No Day 2

Well, the MS Society decided last night to cancel Day 2 of the Sam's Club BikeMS. They were concerned because the weather reports called for strong storms this morning.

Turns out that the weather is no worse today than yesterday, just a little colder. But I understand the concern for safety and am not upset. A little disappointed, but not upset.

So, that is all for this year. I had a good time, and I hope you enjoyed reading my updates.

I will probably ride again next year, so until then, may God bless you.

JAy.

Day 1 Recap

Here is the information for my day 1 ride:

Distance 72.6 miles
Average Speed 16.6 mph
Top speed 28.3 mph
Ride time 4:21:09

Like I mentioned in the last post, other folks I rode with had a good bit longer distance, so the distance and average speed could be off by as much as 10 percent. But I don't think I will mess with the calibration so that at least the two days will be comparable.

Well, about time for some shut-eye. I'll give you some updates tomorrow.

God Bless,
Jay.

Finished Day 1!

I made it to the finish line!

My odometer shows 72.6 miles, but I don't know what that means, since the last segment was supposed to be almost 15 miles, but it was only 12.7 on my odometer.

I will put more details up a little later. First, some rest.

God Bless,
Jay.

Breakpoint 6

I made the last breakpoint! The last 15 miles seemed to yak a along time, but at least I made it safely.

Time to take a rest and then look at the last 15 miles.

I'll put in an update from the finish. It might take a while, though because I am definitely not in a hurry. And my wife is running late to meet me at the finish, so the later I am, the more likely that she will be there.

God Bless,
Jay.

Breakpoint 5

Well, the group I was with decided to bypass the lunch stop. I think it saved a few miles, and the lunch isn't anything to mourn not eating.

I am getting tired, though. I have been maintaining a quick pace for me. Combine that with not having ridden in two weeks, and I feel it.

Plus, a front is coming from the north, and the temperature is dropping. We'll see how the rest goes.

Thirty miles to the finish with one stop in between.

More from the road...

God Bless.
Jay.

Breakpoint 4!

Made it to breakpoint 4.

The speed thus far is high, and I am starting to feel it.

But it is only about 9 miles to lunch. Officially I am at 38 miles to here.

More from lunch.

God Bless,
Jay.

Breakpoint 2

I made it to Breakpoint 2 just now. The map says that this is 18.3 miles, but I show about a mile less on my odometer. Not sure yet which is right.

I am feeling pretty good. I caught a couple big groups, which definitely help my average speed.

More updates to come!

God Bless,
Jay.