A cool, calm, overcast morning greeted us for 3 shortened laps on the course. 80 miles and I hoping we could work on our teamwork, and average close to 20mph. WOW! The team crushed all my goals. First, the team rode as a single, focused unit the entire ride. Everybody knew what to do and executed the double pull off smoothly and efficiently. We averaged 21mph every lap. Like a metronome.
We had most of the 459 express team today: Craig, Mark, Mike, Mike, Mike, Julie, Bobby D, Steve, Jeff, Scott, Me, and guest Jerry. There's almost nothing to say except each lap we did at 21mph, and everybody did their part and it was a total team effort. 80 miles, 2-6minutes (4:30 actually stopped), and the pace did not fade! The team is strong, rides as a unit is set for a great sub5 effort in September.
Craigs garmin: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/357281427 If you've seen one lap, you've seen them all!
Just two safety lessons.
1) During the right turn onto both Walker and Eisenhower roads we crossed the center line on the exit of the turn. We must slow down to 10-12mph and make absolutely sure we do not cross the center line. These are blind turns to what is coming down the road, and we don't want any one hurt.
2) Keep in mind on the 'graveled' portion of Melms road, it is hard to determine where the gravely road ends, and the gravel shoulder starts.
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