Like all good things, the Boone Training Camp had to come to an end. Because time constraints on us having to be out of the cabins on time, the days scheduled ride out to Beech Mountain had to be canceled. Instead, the group decided to head out to the parkway for an out and back ride. The way to the parkway took us to the same climb and dirt roads from the first day. Maybe it was the familiarity or the fact that I was finally feeling decent, but the climb seemed much easier than on Thursday and the dirt roads were a blast to cruise through, sort of like Paris-Roubaix only without the cobbles and thousands of screaming fans. The parkway, as always was quiet with little vehicular traffic, so it made for an enjoyable last ride. Being only concerned about time in the saddle and not the quantity of miles, in lieu of hammering with the group I decided to sit up and soak in some of the scenery in the area, something I had mostly missed during the past 3 days.
The trip to Boone was an absolute blast, even being somewhat sick. Although I got the ball rolling for the group, I think everyone chipped in and contributed to the trip making it a true team effort. From Pat in Chicago who was able to join us: ".... had a great weekend with you guys; that's quite a group you've got there with StarkVelo. Definitely one of the better trips
i've been on, and by far, one of the most rewarding....... Maybe another trip in the fall? Just planting the seed."
Thanks to everyone who was able to make it to this years training camp, you made the camp that much better and I look forward to next year.......or this fall.
brian
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