Here is a quick photo summary of an exhilarating ride from Boise to Mountain Home. We had a 30 mph tailwind, and just cruised into Mountain Home with all flags flying. We managed to outrace a thunderstorm. All of our 35 riders were gleeful after this fast and exciting ride.
To see some other great photos, go to bamacyclist.com. In the meantime, here are my i-phone pics.
Leaving Boise before the Thunderstorm (Terry and Barry)
We made it to the first SAG stop
The Storm is getting closer - We decide to Outrun it!
What a tailwind - we were flying today
At 30 mph, almost as fast as Fedex
The Hills are a lot easier with a little tailwind
Here's my riding partner Barry Lucas signaling that we've beat the storm!
And Russell Goins is catching up with us, storm in the distance
Russell is from Warrenton, Virginia and is a cookie lover (at every SAG stop)
Here's Barry and Mike after a 30 mph run outracing the thunderstorm
As we pull in to Mountain Home (56 miles later), the tail wind is still blowing (see the flag)
And here we are at the Best Western at 1:00 pm after lunch at the local Wendy's.
Mike Munk leads a flat tire changing clinic this afternoon. Mike can change a flat tire in 28 seconds (wow)
Tonight we rest up as tomorrow is a 98 Mile Day to Twin Falls Idaho.
More Tomorrow...
ME
Leaving Boise before the Thunderstorm (Terry and Barry)
We made it to the first SAG stop
The Storm is getting closer - We decide to Outrun it!
What a tailwind - we were flying today
At 30 mph, almost as fast as Fedex
The Hills are a lot easier with a little tailwind
Here's my riding partner Barry Lucas signaling that we've beat the storm!
And Russell Goins is catching up with us, storm in the distance
Russell is from Warrenton, Virginia and is a cookie lover (at every SAG stop)
Here's Barry and Mike after a 30 mph run outracing the thunderstorm
As we pull in to Mountain Home (56 miles later), the tail wind is still blowing (see the flag)
And here we are at the Best Western at 1:00 pm after lunch at the local Wendy's.
Mike Munk leads a flat tire changing clinic this afternoon. Mike can change a flat tire in 28 seconds (wow)
Tonight we rest up as tomorrow is a 98 Mile Day to Twin Falls Idaho.
More Tomorrow...
ME
Hi Mike. We just got back from a few days of fishing, so I've got some catching up to do on your adventure. It sounds like you had a great day with the tailwind, you and the Rocket must be having a "blast". Keep those posts coming, as I'm as addicted to this blog as Sister Chris.
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