Ride the Bull:The Longest 8 Seconds by Greg Lesher

Nobody finishes the Blackburn Challenge or the Essex River Race and says aloud “Man, was that fun!” That was the universal refrain after the inaugural Ride the Bull race, however. Actually, one of the paddlers did tell me mid-race that he “wanted to go home”, but since said home is in New Jersey, I assumed he was just kidding around. Remember, kids, you don’t have to live in New York to make fun of Jersey.

Greg Lesher Riding the Bull

See the full article on Greg’s Blog, Full Tilt below.

http://greglesher.blogspot.com/2013/06/ride-bull-longest-8-seconds-ever.html

Start of Race, Greg,Eric,Wesley

About the Author: Wesley Echols

2009 SurfskiRacing.com Website originated; 2009,1st person to produce Surf Ski informational DVD; 2009,1st person to produce comprehensive Surf ski Comparison Chart; 2009/2011, Top 10 finisher Blackburn Challenge(20 miles open ocean race); 2002-2018, 16 consecutive Blackburn Finishes 2009-2015 Marketing Director(Weekends)Stellar Kayaks and Surfskis; Launched Stellar Surfskis, 2005, BCU/ACA Certified Level 3 w/4star training, Open Ocean(both expired); 2004-2018 Participated in World Indoor Rowing Championships(Crash B's); 1998 Boston Marathon Finisher; 1997 Baystate Marathon, qualified for Boston Marathon; 1997 Vermont City Marathon; 1996 Newport Marathon; 1983-1991 U.S. Navy - 1st place in Squadron and Command Physical Fitness Test(sit-ups, pushups, run)