2016-05-14 Sharons Ride

Below are only a few photos captured throughout the day.  The 50 mile route began at 730am the 20 mile route began at 10:30 and the walk began at noon.  It was a full day of cyclists and walkers enjoying the awesome weather while raising awareness for the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut.  There is so much to say.....and I will at another time......I just wanted to add a few photos from my view.  It is no where near complete for the event......just a quick view from my perspective.  "Thank You" to everyone for the love, the help and the support.  "Thank You" to all the sponsors, "Thank You" to all the volunteers, "Thank you" to all of the Leaders who stepped up to assist in making the ride route a safe one!!! "Thank You" to the Peanut Butter Jelly Man (you know who you are!) and to the night riders marking the yellow routes along the way (vandals!!!) and especially to all of you  promoting and selling the ride.  None of this would be successful without you.
As a team we raised awareness, we brought over 100 walkers and cyclists to the event and we raised funds which exceeded our designated goal.  I am not 100% sure of how much of a difference we made for the future, but we were certain to raise awareness on May 14th.  We made a presence, We raised awareness, we raised a few funds for the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut and we had a great day along the coast.

 

2016-05-22 We missed one at York

Ben was not able to join C4C TNT on 5 de Mayo, but being the dedicated champ that he is......he made certain to make up for the missed miles and the challenging climb up York....now if we could only photo shop him into the group photo

2016-05-19 C4C TNT Branford Ride

Kevin, Lenny and Susan getting the base miles in on the Thursday night spin.
Blue skies, Short sleeve weather, fast pace averages and a selfie by the water...
We are on our way to the CTF Century!!!!!..

2016-05-12 C4C TNT Dual Locations

Brandford Crew was either stopped by the officials and told to put their hands up and surrender for exceeding the speed limit while riding through a residential area oooorrrr they are practicing the "Y" portion of the Y.M.C.A dance.....either way....they are sporting the coolest cycle gear in that town!!!!
The weather was great, the ride was flawless (except for a little traffic and a flat) awesome base miles, awesome group.

Cheshire Crew was able to get out earlier in the day and wrap up a ride before dinner. Great weather, awesome ride through Cheshire, a few bridges and several fast flats.  good base miles, good group, getting ready for the Closer to Free Century ride in September.....

2016-05-07 "The Journey Toward Philmont"

Training individually to strengthen ourselves during the week, we come come together on the weekend to train and work together as "ONE" crew.  In a very short period of time we have increased our distance, increased our loads, taken on challenging terrains and various weather conditions.  Each of us learning from the other, all of us growing stronger.  (crew photos exist elsewhere for privacy).
Thank you to the 2 crews for the life saving tips, pointers and for leading the way.

 

2016-05-05 C4C TNT "Flat n York"

Cinco de Mayo ride along the flat rail trail. Great Ride, Great People.
Hamden, Cheshire, Hamden, New Haven, Hamden, York Hill.
Our first attempt at York was successful, everyone made it!. If it weren't so windy (& if the coronas weren't calling us) we would have definitely all done repeats.

50 degrees and below, 10-13mph winds on the trail (not sure about the wind gusts on the climb, but they felt at minimum 20mph), cloudy and raw. team tail end average (me) was above 14mph.
total distance (my) was 23mi.  (it was a short ride due to the attempt at hill repeats)
It is awesome to see that we have forward momentum and progression as a group.

2016-04-28 C4C TNT "28 miles into Orange"

28 mile ride from West Haven into Orange and back 13 + average as a team.  A few Country roads, not too steep, not to fast, hardly stopped.
consistent with no issues......except camera had no film.....only record of the ride is this rock art!

2016-04-21 C4C TNT 20,24,29

Great Group, Great Ride, 3 distances. 20 mile, 24 mile, 29mile.
29 mile route cyclists averaged 14.4 with several mechanical stops.
Distances are getting longer, paces are progressively improving.