FDA 5 - Merton and Vince

The Berryville Century was sensational! We arrived at 8am with five bikes in the back of our van after spending the night at a hotel in Winchester. We just made it to registration by 9am because we had to put all ten wheels back on the bikes and get them turned up before we could take off for the "sign-up" line. Two of us (eight-year-old Madeline and her mom, Mary Pat) took off on the 17 mile "pink" route and the other three (twelve-year-olds Vince and Carl and myself) took off on the "green" 50 mile route. We all completed the rides with energy to spare (although I am slightly sore in my quads this morning! The organization of the rides was perfect--water and snack stops at just the right times, plenty of sag wagon support, and plenty of friendly helpful people. I would recommend the PPTC annual fall century to anyone that is looking for a good day of exercise and fun. Check out the FDA jersey in the picture--it makes even me look good!


Merton