Pelotonia 2023, ride weekend pics!

So Pelotonia 2023 was a bit different for me. I rode 100 miles, but not all in one day. I split it in half because Saturday evening, Claud, Skyler and I headed to the Billy Joel concert. So the pic above is me and my buddy Jeremy doing my first 50 the Thursday before Pelotonia weekend. 

We rode part of Saturday's course and saw things getting set up.

First 50, well 55, DONE!

Kenda, always there to greet me after a ride!

I went to the Pelotonia Opening Ceremony on Friday, these are all the different team jerseys riding last year.

Next three pics, check-in.

Now it's Saturday morning. Jeremy and I are ready to head out! 

Another beautiful day to ride!

First rest stop.

Second rest stop.

The long open road.

Rest stop number three. Jeremy and I rode together for about another 10 miles, then he broke off and did the rest of his ride (100 miles) and I cruised back to New Albany to finish my other 50.

A few miles from the finish, photographer from the Columbus Dispatch took this photo.

This pic and the next two are me crossing the finish line in New Albany.

Second 50, DONE!

Very cool medal this year! Yes, I know it's backwards, it's because I was taking a selfie.

There's Kenda again. 🐶😊

Jeremy and I have our names on this board. We have participated in every Pelotonia since it began, this was year 15.

Saturday night, Billy Joel!

THANK YOU AGAIN EVERYONE FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT!! 💚⇨🚴

 

Pelotonia 2022, ride weekend pics!

All smiles until...

...I realized I left my water bottles at the house.

No worries though! The route was passing by close to our house so Claud and Robby met me with my bottles.

Lining up in downtown.

Rode with my buddy Jeremy on Saturday!

Saw our friends Josh and Mike at one of the rest stops.

Pretty slick looking ride!

At the finish in Gambier!

Day 2 and I'm out on my own. Wet towel around my neck, it was hot!!

And then 80 miles in, only 20 to go, a huge storm came through and they ended the ride.

So I rode the next day to get my final 20 miles in, but also rode an extra 2 miles for one of the riders, Mason, who had a medical event just 2 miles from Saturday's finish line and ended up passing away Saturday evening.

Best support crew!!

 

Pelotonia 2021, ride weekend pics!

Day 1: Riding to the start on Saturday morning. Yep, you read it correctly. I rode from our house to downtown Columbus, roughly 12 miles. It was a beautiful morning! No traffic, perfect temperature, and so quiet and peaceful.

At the start line!

Cruising along at 20 mph, enjoying the ride.

Rest stops were crowded!

Day 1 done!

Little bit tired, but ready to eat.

Day 2: Rode over to the start in New Albany (just 5 miles away) with my buddy Jeremy.

Crazy bike!

Another beautiful day to ride!

Always eating at the rest stops!

Rest stops not as crowded today, only 300 people riding on Day 2.

At the finish on Day 2! It was extremely hot today.

Found our friends Doug and Amy Grace Ulman (Doug is the CEO of Pelotonia).

Year 13 in the books!