Another Dusk to Dawn is in the "done" column.
18 finishers.
Cloudy and light winds in the morning and hot in the afternoon.
We drank plenty of water and other sports drinks throughout the day.
Dennis sagged again this year and everyone appreciated having him around.
Dan Gaz made the trip up with us and had a solid day in the saddle.
Chef Tim met us in Pine Island and made the trip back to his house.
Ted's in-laws did another terrific job with lunch at Wabasha.
I ate and drank all day and felt great all day.
Always a good time regardless of how you feel.
Tour of Utah pics
Jens leading the way (as usual)
Chris Horner and Matthew Busche giving it their all to catch Tom Danielson in Utah.
Strong effort there, Matt.
(snatched from www.velonews.com taken by Casey B. Gibson www.cbgphoto.com)
2013 Dan Ulwelling Freedom Fest Race
I ventured out on Saturday to meet up with Silver and the guys for the annual Freedom Fest race.
25 miles of mostly flat road with fast speeds and normally hot and windy conditions.
This year was no exception.
We headed north with a brisk tailwind and pace was high from the start.
A couple of guys tried to break away, but the main group just let them get so far before they realized they were not going to leave us behind. We turned west to Lansing and the group finally started to break up a bit with the crosswinds. By the time we turned north again, we were down to 20 or so in the lead group.
As we neared the next corner (and prepared for more cross winds), I decided to give it a go. I broke off the front and took the corner at speed to give myself a nice 100 yard lead. I put my head down and tried to keep a high tempo. After several miles, the group rolled up to me. It appeared we were down a few more riders.
As we turned south and into a headwind, we had about 12 riders in the lead group and we were increasing the distance back to the next chase group.
We kept the speed up by getting into a nice rotation (even if only half our group did the work).
As we turned south on the final home stretch, several guys started playing the "I'm not going to go first" game. So again, I decided I would press the issue. I took off with my head down and decided I was going to pull all the way to the end.
About 500 yards to go the group went around me and within a few second the sprint began. I dug deep to stay on the back and as we neared the finish several riders sat up and I went by them to finish in the top 10 (actually 7th, I think).
Silver Cycling was well repressented (even if we didn't win the overall trophy): Silver took 1st in the 60+, Legs 1st in 50-59, Espresso 2nd in 50-59, me 3rd in 50-59, SeaRay got 2nd in the 40-49 group, and Andy was 3rd in the 40-49 division.
Afterward, we hung out under a nice shade tree with cold beer. Even the guys from Rochester (Steve, James, and Lew) and Flanders (Jay W.) came over to share a beer. So everyone in the final group was sitting around cooling off and having some fun conversations.
Great time!
25 miles of mostly flat road with fast speeds and normally hot and windy conditions.
This year was no exception.
We headed north with a brisk tailwind and pace was high from the start.
A couple of guys tried to break away, but the main group just let them get so far before they realized they were not going to leave us behind. We turned west to Lansing and the group finally started to break up a bit with the crosswinds. By the time we turned north again, we were down to 20 or so in the lead group.
As we neared the next corner (and prepared for more cross winds), I decided to give it a go. I broke off the front and took the corner at speed to give myself a nice 100 yard lead. I put my head down and tried to keep a high tempo. After several miles, the group rolled up to me. It appeared we were down a few more riders.
As we turned south and into a headwind, we had about 12 riders in the lead group and we were increasing the distance back to the next chase group.
We kept the speed up by getting into a nice rotation (even if only half our group did the work).
As we turned south on the final home stretch, several guys started playing the "I'm not going to go first" game. So again, I decided I would press the issue. I took off with my head down and decided I was going to pull all the way to the end.
About 500 yards to go the group went around me and within a few second the sprint began. I dug deep to stay on the back and as we neared the finish several riders sat up and I went by them to finish in the top 10 (actually 7th, I think).
Silver Cycling was well repressented (even if we didn't win the overall trophy): Silver took 1st in the 60+, Legs 1st in 50-59, Espresso 2nd in 50-59, me 3rd in 50-59, SeaRay got 2nd in the 40-49 group, and Andy was 3rd in the 40-49 division.
Afterward, we hung out under a nice shade tree with cold beer. Even the guys from Rochester (Steve, James, and Lew) and Flanders (Jay W.) came over to share a beer. So everyone in the final group was sitting around cooling off and having some fun conversations.
Great time!
Sunday, June 30th
Dr. Tim called a morning ride so I made the trip down to Dunn Brothers.
There were about 6 or 7 riders and we were waiting on a couple more that had confirmed they would be there when Steve rolled in.
We headed to Byron, then north to Pine Island.
After a quick stop for water and food at Kwik Trip, we headed to Mazeppa, then east and south on Cty 7.
Most of the group heading back to Oronoco, but Steve wanted more miles and I didn't have big plans for the day (until later), so the two of us continued on to Hwy 63, then east to Hammond and Millville.
Up out of the river valley to Elgin for another water stop, then it was back to Rochester on the quiet back roads.
I pulled off as Steve headed south around Rochester to round out his mileage around 100 miles.
I finished with 82 miles.
It was great to catch up with Steve and I needed the longer miles.
Next time we need to get Jeff out there with us.
The Three Amigos will ride again.
There were about 6 or 7 riders and we were waiting on a couple more that had confirmed they would be there when Steve rolled in.
We headed to Byron, then north to Pine Island.
After a quick stop for water and food at Kwik Trip, we headed to Mazeppa, then east and south on Cty 7.
Most of the group heading back to Oronoco, but Steve wanted more miles and I didn't have big plans for the day (until later), so the two of us continued on to Hwy 63, then east to Hammond and Millville.
Up out of the river valley to Elgin for another water stop, then it was back to Rochester on the quiet back roads.
I pulled off as Steve headed south around Rochester to round out his mileage around 100 miles.
I finished with 82 miles.
It was great to catch up with Steve and I needed the longer miles.
Next time we need to get Jeff out there with us.
The Three Amigos will ride again.
Unexpected Hundo
Silver called out for an "unexpected hundo".
Starting from Cannon Falls, we headed east through some quiet rolling country roads to Red Wing.
Then after a quick stop, we continued east and south to Lake City. Again the roads were quiet and fun.
After another quick stop, we headed up hwy 61 to Old Frontenac and we made a side trip to the top of the bluffs at the state park. From there it was back to quiet roads to Red Wing.
Once we got back into Red Wing, we made another detour up to Memorial Park and then back down to a Kwik Trip for some food and water.
Once more onto the quiet back roads to Cannon Falls and then a nice rest at the Mill St Tavern for a cold beer.
Then it was time to head home.
101 hilly miles on a beautiful day with great friends.
Thanks, Steve, Ted, Dave, and Kevin. Let's do it again real soon!
Starting from Cannon Falls, we headed east through some quiet rolling country roads to Red Wing.
Then after a quick stop, we continued east and south to Lake City. Again the roads were quiet and fun.
After another quick stop, we headed up hwy 61 to Old Frontenac and we made a side trip to the top of the bluffs at the state park. From there it was back to quiet roads to Red Wing.
Once we got back into Red Wing, we made another detour up to Memorial Park and then back down to a Kwik Trip for some food and water.
Once more onto the quiet back roads to Cannon Falls and then a nice rest at the Mill St Tavern for a cold beer.
Then it was time to head home.
101 hilly miles on a beautiful day with great friends.
Thanks, Steve, Ted, Dave, and Kevin. Let's do it again real soon!
Monday group ride
Probably one of the best nights for riding I've seen this year (except for Arizona).
I rode in to the Monday group ride from Bamber Valley School. It was a nice sized group of about 20 riders in the fast group, as we left.
I noticed some familar faces were there: Eric, Bruce, Charlie, Mark, and Big Jim.
We headed SE out of town toward Simpson, then continued south to Hwy 30, then west to Stewartville and more west. Some guys turned at High Forest and headed back, but about 7 or 8 of us continued west and then north into Rock Dell and eventually Salem Corners. From there we headed back into town and I headed for home.
I finished with 60 fast miles and some fun memories.
I rode in to the Monday group ride from Bamber Valley School. It was a nice sized group of about 20 riders in the fast group, as we left.
I noticed some familar faces were there: Eric, Bruce, Charlie, Mark, and Big Jim.
We headed SE out of town toward Simpson, then continued south to Hwy 30, then west to Stewartville and more west. Some guys turned at High Forest and headed back, but about 7 or 8 of us continued west and then north into Rock Dell and eventually Salem Corners. From there we headed back into town and I headed for home.
I finished with 60 fast miles and some fun memories.
Lately
Missed out on a great riding opportunity with Silver and few others out of Cannon Falls, but Ben was in town and I desperately needed to see him. What a great little guy, we had fun all day long.
We went to John Hardy's for Justin's birthday and when Ben, Mommy, and Daddy got up to leave, Ben looked at me and started to cry. I guess he didn't want to go yet. So, I got up and rode home with him in their car. He was much happier.
By the time they headed for Mankato, Ben was pretty tired so I think he was ready for a nice nap in the car. Bill said they ran into a lot of rain by Owatonna, but it didn't last too long.
Anyway, I've gotten in a couple of 25 mile rides and a few indoor rides.
Yardwork prevented me from getting out with the group on Monday. I really would like to make the Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday rides this year. So far only a couple of Mondays have worked out. But there is a lot of summer riding left.
I feel good and the Arizona miles really helped me get in shape and the two week cruise helped my tan.
We went to John Hardy's for Justin's birthday and when Ben, Mommy, and Daddy got up to leave, Ben looked at me and started to cry. I guess he didn't want to go yet. So, I got up and rode home with him in their car. He was much happier.
By the time they headed for Mankato, Ben was pretty tired so I think he was ready for a nice nap in the car. Bill said they ran into a lot of rain by Owatonna, but it didn't last too long.
Anyway, I've gotten in a couple of 25 mile rides and a few indoor rides.
Yardwork prevented me from getting out with the group on Monday. I really would like to make the Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday rides this year. So far only a couple of Mondays have worked out. But there is a lot of summer riding left.
I feel good and the Arizona miles really helped me get in shape and the two week cruise helped my tan.
5/14/2013
Saturday I went up to Lakeville and helped with the first installment of the Farm Dog TT with the Silver guys. First round was windy and cold, the second round was windy, cold, and snowy. Kudos for everyone that rode (and worked).
Sunday, Kathy, Marie, and I went up to the Mall of America for a Cancer Walk/Run. The run was outdoors and we saw a lot of people as we made our way into the Mall. They say they get around 50,000 runners for the event. Not as many walkers, but it was warm and no so windy indoors. Afterward we went for some lunch, then home to go visit the mothers on Mother's Day.
Yesterday, I made it to the Bamber Valley School again to ride with the Monday group. The faster group split almost immediately from the rest of the riders as we left the school and I was back a bit, so I had to play catch up.
We headed east and south out of town to Simpson, then west and south to Stewartville. We continued west through High Forrest until we got to cty 3, then north to Rock Dell and on into Salem Corners. And finally, east to Rochester.
I started to feel some cramping in my ham strings as we hit the final climbs back into Rochester, so I backed off and spun a bit until they felt better. I felt pretty good all the way home and I'm glad I didn't need to push it.
I finished with 58 mile including my ride in and home.
I definately need more of those type of rides.
Sunday, Kathy, Marie, and I went up to the Mall of America for a Cancer Walk/Run. The run was outdoors and we saw a lot of people as we made our way into the Mall. They say they get around 50,000 runners for the event. Not as many walkers, but it was warm and no so windy indoors. Afterward we went for some lunch, then home to go visit the mothers on Mother's Day.
Yesterday, I made it to the Bamber Valley School again to ride with the Monday group. The faster group split almost immediately from the rest of the riders as we left the school and I was back a bit, so I had to play catch up.
We headed east and south out of town to Simpson, then west and south to Stewartville. We continued west through High Forrest until we got to cty 3, then north to Rock Dell and on into Salem Corners. And finally, east to Rochester.
I started to feel some cramping in my ham strings as we hit the final climbs back into Rochester, so I backed off and spun a bit until they felt better. I felt pretty good all the way home and I'm glad I didn't need to push it.
I finished with 58 mile including my ride in and home.
I definately need more of those type of rides.
5/7/13
I rode with the Monday night group ride from Bamber Valley School.
It was the first time I've ridden with this group in several years.
They split into several groups from the get-go.
I lucked out and got into the correct group, though.
We headed SE across town, then out past the Gun Club and on to Eyota.
Then north on 42 until we got to Viola.
From there it was west and south back to Cty 9.
I peeled off and headed for home and finished with 42 fast miles.
On Tuesday, I got out for a quick 25 miles by myself.
I needed to stretch my legs a bit after the Monday workout.
It was the first time I've ridden with this group in several years.
They split into several groups from the get-go.
I lucked out and got into the correct group, though.
We headed SE across town, then out past the Gun Club and on to Eyota.
Then north on 42 until we got to Viola.
From there it was west and south back to Cty 9.
I peeled off and headed for home and finished with 42 fast miles.
On Tuesday, I got out for a quick 25 miles by myself.
I needed to stretch my legs a bit after the Monday workout.
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