North Carolina RUSA 15th Birthday Celebration

Nine of the eleven all-time North Carolina K-Hounds joined a score or so of fellow RUSA members along with four non-members on Aug-17 to ride, picnic, celebrate RUSA's 15th birthday, and generally have a good time.

The two missing NC K-Hounds probably had good reasons for missing the festivities:  Joel Lawrence's excuse is / was something about just having finished riding some Endless Mountains delivering his daughter to NC State University where she is entering her freshman year; John Olmstead's excuse is / was that he now lives in Florida. 

Also in attendance was Tidewater, Virginia randonneur Jacob Anderson, who will attain K-Hound status for the first time later this this year (he has 8900+ RUSA kms credited as of Aug-23). 

Raleigh Region RBA Alan Johnson offered two rides as part of the fun:  a 200k ACP brevet, and a 100k RUSA Populaire.  Fifteen people completed the 200 on the day, plus two volunteering K-Hounds did separate solo worker's rides the prior weekend.  Ten people completed the 100 on the day, plus two volunteering K-Hounds did a worker's ride the previous day.  In addition to Alan, there were at least three other RUSA members that joined the festivities, but did not ride; there were also at least two non-cycling spouses present. 

The lowest and highest RUSA number credited with completing the 200 were:  #1287, Phil Creel of South Carolina; and #8939, Julie Clark.  The lowest and highest RUSA number credited with completing the 100 were:  #1803, Steven Andreas; and #8462, Steve Greene. [For a complete list of RUSA members credited with riding, use the "Results" function on the RUSA website.] 

Since this is the K-Hound blog, here are some finish photos of the K-Hounds in attendance. 

But first, a photo of RBA Alan, RUSA #306, in early action preparing some food for the grill.  He was soon to take his position doing his favorite thing about being the RBA -- checking people in at the end of the ride.  Alan had the second lowest RUSA # at the cookout.  Lowest #?  Alan's long-time friend and oft ride partner:  Mike O'Connor, RUSA #215.

Mick Hogan, L, and Martin Shipp, R, took over burger and hotdog burning responsibilities.  Each first attained K-Hound status in 2012.

Three-time K-Hound (2010, 11, 12)  Dean Furbish attempted to instruct Mick and Martin on proper burger burning technique.

2012 K-Hound "Ricochet" Robert Bergeron ended his ride with a big smile.  He always does.

2011 K-Hound "Turbo" Tim Lucas also ended his ride with a smile.  Or is that a grimace?  As of this date, Tim is the only North Carolinian to have earned the RUSA "Coast-to-Coast 1200km" award.

2010 K-Hound Mike Dayton managed to acquire some cramps during his 200, but was still smiling at the finish.  (Lois Springsteen should like this photo.)

Not yet a K-hound Jacob Anderson, smiling at the finish of his Populaire (I think he's angling for a "RUSA Cup.")  Jacob lives in the Tidewater area of Virginia, but we like him anyway.

2012 K-Hound Mary Florian just off her bike after finishing her 100.  Mary is our only female K-Hound in North Carolina.  (That's her super-domestique and husband Tom in the background.)

2011 K-Hound Bryan Rierson was looking a bit demented when he finished his 200.

2010 K-Hound Jerry Phelps volunteered, but had to leave before Bob showed up with his camera.  However, here is a photo of Jerry from earlier this year, in front of Clyde's Curious Critters, somewhere in Chatham County.  [This is the only photo not taken by Bob Bingham; I can't recall who took the photo, but I'm sure I have permission to use it.] 

Remnants at the end of the day.

[Thanks to Bob Bingham for all the above photos except the one noted as otherwise.  Thanks also to "Sag Ittandy" for some photoshop assistance.] 

Individual Stats by Year

K-Hounds:  # of Awards per Individual, RUSA-kms in K-Hound Years 

		RUSA-kms
Name	Awards	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	Total
AUSTIN, Jerry	5		10,215	10,074	10,029	10,007	10,001		50,326
BANKS, Debra C.	1							10,718	10,718
BARNELL, Brenda	4		11,366	11,180	15,309	14,293			52,148
BECK, William	1							10,006	10,006
BEEBE, Ward	1						10,519		10,519
BERGERON, Robert D	1							10,121	10,121
BLACKER, D Rick	1							8,787	8,787
BOLTZ, H Edward	1							10,164	10,164
BREAUD, Debbie	2					12,323	12,590		24,913
BROUGHER, Michele	1							10,513	10,513
CARLSON, Drew	1							12,714	12,714
COURTNEY, Greg	1					9,111			9,111
DAVIS, Steve	1					12,044			12,044
DAYTON, Michael J	1					12,784			12,784
DEBOER, Kelly	3					11,915	15,477	21,172	48,564
DRISCOLL, Dan	6		21,234	15,876	13,920	15,915	14,974	13,278	95,197
DROESE, John	1					10,069			10,069
ELLIS, John Lee	3					13,366	11,599	13,121	38,086
ELMER, Jeff	2			11,117	10,255				21,372
EVANS, George	1			10,214					10,214
EVERETT, Grover	2						23,640	24,616	48,256
		RUSA-kms
Name	Awards	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	Total
FENSKE, Charlie	3					17,229	25,365	11,605	54,199
FLORIAN, Mary J	1							10,374	10,374
FOSTER, Shellene	2		12,099	11,074					23,173
FURBISH, Dean	3					10,875	10,857	11,273	33,005
GILL, Lyn	1					10,150			10,150
GOTTLIEB, Gary	5			14,666	21,219	31,460	33,416	40,001	140,762
GOURSOLLE, Kitty	1							10,365	10,365
HAZELTON, Stephen	2						12,551	14,677	27,228
HOGAN, Michael A	1							17,004	17,004
HORCHOFF, Patrick	4				10,886	13,626	15,591	11,078	51,181
HUBER, Kerin	1						8,809		8,809
HUNLEY, Fred	1							10,606	10,606
JENKINS, Charles	1			10,023					10,023
JENKINS, Patricia	1			10,023					10,023
JOHNSON, Ken	2						16,923	25,858	42,781
KANTNER, Kole	1					19,391			19,391
KIMBALL, Hugh	1							11,920	11,920
KLAASSEN, Spencer	2						10,356	8,974	19,330
KRATOVIL, Joe	2						13,153	12,074	25,227
LAWRENCE, Joel	2					10,000	10,897		20,897
		RUSA-kms
Name	Awards	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	Total
LUCAS, Tim	1						15,061		15,061
MCKENNEY, Bryan	1				10,232				10,232
METCALFE, Mark	4		20,115		11,807	12,431		10,479	54,832
MUONEKE, Vincent	4				22,147	31,248	14,530	16,183	84,108
NEEL, Maile	2						8,973	12,061	21,034
OATES, Brannon	1	10,160							10,160
OLMSTEAD, O. John	1						10,301		10,301
OLSEN, William	3				9,308		10,190	10,096	29,594
PACINO, Dana A	3					12,229	11,982	11,513	35,724
PARSONS, David	1							12,232	12,232
PHELPS, Jerry	1					10,251			10,251
PHELPS, Robin	4		10,530	13,732	15,372	12,211			51,845
PHELPS, Val	4		11,102	15,987	16,820	13,837			57,746
POGUE, John	1						10,376		10,376
POGUE, Susan	1						10,218		10,218
PRESTON, John	1							10,396	10,396
RIERSON, Bryan	1						10,222		10,222
RIGGS, Robert	1						9,072		9,072
RUSSELL, Thomas R	1						10,301		10,301
SCHAAF, Daniel	3					10,025	14,119	13,295	37,439
		RUSA-kms
Name	Awards	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	Total
SHENK, Catherine	1						10,095		10,095
SHIPP, J Martin	1							10,112	10,112
SHOPLAND, Ian	1					10,469			10,469
STEVENS, Sharon	6		10,128	13,468	15,004	15,139	16,731	16,673	87,143
SWARTS, Geoff	5			10,068	17,708	20,365	10,635	10,107	68,883
THOMAS, Mark	5		10,341		15,197	13,027	11,578	12,409	62,552
THOMPSON, W David	1							11,469	11,469
TYER, Vickie	5			10,391	12,900	14,432	10,489	12,706	60,918
VIGOREN, Eric	1	12,034							12,034
WHITTENBERG,C.Richard	1			10,505					10,505
WRIGHT, Pamela	6		10,337	11,179	10,268	10,605	10,758	10,336	63,483
TOTAL	148	22,194	127,467	189,577	238,381	420,827	462,349	521,086	1,981,881
Females	42	0	54,460	81,047	68,853	101,382	91,836	105,259	502,837
Males	106	22,194	73,007	108,530	169,528	319,445	370,513	415,827	1,479,044

Club / State Summaries (by Year)

Explanation of Charts 

Within each year's chart, there are six columns.  The left-most column is the name of the state or the randonneuring club.  The second and third columns show, respectively, the number of individuals within the given club or state that attained 10K-Hound status in the indicated year and the accumulated RUSA kilometers accredited to those individuals.  The three right-most columns show the number of unique individuals that attained 10K-Hound status at least once while a member of the given club or while living in the given state, the total number of 10K-Hound awards earned by those individuals through the end of the indicated year, and the total accumulated RUSA kilometers accredited to those individuals during their 10K-Hound years.

For example, look at Louisiana, 2009-2012.  In 2009, Patrick Horchoff was the first Louisianan to attain 10K-Hound status.  The 2009 chart shows 1 person with 10,886 RUSA kms in 2009, and the right-most three columns show 1 person with 1 award and 10,886 kms in all years through 2009.  Patrick has attained 10K-Hound status in each subsequent year (2010, 2011, 2012); he is the only Louisianan to-date to have attained 10K-Hound status; therefore, the three right-most columns (the cumulative columns) in the 2012 chart show that 1 person has earned 4 awards, with 51,181 RUSA kms accumulated 2009-2012.
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The comments at the end of each annual chart "make a better story" if one starts with 2006 and then proceed through each year.  I.e., there may almost be a plot-line if read chronologically. 
 
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2012	Annual and Historical Club/State Summary
	During 2012			2006 - 2012 Combined
Club / State	People	RUSA-kms		People	# Awards	RUSA-kms
Permian Basin	1	10,606		1	1	10,606
Lone Star Rando	10	154,563		25	74	1,020,108
Houston Rando	0	0		2	2	19,232
TOTAL Texas	11	165,169		28	77	1,049,946
SIR	5	59,406		11	22	310,857
Davis Bike Club	2	38,572		2	3	55,495
San Francisco Rando	2	21,083		2	2	21,083
North County Cycling	1	21,172		1	3	48,564
Pacific Coast Hwy	0	0		1	1	8,809
Santa Cruz Rando	0	0		1	1	10,301
TOTAL California	5	80,827		7	10	144,252
DC Randonneurs	2	22,067		2	3	31,040
Colorado	1	13,121		2	4	48,181
Florida	2	21,865		2	2	21,865
Illinois	1	24,616		1	2	48,256
Louisiana	1	11,078		1	4	51,181
Minnesota	1	10,513		1	1	10,513
Missouri	1	8,974		1	2	19,330
New Jersey	2	22,170		2	5	54,821
North Carolina	5	58,884		11	14	160,132
Oregon	1	12,232		1	1	12,232
South Carolina	1	10,164		1	1	10,164
GRAND TOTAL	39	521,086		71	148	1,972,770
Females	9	105,259		17	42	502,837
Males	30	415,827		54	106	1,469,933

• 2012 confirms that the K-Hound Klub has become truly national in scope.  
• The Lone Star Randonneurs continue to lead the way with ten K-Hounds, including four females. 
• The Lone Star K-Hounds exceed 1-million RUSA kilometers ! 
• All K-Hounds have accumulated almost 2-million RUSA kilometers !
• Five of the nine female K-Hounds were non-Texans:  (1) Debra Banks, SFR, CA  &  (2) Kitty Goursolle, SFR, CA [Debra & Kitty are the first females from CA];  (3) Michele Brougher, MN [first female from MN, also first person ever from MN];  (4) Mary Florian, NC [first female from NC];  (5) Maile Neel, DCR, MD [first female outside Texas to K-Hound more than once]. 
• While Texas remains the only state to have double-digit K-Hounds in a single year (almost all have been members of the LSR's), Washington (the SIR's) and North Carolina become the second and third states with double-digit (all-time) K-Hounds.    

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2011	Annual and Historical Club/State Summary
	During 2011			2006 - 2011 Combined
Club / State	People	RUSA-kms		People	# Awards	RUSA-kms
Lone Star Rando	13	193,570		25	64	875,545
Houston Rando	1	9,072		2	2	19,232
TOTAL Texas	14	202,642		26	66	884,777
SIR	4	47,262		9	17	251,451
Davis Bike Club	1	16,923		1	1	16,923
North County Cycling	1	15,477		1	2	27,392
Pacific Coast Hwy	1	8,809		1	1	8,809
Santa Cruz Rando	1	10,301		1	1	10,301
TOTAL California	4	51,510		4	5	63,425
DC Randonneurs	1	8,973		1	1	8,973
Colorado	2	21,694		2	3	35,060
Illinois	1	23,640		1	1	23,640
Louisiana	1	15,591		1	3	40,103
Missouri	1	10,356		1	1	10,356
New Jersey	2	23,343		2	3	32,651
North Carolina	5	57,338		7	9	101,248
GRAND TOTAL	35	462,349		55	109	1,461,684
Females	8	91,836		13	33	397,578
Males	27	370,513		42	77	1,054,106

• 10K-Hounding goes national as the virus moves up the east coast to the District of Columbia area and re-infects New Jersey.  Maile Neel becomes the second female outside of Texas to K-Hound. 
• The virus penetrates the midwest:  Illinois and Missouri. 
• Three new Californians, each from a different randonneuring club, join Kelly DeBoer as K-Hounds. 
• For the first time since 2006, over half of the K-Hounds are not LSR's. 

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2010	Annual and Historical Club/State Summary
	During 2010			2006 - 2010 Combined
Club / State	People	RUSA-kms		People	# Awards	RUSA-kms
Lone Star Rando	15	212,205		22	51	671,975
Houston Rando	0	0		1	1	10,160
TOTAL Texas	15	212,205		23	52	682,135
SIR	7	116,694		8	13	204,189
North County Cycling	1	11,915		1	1	11,915
Colorado	1	13,366		1	1	13,366
Louisiana	1	13,626		1	2	24,512
New Jersey	0	0		1	1	9,308
North Carolina	4	43,910		4	4	43,910
GRAND TOTAL	29	411,716		39	74	989,335
Females	8	101,382		10	25	305,742
Males	21	310,334		29	49	683,593

• The virus spreads, including into a second east coast state.  
• Four North Carolinians (led by Mike Dayton), John Lee Ellis of Colorada and Kelly DeBoer of North County Cycling in California K-Hound. 
• Seven SIR's include Lyn Gill (the first female outside the LSR's). 
• Seven female LSR's (and eight male LSR's) K-Hound.  
• Thru 2010, all female K-Hounds other than Lyn Gill have been members of the Lone Stars.   

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2009	Annual and Historical Club/State Summary
	During 2009			2006 - 2009 Combined
Club / State	People	RUSA-kms		People	# Awards	RUSA-kms
Lone Star Rando	12	163,135		17	36	459,770
Houston Rando	0	0		1	1	10,160
TOTAL Texas	12	163,135		18	37	469,930
SIR	3	55,052		4	6	87,495
Louisiana	1	10,886		1	1	10,886
New Jersey	1	9,308		1	1	9,308
GRAND TOTAL	17	238,381		24	45	577,619
Females	5	68,853		7	17	204,360
Males	12	169,528		17	28	373,259

• The K-Hound virus drifts east on the winds from Texas as Patrick Horchoff and Bill Olsen become the first non-Texans / non-SIRs to K-Hound.  
• SIR breaks the one-Hound-per-year barrier. 
• Five of the twelve LSR's are females. 

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2008	Annual and Historical Club/State Summary
	During 2008			2006 - 2008 Combined
Club / State	People	RUSA-kms		People	# Awards	RUSA-kms
Lone Star Rando	15	179,509		16	24	296,635
Houston Rando	0	0		1	1	10,160
TOTAL Texas	15	179,509		17	25	306,795
SIR	1	10,068		3	3	32,443
GRAND TOTAL	16	189,577		20	28	339,238
Females	7	81,047		7	12	135,507
Males	9	108,530		13	16	203,731

• LSR reputation for riding crazy distance grows. 
• Seven of the fifteen LSR's are females.  
• Geoff Swartz keeps the flame alive in Seattle.  

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2007	Annual and Historical Club/State Summary
	During 2007			2006 - 2007 Combined
Club / State	People	RUSA-kms		People	# Awards	RUSA-kms
Lone Star Rando	9	117,126		9	9	117,126
Houston Rando	0	0		1	1	10,160
TOTAL Texas	9	117,126		10	10	127,286
SIR	1	10,341		2	2	22,375
GRAND TOTAL	10	127,467		12	12	149,661
Females	5	54,460		5	5	54,460
Males	5	73,007		7	7	95,201

• Dan Driscoll and the Lone Star Randonneurs pick up the challenge. 
• Five of the nine LSR's are females.  
• Mark Thomas keeps the flame alive in Seattle.  

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2006	Annual and Historical Club/State Summary
	During 2006			2006 - 2006 Combined
Club / State	People	RUSA-kms		People	# Awards	RUSA-kms
Houston	1	10,160		1	1	10,160
SIR	1	12,034		1	1	12,034
GRAND TOTAL	2	22,194		2	2	22,194
Females	0	0		0	0	0
Males	2	22,194		2	2	22,194

• Eric Vigoren, Seattle and Brannon Oates, Houston show the way.