Happy Birthday Dave!

   Happy Birthday to Dave!  Let's celebrate with a beer!  Oh wait, we don't have any beer.  How is that possible?  Every week I send out the list of whoevers turn it is bring beer.  Let me check for this week...... what?  That can't be possible..... Dave?  Apparently Dave got a little too caught up in his household celebrations that he forgot about the people that really care about him.  That's ok, it wasn't like it wasn't one of the hottest night of the year and we didn't ride 30km.  Water is just fine, thanks Ali.  No, I don't want the one Molson Canadian you have left from 2005.   As everyone was about to go home, Mark came to the rescue (again).  Don't worry Mark, I am keeping track.  To add insult to injury, the one non-rider that shows up doesn't even bring chips (Mike).

Ali waiting for us. (a first!)

     The ride?  Arthur took 5 nice wipeouts and looked like he had been playing in mud all night and his front tire showed.  At least he came prepared tonight.  I think everyone could have had a flat and Arthur had our back.  Jeremy cut out early to deal with his hemorrhoids.  Rob thought he was getting a blood transfusion today from his blood in 1996 but apparently he just gave blood.  The biggest surprise of the night?  Ali was actually waiting for us!!!  See pic.

     Don't forget Mark's party Saturday and Dave is definately up for beer next week.  Erie street race this Sunday.  Also, next week is September and ride time is moved to 6:00.  But since no one reads the blog I guess I'll be riding on my own.  No, wait, I know Jeremy reads it so I guess Jer and I will be riding on our own.  
     I was in Mark's garage and it was nice to see the timeline up in his garage.  BTW, it has been updated with Arthur's pic.

CRC Timeline

Unprepared

   While I did not ride, I did show up for the 1/2 point.  The major talk of the night was the recovered cell phone.  Imagine the disappoint as we huddled around the phone hoping to find some sexy pics stored on it only to find no pictures.  Ali was hoping for some new material.  The other big news was the fact that a number of CRC cyclists went out unprepared.  You would think we would know better by now.  It all started with Arthur.  He gets a flat and has no tube or pump (he also tried some lame apology email in hopes that he wouldn't be shamed on the blog).  Arthur ask Ali for a tube.  He would have had better luck if he had asked Jeremy to do a back flip.  Rob?  Tube?  Nope, not on him either.  Mike finally comes to the rescue.  Of course everyone blamed Jim Hadjissarris for getting a flat in the fall and everyone bailed him out and then never replenished there supplies.  So somehow it was all Jim's fault.
    Well done Ian on the Mexican themed night!  Next up for beer is Dave.  He'll probably lame out and buy Lakeport.  Also, Dave and I were biking in the Don Valley Area on the weekend and were shown some super cool trails.  I have updated the rides page with links.  Here is a video of some of the trails.

East End Ride

    Tonight a few dedicated road riders left from Mike's house for a 45 km route through the county.  Pace was leisurely as everyone really wanted to get back to Mike's to enjoy Roxanne's fine home cooking.  Now I know why Mike puts in that late night call to home before leaving South Windsor every Wednesday.  Amazingly Dave was one of the riders.  I suspect it was the first time his road bike has been ridden this year (by him that is).  With that, Dave moves ahead of Liam and is tied with Russ in attendance.  

     

     So a big thanks to Roxanne and we can't forget that person that purchased that wonderful Molson Canadian from 2008.  We really should give Ali's fridge a good cleanout at the end of the season.  Don't worry though.... the beer did not go to waste as Jay offered to take it off CRC's hands (who know for what reason, hehehehe).

     Next up for beer is Ian, Dave, Arthur.  And please, good beer.  

Nice Try

  Well, attendance is really down.  By far the most in years.  Tonight was no different, only 4 dedicated riders.  Should I go down the list of excuses????

Ali.... family (ok, he gets a pass here because we actually got to meet them)
Jay...... golf vacation (aka beer drinking)
Rob...... Hawaii.... is this guy made of money????
Jeremy (more on that later)
Matt..... I need a rest day (please.... this is a rest day)
Dave..... Dave who????
Liam..... company in town that drinks all my beer so I have to stay home to guard it
Russ..... swollen labia
Arthur.. currently up for the end of year award "Fastest Decline From Top Attendance Spot"

Ok, back to Jeremy.  Jeremy showed up without riding and when asked if he brought chips, he said he brought beer instead.  Immediately we were impressed, not many CRC riders would do this when not there turn.  Upon further investigation it turns out this beer was simply remainders from last week.  And when questioned about the chips, he admitted he did not bring any.  Jeremy went on the defensive and actually tried to claim the "Fake Mark Jacques Eye Injury Award (circa 2009)", only it was his back.  When asked for his doctor's note or visual sign of an injury, he could produce neither.  Therefore, Jeremy was not awarded his 1/2 point tonight.  That sure didn't take long.  Only engaged for two weeks and already he is trying to pull fast ones on us.
     I don't think we need any beer for next week and there was talk of road riding from Mike's house next week.

Rain... What Rain?

     The weather did not play havoc with the core of CRC riders that went out Wednesday night.  We were able to put together a solid ride at Morton with Ali leading the way, surprisingly.  Mark decided to put his road bike on hold and join up again with the big boys on the trails. Rob spent some time getting reacquainted with sand on a wicked washout corner.  Jer, the ever steady, rode well, but thoughts of a stag and Ali's side job as a gynecologist made his ride uncomfortable at best.   As per usual, Smitty showed up later, but with only 1 bag of chips.  I don't know if that equals a half point silly.  Thanks again for hosting Ali, and Jer for bringing the beer.

Beer order..... next up is Russ but I am guessing he is out.  Rod is out for sure, Laim... Liam who????  That brings us back to Mike.  Mike, check with Ali to see if we need beer for this week.  With only 5 guys showing up each week we are probably good.

MICHIGAN GAME UPDATE
* I believe we are set on the 14th of Sept. with Michigan hosting the Mighty Zips of Akron.

Mr. Heat