brian Strickland, Frank Grady, Ben Row, Marcy Mills, Mac Flythe, Bill Sadler, Kim Willis, Greg Chuffo, Patrick Ray, John Klecker, Steve Bengel, Philippe Lafarque and John Imbriaco who took picture. Very fast ride going out with 20+ average mph. Strong headwind coming in. A and B groups split evenly which made for a very good ride.

John Imbriaco 9/16/2012

  Another Century for Joe Avolis in Lenoir NC

Good morning Dave,

Went up to Lenoir, NC for Sunday's 24th Annual Bridge to Bridge ride put on by the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce. The route passed through the valley area for 49 miles before an eleven mile climb up into the mountains along Highway 181. Rode with a pack of about 40 cyclists for the first 49 miles which was helpful.

We got met by some rain and cooler temperatures in the mountains. At about mile 80, the fog/clouds set in and reduced visibility to about 75 yards. The Blue Ridge Parkway, like last year, got closed for the event due to the visibility. The ride continued along the parallel Highway 221. The visibility at the finish was about 25 yards.

The overall route is not too bad, 100.9 miles, 8,500 feet of climbing. Grandfather Mountain is tough with some steep switchback curves. Saw one 15% segment and the last 75 yards was a tough 17%, one pedal stroke at a time. Was happy to make it in under seven hours total.

Cannot say enough about how well run this event is and how the community gets behind it. Hope you have a good week!

Joe Avolis 9/16/2012

Thirteen Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Great weather in 70s for the 30-mile Pollocksville ride and the following riders: Greg Chuffo, Mac Flythe, Mark Genereaux, Anne Healy (new), Jonathan Irwin, Philippe Lafargue, Marcy Mills, Ben Row, Beverly Rust, Dave Wallace, Kim Willis, Rex Willis. I joined the B group in River Bend which was 11 riders and we averaged 18.5 to Pollocksville. Thereafter the groups broke up 5/5/3 to Brices Creek stop. Overall back to River Bend I recorded 17mph for the trip. Nice seeing Beverly Rust back. 

Dave Wallace 9/22/2012

  Six Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop:   Mac Flythe, Bill Sadler, Tim McLear, John Klecker, Ben Row and me. Average was 18.5 mph on the 35-mile Jasper ride.

Chuck Kimball 9/23/2012

   Cotton Country Century ride in Greenville 9/23/12

 Tom Hewitt of Atomic Cycles and 8 others cycled the Cotton Country Century ride. Only Tom and Shane Nabor reported a full Century while others either were not NBCUG members or rode a Metric Century. Shawna Bland also reported a Century but was not with the group pictured above. 

Dave Wallace 9/23/2012

Day 1 Waynesboro VA to Troutville VA 121.6 miles	Day 2 Troutville VA to Fancy Gap VA 100.25 miles	Day 3 Fancy Gap VA to Blowing Rock NC 100 miles	Day 4 Blowing Rock NC to Asheville NC 101 miles	Day 5 Asheville NC to Cherokee NC 76.9 miles

   Joe Avolis Cycles Blue Ridge Parkway in 5 Days with 4 Centuries

The Blue Ridge Parkway is 469 miles long in Virginia and North Carolina. Joe Avolis cycled the entire distance in 5 days, completing 4 Century trips September 19 - 23.  Above are maps from his Garmin Edge 800 GPS that recorded the trip. Joe now has a total of 57 Century trips recorded on the NBCC Recognition List. (Photo of Joe at the 469 milepost terminus of the Parkway near Cherokee, NC) Dave Wallace 9/24/2012

   Seven Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Great weather in 70s for the 30-mile Pollocksville ride and the following riders: Shawna Bland, Greg Chuffo, Mac Flythe Jr., Bryan Hulka (New), John McKay (New). Patrick Ray and Dave Wallace. Overall saddle average for the B group was 15.8 from River Bend. Sorry folks, my camera lens got stuck and all photos were out of focus except the shot of new rider Bryan Hulka shown above .

Dave Wallace - 9/29/2012

Fourteen New Bern riders cycling across NC (CNC): New Bern cyclists are on their way from Brevard to Lake Lure today for the trip across NC to Carolina Beach. Below is the schedule and list of New Bern registered riders shown on the CNC webpage.

Sunday 9/30 Brevard to Lake Lure: 42.4 miles -  Monday Lake Lure to Shelby: 57.1 miles  - Tuesday Shelby to Matthews: 77.9 miles -  Wednesday Matthews to Rockingham: 74.2 miles -  Thursday Rockingham to Lumberton: 68 miles - Friday Lumberton to White Lake: 61.3 miles or Lumberton to White Lake: 98.5 miles -  Saturday White Lake to Carolina Beach: 71.1 miles.

  14 New Bern riders shown registered: Nancy Alexander, Tommy Arthur, Ben Bunn, Todd Cook, Avery Corning, Mac Flythe, Cal Hansen, John Imbriaco, John Klecker, Tim McLear, Dan Miller, Bill Sadler, Joanne Somerday, Rick Tollman. (Photo: Avery Corning, Nancy Alexander, Ben Bunn at Rockingham on Day 5 - from Sun Journal 10/5/12)

Dave Wallace 10/5/2012

  John Imbriaco cycles across NC for the first time

Dave: I really enjoyed the CNC ride, especially after riding the big climbs and descending on wet, fast, curving roads the 2nd and 3rd days. I wore out my brakes while watching other cyclists flying down hills well over 30 mph. When the roads dried I began to get some confidence in descending and enjoyed them more. I had the brakes replaced after day 3. The most significant thing that happened was a crash on day 3 involving my 75 year-old friend from Wilmington whom I was riding with for the week. We were two miles into the ride in a single line rolling along approaching a side street when a SUV with a woman rushing her child to school ran a stop sign and pulled out on the course and my friend crashed head on into the left front fender. I was ten feet behind. His bike was totally destroyed, face cut up and lying in the road.

He thought his CNC ride was over and I thought mine also. Fortunately, he had no injuries except his face and hands and was sagged the rest of the day to Matthews.

Trek and CNC couldn't get him a loner but a friend of his with Cape Fear cyclists was only riding three days and left him his bike which was adjusted for him to finish the last 4 days. The accident report with state police and witness statements took over an hour before I got back on the road with visions of the crash the rest of the day.

Hopefully, he gets a new bike from her insurance. Another significant event involved an eleven year-old boy from Wilmington who did the entire ride with his parents - how he cycled the hills is beyond me. He was very tired mid-way but his mother told me he was not allowed to quit unless he was sick or his bike was sick. His mother has ridden across the USA twice on her own with two other children. Just amazing people including a guy with paralyzed legs in a hand-driven real low flat bike. I asked him about the climbs which he said were tough but going down was a blast. At rest stops his friends brought him food and hydration since he could not get out of this contraption the entire day. Last was this middle age guy dressed in dress clothes and shoes who does these long rides all over the country riding an old one speed bike with 2 x 4's as front forks and back stays. Broken helmet with tape on it. Never saw anything like it. How he did the entire ride I will never know.

John Imbriaco 10/6/2012

  Six Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: On the 30-mile Pollocksville ride there was a good group from Flythe's; split into A, B and C groups, gorgeous morning ride. There were six total, groups wound up in two's. Near catastrophe toward end of A group ride one rider went off road and nearly crashed, but held on, rider behind same thing. Eventually a blown out tire was the big deal, fellow I was riding with had to call for a ride...

Thank God for small miracles, even on bikes!

Sean McKeon 10/6/2012

   Mac Flythe just sent this photo of the 6 that rode Saturday. I think they are Patrick Ray, John McKay, Shawna Bland, Doug Bacskay, Greg Chuffo and Sean McKeon.   dw

No report on the Sunday 10/7/12 Pollocksville ride

Seven Riders Thursday morning from Flythe's bike shop:   On the 35-mile Jasper ride today were Aleta Brydge, Kim Willis, Anne Healy, Sean McKeon, Bill Sadler, Mac Flythe and John Imbriaco. Wind was tough. (Photo: Mac Jr. bringing dad to meet paceline at Jasper rest stop). 

John Imbriaco 10/11/2012

Mac Flythe Jr, Greg Chuffo, Brian Strickland: The fast group!	Cyclists milling around at Pollocksville rest stop.	Following Mac Sr through Mum Fest traffic on South Front St.

Nine Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: It was a cool 55-degree start when Philippe Lafargue and I met the Pollocksville paceline in River Bend. We had the following riders: Greg Chuffo, Mac Flythe Sr and Jr, John Imbriaco, Philippe Lafargue, Brian Strictland, Bill Willis (new -Rex's brother), Rex Willis and myself. Thanks to Mac Sr for dropping back with me to create a slower B and sometimes C group at about 18 mph. Overall for the 30 miles I recorded 16.4 saddle average, lowered because of Mum Fest traffic in New Bern. 

Dave Wallace 10/13/2012

Six Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: We had a good ride Sunday to Jasper. Average speed was 18.7. There were 6 riders: John Williams, Steve Bengel, Bill Sadler, Ron Light, new rider Shawn Elliott and me. Half of the ride was a strong head wind.

Mac Flythe 10/14/2012

Heather Noto & Beverly Rust at Pollocksville rest stop	Doug Bacskay at rest stop (yes that's Doug behind the beard and he's lost lots of pounds)	Group of 7 on Island Creek Rd.

Eight Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Another cool 50+ degree start but warmed up nicely on the 30-mile Pollocksville loop. Riders were: Doug Bacskay, Greg Chuffo, Mac Flythe, Heather Noto, Patrick Ray, Beverly Rust, Bill Sadler and Dave Wallace. Bill Sadler and I joined the paceline in River Bend and I clocked the saddle average as 17 in Pollocksville, 17.5 at Brices Creek and 16.5 overall back to River Bend. It's always slower through downtown New Bern.

Dave Wallace 10/20/2012

  Three Riders Thursday morning from Flythe's bike shop:  Dave: Weather perfect for cycling the 35 mile Jasper loop today. Just three cyclists- Mac Flythe, Ironman Joe Avolis and me. Most amazing- Joe was attempting to cycle a triple century. Already had one plus after Jasper ride. Probably still out there. Goal is 52 centuries this year. Has 43?  (no John, Joe currently has 62 Centuries! He's like the Energizer bunny - dw)

John Imbriaco 10/25/2012

No cycling Saturday 10/27 or Sunday 10/28 as Hurricane Sandy passed by. Also no report received on the 50-mile Halloween ride on 10/31 or Thursday ride on 11/1

  Six Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop:  Six cyclists today on the 30-mile Pollocksville loop - Aleta Brydge, Kim Willis, Greg Chuffo, Heather Noto, Mac Flythe, John Imbriaco. Cold with return wind but very enjoyable.

John Imbriaco 11/3/2012

  Three Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: We had a great ride today. There were three of us (Mac Flythe, Joe Avolis and John Klecker). Leaving the bike shop it was in the 50's and sunny. We had a tail wind most of the way to Jasper and arrived with average speed over 20. We finished into the wind with a final overall average over 19. No "B" group today.

Thanks, John Klecker 11/4/2012

Eight Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: The morning 30-mile Pollocksville ride warmed up nicely for a beautiful ride this morning. We had 8 riders, shown left to right above: Henry Beckwith, Frank Grady, Ann Healy, Philippe Lafargue, Marcy Mills, Sean McKeon, Kim Willis and myself.

Carole Stanton 11/10/2012

John Imbriaco, John Klecker, Greg Chuffo & Doug Bacskay	Mac Flythe on recumbent at overpass rest stop	John Imbriaco, John Klecker  & Dave Wallace	A group passing B group on NC 55

Six Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: A cool start in the mid 40s when I met the 35-mile Jasper paceline coming from Flythe's bike shop with the following riders: Doug Bacskay, Greg Chuffo, Mac Flythe, John Imbriaco and John Klecker. Mac dropped back to ride with me as a slower B group (16-18). From River Bend I recorded the following cumulative speeds: 18.4 at overpass stop, 17.9 at Jasper and 17.4 overall at River Bend. It was a nice ride and warmed up and I appreciate Mac dropping back to ride with me. We both wondered where the B group riders are that we used to have. 

Dave Wallace  11/11/2012

Seven Riders Saturday morning but no riders reported cycling Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop - bad weather?

Dave Wallace 11/18/12

No Riders reported in for Saturday 11/24/12 or Sunday 11/25/12

Dave Wallace 11/26/12

Mac Flythe, Steve Hoard, John Klecker, John Imbriaco at Jasper rest stop	Rob Temucin, Todd Rankin, Dave Wallace, Steve Hoard	Drafting behind Mac Flythe on Bent on Clarks Rd.

Seven Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Another cold start in the mid 40s when I joined the 35-mile Jasper paceline in River Bend. Mac Flythe dropped back with me when I was unable to keep up at 20 with the front group of five: Steve Hoard (new),  John Imbriaco, John Klecker, Todd Rankin, and Rob Temucin (new). From River Bend to the 70 overpass I recorded a saddle average of 17.3, at Jasper 17 and overall 16 back to RB as I dropped back to cycle the last 5 miles alone. 

Dave Wallace 12/2/2012 (No riders reported on the Saturday Pollocksville ride)

Two riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Sean McKeon and I were the only ones that did the 30-mile Pollocksville Loop.

Carole Stanton 12/8/12

Andrea Packard, Mac Flythe, Shawna Bland Greg Chuffo, John Klecker, David Miller (Jax) at 70 overpass rest stop	Dave Wallace & Shawna Bland (Aurora)	Greg Chuffo's beautiful new Giant bike from Flythe's	Sadler, Bland, Flythe, Packard, Wallace returning B group on US-17

Eight Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Starting temp about 58 and ending at 70 degrees for 8 cyclists on the 35-mile Jasper ride (26 from River Bend): Shawna Bland (Aurora), Greg Chuffo, David Miller (Jax), Mac Flythe, John Klecker, Andrea Packard, Bill Sadler and Dave Wallace. Andrea and I rode as the C group to Jasper but returned in the B group of 5 for an overall saddle average of 17 from River Bend. Nice enjoyable ride and great weather. Nice seeing David Miller from Jax back after a long absence. 

Dave Wallace 12/9/2012

Six Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Dave: Six riders this morning. Aleta, Mac, Bill, Greg Chuffo, Philipp and myself. Very chilly. (Continued on for 50th Century, supported by Garmin data & map - dw)

Carole Stanton 12/15/2012

No Riders reported cycling on Sunday 12/16 or Saturday 12/22 due to weather

   Two Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Dave: I rode the Jasper route today with Tom Buckley, the ultra cyclist from Iowa who was in town visiting. As you may recall, Tom has done the RAM several times and has many cycling ultra distance accomplishments. It was 30 and freezing at the start but the wind was not as bad as yesterday. We rode leisurely most of the ride side by side chatting the whole ride. We were warmed up by Jasper and the ride was great coming back in. Glad I got out since my mileage has dropped off this month.

John Imbriaco 12/23/2012

No Riders reported cycling on Saturday 12/29 or Sunday 12/30 due to weather                  

John Imbriaco	Carole Stanton	Brian Strickland

Three Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Dave: Carole Stanton, Brian Strickland, and I rode the Pollocksville route today with an average mph just over 17. Very cold start as you know. We did only one stop in Brice's Creek. Carole was going for a century today and left after the Pollocksville ride to do 60 more with Sean Mckeon. Carole rode over 8000 miles to reach a 2012 goal. I ended up with 5600 miles last year.

John Imbriaco 1/5/2013

  Two Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Mac Flythe and Bill Sadler did the Jasper ride this morning. The average speed was about 17.5 MPH and a little chilly.

Bill Sadler 1/6/2013

All cyclists at Pollocksville rest stop less Wallace	Lisa (new) and Brian Strickland (Both Marines)	Dustin Hanson (new -Marine)	Bonnie Refinski Knight, Bridget Curlin and Heather Noto pulling Dave Wallace and Henry Beckwith to Brices Creek

Sixteen Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: The weather improved and 16 showed up for the 30-mile Pollocksville ride: Henry Beckwith, Aleta Brydge, Greg Chuffo, Bridget Curlin, Mack Flythe, Mac Flythe Jr, Dustin Hanson(new), Ron Light, Marcy Mills, Heather Noto, Bonnie Refinski-Knight, Beverly Rust, Carole Stanton, Lisa(new) & Brian Strickland, Dave Wallace. Nice ride - thanks to Aleta Brydge for pulling me to Pollocksville and Bonnie, Bridget & Heather pulling to Brices Creek, and Bridget all the way to River Bend for my overall 15.8 saddle.

Dave Wallace 1/12/2013

   Nobody reported riding the Jasper loop on Sunday morning except Philippe Lafargue.   Dave Wallace 1/13/2013

Brian Strickland (Marine)	Dustin Hansen  (Marine)	Greg Chuffo

Three Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: 

I count 3 committed riders for the 0830 departure. Me, Greg Chuffo, and Dustin Hansen. Anyone else wanna come please feel free!! It will be about 44-46 deg, 7mph winds (on the 30-mile Jasper ride.) 

Brian Strickland 1/19/2013

PS: Mac Flythe on Sunday told me that nobody showed up at 8:30 AM Saturday (Temp was in 30s).  Brian later told me they departed later in the morning after it warmed up a bit.   DW

Greg Chuffo, Mac Flythe, Bill Sadler, Brian Strickland, Brandyn Stack & Mac Flythe Jr. Photo by Wallace	Brandyn Stack (new Marine) at Jasper rest stop	Dave drafting behind Bill Sadler and Mac Flythe in B Group on Dry Monio Rd.

Seven Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: On the 35-mile Jasper ride (26 from River Bend) the A group consisted of Greg Chuffo, Mac Flythe Jr, Brandyn Stack (new Marime) and Brian Strickland (Marine). The B group was Mac Flythe Sr, Bill Sadler and me. Starting temp was about 48 and ended up in 60s. It was a bit windy returning and my overall saddle average was only 16 from River Bend where I joined the paceline. 

Dave Wallace 1/20/2013

   No riders reported Saturday or Sunday this weekend: The temperature remained in the 20s, 30s and 40s all weekend. Winter is here.

Dave Wallace 1/26, 1/27/2013

Sean McKeon, Carole Stanton, Dustin Hansen & Mac Flythe Jr.

 Four Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: The Polar Express Crew had a great ride this morning. 27 degrees when we departed for the 30 mile Pollocksville Loop. Dustin added a little excitement to the ride when he decided to go airborne over a curb that jumped out of nowhere. Luckily he came out with barely a scratch! It was a fun brisk ride with some great people. Thanks to Sean Mckean, Carol Stanton, and Dustin Hanson for coming out!

Rides leave Flythe's Bike Shop at 8:30am on Thurs, Sat, and Sun.

Mac Flythe Jr. 2/2/2013

No riders reported cycling Pollocksville loop on Saturday 2/9. On Sunday 2-10 only John Imbriaco reported cycling the Jasper loop.  

Brian Strickland, John Collins, Greg Chuffo and Dustin Hanson raced in the 35-mile Wolfpack Classic in Raleigh on Saturday and had some bad luck. On Sunday Joe Baes and others were in a mountain bike race in Greenville. See report below from Tom Hewitt. 

Joe Avolis and wife Karen did a Century Sunday as did Greg Chuffo and Carole Stanton so it was a pretty busy weekend after all despite the cold but sunny weekend.  

  Special Report from Tom Hewitt on the Wolfpack Classic  road road road racing on Saturday 2/9/13 and Coastal Carolina Off Road Series (CCORS)  in Greenville on Sunday 2/10/13

Hey Dave,

Just a quick note to "round out the coverage"...

AtOmic had a "skeleton crew" at the Wolfpack Classic on Saturday as it was the first Road Race of the 2013 season (...and it was COLD for the early starters); there have been a couple of Raceway Crits in Altamahaw @ the Speedway already (that a few of our racers were involved in; Mike Gearren, Jr. won the Cat 3 Race a week ago up there; actually lapped the field!) but this was the first Road Race. New Bern/River Bend/Jacksonville were well represented in numerous categories (4/5, 1/2/3 & Collegiate) at the Wolfpack...

In the Cat 4/5 Race the field was huge (75 riders) and with it being the first Road Race everybody was a bit "twitchy"...thus, some serious crashes occurred...our own Cliff Blackwell was involved in one as he came off the front of the lead pack to "sit in" for a minute; fortunately, after what seemed a pretty horrific crash (bike went flying in the air, etc.), he determined that his bike had taken the brunt but that he was OK (although his left shoulder's probably a bit sore today)...Cliff is a solid Cat 4 racer. Mike Unruh (Goldsboro) who races for AtOmic suffered the same fate as a couple of the Flythe's guys, he had a flat; but, fortunately he had a spare wheel in the wheel truck and he got back into the race (finished 51st)...side note: Flythe rider Dustin Hansen got relegated to back of the pack for "advancing by crossing the double yellow line", pretty common first race mistake - I did it in my first race last year ! Man, the motorcycle commissar is quick to let you know, too...as for me, managed to stay upright the entire 35 miles, but certainly had close calls with each of the major crashes (obviously, wasn't positioned where I should have been in the overall Peloton...you always want to be in the top 15 spots); scariest was on the final (3rd) lap, on a slight descent along the banks of Jordan Lake, where 3/4 guys went down at 35+ mph...missed that one by 6 inches (and, with a guy leaning into me trying to miss the carnage himself!)...am sure those guys required med attention...then "buried myself" to stay with the front group but ended up 17th of the 60 finishers.

The Best Result(s) of the weekend for New Bern Area racers/riders were achieved by:

   Josh Brown (Cat 3), who now races for the High Country Devo Team (Boone); he took 8th overall in the Cat1/2/3 Wolfpack Classic Race (these are some the top racers in the State)...a huge result for him and his new team...it is amazing to see what this young man, who you'll remember just a few short years ago rode his first Sunday Jasper Loop Ride in sweatshirt & gymshorts (at 245 lbs) has done...and become...he's always been a fine, friendly young man but now is also a ferocious competitor on the bike (he also now "weighs in" at about 160 lbs)...if you think riding a bike can't change a life; think again ! Josh is absolute proof of it...;

    Johnny Edens, in the Coastal Carolina Off Road Series (MTB Races), as he took First in the Expert 45+ Category, up in Greenville at the Bicycle Post Trails...Johnny is one of the most ardent competitors I know and doesn't like to lose at anything ! Arguably one of the fastest Road Racers (he hated NOT being able to do the Wolfpack...but wanted to focus on the CCORS Race) in the area he is also one h***uvan Off Road (MTB) Bike handler

   Joe Baes - River Bend - (check out his "Speed Racer" Jersey in the pics on the CCORS Facebook Page) took first in the 35+(?) Sport Category. Joe has really focused on his training for this series over the past year and it looks like he'll be replicating some of his "younger year" successes/"glories" at his "advanced age", because of it. We know him as "Big Joe"...the Off Road (MTB) is his first cycling love; however, he can also "crush it" on the Road Bike !

Anyway, that's it for now...we'll try and keep it brief next time...although it's hard to contain when you see the energy, desire and drive that is out there for the competitive side of our fantastic sport...and for that matter, the increase in the number of "long distance/endurance riders" in our area, doing 100, 200 & 300 miles in a day...and in January/February, no less...just wait 'til Spring Time !

Keep Pedalin',

Tom Hewitt 2/11/2013

  No riders reported cycling Saturday or Sunday this weekend. More frigid weather including snow. Cyclists are getting cabin fever.

Dave Wallace 2/17/2013

No riders reported cycling on rainy cold Saturday this weekend.

Dave Wallace 2/23/2013

Mac Flythe, and Bill Sadler on recumbents and John Imbriaco in rear

Three Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Dave: Only Mac Sr., Bill Sadler and I rode to Jasper today. The weather wasn't bad but we had the usual wind going out. Mac has his iphone mounted on his bike and took some pictures of us while riding. Hope the turnout improves as the weather does.

John Imbriaco 2/242013

Four Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Two messages arrived: 

Brian Strickland (Marine)	Dustin Hansen  (Marine)	Greg Chuffo

Dave, Brian Strickland, Dustin Hansen, Greg Chuffo, and John Imbriaco rode out from Flythes. Brian, Dustin, and Greg averaged just over 21mph for a little over 35 miles. John was just behind us a little but we all made it back safe. I think I lost a few toes to the cold weather but other than that I had an absolute blast!! Dustin and Greg are super strong so they helped me limp along. I think we all will ride tomorrow also so come on out everyone!!

Brian Strickland 3/2/2013

  Dave: Greg Chuffo, Brian Strickland, and Dustin Hansen, Flythe's racing team members did the Pollocksville ride today at over 21 mph average. I started off with them but quickly fell off pace and rode 25 miles on my own. It was cold and windy as usual. Don't remember a winter with so much cold and rain. Hope to see you out there soon.

John Imbriaco 3/2/2013

Then later Greg Chuffo writes and sends his Garmin GPS trip data:

Dave,

Myself, Dustin Hanson and Brian Strickland cycled the Pollocksville loop. We also added Simmons loop road to add roughly 5 miles. It was a chilly (low 40s)and windy ride especially the second half.

No direct head or tail but a good cross wind as usual on Island/Brices Creek Rd. The total miles were just under 35 and recorded a 21.1 avg for the trio.

John I also showed up but ended up going towards jasper for a solo ride.

Link to the map and ride details   http://connect.garmin.com/activity/279279994

Greg Chuffo 3/2/2013

Greg Chuffo	Dustin Hansen (Marine)

Two Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: It was just Dustin Hanson and myself this am. We modified the typical ride to take advantage of the wind that had a huge damper on the first half of the ride. Just an out to the store and back plus Trent Woods for a total of just under 38 miles 20.1 avg

Link to map and ride details: http://connect.garmin.com/player/279829744

Greg Chuffo 3/3/2013

  Ten Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop:  Great ride this morning! Ten cyclists for the windy 30 mile Pollocksville loop. Cool start but turned out to be pretty nice!

Brian and Lisa Strickland, Carol Stanton, Sean McKeon, Mac Flythe Sr, Tommy Arthur, Chris Kelso, Shane Naber, Dustin Hansen and Greg Chuffo

35 miles after adding Simmons Rd loop (off 17). 22.5 avg to Merchants then dropped to 22.2 coming back into town for Shane, Dustin and Greg

Greg Chuffo 3/9/2013

   Five Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Dave: Mac Flythe, Doug Bacskay, and I were the B group and Greg Chuffo, and Dustin Hanson the AA group on the Jasper ride. Cold start in low 30's and wind most of the ride. It will take warmer weather to get more cyclists out including you. That should be soon.

John Imbriaco 3/10/2013

John is right that we need some warmer weather. My thermometer read 33 at 8:30 AM, 43 at 9:30 and finally 50 at 10 AM. I got in a few miles cycling to New Bern after 1 PM when it reached 60.  dw

Mike Dunlap & Joe Avolis at country store in McGrady, NC along the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains.	First 134 miles from Dobson NC starting around 7:30 AM at 27 degrees	Second 128 miles back to Dobson ending at 5:24 AM the next day!

Mike Dunlap and Joe Avolis do double Century in NC near Mt Airy:  Dave, Yes -  We did the 400K - which ended up being 255 miles(400K is 248 miles). I ended up with 262 miles due to some poor navigating on my part.

Joe and I came in together at 5:24am - credited for 4:24am because of daylight savings - so total time of 21:24. We had 3:03 "off the bike" - our moving average speed was 14.4mph. So "riding" time of 18:03. My Garmin shows 17, 228 of total climbing. Ride started at 27 degrees - rose to 61 degrees during the day and ended at 34 degrees this am. We were the first riders in - for what that's worth - there was only one other rider going 400K and two totally insane riders (Joe and I are only partially insane) going 600K.

We saw some great roads/sights and of course after we finished - happy we did it (might have been debatable at 2:00am).

So credit us both with two centuries - I'll send the Garmin reports to you.

Thanks for all you do.  

Best,   Mike Dunlap 3/9/2013

See http://www.bicycleforlife.org/rusa/events-rusa.html  dw

Mac Flythe Jr, Doug Bacskay, Shannon Amick (new) & Tim Ruth

Four Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop:   Hi Dave,  That was a killer headwind on the way to Pollocksville! I slowed down so you could catch up, but you were pretty far back when I realized you were having trouble. The headwind continued until Island Creek Rd. Then we enjoyed a very nice tailwind. We were cruising 22mph plus with little effort all the way to Merchant's Store! We had a nice break and then headed back into a headwind soon after. The temperature was perfect and everyone had a great time. Riders included Tim Ruth, Doug Bacskay, and new rider Shannon Amick.

Mac Flythe Jr.  3/16/2013

Greg Chuffo, Patrick Ray, Shannon Amick (new), Doug Backskay & John Imbriaco. (photo by Mac Flythe Jr)

Six Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop:  Dave: Mac Flythe Jr., Shannon Amick (New), Doug Backskay, Greg Chuffo, Patrick Ray and I rode the Jasper route today and added some loops in River Bend for a total of 44 miles. We did some sprints in River Bend. Wind was very tough coming back in. Sorry you didn't join us.

John Imbriaco 3/17/2013

     Joe Avolis does 4 Centuries in two days - 200 miles to Kitty Hawk NC and back.

Good evening Dave,  I hope that you are doing well!

The weather forecast this weekend was good for a double double century ride to Kitty Hawk and back. Left at 5 am Saturday morning with the southwest wind at my back. Enjoyed the tailwind for a good part of the trip. Got to Kitty Hawk a little before 6 pm.

The wind switched overnight to northeast, and I rode the wind back Sunday morning leaving at 6:30 am. I got some good pushes from the wind from Wanchese to Englehard and about 15 miles from home. This afternoon it got really windy, and the turbulence beat me up a little. I got home at 7:20 pm just before dark.

Finished the double centuries just under 13 hours each day. My average speed was 15.6 mph overall each day including breakfast, lunch and miscellaneous stops.

The route was double double century, TW, Washington, Bath, Belhaven, across Lake Matamuskeet, Englehard, Stumpy Point, Manteo, Kitty Hawk and return the next day. Varied the route a little on the way back to avoid washboard pavement from Bath to Belhaven and 3 miles of gravel road in Beaufort County.

Hope to see you soon,

Joe Avolis 3/17/2013

  Cyclists head to Oriental for the Lucky Charms ride: Dave: 107 registered for the Lucky Charms ride to benefit Wounded Warriors today in Oriental. I heard that 40 cyclists registered for the 50 mile ride which was actually 55.

Unfortunately, Carole Stanton crashed at approx. 45 miles. She was taken to the hospital. I don't know anything about her injuries. She was out about a minute but alert when I came upon the accident. Let's all hope she is O.K. I heard it was caused by tires touching.

John Imbriaco 3/23/2013   

  (No word yet from anyone on the regular Saturday Pollocksville ride. To cold for me.  Hope we hear how Carole is doing. She's our #1 female cyclist - Dave Wallace )

  Rain all day Sunday. Jasper trip canceled.

Dave Wallace 3/24/2013

Drafting behind Sadler and McRoy on US-17	Shannon Amick - fairly new rider	Carole Stanton looking good in car at Pollocksville rest stop after cycle crash last weekend	Doug Bacskay and new rider Dan McRoy. Doug says he's ready to shave all that stuff off soon. Summer is coming.	Pat Ray and new rider Daniel Donavin

Nine Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Warmer weather at last with a start around 60 on the 30-mile Pollocksville ride. The A group consisted of  Shannon Amick, Doug Bacskay, Greg Chuffo, Daniel Donavin (new), Sean McKeon and Patrick Ray. The B group consisted of Dan McRoy(new), Bill Sadler and Dave Wallace. As usual, we had a headwind all the way to Pollocksville, which then blew us back to Brices Creek. But it's still slow going thru New Bern and Bill and I hit a stronger headwind going back to River Bend which made the average only about 15mph overall.

Dave Wallace - 3/30/2013

PS: Mike Dunlap and Joe Avolis racked up another Century today (actually 125 miles). Best I can tell from the GPS map they departed Atlantic Beach and went to the Cedar Island/Ocracoke ferry, then to the Havelock Cherry Point ferry. This makes the 143rd and 93rd Century for Dunlap and Avolis, sorta like the Energizer Bunny. 

Rain most of day Sunday. Jasper trip canceled.

Dave Wallace - 3/31/2013

CYCLE NC (CNC) Spring Ride in Edenton NC 4/6 - 4/7. Fourteen cyclists shown registered from New Bern area for the CNC Spring Ride in Edenton. Only one windy Century trip was reported from NBCC member Bill Sadler. No local group cycling reported for Saturday

Dave Wallace 4/6/2013

Five Riders on 35-mile Jasper ride Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Greg Chuffo, Mac Flythe Jr, Dustin Hansen, Bryan Hulka & Philippe LaFargue. 

Dave Wallace 4/7/2013

B group Bill Sadler, Dan McRoy, John Imbriaco followed by Dave Wallace on US-17	Art Cullen (new), Pat Ray, Mac Flythe, Frank Grady, Jacob Clark (new), Dan Donavin, Doug Bacskay, Dan McRoy, John  Inbriaco, Shannon Amick, Bill Sadler. (sorry for camera out of focus)	Mac Flythe sporting a new Beard

Twelve Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Another start around 60 degrees on the 30-mile Pollocksville ride. The A group consisted of  Shannon Amick, Doug Bacskay, Jacob Clark (new), Art Cullen (new), Daniel Donavin, Mac Flythe, Frank Grady, Patrick Ray. The B group consisted of John Inbriaco, Dan McRoy, Bill Sadler and Dave Wallace. From RB and back I recorded 16.7 mph average for the B group. Nice ride today. 

Dave Wallace 4/13/2013

  Nine Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop:  Dave: We ended up with nine cyclists today doing the 35-mile Jasper loop. Mac Flythe Sr., Bill Sadler, Joe Baes, Mike Finchem (new), Aleta Brydge, Kim Willis, Philippe Lafarque and I had great weather and favorable wind for the whole ride. Doug Bacskay joined us on the return. Joe and Mike were very strong and pushed the pace for us. My average mph was 18.5 and Joe and Mike must have been approx. 20 since they were riding at 25 plus for stretches. Mike is in the military.

John Imbriaco 4/14/2013

  NEUSE RIVER SENIOR GAMES - Cycling Events Thursday. April 18

I am very disappointed to see such a small turnout for senior cycling competition on the 400 meter track at Grover C. Fields Middle School. I think they fail to advertise enough. I competed every year from 1996 to 2006 in local and state finals and to the nationals at DisneyWorld in 1999. Below is a report from John Imbriaco. Time trials were for 1-mile, 5K and 10K for age groups 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, etc.  I'm surprised to see Rudy Becton from Magnolia still racing at 83. He was always my main competitor.   dw 

Dave: small turnout for today's cycling events- just 7 or 8 males and 3 or 4 women. Rudy Becton won all three in the 80-84 beating Dan Sosa from Jacksonville.

Charles Fetzer won all three in the 75-79 group and the 5k and 10k overall. A youngster from Taberna named Bob, age 62 won the mile. I won the 70-74 division in the 3 events since I was the only one in that division. Last year we had close to 15 including Gordon Carberry who did not participate.

I know you would have beaten Dan Sosa who has slowed considerably. Rudy said he beat his times from last year in a couple events.

John Imbriaco

Rain in the morning Saturday. No report on the 30-mile Pollocksville ride  

  CONGRATULATIONS to JOE AVOLIS, who left after the rain and completed 116 miles to make it his 100th CENTURY trip

Dave Wallace 4/20/2013

  Sunday Jasper ride report from Philippe Lafargue - Missing riders.  

Dave,   

I was out this morning solo for half of the Jasper loop with one dog encounter. I met Greg (Chuffo) and Doug (Bacskay) at the Jasper store who rode from HWY 55. We rode back on Tuscarora road hoping for a tailwind but it did not happen. It was a challenging ride. We need to officially rename the Jasper loop, the headwind loop.

Philippe Lafargue 4/20/2013

  Thursday Jasper riders are back!

Dave: Just four cyclists today on the 35-mile Jasper ride: Dan McRoy, Bill Sadler, Mac Flythe and I. Good tail wind on return ride. My average mph was 17.8.

John Imbriaco 4/25/2013

New Rider Susan Lance	Carole Stanton & Dave Wallace	Dan Donavin, Mac Flythe Jr & Frank Grady at Brices Creek rest stop	Dan McRoy gets phone call at rest stop

Fourteen Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: It was very difficult to keep track of all the riders on the 30-mile Pollocksville ride today. I thought there were 17 but can only account for 14 because of 4 or 5 separate groups today. Let me know who I may be missing:  Shannon Amick, Greg Chuffo, Jacob Clark, Daniel Donavin, Mac Flythe Jr., Frank Grady, John Imbriaco, Susan Lance (new) Sean McKeon, Tim McLear, Dan McRoy, Bill Sadler, Carole Stanton & Dave Wallace. My overall saddle average for the B group from River Bend was 16mph. We slowed down getting through New Bern. Nice weather, nice trip. 

Dave Wallace 4/27/2013

         PS: Just heard that Pat Ray and Doug Bacskay completed a Century trip on the Tarwheel Century near Elizabeth City today while Carole Stanton just kept going after the Pollocksville ride to knock off her 60th Century, just after doing her 59th yesterday. Super woman!

Late update: Added Joe Avolis and wife Karen's Century trip at Tarwheel Century  

  Ten Riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop:   Ten cyclists on Sunday's 35-mile Jasper ride: Left to right above - Mac Flythe, Philippe Lafarque, Carol Stanton, Bill Sadler, Tim McLear, Joe Baes, John Klecker, John Imbriaco, Dave Olson and Greg Chuffo.  Great cycling weather.

John Imbriaco, 4/28/2013

Coastal Land Trust - Going Coastal ride in Oriental Saturday May 4, 2013

Century rides were reported on this very windy tour by the following 11 NBCC members:  Doug Bacskay, Shawna Bland, Greg Chuffo, Mike Dunlap, Charles Fetzer, Chuck Forrest, Dustin Hanson, Tom Hewitt, Chad McCoy, Shane Nabor & Patrick Ray. See rider list below which shows about 44 cyclists from New Bern out of 156 shown, but Cheryl said they ended up with about 180 total.

Cheryl Smith is the coordinator for the event. Her report follows:

By the way, only 2 riders rode the usual Saturday morning 30-mile Pollocksville loop: Bill Brown and a new rider whom we think may be named Dan Taylor. 

Dave Wallace 5/5/2013

  Here is the rider list Dave BUT many people didn't ride what they signed up for due to the ridiculous wind --- 24 mph out of NE with gusts to 37mph!!! click on Rider List 

For example, me, Heather Noto, Ben Bunn, Rob Oberman all decided to just do the 50. Also folks that registered last night and today are not on this list. I think we ended up with a bit over 180 riders. 

Fun ride even with the wind and rain! Thanks to all who came out for it.  

Cheryl Smith 5/4/2013

Zero riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: No report received from anyone

  Four riders on the Thursday morning ride: Great weather for the Jasper ride: Mac Flythe, Sean McKeon, John Imbriaco, Dan McRoy started today's ride. Sean decided to extend it by adding the Pollocksville route on his own and I added River Bend and Trent Woods for some additional miles. Good tail wind- 18.5 m.p.h. average on my Garmin.

John Imbriaco 5/9/2013

Dustin Hanson, Philippe Lafargue, Brian Strickland & Doug Bacskay at Pollocksville rest stop.	Dave Wallace & Bill Sadler at Brices Creek rest stop.	Bill Sadler, Philippe Lafargue and Dave Wallace return to River Bend

Eight Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Doug Bacskay, Mac Flythe Jr., Dustin Hanson, Philippe Lafargue, Dan McRoy, Bill Sadler, Brian Strickland & Dave Wallace. Warmest start this year (70 degrees) for the 30-mile Pollocksville ride. Bill Sadler and I were the B group from River Bend to Pollocksville and added Dan McRoy from there to New Bern. I recorded 15.8 mph overall from River Bend on a very windy day. Nice ride. Wish we had more B group riders. 

Dave Wallace 5/11/2013

Zero riders Sunday morning from Flythe's bike shop: Bill Sadler said nobody showed up.

Bill Sadler at Pollocksville rest stop	Rileigh Ray, Carole Stanton & Shannon Amick at Brices Creek rest stop	Dave drafting behind Bill Sadler and Dan McRoy as we approach the circle at end of Neuse Blvd.

Nine Riders Saturday morning from Flythe's bike shop: The following cyclists rode the 30-mile Pollocksville loop: Shannon Amick, Doug Bacskay, Jonathan Irvin, Dan McRoy, Patrick & Rileigh Ray, Bill Sadler, Carole Stanton & Dave Wallace. Nice weather and nice to see Jonathan back after a long absence. My computer showed a saddle average of 16.2 mph overall for the B group (McRoy,Sadler,Wallace) from River Bend. 

Dave Wallace 5/18/2013

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