40 degree temps, a handful of the main roads free of snow and ice and a mild case of cabin fever was the only motivation needed for OVC’s Dean P, Barry, Rick W, Mario, Bruce, Rick B, Russ and Caleb to get their late winter training on two wheels back on track. With a noon start, the group set out to tackle the same route as last Saturday and to take advantage of the relatively mild temps, the route organizer threw in some bonus mileage for safe measure.
Thanks to Dean and Barry! Can't wait to take it to a race!
A quick Thursday afternoon session on two wheels was enjoyed by Rick B, Caleb and Russ. The trio after a brief warm up set sail just over the St Luke overpass to begin what would be a short 16.3 mile outing. The U shaped course offered very little wind out and back and as Team AARP (plus one youngin) cruised under the overpass on Meadowbridge Rd, a time of 44:51 (avg speed 21.8 mph) was the net result for the sub 45 min TTT type effort. Good effort guys!
With the threat of secondary roads still littered with snow and ice, OVC once again had to reluctantly stay on the main roads to guarantee smooth pedaling for the 8 starters. Shoving off from Specific Gravity just before lunch, Dean P, Matt P, Mark L, Rick W, Ted H, Mario, Barry and Russ comprised a good solid group that was able to maintain a brisk pace throughout their 41.7 mile trip through some of the more popular well-traveled roads of Worcester and Wicomico counties.
