Josh & Devin here; 2014 marks another year in which we rode rollers indoors for charity. Six to seven years ago, Devin came up with the idea to ride rollers for the United Way as a way to raise money for those less fortunate. Two years in, I decided to join him and we’ve been doing this event together every year since.
The concept includes riding on rollers over four hours with the challenge of making it to 100 miles. That requires a minimum of 25mph avg. It’s worth saying that there is less rolling resistance on rollers so that avg is more attainable but I would challenge anyone to try this and picture themselves staying on for that long. It’s not fun, to say the least.
With the new team requirement of raising charity dollars, this was the perfect ride for Devin. Having already brought in $1600 from my Big Day in May, I didn’t need to ride but chose to join my partner and mentor in riding to keep him company.
Devin set a new personal goal this year by hitting 100 miles in only three hours, 14 minutes with a 31mph avg. That is absolutely cookin’ and my hats off to Devin, probably one of the best road riders on our team. I hit 100 miles in three hours and 50 minutes with a 26mph avg. Most importantly, we brought in $600 for charity ($300 each) and ended yet another team ride with smiles on our faces.
-Josh Haas & Devin Winton