May 20, 2007
2007 GTC Champs Ride
About 30 riders started together at this edition of the GTC Championships. The opening miles were animated by many attacks and some fairly serious looking solo breaks.
Ultimately a break got away on Bethany Ch Rd, after crossing Mt Vernon and stayed away finishing with a 23 mph avg speed.
Tim Stone initiated the break, Steve, Jim and Dan solidified it. Jeff chased solo and caught on at Moores Ford Rd. The 5 riders worked smoothly until the feed zone. Jeff stopped for a bottle, Steve wanted to go and Tim was helping meanwhile Dan and Jim blocked trying to give Jeff a chance to get back on. When Jeff finally got back the chase group was now within a minute and we could see them as we turned onto Snows Mill from Jones Wood. The breakaway riders had to really clock in and get busy and this is where the deal was sealed.
I was not intending on doing the finishing lap and was riding along as an insurance policy in case anyone needed a wheel, so when we got to the school I swung into the parking lot and grabbed my camera.
The chase group came about 3-4 minutes later and we all waited to see the finish together.
1. Jeff Welp
2. Tim Stone
3. Steve Simpson
4. Jim Behning
The riders gather for the obligatory pre-ride photo.
The break-away companions: Dan, Jeff, Steve, Jim and Tim
My Polar HRM data.
Here's some more of my photos from the GTC Championship