Team Indiebike p/b Angie's List has returned from training camp 2011. I think all who attended will agree it was a great event. Sixteen riders in all made the trip. The vans rolled in a little too late to get out on Thursday before the sun started setting, so there was plenty of time to pick out beds, watch some tournament basketball and rest up for a weekend of riding.
The team put in a solid 65 miles in Friday morning. The terrain was rolling and the roads were flawless. After returning to camp for lunch most headed out for another 30 through the beautiful TN countryside. 
Saturday the team hit the nearby Natchez Trace, a scenic highway with controlled access and a hot spot for cyclists. It was on from the gun. Everyone went full out for 13 miles to the northern most end of the trail then regrouped on the way back. After a quick refuel at the local Shell station most of the team hopped back on the Trace and headed south for another out and back. Again it was hot from the start. This section consisted of fewer hills but they were much longer and took their tole as several riders pushed the pace hard. While the combined distance on Saturday was only 65 miles total the intensity made for an equally tough day. 
If you want details about Saturday night, ask someone who was there. The stories are certainly much better told in person.
Sunday it was time to wake up, pack up and head back to Indy. All in all a fantastic trip, great roads, great house, great weather and great friends. Cant wait to do it again!
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