When Mike Yozell moved into town, I knew it would change things. It's weird how sometimes one thing can be such a catalyst to push things to the next level. Somehow Mike has rubbed off on alot of riders here in the west end of the valley. Certainly alot more people are taking racing seriously, especially cross. But when Mike said he had come up w/ a Lehigh Valley Classic, this BELS thing, I thought it was impossible (and stupid). I had heard rumor of some guy from Coopersburg doing it, but never knew anyone who had. I frankly thought it sounded miserable. But, I rode a lot, worked my up to it w/Emmaus-Sals and Emmaus-Lehigh-Sals, and holy XXXX I actually rode it last Tuesday. Loads of fun. I would recommend all of you trying it. It sure makes the shorter loops seem easier.
