[BHV] FLCC> Western/Central NY ACP 200K brevet - ride report

[Juan PLC Salazar]

BHV-ers,

Saturday I rode for the first time with the Western/Central NY series 
organized by Peter Dusel. By the way, his bike of choice was built by 
Glenn Swan. Unlike the PA series that has a specific starting time, we 
were allowed to start anytime between 7am and 8am. I ended up starting 
alone at 7:20am. I set the goal to try to join the lead riders. The 
attempt was unsuccessful, as there was no way I could catch Wayne 
Panepinto, who finished the 127 mile ride with 6,600 ft of climbing and 
strong headwind in 7h21min. In the attempt I suffered again with cramps 
at mile 100, and this time I had to stop. In the end I finished with a 
personal best of 8h15min and managed to meet several riders along the 
way. Next time I'll meet Wayne, at the start!

A Note: Among the riders listed to start were James Bondra and 
RoadBikeRider.com's editor Ed Pavelka. I didn't know Jum was riding the 
200K, or else I would have contacted him for carpooling. It would be 
nice to meet the legendary Ed Pavelka on a future ride.

Ride report and pictures 
http://www.cycloblogger.info/2009/05/westerncentral-ny-acp-200k.html

Juan S.

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