January 28, 2007
Dans Macabre - Jan 28
[message posted on GTC forum after the ride]
The wind was fierce and everyone who did this ride deserves a medal!
Theron set the tone of the ride from the start and then many strong riders came to the front and offered powerful pulls. As the slowly shrinking peloton got to Campton the average speed was 22.5 mph.
By the time we reached the top of Stock Rd. the pack was now only Tracy, Theron and Dan with Eggy yo-yo-ing off the back.
Tracy relentlessly went to the front and did countless impressive pulls. But when we turned into the wall of wind, Theron pulled out the Hammer of Thor and brutally crushed the invisible foe.
Without question Theron ruled and Tracy enforced, or vice-versa. Either way these two each *EARNED* their t-shirts.
[message posted the day before the ride] Message: Sunday Forecast
Cloudy 38°F (feels like 30°F)
Wind from WNW 15-20 mphAin't Skeered of Dans Macabre
Anyone who takes more pulls on the front than me earns a free t-shirt. Wheel suckers use the order form below.
As we approached Lawrence Rd (dirt) and the final miles Tracy, who had served above and beyond the call, turned back to retrieve Eggy. Then Thor, err I mean Theron, escorted me back the parking lot - OK I admit to crying "uncle" at this point and begged the God of Thunder to ease up the pace.
Epic day in the saddle, thanks to all.
(L-R) Tim, Sean, Matt, Tracy, Theron, David, Marshall, Doug, Wojtek, Eggy, Jeff and Dan
then there were two