October 2nd Ride

Riders,

WOW, what a difference a few days make in the weather… and for this weekend, it appears we’ll have perfect riding conditions. Now, if we can get all the riders to show up, we’ll have a great time on the road.

Speaking of riders, there’s crazy talk going on within the IM Augusta 70.3 crowd…(yep, those in the pic) something like they can’t get enough of tri-ing… and since all their times were SUPER fast, the crowd wants to head down to Myrtle Beach for the Half-Max National Championship… and since some of these crazy folks did something similar in the Spring…. (remember New Orleans 70.3 followed by While Like Half a few days later)… there’s no telling what’s really going down this Saturday!!! All I know is… 6 days between two halves equal crazy… of the certifiable type… men in white jackets type… flying over the cuckoo nest type… I’m just saying…

But, for us who’ll be local this weekend, come join us for the best ride in the South… the SVR… Saturday Vance Velo Ride… and this weekend is really something special… Buddy from The Great Escape is hosting the ride…he’s only asking for donations to assist in his part of the P3 project to raise money for cancer. He’s has route sheets and POST RIDE FOOD… the rumor I heard was grilled food!!! So that’s some serious recovery nutrition, eh???

The ride starts at 0800 from the parking lot of New Spring Church…. Ride options are 25 miles and 47 miles… flyers about this ride have been published throughout our region… so, we’re expecting a large number of riders… which should include YOU!!!

Now, here’s the latest kudos for folks in our group….

TT-Bob took first place in his age group for this year’s series at the Lowe’s TT… and posted a track record too!!!

Mr. Taylor (aka Little Hercules) had a podium finish for 12 continuous hours of Mt. Bike racing… pedaling something like 120+ miles, non-stop….

And props to Beastie Bob who is planning to make an appearance, coming in all the way from flat land of central NC!!

And props to the Lott boys who brought home some hardware from the Pickens Tri... looks like they've learned something from old dad!!!

And for the Augusta crowd who had many PRs… and great split times!!!! A big congrats to husband/wife team of Gina & Scott, Angie & Jeremy (notice how ladies go first in the order to things???), Vance, Thomas, James, Arden, Racing-Jason, Debra, Timmy, Redbook Kevin, Recon Reggie, Ryno, and others… and props to those who cheered from the sidelines… including the spouses, friends and coaches of the athletes…

Props to Mark Rainwater who provided professional photo services which documented the crazy crowd in Augusta 70.3…. cuz, you know what they say on SlowTwitch… provide photos-or it didn’t happen!!!!

There you go… so, after all that… one last question… Are You Ready 2 Ride???

Tally ho

Last Ride of Sept 2010

Riders

It’s that time of the week for the SVR reminder… for some who read this, it’ll whet their appetite for getting miles… for others, it’ll make them feel bad because they’ll miss the ride due to other commitments… and for others, it’ll make them feel guilty because they haven’t been on a bike in days, weeks, or months!!!

So, this weekend's ride will be a nice steady pace, without many, if any, hard efforts… the group leaves the parking lot of New Spring at 0801… come ready to ride… and we’ll talk about the pain and suffering of those who are racing the next day… and who have raced last weekend… the route is 45 to 47 miles... give a shout out if you're new to the group...

Props to Bob C, Miren, Emily and Kristen for racing the SC Road Race last weekend…

Props to Florida Bill, Ryno, Kidd-D for conquering B2B (Bridge-2-Bridge) uphill (opps, I mean up mountain) race!!! Maybe they’ll show up and tell us war stories of just how vertical Grand Father Mountain is!!!! (note to self, big guys don’t climb…)

This weekend’s ride will be a little less crowded… as we’re sending ~15 riders to the Augusta 70.3 race, how about you joining us???

Here’s the list of “who’s who” going to Augusta...

Mr. Name-Sake Vance, Ms. Kidd-D (who’s really logged some awesome training miles)

Look Back Scott and his better half Gina, Mr. Racin’ Jason (not to be confused with Retired Jason)... Mr. & Mrs. King ( no kidding a second husband & wife half-iron team), RedBook KT, Mr. Lister, Recon Reggie (who did step up last week to “call the ride” with a "Tally-ho" in a very British accent), Mrs. Sanders (who has asked the question why, why, why), and Timmy… apologies for those missed...

Best of luck to all and send some reports…

So, if you're reading this.. you need to get the ride B2B report from Kidd-D... the pain and suffering he endured riding up Grand Father Mt just confirms me as being a flat-lander... it was epic, but only for the craziest riders out there...

SAVE THE DATE: Next Saturday, Oct 2, the SVR will be a fund raising ride for Buddy White participating in the Challenge to Conquer Cancer Ride to Austin, Texas. Buddy's wife is being treated for cancer, so this fund raiser really hits close to home. Buddy has measured the SVR route, prepared ride queue sheets for a 25 mile or the full 47 mile ride and is asking only for donations... and LUNCH WILL BE SERVED ON SITE AFTER THE RIDE... so, if you have EVER had a hankering to ride SVR, but never could get to Anderson.. here's a great reason to make it this time.. of course, the ride begins at 0800.

This ride is what everyone needs... a long ride with a que sheet ending with lunch... all for a donation to a great cause..

I think for next week, I'll be able to do the TNR and I'm going to post a ride report... for those interested in reading it... from the point of view of a BOPr...

See ya at the back,

The Announcer

Riders,

Last weekend we had a great time on the Tour de La France ride and watching the crits downtown…. For this weekend, we’ll return to our roots for the SVR (Saturday Vance Velo Ride)… our roots are large crowds, great weather, rested legs and a cycling spirit … and the Mac’s Sprint zone… the ride is always better with a “ride ready bike”… yes, a ride ready bike with tires holding air, water bottles full, lubed chain, cycling computer zeroed-out, shoes, shorts & helmet and a jersey stuffed full of riding food… gels, bars, fruit, and a little cash for the second visit to Macs… and lately, there have been NEW ride ready bikes… Ms. King has one… Mr. King’s sister has one… and rumor has it someone else just got herself a new ride???

The group rolls out at 0800 from the parking lot of New Springs for ~47 miles, more or less… you’ll notice the mileage has increased due to the inclusion of Simms Mill Rd… which has 3 thigh burning, lung busting, out-of-the-saddle hills… and we do all that just for kicks & giggles…. And we owe it all to BC… who may or may not ride due to Clemson Football… and kick-off isn’t until 3:30pm???

Just a few hearty congrats to our own SVR locals…

TT-Bob set new track record at Lowe’s Speedway for Masters 55+….he crushed it at 29.2mph

And for those who run…. and run well… especially in the late night hours (aka Midnight Flight)… congrats to these two-footed speedsters for podium finishes in varying distances… and age groups… Kidd-D, Ms. Griz, Mr. Ziegler, Miren, Gina, and Hampton….(my apologies if I missed someone….)

And to Mr. & Mrs. Griz and CBD for logging a triple digit ride in NC on Labor Day…

And to Arizona Ben for completing his first Cat-5 Crit!

And to Beastie Bob for checking in all the way from NC!!

And Best of Luck to LG… who’ll be in Budapest racing for the gold… in the ITU World Championship Triathlon!!!

If you’re new to the group, give a shout out before the start… so we can keep an eye on you as we travel out & about the course…

So, if you're in town... and want to or need to ride... join us for more fun than is legally allowed...

now for you riders who really need "kick & giggles".. what are your thoughts about really changing the route FOR ONE TIME ONLY on the weekend of Sept 25? Clemson is off (or out of town).... there's a huge group going to Augusta 70.3... that leave just US here at home... I'm thinking when we get to Macs... we go towards Clemson Blvd and get on the JJR course... eventually getting back to P-ton to catch the rest of the ride??? any takers??? it's a one time shot???

And for the final thought... who among you will be going LONG next year???

The Announcer

Sat Ride Details

Riders,
the SVR has defered to the Tour de La France.... see ya next Saturday...

the announcer

does anyone read the blog?????