Here's an update from Isabel Lovil, who rode the event this weekend.

Good morning.  Just a short report on the the Jalapeno 100 in Harlingen, Texas.  The ride started at 7:30a on Saturday 2/17 with about 300-400 riders in attendance.  The temperature was in the mid-40's when we were loading up our bikes but it sure warmed up by the time the ride started.

I took the 50-mile route and Rod took the 62-mile route.  We met another Velo Valero member who was there from the Corpus refinery but I cannot remember his name!!!!  The course was flat, flat flat but we did run into an occasional headwind to keep things interesting.  The rest stops were unbelievable.  They were manned mostly by folks from the many RV parks out there - the winter Texans.  They had done alot of baking because there were all sorts of homemade brownies, cookies and cupcakes to choose from. 

After the ride they served us burgers and some cold brews.  It was a great, well-supported ride and one that we will look forward to doing again.

PS - we had a lot of compliments on our jerseys and there was some interest in the Velo Valero team from the other riders.  I told them to check our website and we would be more than happy to have them on board.

Rod and Isabel enjoying a cold one after a cold ride!

To see photos from this event, click here.