Last Ride in September 09

Riders,

Ladies and gentleman, it is my honor to introduce to you the next soon-to-be SVR member... this is Pedro.... the son of proud parents Renato and Eva!!! ~5 weeks old and already training to ride.... or at least wear a helmet!!!! Congrats to our international Brazilian couple on the arrival of their bundle of joy… and you thought we only cared about cycling! It just doesn't get any better than this!!!

Thanks to all who rode last weekend.. it was nice to get in a few miles, even if Clemson had a home game!!! We did miss Peta Vick, who chose the game over riding! But, we did appreciate the “horn blowing” as we passed through P-ton at the same time as Peta Vick drove by… We were able to get in our miles before any liquid sunshine fell… and some riders squeaked out a full IM ride followed by a run!!! and I count 20 minutes after 112 miles a run!!!

Right now, the weather is “iffy” for the SVR (Saturday Velo Ride)… but, if Lord willing the creek don’t rise, someone will be riding… So, join those on two wheels at 0800 in the parking lot of New Spring church….. the ride departs at 8’ish…. For a nice ride of 44 +/- miles on the back country roads of Anderson County...

Note, some of the regulars will not be there… they are traveling out of state to participate in a long training day event… some will call it a race.. I prefer to call it an event… Crossing the border will be Nascar Dave, Ryno, Rocketman Russ, The Promoter, Peta Vick, Mr. NameSake (aka Black-Jack Rowland), Mrs. Fancy-Pants, DiveBomb (aka Jack-Rabbit) Dillard, Mrs. Griz, Mr. Edge, Mr. TourdeFance Fan, and The Announcer... and maybe a few more that my old memory has forgotten... give a shout if you're in Augusta this weekend... we'll have a little SVR reunion...
and eat a few carbs before AND after 70.3 miles of fun...

Props to IronMike on a top ten finish at American Warrior Tri last Saturday…(yes, there were MORE than 10 athletes competing...) just ask him what's his new name… helmet-less Whaley… or head-less Whaley… that’s what happens when you forget YOUR HELMET and have to beg/borrow a girly helmet that’s two sizes too small for cover all the brain in your cranium!!! If we only had pics… and speaking of pics…

congrats to our international Brazilian couple on the arrival of their bundle of joy… and you thought we only cared about cycling!

And here's a very special SHOUT OUT to the Shuey family... please know all the SVR family is lifting your family up in our prayers!!! Scott, you've given more to us than you'll ever know... all of us are better people by knowing you and your family... what a great ministry you have.

Your friend,

Mike

Sept 19 Ride

It’s time to schedule your therapy… your RIDE therapy!!! This Saturday, riders from around the area will gather in the parking lot of New Spring Church to get that dose of therapy… there’s nothing like the sweet sound of freewheeling, clicking of gears and cranks turning… it’s like a symphony to a rider’s ear!!!! The main group departs at 8’ish to conquer the standard loop of about 44 +/- miles… there’s always a smaller group logging miles around the parking lot as they wait on Mr. Sun to rise so they can get started…. I do have a work related obligation that will prevent my departure before 0800.... so, for me, any additional miles will be added at the END of the ride....

WE interrupt this ride announcement for a SHARK warning... there has been an increase in shark activity off the coast of Panama City, FL... hopefully, the waters will be clear for swimming in early November... I would have declared a gator-warning, but my limited digital pic library did NOT have a gator pic... LOL..

Just a word about last week…. It’s true, the third time is the charm… last weekends century was sweeter than the first… we did manage to throw in a bit of the unknown as we ventured down Hwy 187 near P-ton HS… which was not the smartest decision as we found out that P-ton HS was hosting some event??? And last week, we welcomed a new rider to the group.. Charlie can hammer the hills AND log long miles!!! Who will join us this weekend??

Clemson Football kick off is high noon…. However, the SVR loop cris-crosses the vehicular traffic patterns… we didn’t have a problem last year and don’t expect one this year….

So, what are you waiting for??? Lube the bike, pack the snacks and come ride…

Average ride speed is according to those who show up….

NOTICE: The SVR (Saturday Velo Ride) will yield to the Ride for Raptors on Oct 3… please see link below for more information...

AND don’t forget the 5 K foot race in Belton on Oct 3…. Pass along this notice to your two-wheel challenge friends…. You know, the ones who run for fun!!!!
The Announcer

http://andersoncyclist.blogspot.com/

http://www.ride4raptors.org/

9-12-09 Ride

Riders,

For this weekend, I’m going to do some research to determine if there’s any truth to the old saying “third time is the charm.” Because, for “our” agenda this is the third century training ride!!! You know, mileage to the third power!!! Or miles cubed… (that’s my ill fated math example)… We’re hoping for good weather…. Some riders will log some “junk miles” early… riding the parking lot of New Springs until the break of daylight (around 7am)… then, they’ll head for the open road…. some early riders will return for the mass start at 0800… others will just keep riding to “get’r dun”….

Props to those riders who participated in the Tour De La France last weekend… we had a lot of fun blasting down Clemson Blvd… the lead group of 3… Rocketman Russ, The Griz and The Promoter drafted the police cruiser the whole way… clocking speeds of more than 27 mph!!!! For us mere mortals in the second group… (with at least one rider who had concrete shoes on)… it was a bit daring as we were motioned through the traffic lights by the police department!!!! Overall, it was a great ride for a great cause!!!!

So, join us for another ride this Saturday, 9-12-09 at the New Spring Parking lot for a wheels turn time of 8ish…. I’ve conceded to ride creep… I guess it’s too common in everyday life.. .as we have meeting creep… lunch creep… bedtime creep…. We just can’t keep a schedule!!!

Ever wonder what happens on the SVR???? Check out this pic... it's worth a thousand words!!! Divebomb stops along the road to stretch his IT band... we were waiting for the peleton to arrive....

The Announcer

Cancer Society Ride

Riders,

It’s finally here… another Saturday so we can ride… please note the SVR officially yielded to the Tour De La France Anderson Cancer Society Ride… so, I hope you’re planning on supporting this ride!! From what I understand, many riders will gather at the La France Elementary School for a start time of 0800. From what I understand, the route will be monitored by local law enforcement. The destination is downtown Anderson at the Farmer’s Market Pavilion. Please see the link of further details. A few SVR regulars will start at 0700 from New Spring and ride to La France... to get a few extra miles...

http://www.cancerassociationanderson.org/TourdeLaFrance.asp

Last Saturday was a great day for riding… and we had some 40+ riders attend the SVR… For a few of us, Divebomb Dillard, RocketMan Russ and I didn’t quite make it back to the start, so we waited at the S’burg and Scotts Bridge Rd intersection… and the site of some 40+ riders riding towards us was truly impressive…. The question for the group, can we keep this number of riders for the SVR (Saturday Velo Ride)???

Come ready to ride... and to support our local Cancer Society!!!

Here's a shout out to Scott Shuey who's in his first week of his Stem Cell Transplant at MD Anderson... you can check his blog at
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/scottstrong

he's a true hero!!! just read how he gave comfort to another patient!!!! that's awesome!!!

The Announcer