Did two fun things this weekend:
Rode the Dog Prarie Century.
The century ride was enjoyable, I think it turned out to be a bit over 101 miles from start to stop. Rolling hills almost the entire time. Nothing too steep or long. It was on many of the roads that we ride on a regular basis, but also ventured out a bit further to some new ones. Matt was gracious enough to not leave me in his dust. He could have finished in under five, but we finished in just under six hours, including a few refueling stops and ten minutes or so to talk to his family. The route went right by their house. We weren't racing or pushing the pace (nor was anyone else I don't think except for the time trial helmet guys) but we still managed to turn in decent times compared to the rest of the 125 folks. We spent all but fifteen minutes or so riding by ourselves. Those fifteen minutes we spent with three other guys, the five of us taking turns pulling. I've only gotten to do this a couple of times, but you can really maintain a higher speed when grouped up like that. We were just cruising along at 24-28 mph, with the only person working being the guy in front. It was a really cool feeling.
Watched the Hermann Cross Under the Lights cyclocross race.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with cyclocross, you should check it out. I imagine it is the most spectator friendly cycling discipline for a few reasons(I'm no expert, but this is what I've noticed): the course is usually short with multiple laps, the race times are short 30-60 min., venue is more urban like a city park, obstacles abound like barriers to jump, sand and mud pits, stair climbs, it seems spectators are allowed, maybe encouraged to be rowdy, drunken, spray beer on racers, taunt them with bells and dollar bills, overall fun atmosphere.
This particular race was at night under the lights, and it was the first of the local cross season. Lots of racers, lots of spectators, lots of beer, lots of fun. Jess and I met David, Matt, and ToddandKaren there, as well as a number of other folks we know, racers and spectators, including (thanks for the PBR).
Check it out in your home town.
9/23/08
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The only century I've ever attempted was with Natural Light and a shot glass. Schwab and I had a 30 pack lined out, but we only made it about 25 minutes in before heading out with jingling backpacks to stumble around some Springtown backyards. Is it Columbus Day weekend yet?
Completed century club at least five times while in Rolla, probably more. I know Moby and I (and others) played a few times over at Campus Court, as well as at Flowers' place.
Those were the days.
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