Ride to Paradise - 10/23/2005

We left Erin's place about 11:00AM and headed West and North to Paradise, Kansas.
Heading out we had a north wind around 15 mph and gusting. The temps were around 48 degrees.

To Paradise:
Time 2:07:17
Miles: 20.65
Avg speed: 9.7 MPH
Top speed: 36 MPH

 

1st SAG stop - about 9 miles

I drafted off of Brent and Dale for a while...

... then I caught up to and drafted off of Tom Will for a while.

Finally, the end of the "roller coaster".. this sign means pavement through to Paradise

The resturant we visited last year was closed but the owner opened it up just for us for the day.

Lunch at 20.6 miles

Sara Kay sportin' her new ambassador gear compliments of Hammer Nutrition!

After lunch we headed back towards the ranch via another route. With the wind at our backs, we got warm enough to remove our jackets.. but still kept the extra layers on. I had on two pair of tights and arm warmers.

Final stats:
Time 3:51:02
Miles: 41.42
Avg speed: 10.7 MPH
Top speed: 36 MPH

 

2nd SAG - about 30 miles total so far

Morrison Stretching

SK wins the poker run

Swag drawing

Brent and John chatting about RAAM

Me and my newly
purchased lights!

 

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