Bone Ride 2010

Starting in 1987, well before an internet full of information, rumors began to be heard of a bike ride going from Milwaukee to Madison, WI and back. That's 156 miles round trip, only stopping for lunch at the Yellow Jersey bike shop, then "THE" bike racing shop in Madison. "Yeah, it's Tom Shuler and the 7-11 Pro. Team". "Okay, well that makes sense", then it would be forgotten until the next spring. "They call it the Bone Ride, whatever that means". Most racers just called it crazy. Rain or shine, no rest stops. Just one for lunch, then ride back home. Well, 23 years later, they are still doing the Bone Ride with 150 to 200 of their closest friends. Mind you, there is no entry fee, no prize money, no 'information flyer', and it's held on a Wednesday. The only directions are "Meet at Tom's house, 7:30am. We roll at 8:00am".

Peloton Star was there this morning to witness this piece of Wisconsin Cycling lore. They had perfect weather today - a warm sun and light winds. A perfect day for a  ... 156 mile bike ride!

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