East End Ride

    Great turnout tonight for our first east end ride of the year.  Lots of climbing at Banwell and Ganatcho trails were in not bad shape.  It was nice that Jay could join us after his VP training, although there is some serious doubt about how much he actually rode.  Also, we may want to consider ponying up to buy Liam a new bike since his ride has seen better days.   Since everybody was out, no change in attendance other than Jeremy is moving ahead in the top spot.
     Keep in mind important upcoming dates (see previous blog).  First up, Michigan at Notre Dame.  Jeremy and then Mark for beers.

Alp D' Windsor

http://www.bikethebruce.com/2010_Alpe/Home.html

Okay guys, this is an event at least a few of our group should be doing. I did the 25 last year and it was a good time. It is well run. It would be cool to see some other Chain Reactors out there. Jeremy you are fit no excuses this year, Mark, Ali new road bike(you should have the endurance), RC Complete what do ya think? Craig???? Russ? Jim?

An epic event of climbing and good times. Competitors and riders will choice between the Solo, Relay or the Mini event. The Solo and 2 person relay event will be required to complete 50 laps of the 1 km course which climbs 23 meters per lap, the total vertical climbing equivalent of the Alpe d’Huez. The Mini is also open to all competitors or riders but only complete 25 laps.

Location: Malden Park, 4200 Malden Road, Windsor, ON

Sunday September 25th 7:00am Mini 9:00am Solo. Mass start event with a 50 rider limit per start time

Registration is open to all cyclist. Categories are open to all abilities. There are only 5 categories to choice from. Solo Male, Solo Female, Open Relay, Mini Male, Mini Female.

Registration is limited to 50 riders. Relay team counts as one rider towards limit.

Registration closes Friday Sept. 24th at 11:59 pm (midnight). A starters list will be posted on Saturday Sept 26th

Cost is $20 for the Solo, $30 for the Relay, and $15 for the Mini

This is an OCA UCI sanctioned event. Riders must hold a one-day licence ($5 extra) or have an UCI international licence.

Helmets must be worn at all times while riding.

Important Dates

     Beautiful night for a ride, however we were missing a number of people.  Attendance at the top remains a tight battle, followed by a gap and then a whole bunch of guys in the 70% range.  Thanks to Liam and Dave H. for cooking up the burgers and cold beers.  Next up for beers, Craig, Jeremy, Mark

     A couple of things came about tonight:

1.  September 5- Jacquesfest (see your email) and make sure you RSVP.

2.  September 11- Michigan at Notre Dame- drive up Saturday, take in game and drive home on Sunday (just not early Sunday)

3.  October 9- Michigan State at Michigan- our annual pilgrimage to Ann Arbour

Congatulations to Ali!

     Congratulations to Ali who finished 4/6 in his age group (we'll leave that part out) in this weekend's triathlon.  Ali completed the duathlon in 1:58.  His bike speed was depressingly low (26.1 kph).  However, the way the time is actually calculated, your bike time starts when you enter the transition area from the swim and then stops when you leave the transition area for the run.  It took him an 1:08 to complete this.  After talking to people in the transition area that witnessed Ali arriving, they claimed that he spent at least 20 minutes chatting it up with some females, socializing with some other people who he didn't know, and stretching.  So that means that his actual bike time was :48 minutes which means he averaged 37.5 kph.  Now that is more like it.  Way to go Ali!
      Also, big thanks to everyone that helped out.

A Point or Not a Point????

     Another very hot night on the trails.  Attendance at the top remains a heated battle between two guys who have no lives.   It was nice to see someone out there clearing Morton, now if we can only get Malden cleaned.
      There was much debate as to whether Liam should earn his full point or not.  In the process of bringing his bike out of his car, he "broke" the most important bolt on his bike (the one that held the front end and back together).  Despite the accusations of "a hacksaw in trunk" (Jeremy) and "bolt cutters found on the back seat" (Rob), it was determined that he showed up with "full intent to ride" only to be denied because of an unforeseeable (and amazingly unexplained) mechanical.  As if to prove his innocence he returned for beers with a witness (nice to see Dave Hamments) who backed up Liam's claims.  In the end it was determined that Liam would earn a full point. All I have to say is that his bike better be in full working condition next week. Those that have a problem with that can take it up with the committee.

     Also, in a few more weeks Smitty will set a new chips record as well as pass Rodney on attendance based on chips alone.  
    Just a reminder too as was discussed last year but the spot in Ali's driveway is reserved for the person bringing the beer.  Failure to abide by this rule will cost you yours night's attendance.  Next up for beers is Liam then Craig.

HOT, HOT, HOT!!!!

     Well it was a hot one tonight (29 degrees at the end of the ride) and when asked, Mr Heat said, "The ride is on!" and then something about a bunch of beers later.  There was even more incentive to ride when we arrived at Ali's house to discover no one home.  There was much debate as to what he was up to but in the end even Liam agreed he wasn't home.  Why is this significant??????  That was the last perfect attendance and it has moved Jeremy back into the top spot by half a point.

          So off we went into the searing heat, Rob, Matt, Jay, Liam, Jeremy, Dave and Craig.  There was no dogging it though because once we hit Malden the race was on.

     

 

      Thanks to Matt for cooking up some delicious burgs.  There have been some minor changes to the attendance because some people have questioned the integrity of the attendance commissioner.  All corrections have been made.  Also, the average attendance now reflects only those with better than a 35% turnout.  Next up for beer is Ian.