Re: Old Dominion?

[Truman Prevatt <truman.prevatt@netsrq.com>]

I really have to agree with Roberta.  Fort Valley is a piece of cake for
pit crews to get around.  I rode by myself when I did it in 94 and had no

problems with the trail.  If I can follow a trail anyone can.  The crew -

especially the vets - were wonderful.  And galloping along the
Shaendandoah River just after the break of dawn with the mist rising off
the river was so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes.  If we weren't
trying to build this damn house and could have gotten Jordy ready, I
would be there.  But you can be sure we will be there next year.

The OD is not a ride - it is an experience.

Truman

Roberta Jo Lieberman wrote:

> Angie, Angie, listen to me: you are being swayed by myths. The trail
> is well marked -- yes, there has been vandalism, and last year the
> front-runners stopped to remark the trail, and no one got lost.
> Management has made superhuman efforts to make the ride a wonderful
> experience for everyone. The pit crew directions are detailed and
> clear. There are lots of people here to help you out -- including me,
> a fellow ridecamper. I promise you that you will have a wonderful
> experience. I have completed the OD 100 three times -- I've been 5th,
> 11th and the Turtle .... and it doesn't matter where you finish...
> This is the ride I dream about and train for all year long. You can't
> miss it...the early morning mist rising over the Shendandoah River at
> McCoys's Ford ... the incredible views from the top of the mountains
> ... the haunting cry of the whipporwhils in the moonlight as you
> gallop into Bear Wallow ... yes, the ride is difficult, but it isn't
> *unfair* -- it's the trail that George Washington rode into Fort
> Valley to prepare for the possibility of a surrender. You're riding
> through history -- and very likely making some history of your own.
> Don't deny yourself this opportunity.
> The carpet will still be there when you get back -- but there is only
> one Old Dominion.
> Old Dominion? Yes, you can!
> Bobbie and Ms Fine -- loaded and ready