2011 Major Taylor Century

On Sunday I did 7 Hill Wheelmen's Major Taylor Century with 3 friends. The weather was better than last year, which was a chilly 45 degrees. This year, the weather was between 55-65 degrees. It sprinkled a little around noon. Several guys from the wednesday nite ride were there. Peter, Don, Eric, Gary and a few others.

The route is different this year. The weather was a bit cloudy, but the roads were mostly dry. The registration tent had bagles, bananas and a few other items.

Rob rides a specialized, Matt rides a Trek and Dave rides an Orbea. We're about to head out at 7:45.

The rest stop was about 33 miles in CT.

A group of riders pulling in. Some of them are wearing the major taylor jersey.

Rob and Dave pulling into the rest stop.

Dave, rob and others getting some food.

Peter Howard is the president of 7 hills wheelmen in the Barney's jersey.

Gary in the discovery channel jersey. Gary usually joins mike L's rides. He fast and rides a lot.

Don "old fast don" in the checkered vest is grabbing a bite. Peter H is also grabbing some food. Don is fast and rides with the A group on wednesdays.

Dave and rob pulling into the rest stop the second time. This year the 1st and 2nd rest stop are the same place. That makes it easier for the support people.

The third rest stop is around 67.5 miles.

Rob pulls into the rest stop.

Dave pulls into the third rest stop.

Dave and Matt resting.

Rob pulls into the finish!

Dave and Matt finish.