CRC is a Mess!!!!

Unnamed CRC rider

     Great ride tonight!  63 km.  Felt good to get back in the saddle.  Here is the link to the ride.  
 However, what is going on with the group???  The beer order is a mess.  Attendance has been spotty at best.  Guys don't bring beer when they say they will.  For example, one unnamed member of CRC (see photo) promised to bring beer this week but showed up with no beer and no chips.  Ali only had a few stockpiled which then put the burden on Mark to dig up whatever beer he had at his house.  This led to a discussion about Mark getting an extra .5 point attendance (approved by committee) and docking the unnamed member a full attendance point (approved by committee).  This is the first time a member in CRC history actually has a negative attendance.  Attached is the beer order and next up is Mike, who coincidentally finally got a pass to join us for a post-ride beer (if we had any).
     On to actual biking stuff.  Trails?  Not looking like we will be on there anytime soon given current trail conditions and forecast.  We are looking for trail updates so if you happen to get out, please let us know of their conditions.  If this keeps up Jeremy is either going to have to drop out of CRC or buy a road bike.  If case you don't remember Jeremy, he is the guy that is getting married soon and is looking to have a kick-ass bachelor party.  Details coming.  Sorry Ali, you aren't invited :).
     In the midst of all this biking chaos, a couple members of CRC have been secretly working on perfect attendance.  Rob and Todd are quietly riding every week.  Todd even cancelled a quiet evening with his wife :) to ride tonight.  Rob...... well we know that Rob will soon start his 6 weeks of summer travel plans with concerts and camping all over North America.  I am willing to bet that the unnamed CRC rider with negative attendance will catch him by September.
     Tonight finally felt like a usual CRC night with a good ride, bad gas (no names mentioned here but he just sold three homes this week), Ali's patio, mosquitos, beer, laughs.

Another Road Ride

Wednesday night the trails were soaked, but the roads were clean and dry.  Another strong ride was put forth by all, even Ali.  We left the comforts of Ali's driveway and made the way out to Aburg.  

Quiet ride, other than Ali's constant chirping and yipping (just kidding, sort of).  Next week perhaps we all hope to be on the trails.  Still no whereabouts of the Guthrie boys, Jer and the man they call Smitty.  Jamie P. will be bringing beer. allegedly.  Good times fellas, and good news.... Summer is here!

Old Dogs and New Tricks

Last night we had our crew of old dogs put in a pretty good ride.  An average of roughly 30 km/hr over a distance of 60 km.  Coinsidently we had two new riders join the group, Jamie Perisonotti and Ian (findly got a road bike).  Jer this should inspire you to ride on the dark side with the rest of us.
Some possible reasons why the group has been riding so well that were discussed over bevies include:

• loss of dead weight - Guthrie brothers
• a leaner, healthier group
• off season steroid program 

Anyway good ride and thanks to Mark for hosting and chips (Todd too).  Any bets on road or mountain for next week...

Is the Season On?

     I am not really sure if the season is on yet.  Clearly CRC attendance has been down for the first two weeks almost to the point that maybe attendance points shouldn't be awarded????  Apparently when I am not riding things all fall apart.  What happened to the beer list?  What happened to keeping attendance? Guys I can't be there to hold your hand every week.  It is time Ali puts on some big boy pants and gets this organized?  Speaking of Ali putting on big boy pants, will he ever put on CRC bike shorts again? His randonneur escapades has left his bum-bum a little to chapped to ride on Wednesdays.

     So I showed up at Mark's this week to find out that Mark was providing another set of chips.  Many non-riders showed up sans chips.  Some of the things that we discussed were the need to get the beer order going, whether Caitlyn Jenner was hot and did he/she bear an uncanny resemblence to Ali?, and the need to update our email contact list.  There are people on that list that hasn't ridden with us for years, so be forewarned if you follow this.  

     Attached is the updated beer list.  Ian is up for this week.  Mike next week.  If you can't make it please go let the next person on the list know.  Hopefully, we'll be on the trails before long.  

The Spring Is Here!

It looks like we may be getting out earlier than our usual start time.  Thank goodness for global warming.  Last week some members of CRC hit the road for a tough road ride.  Hopefully this week, we can hit the trails.  Attached is the beer order for this year.  If you do not plan on riding or being there, please let the group or next person on the list know.  The policy of having to buy another case of beer will be strictly enforced this year.  Too many times we were let down on hot nights only to find no beer.  This is critical!  It is the only way Mr. Heat gets through those hot summer nights.  First up is Russ, Ian, Mike, Jim.