It was a great day for a 100k. I was especially thrilled to see Corsa Ken, and also meet Richard and Mike.
Shortly after the start, and is usual for me, a wrong turn, and a few bonus miles including about 1/3 mile 5% hill before turning around. Fairly quickly re-integrated the lead group, catching Paul, who looked over at me shaking his head and calling something like an idiot
Shortly after passing through Westminster it was Daniel, Paul and myself in the lead. I don't remember at what point, probably around mile 23 (?) Bud caught up saying he had been chasing us for 10 miles
We rode together to the turnaround/control at 50k. Within 8-10 minutes, Peggy, Steve, Ken, Mike, etc. began to arrive.
Mark never stays at controls more than a few minutes. I look around and say "let's go". Peggy had just walked out of the store with a bag of Gatorade and Paul said he'd hang back with some of the others. Bud says he'll leave with me but wants to slow down. I tell him I'll ride whatever speed he wants
So, Bud, Mark, Linda, Daniel and I leave together. Within a few miles, Bud, Daniel and I drop Mark and Linda. The remaining 30 miles, Daniel, Bud and I cruise into a slight head wind, riding at an average speed of 20 plus, the last 8 miles at 22-25.
Considering what Bud has gone through, he was awesome. He kept saying that I was killing him, but I know better.
Paul took a bunch of pictures, and I can't wait to see them.