ELKMONT, ALABAMA MAY 5, 2018
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SPRING KRUSHER RIDE REPORT
In just its 3rd year, the Spring Krusher put on this event like pros! Growing from 88 total riders in 2016 to 185 on Saturday, they ended up supporting 110 century riders. The send-off from Elkmont High School went very smoothly with faster century riders rolling out first followed by those doing the shorter distances. Battling increasing winds, the ABCS Support Staff set up a nice Welcoming & Awards Station and were very happy to begin seeing the first century riders coming in 5+ hours later.
Paul Somers and Mark Miller
Mary Mason-1st Female
We thank our dedicated troop of volunteers who took photos, signed in people, awarded medals and patches, and generally provided the best Welcome Back you could wish for: Marsha Burt, Kathy Thornton, and Terrie Hinton as well as Cycle Club members who seemed to be everywhere! The entire event was so well supported by all! The comments heard over and over again were how well the course was marked and how beautiful the views were! If you missed it, this is one you want to put on your 2018 calendar. Ride Director, Liz Howell and Organizer Rusty DeShazo deserve big kudos for a job well done!
We awarded 42 patches to cyclists who completed their 4th century and are on the road to becoming a 2017 CHAMPION.
These volunteers who worked on Ride Day made up the ride the next day to earn their patch!
Yes, when you are good enough to give up riding on ride day to support the cyclists, you have the opportunity to make up the ride, earn your medal and get credit toward becoming a CHAMPION. Click below to see Volunteer Ride photos:
Krusher Volunteer Riders
The post-ride spaghetti lunch with your choice of Buffalo Rock drinks, was topped off with an ice cream sundae bar served up in a cool Krusher glass to take home with you. Here’s Felipe Torrjon showing how happy it made him!
We thank this grand couple for setting us up with our new efficient sign-in method and wish them luck at the upcoming Cheaha Challenge, pedaling their tandem!
Award and On-Road photos are shared on our ABCS photo Facebook page and Series Facebook page and most if not all are below…just click on the photo and enjoy!
Click for a great collection of On-Road Photos by Marsha Burt
Click to view the Krusher Awards Photos.
Riders of the Week: This ride’s SHOUT OUT goes to Bo Bozeman and Mandy Nichols as our Riders of the Week. Bo was encouraging to several riders that day but is one of Mandy’s many friends wishing her the best in becoming a 2017 CHAMPION. There’s something about this girl! Congrats to you both on getting “patched.”
Bo Bozeman and Mandy Nichols – They both got “patched!”
Pose of the Week: This photo of Felip Torrejon is just a sample of what unique and independent individuals we have participating in our rides. Phil rode his “bike” from Opelika to Elkmont in the rain with his other bike attached and ready to roll the next day!
Centurions will always be listed on the right side of each page on this site within a day or two of each event. Let us know of any errors at bamabackroads@gmail.com …yes, even spelling errors!
ABOUT US THE SPRING KRUSHER!
Come join us for this tour of Limestone County and the surrounding areas, with some of the best cycling in the Southeast! Pick from 3 different distances: 31, ~64 and ~100 miles. Each course will be challenging but manageable! Low traffic! It’s an exceptionally beautiful course that will challenge you early in the season. The ride benefits the counseling program of the Family Services Center, Inc. . The counseling program’s goal is to offer affordable, professional mental health services for those least able to pay. We’ll be bringing back our STRAVA competition. We’ll identify 3 STRAVA segments prior to ride start, with awards offered to an overall male and female rider. To make it more fun for everyone, one segment will offer an award to the fastest, one “middle man/woman” which will be the rider that has the middle time on a segment and one “Lantern Rouge” which will be the rider that brings up the rear, a coveted position in the Tour De France!
HEADQUARTERS:
Elkmont High School – 25630 Evans Ave, Elkmont, AL 3562
ROUTES:
- 31 miles Map/Cue Sheet Ride with GPS
- 62.5 miles Map/Cue Sheet Ride with GPS
- 104 miles Map/Cue Sheet Ride with GPS Not shown is a rolling rest stop at mile 14 which will have drinks and snacks.
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CENTURY ROUTE REST STOPS AND ROLLING SUPPORT: Bold are rolling rest stops with water and some food. Others are full rest stops with food, toilets, etc.
Mile 14 At or near Armore Church
Mile 27 Full Rest Stop at Piney Chapel
Mile 38 Intersection of Elk River Mills/Baker Hill
Mile 47 Full Rest Stop on Upper Snake Road (at P&L Farms)
Mile 56 Intersection of Stinnett Hollow and Thacker Street
Mile 65 Riders have a full Rest Stop at West Limestone School
Mile 75 Intersection of Leggtown and Upper Bethel Road
Mile 85 Riders will have a full Rest Stop on Hanna Road in Prospect, TN.
Mile 95 Prospect Elkton and El Reed OR Prospect Elkton/James Hollow
