Egan Bernal, a 22 year old from Columbia wins the 2019 Tour De France, the first time for Columbia and South America.

The only American contender was Tejay Van Garderen who crashed and dropped out.

Dave Wallace 7/29/2019

     Mike Dunlap and Bobby Canady do a large Pamlico/Beaufort County Century.

Hi Dave,

Its been awhile! Here is a century ride Bobby Canady and I rode today. Hope all is well. Best.

Mike Dunlap 8/3/2019

Bobby Canady is not a NBCC member. Be glad to add him and all his Centuries if he'll contact me at davewallaceXX@suddenlink,net (remove XX)

      Carol Beliveau does 100 in Carolina Tarwheels Annual Bikefest in Hillsboro

Hi Dave,

Glad to hear you are feeling better, sorry they couldn't do the ablation, however.  Dr Parks is amazing, you could not be in better hands.  

We are finally home!  Got in last Sunday with M/Y Aura to River Dunes and wow does it feel good, missed this place something fierce.  

Headed out to BikeFest in Hillsborough yesterday, a ride that Carole Stanton introduced me to years ago and one that I keep going back to.  It's a perfect ride with rolling, Piedmont terrain, no super crazy climbs, quiet roads and phenom rest stops.  This seemed like a great ride to re-introduce my kneed into a bit of climbing.  Definitely not my fastest work but it was good to be there and turning the cranks.  Knee did ok, it was sore from riding one of my other bikes on Thursday that I had not ridden since before surgery. My husband Rich came along this year but was not registered and did 40 miles on his own.  

Almost forgot! This makes 60 months of riding at least one century.  Cannot believe I've been doing this madness for 5 years!

#22 of 2019.

Thanks Dave,  Carol Beliveau 8/10/2019

       Carol Beliveau does MID ATLANTIC 12/24 in Washington NC

Hello Sir! 

So Saturday I headed to a long time favorite ride of mine; the Mid Atlantic 12/24.  This would be my longest ride by far since knee surgery in May. I wasn’t really sure how it would go but had low expectations. Good thing as I was only able to struggle thru 7 of the 12 hours that I signed up for. 128 slow miles. Frustrating but the most miles I’ve done since surgery. I would have expected recovery to have been further along by now, probably should check in w Wheatley soon. Regardless, it was an amazing day and the team I ride with, RRT4G, cleaned up w overall and AG wins. Very proud. This makes #23 for me this year. You’ll be hearing from A couple other locals too I expect. 

Hope all is well w you and Marilee. 

Carol Beliveau 8/17/2019

    Bill Sadler joins group but ends up doing a Century solo.

Dave,

I did a century ride today. Started with a group and finished with a solo.

Bill Sadler  8/22/2019

    Lou Picciano does a Century in Northern Virginia.

Dave,

I wanted to share that I completed a century ride in Northern Virginia on August 25th.

Check out my activity on Strava: https://strava.app.link/FM5qTe5SwZ

Thanks,

Lou Picciano 8/25/2019

    Bill Sadler does a north south solo Century from River Bend.

Dave,

I did a century ride yesterday. I call it the Craven, Pitt, Lenoir, and Green County ride also known as the Simpley Natural Creamery ride.  I rode to the creamery for ice cream and Cameral Pecan Apple Butter.

Bill Sadler 8/30/2019

Hi Dave,

It's been a while since I've done a century. In fact the last one I did (which was in May) I think I forgot to send to you. I've wanted to do a century for a while, it's just not worked out. Until today. Yay Marcy Mills, Bridget Curlin, Henry Beckwith and Dustin Edsall and I left from Food Lion in Bridgeton and cycled over to Oriental, cruised through River Dunes, then headed up to Aurora and back to Bridgeton. It was an absolute beautiful day which made our ride really nice!

I loved the picture of you and Marilee by the way. And I love that you still get out and ride every day, quite impressive.

I'm sorry I still don't know how to send you the info from Garmin Connect.

Take care, Carole Stanton 8/31/2019       (Dustin Edsall is not a NBCC member - dw)

Bill Sadler, Carol Beliveau and Ed Busch do Day 1 and Day 2 Centuries on the MS Bike Tour routes

Mike Dunlap, Chuck Forrest and Tom Hewitt do Day1 MS Bike route for 100. Bobby Canady, Johnny Eden and Aaron Armatte who joined them are not NBCC members

 Mike Dunlap  9/7/2019

  Carol Beliveau does a solo Pamlico/Beaufort County Century

Thursday I about killed myself on a solo century - well I did see Chuck Lee for a few short miles - but the wind was unfavorable most of the day and my bike did not treat me well. I had another flat (worn out tires, plain and simple but new in June!) which was the worst kind because I was riding harder than I should have and finally realized my tire was losing air.  Better to have the Boom Flat kind, in my book.  Anyway, fixed it, my co2 was a little finegaly leaving the tire softer than I like but I thought it was fine.  As the ride progressed I was getting really tired and thought I was just having an off day.  Got home, just beat and decided to check the pressure in the rear tire - 25 psi!!  OOPS!  No wonder I could barely move yesterday!  Wasn't expecting a strong ride today but luckily I got just that. #26

Carol Beliveau 9/12/2019 

         Carol Beliveau, Chuck Forrest and Tom Hewitt do 100 in the 2019 Cotton Country Century in Greenville.

Hello Sir,

Been a busy week! Two more centuries to add to the pile; today was the Cotton Country Century that is held annually around this time of year in Greenville by the EC Velo folks.  There was a great turn out compared to last year post Florence.  About 100 or so folks showed up from all over NC, some incredibly fast (not me!) and some there to enjoy the scenery.  I'm somewhere in between but did manage to finish first out of the women that rode 100.  Honestly though, I'm not sure how many women signed up for 100, I only saw one other. There were many for the shorter distances, I was sad when we parted ways!  Ended up with a 20.9 average.  You'll be hearing from Chuck Forrest, Tom Hewitt, Bobby Canady, Jim Hinckley and his son Brent, Paul Tingle, Pat Williams and a few other locals but not sure if they are NBCC members.

Carol Beliveau 9/14/2019

       Carol Beliveau does a north-south solo Century in Pamlico/Beaufort counties.

Howdy Sir. Sorry to hear of the Suddenlink issues. Frustrating, I know.

Did a solo century yesterday, lots and lots of it straight into the howling NNE Humberto winds. Good training, right. Did a version of the Cherry Branch ferry to the Aurora ferry w most of the breeze on the 38 miles headed north from Minnesott. Got it done, I’m tired but thinking of another tomorrow. Yes, I’m training for an event...to be continued...! #28 of 2019. Total of 229 I believe.

Thanks Dave, I’ll send you links that hopefully work..!

Carol Beliveau  9/17/2019

    Carol Beliveau does a large 100 mile solo Century in Pamlico/Beaufort counties.

    Carol Beliveau does another Century just 3 days after another one..\

I did another century today, my 7th in a little over 2 weeks at race pace.  I'm getting tired!  A gorgeous day out there but once again got beat by the wind.  Luckily it was mostly light but from the east.  Lot's of critters including turkeys, pigs and a very dead bear which I found quite sad.  I'm hoping it was hit by an 18 wheeler because if not, the drivers surely would have been hurt, it was not pretty and like I said, quite sad.  Anyway, I'm looking forward to some taper work!  #30 of 2018.  Oh yes, I'm 52 now, have been since July.  ;)

Thanks Dave, I'll send the Garmin link under separate cover.

Carol Beliveau 9-24/2019

       Tom Hewitt does DAY 1 and Day 2 of the MS Tour de Tanglewood 2019 for 2 Centuries.

Tom Hewitt 9/28-9/29/2019

     Carol Beliveau does 444 mile NATCHEZ444 ride for 4 Centurys.

Hi Dave,

I have been working my butt off for the last several weeks in prep for the Natchez444 - a mega, non-stop ride down the entire length of the Natchez Trace Parkway that runs from Nashville, TN to Natchez MS and, obviously, is 444 miles long. Promoter states 16k+ of climbing which didn't seem like alot over that distance but...  The registration allows only 30 entrants including teams and tandems and I had signed up early in the year, way before the knee and the new job.  I came *this close* to forfeiting my registration but just couldn't "quit".  So, I called up my favorite coach and crew member and got busy: And an extra shot of steroid in the knee!  It worked, I rode strong and hard, maybe too strong for the first 200 miles as I pretty well blew up for the rest and had many moments of wanting to DNF, especially around 0400 when the one woman that I came to beat passed me like I was standing still.  Anyway, I didn't, I wouldn't let me and my crew wouldn't have any of it.  Seana Hogan is just strong, period.  She has won RAAM 6 times, maybe more so I guess I need to work harder!  Managed a 2nd solo female finish by HOURS, there were only 5 women, one did quit, 2 came in late, late at night and then there was Seana and I.  I am "RAAM Qualified" again but I don't see that happening for many reasons.  The ride was direct follow for 99% of the ride with my crew of Marc Poland and my husband Rich Beliveau directly behind me in a very well lit van for the duration.  They saved me a ton of time by passing bottles, nutrition and supplies the entire time while rolling as well as expediting my infrequent stops.  Sleep time; 10 minutes.  Ride time was 24:36, official time including stops was 26:35.  Centuries number 31-34 of 2019, total of 235 for the year.  

Thanks Dave,     Carol Beliveau 10/8/2019

        Another Century for Carol Beliveau. (#236)

Hi Dave,

Well since Suddenlink was up, I thought it was my obligation to send you something to write about.  Only realized it went back down afterwards!  Sorry you're having so much trouble with them.  There are surely other options but I have no idea how to go about getting everything set up.  I bet someone here does.  Anyway...

Rode number 35 of 2019 this year (236 total) right here in Pamlico and Beaufort counties. Did half of it with a new local named Natalie but then about half way in she began to feel ill, called her husband and went home.  I promise I didn't do it!  ;) ;)  I did take off pretty hard afterwards tho.  We started out in pouring rain, it cleared up for awhile and then I got totally dumped on alone at about mile 70 - could barely see the road in front of me and the drops were coming down so hard they hurt.  Ah well, it eventually stopped. Passed Chuck Forrest in Aurora going the other way - he was on a long ride too. Lots of headwind but isn't there always out here?!  Came across a cool Halloween ghoul too, below is a pic.

Thanks Dave, good luck with Suddenlink

Carol Beliveau 10/27/2019

       Carol makes a Century out of  Flythe's Hell & Back Ride

Hi Dave,

Headed out to Flythe's Hell and Back ride that started in Trenton at the Big Game brewery with the longest route being 43 miles.  Wellll...I started in down town New Bern along with Chuck Lee in order to snag 100.  It was a gorgeous if not a bit brisk day with a pretty good turn out.  There were probably 40-50 riders.  I tried to recruit more folks from the area but didn't have much luck.  I came up a few miles short by the time we returned to New Bern but knocked out the remainder on the Atomic route and ended up at just barely a sub 5 hour century.  Chuck Lee did about 95 miles I think.  #36 of the year, 237 total.  Here's the link.

Thanks Dave,  Carol Beliveau 11/2/2019

     Carol Beliveau does a North-South Century on Florida coast.

Howdy Sir,

Sorry to hear you continue to have troubles with Suddenlink...  very frustrating.

We're back in Florida for a few months - not terribly excited about that but it is what it is.  The temps are MUCH more tolerable this time of year, however.  Got out today after hopping down the coast on the boat we are managing.  I got some rides in on the way down; Charleston, Savannah and a short one on St. Simons Island but this is my first century in a few weeks.  Did the familiar north route on A1A from North Palm to Fort Pierce and back.  There were tons of bikes out and low traffic (for here) which, I know is related to the holiday and weekend but I'll take what I can get!  Now, the question is, will I hit 10,000 miles for the year..?  I'm at 9,074 so it's entirely within reach but that's a long month.  Stay tuned!  #37 of 2019.

Both Garmin and Strava links below, (pics with the Strava link)

Thanks Dave, hope you had a great Thanksgiving!    Carol Beliveau 11/30/2019

    Carol Beliveau does another Pamlico/Beafort county loop.

Hello Sir.  Glad to hear Suddenlink is working for you finally again, what a headache.

In my quest to make 10,000 miles this year I headed out for a century yesterday. It was brutal.  I haven't suffered like this in some time.  Not sure if it was because of having mostly headwind all day, the finicky temps or the dampness.  Or all the above.  Anyway, I did the Fondeaux route, mostly solo, did ride with Chuck Lee for about 25 miles, a much appreciated break.  We have been in Florida for the last few days so wanted to rack up as many miles as I could here as the roads are soooo much better here than in Florida.  Mission accomplished, #38 of the year and month #64 of consecutive centuries.  

Have a great Christmas if I don't talk to you before then (I will!)   Carol Beliveau 12/8/2019

    Carol Beliveau does another Florida Century, this time westward from the coast

Hi Dave,

Knocked out #39 of the year yesterday here in Florida.  Getting a bit weary of A1A so have been hunting out new routes.  yesterdays was quite nice but holy moly the wind was ridiculous.  Now if only I had some others to ride with, I mean I love riding solo but this is getting ridiculous!  Hope you had a great Christmas and that all is well!  

Carol Beliveau  12/27/2019

    Carol Beliveau does last century in 2019 on Florida Coast.

Hi Dave,

Well, I couldn't end the year on an odd number so yesterday I completed my 40th and last century of 2019.  It was a fun and fast ride heading north up A1A, starting in North Palm Beach and ending in Melbourne - an area I'd never been to before.  Gorgeous beaches and busy with tourists.  I can't say enough about riding that stretch of A1A on a bike, it was pretty fantastic with a wide, smooth bike lane, few stops and reasonable traffic.  I have also been riding my "new to me" time trial bike - my first - which is wicked fast. I should have bought one years ago!! Yes I had tailwind all day but still managed a 21.6 average with a time of 4:37.  Wheeee!  This was our last day of relaxation before the owners of the boat that we work on come into town on the 2nd so we took advantage of it.  Rich, my amazing husband, offered to pick me up wherever, an offer I can never refuse!  

Thanks Dave, see you next year!  Carol Beliveau 12/29/2019.

    Carol Beliveau does first Century in 2020 on Florida Coast.

Hi Dave,

Hope your new year is going well thus far. We are still in Florida and will be until the end of March.  I usually don't whine but the riding here is miserable, so scary and dangerous - I won't be banging out the as I usually do, sadly.  With that, I rode my first century of the year on Monday and did not enjoy one second of it primarily because of the traffic. It's a strange feeling disliking road riding so much but I know this setback is temporary.  I had to do it though, as I'm still on a streak, this was my 65th month. On a lighter note, there is fantastic gravel riding around here which I have been taking some advantage of but it won't result in the mileage that I'm used to.  All good!  Count my blessings, right??

Talk soon, Carol Beliveau  1/27/2020

  Ed Busch does a 78th Birthday solo Century.

A bit late, but I did a solo Century+ (105 miles) on March 8 for my 78^{th birthday.}  Only averaged 15 MPH – but legs felt great.

Ed Busch  3/8/2020

   Lou Picianno does a solo 100 in Northern Virginia.

Dave,

Not sure if you're still posting these rides. If you are, here's my latest century ride. Most of the ride was in Loudoun County VA.

I hope you and your family are doing well.

Thanks,   Lou Picciano  5/2/2020

    Bill Sadler does his first Century of 2020.

    Bill Sadler does his second Century of 2020.

     Carol Beliveau does her 5th Century of 2020.

Hi Dave,

Hope this finds you both well.

Knocked out another century today - sort of, kind of trying to make a habit of the Sunday Century thing but not putting myself under any pressure.  Last night I sent out a few feelers to friends and got a couple of bites - Chuck Lee joined me for all but the last 15 or so miles along with local rider Sara Delamar who rode for 50.  We wandered up and around deep Beaufort County and Pamlico completing a couple of big loops. Not much to report other than almost perfect riding weather with a deep cloud cover and only a couple of sprinkles of rain.  No dogs, flats, wrecks or drama - kinda nice!!  #5 of 2020.

Oh and by the way... I'm 53 now. 

Thanks Dave, Carol Beliveau

     Bill Sadler does his third century of 2020

Bill Sadler 8/23/2020

     Carol Beliveau does her 6th Century of 2020.

 Dave

Great to hear from you and, from what I can tell in the pic, you look terrific, all things considered.  Hope you are hanging in there and do what the PT folks tell you to do even if it hurts.  But don't overdo it.  ;)

Rode a century yesterday, actually 175 miles before we ran out of real estate (Union Point) and daylight.  I was done at 175 anyway and this was the longest ride this year for me which is strange considering it's September.  No complaints!   Anyway, a few friends from the Winston Salem area decided to do their otherwise cancelled Tanglewood MS ride anyway (as I think the New Bern folks are scheming for the weekend of the 26th) departing from Clemmons at 0400 yesterday morning and making a beeline for New Bern, 240 miles away.  I managed to recruit only one other crazy to ride with me so off we went from New Bern with NO intention of riding as far as we did.  We got about 85 miles west, almost to I-95 when we started to question just how far west we wanted to go but knowing they had to be close.  Right about then, the 6 of them appeared, we did a U turn and took off with them straight into the headwind.  Good times.  21.4 average on the way out, 20.5 by the time I finished.  I jumped in the SAG (husband Rich) at 10 Mile Fork and 17, they went on to Union Point.  I really don't like that stretch of road and chose to skip that last 12 miles. An awesome ride but tired today even after my 45 mile "recovery" ride this morning!!  #6 of 2020.  

Thanks Dave, keep getting better and let me know if I can do anything for you.  Carol Beliveau 9/13/2020

         Bill Sadler does his 4th century of 2020 in 3 parts

Bill Sadler  9/25/2020

Hey, if you're looking for someone to cycle with and you are a member send a message to nbcc2@googlegroups.com telling folks when and where you'd like to go. After the trip send me a message and I'll post how it went and who joined in. That's what this club is all about. 

   Don't cycle much? Then how about joining my other family, the amateur Pickin & Grinin music group that plays every Friday night at the Rhems firehouse. See http://pages.suddenlink.net/davew/pickin.htm Not a musician? Then join us for a evening of free entertainment. (Photo: Glen Hart, David Knight, Dave Wallace & Vince Locklear playing "Possum in my headlights tonight." Note possum hanging from mike)