Cycling the roads and trails of the world from Putney, Vermont
Pip Bannister of Putney just won the 60-64 National Title at the US Cyclo-Cross Championships in Kansas City. Check out the VeloNews story, including an interview with Pip, here. USAC has a great photo of Pip celebrating his victory. Cyclingnews.com has a photo of Pip and dailypeloton has the podium shot with Pip resplendent in his new Stars-and-Stripes jersey (although they got the caption wrong). Way to go Pip!!!
Billed as the Prouty Ultimate, July 10-11, 2009, a 200-mile, two-day ride through New Hampshire’s beautiful countryside. 1st Century is from Manchester to Hanover: lake shores, small towns, vistas and rolling terrain. Transportation to Manchester is provided.2nd Century is the Prouty Century Ride: rivers and farmland, gentle terrain, a jubilant celebration at the end.
Total ascent for the first day is 4,580 feet and 3,228 for day two. Overnight accommodations in new, air conditioned dorms the night before the ride at Southern New Hampshire University and the night after the first century at Dartmouth College. Minimum fundraising level is $2,500.
Proceeds benefit the Norris Cotton Cancer Center with patient services for New Hampshire and Vermont and research for the world.
