Fletcher Flyer Fun

Yesterday, Bobby, Thompson and I participated in the 11th Annual Fletcher Flyer along with 1000 of our closest friends!  The ride departed from Oskar Blues Brewery in Brevard and traveled throughout Brevard, Pisgah Forest, Etowah, Mills River and Fletcher.  Bobby rode the Metric Century (62.5 miles) alongside Team Training Wheels members Herb, Wes and James.  He finished with a time of 3:26.55.  

Having participated in last year's Hilly Hellacious, Thompson was eager to give the Fletcher Lite (31 miles) a go.  He and I rode it together, finishing in 2:30.  He finished strong and said he felt like his legs could have taken him a bit further.  Thompson received recognition in the local paper as well as at the event as the youngest participant at age 8.  As a mom, it is wonderful to see the encouragement seasoned riders give to young riders such as Thompson. 

pre-ride "selfie"

Prior to the ride, one of the organizers was thrilled to see Thompson riding and told me that by supporting his desire to ride the FF, we are giving him a gift - the gift of cycling, which can be done throughout your life.  I pondered this remark a lot during the ride and was humbly reminded that by giving Thompson this gift, he in turn gives gifts back to us - the gift of time with our son and our health.  For as  long as he continues to ride, we'll ride with him, which is only going to keep us healthy!

Pedal on...