The festivities started with a tour of the trails and we began to realize that the riding might get a little gooey. "The trails would surely improve as the night wears on", we all thought. However, they actually got a bit sloppier as more people passed over them which made for some very technical riding in a few sections while others were absolutely perfect.
Our intent was to have a "Hot Lap" competition, but it seemed that merely completing a lap was deemed a "hot lap" and we simply enjoyed each other's company whilst riding. We do think that Chris Reel deserves a special award for pulling a buggy behind his bike with his son Sammy onboard. Sammy could be heard laughing and chatting along happily as the buggy bounced and ricocheted off trees.
After completing numerous daylight and several night laps, the group gathered around the bonfires to warm up and enjoy chili, cookies and the cool fall air.
The event was a great success and 100% of the money brought in by the team went to Matt Field's nephew's cause - The Cured Foundation. One of the reasons Matt is racing Ironman Wisconsin is to generate money for eosinophilic esophagitis research. We'll certainly be putting on several more fundraisers throughout the year and hope to help him meet his goal for a great cause!
If you have any fun ideas for future fundraisers that involve running, biking, sledding, snowshoeing, etc., please let us know. We'd like to have even more athletes from the area get involved next time to help Nice Tri help others!
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| One of the trails at the Super Spooky Ride - Pine Lane! |
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