Seventeen riders started the Rochester 300k Night Ride on Saturday evening at 8p. Thunder, lightning and severe rain storms were predicted for the early evening and later on so there was lots of weather map checking on PDAs. It looked pretty grim for most of the night and we were expecting the worst. The storm cells surrounded us and threatened severe rain, but no one got more than a sprinkle, despite lightning all around and strong winds at times. The only weather hazards were the consistent sticky humidity and a stiff headwind for the last 15 miles.

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Congratulations to the riders who completed brevets this past weekend in Rochester. The following riders completed their 2011 Super Randonneur qualifications, making them eligible for PBP or other grande randonnee events.

Martin Fahje
Andy Tetmeyer
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The western sky was threatening and the weather map suddenly looked pretty bleak at the start of the Rochester 200/300/400k ride. A line of severe thunderstorms was poised to strike the Rochester/Chatfield area not long after the start of the ride. Fortunately, the front turned north and it turned out to be the nicest day of the year, with temps in the low 90s some high clouds and a mild breeze to keep things from getting too warm. The warm weather definitely was appreciated, but the pace slowed noticeably by mid afternoon for most riders as we are still thinning out our winter blood. (more…)

Spring weather has finally arrived! After a very brief sprinkle of rain at the start, the weather improved all day for the 19 riders that rode the 200k and 300k routes in Rochester on Saturday. A modest headwind out to Rushford and on the leg from Harmony back to Rushford for the 300k riders, turned into a pleasant push for most of the last 60 miles. Temps reached the low 70s, with enough sunshine to create a few red noses and arms. Everyone finished – a great day!

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