Many thanks to all of our CBC members and others who helped achieve this year’s Cycle Sequatchie (CS). With more than 400 motivated riders and great weather, it was a fantastic day and a hands-down success. Not only were your efforts pivotal in making CS the phenomenal ride it has become, but you truly promoted cycling in the most positive way.
The CS survey results are in and the overwhelming–and I mean overwhelming–majority of comments clearly demonstrate that the overall ride and the rest stops were outstanding. With more than a quarter of riders responding, 95% rated CS as either “Awesome” or “Great”, while a full 97% rated the rest stops as either “Excellent” (93%) or “Good” (6%). Cycle Sequatchie riders sung your praises in every area–from course marking and road marshaling, to organization and rest stops. The New Orleans theme, the cheese sandwiches, and the SKRATCH hydration were all called out for excellence…all the products of our own CBC members!
SHOUT OUTS:
Route Marking: Scott Self. Scott almost single-handedly market the routes. Thank you, Scott. One CS rider commented: “Great job by all involved! Rest stops were amazing, course markings were clear and the after party was a great finale!!“
Packet Pickup: William Daley & Alan Serotta (Owen), Beverly Short, Rich Rudner, John Pound, Cindy Pape, Lou Pape, Patty Nihells, & Gray Fletcher (Dunlap). “Fantastic experience from registration to all the post-ride party afterwards. This ride remains the best biking event in East TN.“
Road Marshals: Scott Self, Rich Rudner & Tom Jamison. “Very impressed with a fabulous ride! Well supported, well organized, excellent route.”
Rest Stop – Faith Baptist. Beverly Short, Sharon Russell, RIchard Russell, & Patty Nihells. “Great selection on snacks and locations were well placed…Skratch hydration mix was CLUTCH!“
Rest Stop – Pikeville Church of Christ: Marjorie Whiteside, Kevin Whiteside, Joseph Unjakoti, Tom Hennie, Sam Beck, & Debbie Beck: “They go above and beyond!! I mean, grilled cheese?!?! Wow!”
Rest Stop – Stephen’s Chapel: Peggy Olson, Donna Killian, Gray Fletcher, Michelle Anderson, & Michelle Gossett. “Got some beads at the last stop and will cherish them with the memories…Friendly people, great refreshments, Jambalaya!!”
Set Up/Break Down/CBC Table: Athena Moundalexis, John Pound, Team Beck (Debbie & Sam), Team Russell (Richard & Sharon); Rich Rudner
LEST WE FORGET….more Shout Outs
* Town of Dunlap. For hosting CS and providing such a wonderful and welcoming venue!
* Sequatchie & Bledsoe County Authorities – for welcoming CS and for their vital support and assistance.
* Faith Baptist Church, Pikeville Church of Christ, & Stephen’s Chapel for graciously letting us use their facilities and helping make our rest stops the awesome places they were.
* Arron Curtis & Owen Cyclery – for wonderful and essential SAG support. “Great choices, excellent cycling assistance and volunteers”
...AND LAST BUT DEFINITELY NOT LEAST
* To Shannon Burke and Celeste Cyr for their amazing talent in creating and orchestrating an awesome ride with some of the best road cycling anywhere.
If I missed anyone, it’s purely accidental. You all rock! Thank you…Thank you…Thank you.
Also, don’t forget the CBC Fall Social and rides on Saturday, October 19, 2024, in Dunlap!
See you on the road,
Tom