As the fog began to lift in the early November dawn, cyclists eagerly clipped their helmets, stretched their limbs and warmed up on their bikes along the beach shoreline at Wind Creek State Park. Excitement built in the cool morning air as 17 riders anticipated the start of the annual 68-mile journey around Lake Martin.
For 67-year-old Rob Henry, founder of the Lake Martin Cyclo-Circumnavigation ride, the moment represented more than a starting line. It was a step forward in a vision he’d been shaping for years.
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The camaraderie and challenging course draw in cyclists from across the region
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