Jay and Jen's extravaganza

Well done to Jay and Jen, last night really was a treat. It was nice to see all (most) of the guys and their lovely wives. The beer selection was excellent, and such a spread of fine food; just what I needed after the excesses of Christmas? The Wii tennis was fun, even though I sucked badly. I suspect there were a few ringers in our mix (Craig) I must practice for next time.

May I wish a very good and happy new year to all, and look forward to seeing everyone and their new bikes in the coming bike season.

Liam

New Bike

Well I took a peek at some of the bikes on sale for boxing day at the bicycle shop in tecumseh... I ended up leaving with a new ride. Check her out here: http://scottusa.com/ca_en/product/8280/44741/scale_70

All i need is shoes and I'm set for the riding season.... where's spring when you need it??

2009 Year in Review

As the year comes to an end it is time to reflect back upon the year.

Attendance Winner

This was a hotly contested battle all year. Once again Matt started off well, eager to show off his winter workouts. However, just as when he gets with a girl, he can’t last and was quickly overtaken by…. well, pretty much everyone.

Thanks to the long season it actually gave us a truer winner, not going to some wussy who can’t take a little cold. This year’s winner is Mark (largely due to his constant harassment of the committee to adjust his attendance points due to “injury”).

So Mark goes to the bottom of the list for next year. However, something tells me we won’t be able to wait that long…..

“See you there” Award

This award definitely goes to “Rocketman” Rodney. Over and over all year we heard, “Yep, see you there” or the famous “I’ll meet you”. Of course the most infamous “I’ll see you” occurred when it was his night for beer. That issue will have to be discussed at a committee meeting in the future.

New Rider of the Year

Jeremy. Technically not a new rider, he started late last year. Jeremy definitely impressed everyone with his consistency, effort, improvement and the quality of beer he brought on his night.

Jeremy was a regular at all social events and definitely proved he has the “Wednesday night stuff”. And to think that Charlebois thought he was a wimp and that he wouldn’t last.

Now, if only he would get a new bike…..

Roadie Convert of the Year

This was a tough decision for the committee. Many of you looked to the dark side and like what you saw (for some it was the idea of shaving your legs). Mark and Matt sneaking out for road rides (or was that picnic lunches?). Ali….. well Ali riding his mountain bike on the road… again. Rob, stealing my bike late in the year and holding on to it for an inordinate amount of time (I am going to have the check the kms). Rodney for saying “see you there when I get my road bike”.

But the award goes to Jason. Not only did he ride long, hard (that doesn’t sound right) and consistently, but he actually was able to scrape some pennies together to purchase a sweet new bike for next season. Look out Lance!

Crash of the year

Fortunately we made it through the year without any major crashes. So the award this year goes to Ali just by default.

Where’s Waldo Award

Well this award unfortunately goes to Russ. When reached for a quote, Russ said that “due to lack of fitness, lack of desire to drink beer and have fun, and hanging out with a bunch of turds….”

But we get the last laugh because once again, Russ has to be re-re-re-reintiated. That means beer for us.

Injury of the Year

Due to the questionable nature of the injury, the injury policy may have to be reviewed but this award goes to Mark. Heck, he even put on that fake patch….

Comeback of the Century Award

Without a doubt this goes to Ian. As of this moment, this award will no longer be awarded because Ian’s recovery was/is so amazing. Despite what Ian says, we still don’t believe for one second that recovery is directly related to wiener size….

Bonk of the Year

This award has 3 winners. Jason, Liam, Russ. It all goes back to one fine day at Pinckney. Once again Jason was defeated by the menacing hills of Pinckney. Who can forget the complaints of “heat stroke” and “going to barf”?

Russ…. see earlier quote.

Liam? This is the exact conversation with Liam:

“You feel OK Liam?” Oh yeh!
“Here’s a road, are you turning back?” Oh yeh!

Social Event of the Year

Can’t pick one, they are all good.

Christmas Party!!

Invites are out (if you didn't get one I guess you aren't invited :)). Tuesday, December 29 at Jay's house. I heard Charlebois at the club saying he hoped Jay had a mistletoe set up and he could get Smitty under it.


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I think with the rain tonight and the cold weather coming that our season is well and truly at an end. We should all be thankful for another great year! On a peronal note; I rode home from work tonight and got soaked. Also my knee hurts (squash) my arm hurts (H1N1 shot) and my butt hurts (don't ask).

How about a pre Christmas beer night? any sugestion?

Liam