Sad Night

      I would like to say it was a great night but I would do so with a heavy heart.  Was it a great 2 hour ride?  Yes.  Was Ian's beer nice and cold at the end of the night? (thanks by the way)  Yes.  Was Ali's barbequed food awesome?  Yes.  Were there the usual funny moments on the trail?  Yes.  However, all that was difficult to enjoy as we mourned the loss of Jay's "Turner".  Jay's bike went down due to an unfortunate "stick in the derailleur" which snapped off at the frame.  Jay was forced to walk it out (amazingly, he did that faster than Ali rode out).    
      Once out, he called the only person he knew who would come and pick him up...... Matt.  Matt who hasn't been heard from since allegedly having to return his borrowed bike, was only too glad to leave his family to help Jay out.  Because of this it was voted that Matt earned a half point attendance.
     Weather is still looking good and riding is going strong.  Thanks to Ian tonight for going out of his way to supply a sombre group of riders (ok, just Jay) with beer.  And thanks to Ali for the awesome food.  Liam is up for beer next week.