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Photos by Tom Fall
The 2006 Equinox
Ride/Tour/Race seemed to be another successful event. Karen McKee and
Denny Noward had the sign-up well organized. The weather was cool
(mid-30s at the start, low-40s by finish) but completely sunny, with the usual
15 mph west wind. A group of about 50 riders started out, with lead
vehicle (driven by Mr. Davis) leading us off course after the second mile.
Dave Komives was called to the front, to take control and lead the group back
on course. The concern was that if the pack quickly broke up, those
unfamiliar with the area would not have arrows painted on the pavement to stay
on course. Shortly after getting on course, the pace of the ride
changed, and various groups formed along the road. Typically, gaps
formed when the pack headed south, forming echelons from right to left with
the strong west winds.
The pace of the lead group
was enhanced by two factors. Mike House and Mike Busa showed up from the
Texas Roadhouse team; Jon Card, Rob Foshag, and two others from the Cane Creek
team were present. Perhaps the only thing that could have made it faster
were two notable absences: Matt Thourot and Steve Clark.