Club Name!!!!

     Ok, after 14 years of riding our group finally has a name.  Introducing "Chain Reaction Cycling" or "CRC" as Matt prefers.  Now that the name is official, talks are in the works about colours, logos and jerseys.  Stay tuned.

Close Call

     What a weird night.  Was it road or mountain?  Some came prepared for both.  Some came prepared for only one.  In the end, road ruled.  53.3 km in 1:45.  But the major news of the night by far was that Liam was a no-show and it was his night for beer.  Liam faked ignorance that it was his night but in the end he came through. 
     Attendance at the top remains a tight battle with 4 members with perfect attendance and the others not far behind.  Next week, weather permitting is a Jacques night.  Even though he is not up for beer yet due to his attendance last year, he has announced that it is time.  According to our order, next up is me, so Mark and I will switch.

Sun Belle River Ride

Anyone interested in riding out to Belle River meet at my house by 9am. We can ride out to see a bit of the Tri, then ride either over to Rob's for a pop, or/and back to my house for a swim and pop. Either way, good times.

Welcome Overgrown Trails and Mosquitos.... But Hello Swims After Riding

      It wasn't the heat that did us in tonight (except for Mr. Heat himself.... Jay), it was the overgrown trail conditions.  Morton wasn't bad but Malden is in horrendous shape.  I would even say that it is not rideable.  Something will need to be done very soon or you can forget riding at Malden.  We did manage 27 km in 1:37.  At least those that didn't turn back early (no names but their initials are DG, RL, JM, JC, LH).  It was also nice to see a new face out there tonight.  "Rocket" finally gets on the board for an attendance point. 

      Then it was off to Ian's for a swim and great food.  Plus we got a lot accomplished regarding a name.  Check the vote on the blog and choose the name that you like the most.  This name will stick with us so let's make it a good one.  If you have a better suggestion, send it out for approval (Jay) and I will add it to the vote.
     Next up for beer is Mike but since he is not riding, we can skip him and go to Liam.  BTW, our first ride last year was May 20 so we are doing pretty good to have 7 Wednesday in already.  

All Aboard the Mousseau/Jacques Train......... and some fast dude we met

         Well, wet trail conditions led us to previously unheard circumstances.... another road ride.  Tough ride this week, 47.5 km in 1:37 (or if you got lost 50 km in 1:42).  Not only was that farther than last week but it was also faster thanks to Mark and Matt who led us out most of the way, as well as the other guy who led out some wicked pace (45 kph for a very long stretch).  There was even some talk about making this a somewhat regular thing. 
          Nice to see Liam back in the fold.  Although Liam did not ride, his intentions were clear and he did show up after.  There was heated debate whether he should be awarded a full point, 1/2 point, or no point at all (Ali).  We are venturing into new territory here as far as the constitution is concerned.  When the constitution was written a group road ride was never considered and certainly not what about those riders that don't have road bikes.  We are definitely in need of an immediate amendment.  In the end, Liam was granted his full point, however if he doesn't bring chips next week it will be downgraded to a 1/2.
        While the rest of us were sipping down cold ones, Mark was hard at work with coming up with our club name.  He came up with many interesting choices that he will be informing us about.  If you have any suggestion, fire away.  Just as long as they don't have the word "tu**" in it.
      Next week, beers at Ian's house.  Weather is supposed to be nice, bring your trunks.