TNW

It’s a national cycling institution. Every great cycling community has its version of TNW, the local hammerfest, the shootout, the big ride. Whatever you call it, the pace is fast, the breathing is loud, the yellow line is crossed and drivers are pissed off. Actually, the Green Mountain Bicycle Club does a pretty good job of self-disciplining itself when it comes to driver/cyclist relations and rules of the road. But, without fail, there will always be the guy or guys who begin their town line sprint way too early and veer wrecklessly all over the road for pride points.
The crowd at the GMBC TNW last night was big, big for April, and speedy. The tailwind starting out moved the pace right along. Some of the local big shots showed up but more importantly, the host club, generally comprised of masters racers, really impressed me. These guys are enjoying great early season form. In no way were they going to let the young whippersnappers dictate the ride.
Anyway, if you’re in the Burlington, VT, area on Tuesday nights, join us at 6:00pm (5:45 in April) at The Sports & Fitness Edge in South Burlington for a quick 1:30 of pedal pounding.