What a whirlwind cycling has been for me over the past few months have been! It is hard to believe that a little over a month ago the Capital City Century was just in the rearview mirror. Thanks to the riders, volunteers, and sponsors who made that event a success. The weather was warm, but no rain! We've already began looking to the CCC for 2022. Next year will be the 50th anniversary for the annual ride. Let us know if you have a creative idea for 2022.
Last weekend I participated, for the first time, in the Hilly Hundred in Elletsville, Indiana. This two-day event had a 50-mile ride on Saturday and a 50-mile ride on Sunday. Each ride had 3,000 feet in climbing. Even Petersburg doesn't have hills like those. One topped at 26%! Several from the Club rode together and it was great seeing others from the Springfield area. Check out my Facebook or Instagram for photo galleries.
Club members have been traveling to other organized rides including road-riding the Apple Cider Century in Michigan and gravel-racking the Ill Kanza VI. We're hoping the final weekend in October is good weather. We'd love to have you join on a local fall ride and cookout on Saturday, October 30 from Centennial Park. Details are in this e-newsletter. Be sure to RSVP through the calendar feature on our website.
Wave to me if we meet on the road or trail.
Troy