[Triangle-AR] Rogue-Bike 0 Rama

[Don Childrey]

Here's a public "thank you" to Bruce for organizing the Rogue-Bike 0 Rama!

I think I counted about 11 people there at the start. Not sure how they 
all did in the end, but I timed myself at 3:30 even. At least 5 people 
were enjoying cold drinks by the time I rolled back into the parking lot 
- another solid mid-pack finish. :)

For those of you not present, here's some of what you missed. The mess 
that Alberto left behind in the Triangle threw some extra adventure into 
the mix, but nothing that couldn't be overcome. Bruce's route provided a 
good overall tour of the Umstead/Crabtree/Cary greenway areas that many 
of you should already be familiar with (if you're in the Triangle). The 
maps were basic, but provided enough detail to work with. I found myself 
trying out a few new ways to get from A to B, instead of sticking purely 
with the greenways or main park trails like I do on training rides. For 
the most part that worked out fairly well. Bruce even worked in the 
scenic bike/ped bridge over the 440 beltline. If he had set #8 a little 
further down Hillsborough Street, I would have had an excuse to stop at 
Ben&Jerry's for some refueling. Maybe next time.

How much interest is out there for more Rogue events? I'd be willing to 
do the grunt work to help set up another course like this if there is 
interest.

Thanks again, Bruce!

Don Childrey
www.GoldNuggetAR.com



Bruce Dale wrote:

> Just to make sure....despite the flooding of Lake Crabtree area..the 
> ride is still on....I am setting the course friday..so anything that 
> is impassable or damaged can be avoided...either way..if the routes 
> require some hike-a-bike then that of course would be expected as part 
> of the ride....make sure to bring your maps that are listed on the 
> website....I will have some the Umstead and Crabtree maps for 
> out-of-towners
>