On Saturday and Sunday Bultaco and I rode in the Tour to Tanglewood, a fundraiser for MS. We started at 8:00 a.m. at the Volvo truck dealership in Greensboro and rode the backroads to Tanglewood in Clemmons, 47.5 miles on Saturday and 42.5 on Sunday. It was wet but still around 1400 people showed up to ride.
I took some of the photos but most are courtesy of the MS Ride photographer.
Our team.
My friend Lori and I did this ride 23 years ago. We hadn't seen each other in years and had a chance encounter a few months ago so it was great to ride with her again (even though I was quickly off the back, just like the old days).
The start.
Bultaco setting the pace. They were moving along pretty well. Averaged 19.1 mph on Saturday and 18.3 on Sunday.
As well as traditional bikes, there were some recumbants
And some tandums. My friend Mark had a tandum with a tag along for his two sons.
And some crazy rollerbladers!
Along the way there were 5 rest stops with tons of support.
I was glad to get to the finish line.
After the ride is a big party. There is a catered lunch, beer, massages, beer, bands (3 different ones), Beer, dinner, beer, breakfast and another lunch on Sunday. Sadly since it was raining a lot of people left early and missed the fun. We, however, proceded for the next 6 hours to have a fabulous time even though it was raining.
The next morning we were ready to do anothere 42. miles!
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Skipink's Tour to Tanglewood MS Ride
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K2slopesurfer
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KD actually some of my friends are those crazy rollerbladers, and tour to tanglewood is just a training skate for them. Many of them also do this 86 mile skate from athens to atlanta georgia.
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@hnhbaxter 186973 wrote:Let the board know in advance the next time you folks get involved with a ride like this. It would be fun to travel north for such an event
Or to photograph one.
Looks like a fun time, what was with that crazy looking bike. Seen those other places as well, is that for someone with special needs or just something "different"?
Or to photograph one.
Looks like a fun time, what was with that crazy looking bike. Seen those other places as well, is that for someone with special needs or just something "different"?
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I saw at least 2 of the recumbant bikes. Many people like them because they are easier on the back and more comfortable. The drawbacks are that they are lower to the ground and more difficult to see. I have never ridden one so I can't speak to that.
I'm sure that it would be fun to shoot the riders. There are lots of great spots along the route, but I would have hated to have my equipment out in that weather. I had my P&S in my pocket in a plastic bag but I didn't take that many pictures as I was struggling just to ride.
We will indead be doing it again next year. I have already signed the team up for next year. There is camping available (tent and RV)for those would want to (especially for those whose like beer). I would love to have some Skincers on our team. Maybe Mike can help sponsor us and we can get the SkiNC logo on our jerseys!
I'm sure that it would be fun to shoot the riders. There are lots of great spots along the route, but I would have hated to have my equipment out in that weather. I had my P&S in my pocket in a plastic bag but I didn't take that many pictures as I was struggling just to ride.
We will indead be doing it again next year. I have already signed the team up for next year. There is camping available (tent and RV)for those would want to (especially for those whose like beer). I would love to have some Skincers on our team. Maybe Mike can help sponsor us and we can get the SkiNC logo on our jerseys!
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