A questionable start but beautiful finish
The rain was supposed to stop Saturday evening, but lingered into
Sunday morning to make for a wet start. The forecast sunshine did
emerge, and 276 riders came out to enjoy the ride, camaraderie,
and food. We netted $8,562
for the National Kidney Foundation. More photos may be found at
DotPhoto - click here.
Photos from the event...
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The morning starts early as event director David Cole
installs a sign. Note the wet roads. |
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| Riders finding their pre-registration packets |
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| Riders assembling in the parking area |
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National Kidney Foundation of NC VP
Bill Haskins directs parking |
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| Moving to the assembly area for pre-ride announcements. |
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| The assembly area |
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| Carol Schroeder (right) and friend show off their
Moultons |
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| Warming up for the start. |
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| A slow rolling start to get to the park entrance. |
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| A group of cyclists making a delayed start |
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| Riders enjoying sag stop 3 |
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| Volunteer Joyce Mason helps feed the hungry cyclists |
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| In-line skates enjoy the Ramble, too! |
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| Riders depart from sag stop 3 onto Highway 42 |
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| Gary Shaffer and Sara Huston with their tandem |
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Captain Ed Downing and stoker Jeanne Downing
sweep the 100 mile route |
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| Volunteers Scott Gallimore and Roy Lorenzen at the grill. |
The Fearrington gang enjoy the ride's completion |
Massages are available to soothe aching muscles |
Team Full o' Beans complete the 100K |
The first 100 mile finishers - ??, Robby Powell,
Tom Fissell, and David Racine |
Enjoying the ample post-ride smorgasbord |
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