Gtting ready to roll out from Trinity UMC in Buchanan.
Some of our support bikers. Jim "Sgt Friday" Hope and his sidekick "Officer" Causy.
For those that don't know, thats a little play off the old tv show Dragnet. Of course, I am sure Ray Reed knows about the show:)
I got a little taste of what it may be like for the pros finishing up a long stage race. There was a since of relief and joy that the hard part was over and the finish was in sight. That morning, the Rollers attended a variety of churches geared up in spandex and yellow jerseys. I have always wanted to wear spandex to church. I think I might start preaching in it:) We gathered the crew around 10 at Trinity UMC in Buchanan, grabbed a little breakfast, then began the final miles. The riders were playful this day. Bob "Trickster" Blinn demonstrated his skills by riding with feet on handlebars and sidesaddle. We all were in awe with his level of expertise.
Trains don't even stop for the holy rollers.
Working on my trackstand during one of our stops.
cruizing into troutville
We arrived at the Olive Garden for a hearty lunch and banquet.
Once again, Greg is impressed with the salad
The Pope demonstating the Holy Roller Gig. He then proceeded to hand out awards to all the riders and participants.
Hey, who is watching the bikes?With our belly's full, we proceeded via the Greenway to the Civic Center.
Destination reached. Roanoke. Although the star wasn't our finish, it would have been a good idea to make a trip up there. It is not far from the Civic Center. For all the RCO members, it would be great to have a resturant up there to dine in after a hard day of riding:)
A couple of victory laps around the fountain.
Team Photo
Greg shed his skirt and was recieved back into the "manclub" after completing 3 laps on the fountain's ledge.
Tizzy "Wilson" Walker giving the Kid a big hug.
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