Ellen Wolcott Illinois W-E
Records Team2017-10-09T15:16:21-07:00Record 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: [...]