Bud Baker Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Here's the gym at the Lamar Baptist Church community center where we "camped out". That's me in the gray Lungevity t-shirt. Getting ready to roll out in the morning. That's me, #2362, with friend Greg in white behind me. The pre-dawn ride to the start. That's me out front. Sitting with 14,000 other riders, waiting for the start. Friend Paul and I. Paul took the rest of these photos, but handed the camera off for this one. And we're off, with the local tv camera crew above us. Tooling along at 24 mph at mile 7. Mile 11 at 31 mph. Did I mention that we started out too fast? Delicious looking stuff at one of the rest stops. The food wasn't bad, either. The wind is up, now. And the paceline is long gone. Rolling along, 20 miles from the middle of nowhere. Friend, and fellow cancer survivor, DJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Great photos! So this was a ride, not a race? I imagine the latter could get interesting in a hurry! Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 Great photos! So this was a ride, not a race? Yes, there were races that started before us, but this was just the 100 mile endurance ride. With such great traffic control on the entire route, though, it's a great place to see how fast you can ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric byrne Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hi Bud, Thanks for the photos,I really enjoyed seeing them,that is just the type of adventure I could really enjoy.I think sharing the journey with such company,the miles would just fly by with ease,particularly if you can relax and take your time. Well HHH is now on my bucket list,sorry Machu Pichu,Ive got pastures new to think about,now where can I get a bike,to practice on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianew Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Thanks for the pictures. Definitely an inspiration for me. Hope you don't mind that I use your bike rides as motivation when the lazy part of my brain is coming up with excuses why I can't do my treadmill today . . . think I'll post a picture on my fridge if that's OK with you? Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joppette Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Great pics Bud! Yea I caught the delicious looking stuff comment too! LOL! They were pretty girls! Anyway thanks for sharing! You look great! Judy in MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Thanks for the pictures. Definitely an inspiration for me. Hope you don't mind that I use your bike rides as motivation when the lazy part of my brain is coming up with excuses why I can't do my treadmill today . . . think I'll post a picture on my fridge if that's OK with you?Diane You bet. I'm thinking that anything that motivates us to move is a good thing. That bike has definitely done me a world of good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dianew Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Am glad you don't mind. Wonder if my husband will notice the picture of a strange guy on the fridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Bud's not strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Baker Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Bud's not strange. There are those who would argue that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cat127 Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 Very cool! I know some folks from a cycling message board that did that ride too. And I know all too well the "started out too fast" concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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