Since 2021 I have held a "Virtual Turkey Burn" challenge. A challenge to you readers to ride your bicycle(s). You readers have all responded nicely each time I have asked you to do this. Last year I had another good response and so I figured I may as well offer the chance to join in this virtual group ride once again this year.
The original post from 2021 has all the details, which will spell out the idea and time-stamp for this challenge. (Dates changed to reflect 2025) The challenge starts in three weeks from today! So you've got plenty of time to get ready. Now for the details from that 2021 post....
Virtual: (In terms of meeting) A virtual meeting is when people around the world, regardless of their location, use video, audio, and text to link up online. Virtual meetings allow people to share information and data in real-time without being physically located together.
Turkey Burn: (relating to cycling) The day after or weekend after Thanksgiving when cyclists ride long distances to "burn" off their Thanksgiving feast. A way to kick off the Winter cycling training season. Also a means for getting outdoors when it is cold.
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The routes can be paved, unpaved, on or off road. You choose!
I propose a "Virtual Turkey Burn Century". Here are the parameters for participation:
- Pick a bike. (Or multiple bicycles!) The more 'forlorn, forgotten, and neglected' of your choices, all the better. But also- Run what ya brung. If you want to use your favorite, most used bike- go for it.
- Ride a "century". Metric or full-on hundy, (63K or 100m) I don't care. Pavement, single track, gravel, back alleys, whatever. You decide.
- Take a picture. Take several if you want to. Digital works best for this.
- Send me your pic(s) and a few words with a name I can credit to. (IMPORTANT!)
- Do
this challenge between Thursday, November 27th to Sunday November 30th.
(Thanksgiving 'weekend' in the USA) You can do a century over several
days even- if you want to. Whatever.
- Send in your pics and words to g.ted.productions@gmail.com by Tuesday December 2nd. I will put up the "Virtual Turkey Burn Reports" starting on Monday December 8th, (and possibly after- Depending upon the number of submissions) showing off everyone's submissions. (That is, if there are any daring enough to actually do this deal.)
You can join in the fun or just come back to see if anyone actually did something and read about it here. I am committed to the idea, so there will be one report, at the least. What do you get as a participant? Just a fun activity and possibly an infamous reputation from having your images and words posted on Guitar Ted Productions. Sorry, but if you participate, that's the only reward folks! This ain't no fancy-pants organization here. If you get laughed at by your peers for having your stuff show up here, well then, I am sorry, but I warned ya!
Okay, that's the plan. Now..... GO!
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More Details For The 2025 Virtual Turkey Burn Challenge:
Last year was a banner year for the VTBC. I received ten reports from all across the nation and internationally. It took the better part of a week to post all the reports I received. I have no idea how many I will get in this year, but if I get a very high number, I will have to do something a little differently here to get them all posted up for you to enjoy. However, be assured I will post all reports I receive.
Keep in mind that anyone wanting to participate doesn't have to submit an entry here concerning your ride, but if you choose to, it adds to the fun for the readers here. Those who choose to send in a report, please include an image or two and a name for image credits by December 2nd via email as indicated above.
My motivation in offering the VTBC is to motivate YOU to RIDE. Especially since here in the Northern Hemisphere many believe it is too cold to ride and it is "not cycling season". Rubbish! We can and should ride all year around.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask them in the comments or email me at the address above.
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