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and
photos by
Carey Chappelle
The Huron Chapter hosted the 2006 Big Bay 200 on Saturday, Sept. 23.
Sixteen riders were signed up, with everyone finishing early, and the
majority, attending a fantastic meal at the Grovenor's Inn, in
Southampton. Many riders were attempting their first ever 200km Brevet.
Congratulations to Dr.Chad Burkhardt, Gilbert Vandenheuval, Merry and
Ernie Schaerer and Tom Sutton. Via e-mail, telephone and personnel
visits the next day, all of the riders responded with how much they
loved the ride and claimed they couldn't wait to do it again.
Start
of the ride
Bay Start
The 16
riders basically split into two groups early on with Dick Felton
finishing a little earlier than the rest. Congratulations Dick! Being
his second year of completing the Brevet series, he simply took shorter
breaks and kept his bike rolling. With PBP 2007 in his future, I
beleive he'll be more than ready when the time comes. The rest of us,
enjoyed great breaks, lunch in Owen Sound and awesome scenery. Two flat
tires created some skill training for the lucky ones and two steep
climbs tested all the riders legs. I've seen riders walk those hills in
the past, but no one this year.
Fall
colours
Which
way now?
See
You in 2007!!
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