The Jones Family: Grinding on the Greenway

Monday, October 15, 2012

Grinding on the Greenway

I think Bobby and I have recovered for the most part from our participation in Charlotte Sports Cycling's 6-Hour Grind on the Greenway this past Saturday in Fort Mill, SC. Team Training Wheels showcased two duo teams: Male Duo Team #205 Bobby and Andy and Coed Duo Team #286 Herb and Avery.

We'd all agree the course was a tough one...best described as "rooty". And boy was it true! Navigating up, over and around the roots through the twists and turns of the 9.5-mile single-track course made for one heck-of-a-ride. Bobby and I both completed two laps, for a total mileage of close to 19 miles. Thank goodness there was an on-site sports massage therapist...we made sure to take advantage of his expertise!

Here's the race recap...and lots of pictures (courtesy of Kristine who also served as our awesome support staff!)

Team 205 - Andy and Bobby
Total Time - 5:13:48.340
Finished 11/12 in Duo Male category
(top three teams finished 8 laps...now that's fast!)
Lap 1 57:07.639 (A)
Lap 2 1:03:21.292 (B)
Lap 3 59:28.048 (A)
Lap 4 1:08:57.326 (B)
Lap 5 1:00:35.787 (A)

Team 286 - Avery and Herb
Total time 6:47:59.130
Finished 6/6 in Duo Coed category
(top four teams finished 7 laps)
Lap 1 59:24.154 (H)
Lap 2 1:00:37.876 (H)
Lap 3 1:20:01.034 (A)
Lap 4 58:55.254 (H)
Lap 5 1:01:43.550 (H)
Lap 6 1:22:44.419 (A)
* HUGE kuddos to Herb who rode two (yes two!) back-to-back laps to enable me to get in that 6th lap. While it wasn't the slowest lap posted, I was the last rider off the course...which is quite alright. It's all about having fun!