This was Kim's and my second year with the event after Kim taking over Bike Walk Virginia last year. It was a dry run for us last year as the event was already planned and all help accounted for. I actually rode the entire route last year. Not so much this year... It was all about work.
Up at 5a.m. again this morning after a few hours of sleep and we didn't stop until I backed the 27' Penske truck into our driveway this evening about an hour ago. We'll be unloading the materials and equipment tomorrow morning with some much appreciated help.
It is all worth every bit of work we put into it. The area in and around Mathews, VA is quite spectacular. Being on or near the water is how Kim and I often prefer to spend our time. So the work didn't seem too much like work - until I sat down tonight after coming home. Seeing all of the riders having a great ride just makes it that much easier.
BUT I am spent and ready to go 'nighty-night' for like, 12 hours.
Aside from other responsibilities, photography was one of my tasks for the event. Getting the photos downloaded and backed up is always a priority after shooting an event which is the only reason I am posting to my blog right now - it takes a little while to download 700 images.
Here are a couple shots I snapped throughout yesterday and today. Later, I will be posting a photo essay about the event on their (Tour de Chesapeake above) website. Check my blog over the coming week(s) or so to see when I post about the essay.
Cyclists are quite visible... even while having lunch.
I couldn't quite figure out where this guy is from.
Two very happy campers...
Enough thanks cannot be expressed to all of the volunteers (and employees) that make this event such a huge success each and every year, but I'll try anyway. THANK YOU!
Can't wait to do it again next year. Did I really just say that?
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