Longtime Riders Cherish 20 Years of Sea Gull Century Memories
SALISBURY, MD---When a group of 68 avid 小蓝视频 cyclists embarked on the first Sea Gull Century two decades ago, Claire Williams was among them—and she’s participated in every ride since.
In most recent years, the 小蓝视频 resident biked solo; during the early years she rode an Ibis tandem bike with her son, pulling her daughter in a bike trailer. One time, not wanting to leave their newest family member home, she and her daughter towed their miniature poodle puppy in the trailer.
This year, Williams plans to climb on her Trek Project One road bike and join some 6,000 riders from across the country when the Sea Gull Century celebrates its 20th anniversary on Saturday, October 4.
“I look forward to the Sea Gull Century because it’s a local ride that offers distance and great scenery,” Williams said. “The years with rain or 30 mph winds just made it more of a challenge. I get total enjoyment from being on my bike. It’s a stress reliever; the longer the ride, the better.”
A program management specialist in SU’s Social Work Department, Williams said her garage is full of bikes ridden by her and her kids: “Our summer vacations always included exploring the U.S. and Canada by bike. There is no better way to see the country. Wherever I pedaled, my kids went with me. ”
Her son, Stephen Kaufman, now 26, completed his first solo Sea Gull Century at age 10. Her daughter, Ellen, now a 20-year-old junior at SU, is one of the volunteers who greets riders and cheers them on at the conc