We survived the bike ride day. Despite not participating in the ride, I’m completely trashed from spending 10 hours working the event and most of it on my feet. Overall it went quite well – we learned about things we would improve for next year but the feedback we got was mostly positive. The routes were tough – the long one because it was insanely mountainous and the short one because it was still challenging for the new riders I had recruited to do it (thankfully they all seemed to finish with a smile). We had a couple folks get lost along the way, one of them an elderly gentleman from out of town doing the long course but eventually he rolled in and we fed and watered him as best we could. I think for next year a combination of stronger warnings and some course changes would make the day even more enjoyable for everyone. That said, we had great food before and after the event, a fantastic raffle where nearly everyone won something, and wonderful SAG volunteers to support the ride.
Where is everyone? 
I loved this lady, she specifically asked for # 69. 
Jan’s wife, ready to ride 
Brief memorial on the ride routes 
Ready to feed riders! 
Wonderful friends who rode and volunteered! 
Ghost bike up on the course at the crash site, in memory of Jan
7 comments:
Looks like you've had a great day. Congrats and the ghost bike idea is awesome.
Thank you so much for a great day! I never would have done this or anything like it if it weren't for you. I'll be back next year :)
The pictures look lovely. I am so glad it all went well.
Great job, Molly!
We need more folks like you! You did a wonderful thing making all that come together. I love my volunteer events and try and do some every season! Cheers!
I'm so glad to hear that it went off well. What an amazing thing to do to remember a friend.
I'm so glad to hear that it went off well. What an amazing thing to do to remember a friend.
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