
I've been looking forward to the CWC ever since last year when the rider limit prevented me from attending. How cool is the name, "Civil War Century"? This year I signed up with plenty of time to spare and I'm really happy I got in ... despite the pain and anguish of riding 103 hilly miles and a massive thunderstorm.
Driving up to Thurmont MD on Saturday AM was pleasant. It's the first time in a long time that I watched the sunrise. No traffic. Just a lot of Radio Disney (my kids music tastes are affecting me) with some Hair Nation mixed in on XM.
Jumping forward, I'm on my bike, I'm pedaling with 1,599 other...