1975 Davis Double Century

All

I presume that at some point, cyclists are struck with the idea of riding a Century. (100 miles in one day).

Well, back in my youth, I also entertained this notion.

After a routine visit to the shop where I bought my Peugeot PR-10, I noticed a posted announcement with attached entries to ride in the Davis Double Century (200 miles in one day!)

Why not?  Being the young man full of hubris, this was an adventure that I couldn’t pass up. 

I asked two of my Stebbins Hall buddies to join me - Mark Rosen and Tom Raasch. Mark invited his brother, Steve, to join us.

I wasn’t ready for 12 hours in the saddle!

 

The Markleevillle Death Ride….

You would think that after riding the “Davis Double” that I was disabused by the idea from riding in another long-distant ride.

Nope.