Speedtrap Ride Tuesday September 7th recap
Thirty-five cyclists came to Elmore on Tuesday for a very windy Speedtrap Ride. Scott Lang led the Ghost Pepper Riders and reported a riding average of 22.5 mph. Bob Kayden and his Cayenne Pepper Riders rode to a 21.1 mph average. Doug Kilpatrick led the Habanero Riders and reported a 20 mph average for his group. Todd Pollock reported seven Jalapeno Riders and a 17.6 mph average. Claude Watkins and I were the only Sweet Pepper Riders,
This week, all riders rode the 25-mile Peggy Avers route. There was a strong southwest wind, predicted to be 18 mph. This slowed everyone down on the first half of the ride. The sky was also overcast, which made for a darker than usual ride. Unfortunately, because of the wind and overcast skies, Claude and I wound up in total darkness with six miles left. A good samaritan gave us a ride back to Elmore just in time to celebrate Kathy Metzger’s birthday.
Pictured is the entire group of Speedtrap Riders with Peggy Avers. Our best wishes to Peggy and Family! Also pictured is Kathy with her birthday cakes. Happy Birthday Kathy!
Please join us next Tuesday, September 14th as the Speedtrap Ride rolls out once again from Spoke Life Cycles in Elmore. We will ride at 6:15 pm, with sign-in to begin at 5:45 in front of the bike shop. I hope to see you then!
Chuck Nicewonder
