AM: This morning was a GTC ride starting and ending in Bethlehem (Georgia). About 16 riders gathered for the 50 mile jaunt around Walton county. The weather was a cool 30°F to 38°F and mostly cloudy skies but the mood was bright and the ride was fun.
Riders included Mike, Bob, Wojtek, Marshall, Ming, Shari, David A, Jay, Cathy and Jaymes H, Jason, Bill and Charlie B, and a couple others whom I can't think of at this moment.
Bob offered a bit of bike swag for the winner of the county line sprint near the end of the ride. I rallied the two teenage boys into a forward position hoping for an early lead-out, but ended up launching my sprint first from the back. It was slightly downhill so I slammed it into my 53x11 motoring about 300 meters, at speeds near 40 mph while holding off the contenders.
PM: Bev, Ruth and I went to the mall for a coffee (it's been a while since I've been in a coffee shop) and some last minute shopping. It was a good time together and we found a couple good deals.
The entire Coy clan gathered at Doug and Hillary's house for dinner and presents. The Coys included my four brothers, three sisters-in-laws, four nephews, three nieces, father, wife and two daughters *and* Hillary's entire family for a total of 32 people gathered for the festivities.
Posted by dancoy at December 24, 2004 10:53 PM