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Michigan National 24 Hour Challenge

Every year a group of cyclists who aren't quite right in the head get together to see who can ride the farthest in 24 hours. As in 24 consecutive hours. If you know anything about the Frederick Pedalers I don't have to tell you who it is that does this ride every year . . .


Bill wiping the slow off his tyres


Uber-Support-Person Vicki


All the Maryland riders were from FredCo !


Ready to ride: Bill Smith, Henrick Olsen and Sheldon Shealer


333 riders milling about


The traditional Michigan sendoff to start the ride


Lining up at the start


Bill checks in at 122 miles


Still looking good at 192 miles


Cool sunset before the storm that kept riders off their bikes for 75 minutes


Tall bike guy


Bill finishing with 335 miles. Yes, that's 335 miles ridden in just under 24 hours.
And no, his butt wasn't sore.


Bill's scorecard


Henrick, Sheldon and Bill after a long day's ride

The following pics are courtesy of Joshua Duggan
http://www.flickr.com/photos/fotoman311/collections/72157605695816483/


Sheldon and Henrick at the start


Sheldon and Henrick out on the road


Sheldon out in front of the lead group


Another shot of the pack, early on