Wreck and Replace

Wreck

Barbie and I had a wreck. Thankfully, we were not on our bikes but the beloveds were totaled and we, luckily, were not hurt.

It all started on a beautiful morning in October, Barbie and I were coming off a PR high from the Augusta Half-Ironman. Our fancy tri bikes hadn't let us down but we wanted to ride our road bikes for an easy 40 miler, ha, this is no easy ride but we were going to take it easy. This was an organized ride sponsored by the American Stroke Association at Hanover Vineyards in Yadkinville, NC.

Poor Barbie's car was rear ended with our bikes on the back. My Bianchi went flying off the bike rack and Barbie’s Trek was mangled into the back of her SUV. The damage was pretty amazing, especially to her car.

We had a full house of witnesses because we were hit at the starting line.

 

 

Replaced



Barbie and I on our new rides!

We've recovered from our bike loss and replaced our smashed bikes with new Trek's from Ken's Bike shop with the help of Charlie (aka Biking Boogie). Ends up that Barbie and I are once again twins. I saw what new hot rod she was buying and decided if it was good enough for her then bring it on! Boogie set us up on our bikes and over the weekend we struck out on a cold Sunday morning for a ride. As we were meandering through Sherwood Forest, we passed Boogie's childhood home.

Boogie in front of the very driveway where he learned to bicycle.



Boogie is quite the biker and has his own blog that is fun and informational. Check it out at www.piedmontvelosports.blogspot.com.

We finished our ride through Reynolda Gardens with the sun making a brief appearance. Boogie was a sport and we look forward to more rides with this expert!