By: Alyson Kelly
Imagine the relentless wind blowing against your visage and pedaling harder than you've ever pedaled before that moment in time. Riding one hundred miles straight on a bike is not exactly an easy feat for anyone to accomplish, even if it's for a good cause. The last person anyone, faculty or students, would expect to embark on this ambitious endeavor would be Mr. Bill Chick, but, as the saying goes, always expect the unexpected.
The twenty-first annual Sea Gull Century bicycle ride took place on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at Salisbury University in Maryland. Eight thousand avid riders, including Mr. Chick and Mr. Callihan, flocked to this event and made the one hundred mile loop from the college campus and back again in order to raise money for specific charities. The two faculty members from JHS rode in the 73 degree weather, through a morning drizzle, and against an afternoon headwind in order to raise money for the Trojan College Access Center as well as for personal enjoyment.
Mr. Chick, who underwent a hip replacement last December, has participated in fourteen century rides since 1990 and has put in about fifteen hundred training miles throughout the past year, though he wished he had racked up a tad bit more before this century ride. He is happy to report that his hip replacement seems to have helped with his overall riding abilities because the doctors made his legs the same length when they replaced his hip, ensuring a smoother biking experience. When asked how sore he was after the fact, Mr. Chick stated, "I didn't feel too bad; I was more tired two days later. This is actually the best I've ever felt after completing a century ride, so it's been a pleasant surprise."
During the actual ride that weekend, Mr. Chick and Mr. Callihan made use of the various strategically placed rest stops along the route to stock up on carbohydrates and sports drinks as they biked. Now since everyone must be wondering who finished the ride first, Mr. Chick or Mr. Callihan, it must be reported that the two faculty members "tied"; because they waited for each other at rest stops and kept each other company along the way, it isn't really possible to determine a "winner" between the two.
The staff and students of Johnstown High School thank Mr. Chick and Mr. Callihan for their splendid efforts on behalf of the Trojan College Access Center and are glad to hear that everything went well on the adventure known as the Sea Gull Century.
Imagine the relentless wind blowing against your visage and pedaling harder than you've ever pedaled before that moment in time. Riding one hundred miles straight on a bike is not exactly an easy feat for anyone to accomplish, even if it's for a good cause. The last person anyone, faculty or students, would expect to embark on this ambitious endeavor would be Mr. Bill Chick, but, as the saying goes, always expect the unexpected.
The twenty-first annual Sea Gull Century bicycle ride took place on Saturday, October 10, 2009, at Salisbury University in Maryland. Eight thousand avid riders, including Mr. Chick and Mr. Callihan, flocked to this event and made the one hundred mile loop from the college campus and back again in order to raise money for specific charities. The two faculty members from JHS rode in the 73 degree weather, through a morning drizzle, and against an afternoon headwind in order to raise money for the Trojan College Access Center as well as for personal enjoyment.
Mr. Chick, who underwent a hip replacement last December, has participated in fourteen century rides since 1990 and has put in about fifteen hundred training miles throughout the past year, though he wished he had racked up a tad bit more before this century ride. He is happy to report that his hip replacement seems to have helped with his overall riding abilities because the doctors made his legs the same length when they replaced his hip, ensuring a smoother biking experience. When asked how sore he was after the fact, Mr. Chick stated, "I didn't feel too bad; I was more tired two days later. This is actually the best I've ever felt after completing a century ride, so it's been a pleasant surprise."
During the actual ride that weekend, Mr. Chick and Mr. Callihan made use of the various strategically placed rest stops along the route to stock up on carbohydrates and sports drinks as they biked. Now since everyone must be wondering who finished the ride first, Mr. Chick or Mr. Callihan, it must be reported that the two faculty members "tied"; because they waited for each other at rest stops and kept each other company along the way, it isn't really possible to determine a "winner" between the two.
The staff and students of Johnstown High School thank Mr. Chick and Mr. Callihan for their splendid efforts on behalf of the Trojan College Access Center and are glad to hear that everything went well on the adventure known as the Sea Gull Century.
