This was going to be my last CVX training ride. The next one was going to be in Fayetteville which I didn’t want to drive out to the weekend before the MS150 ride. I knew I might see some BCO people out at this ride, but I was essentially going by myself. Always then an opportunity to meet new people!
I was initially a little worried because of the fog on the drive up there, but it cleared before the start. I was surprised just how many people showed up for the ride. I’ve been used to the 50-100 people turn out, but this event had well over 250! The day was starting to get nice and the course was looking good.
Got off to a great start and caught on to a good pace line at about 20 mph. When we got passed by another line going 24, we all jumped into it creating a SUPER long pace line flying along the hwy at 24 mph! It was exciting! But as soon as we hit the rest stop at the 20 mile mark, everyone bailed! I was surprised that everyone was taking as long as they were. I ended up leaving in less that 5 mins and headed out by myself. In my video I talked about it. it’s kinda hard to hear cause of the wind. It was a little unfortunate cause after tht point I was without any paceline for the rest of the ride. It DID get lonely out there. But that was good. I needed the alone time. Too much stuff in the head as of late, and that alone time give me a chance to empty it out! And after 50 miles i was pretty empty! Or I should say, pretty Zen!
FOG Video
Riding Alone Video