Daily Archives: October 9, 2017

Rider's Narrative Summary Record Attempt: Tennessee S-N, N-S, S-N-S Rider: Johnny Burrell 9-24-2017     6:52 AM CST Start location: Genesis United Methodist Church Hwy 231 state line TN-AL The conditions were clear, sunny skies 64 low 90.6 high. I did these records to raise money and attention for the Scott Hamilton Cares Foundation https://www.scottcares.org/new-events/2017/9/30/johnny-b-cares-ride I rode a Trek Speed Concept Time Trial bike with a Zipp Super 9 rear disk wheel and Firecrest 808 front wheel. I ate and drank sports mix, grape juice and ice water along with a few turkey avocado sandwiches, dates and sushi (mango California [...]

Record attempt: Illinois W-E Rider: Ellen Wolcott Start date and time: October 1, 2017 6:01 a.m. Start location: State line sign just west of the bridge over the Mississippi River. Conditions: It was about 50 degrees Fahrenheit, with a light breeze at the start. The headwind increased quickly by sunrise, lessening a little bit by the end but becoming a strong crosswind. The temperature rose to 77. Why: I was inspired to go for the record when our local bike group noted that no woman had set the record and that one of us ought to go for it. Equipment: [...]