...you wascally wabbit. (I'm using my best Elmer Fudd accent here) Because last night's WERAD was a cartoon. Plenty of comic relief.
Good group as we headed out on the Super Figure 8. It was hot to be sure, but not awful. The group pretty much stayed together until the Crit Loop when the boys cranked it up a bit. Seems there was a carrot they were chasing. It was...
Wait just a minute! My custom Blogazoidalizer has a ticker running at the bottom that only the Blogazoider can view as he is uh, blogazoiding. This ticker runs continuously as I write keeping me up to date with the latest breaking news. I receive the news minutes before it breaks to the news agencies around the globe. Just now...hold the phone...this is astounding!
The rides officials have handed down two remarkable decisions regarding last Saturday's controversial ride. I can't believe my eyes as I am reading this! But, apparently they have, for the first time ever, heard the united voice of the riders and handed down a decision in the riders favor. Wait just a minute...
I'm reading this as it comes across on my latest version of iTicker.
Yes! They have decided to remove the new software Pull-O-Meter (POM) from use on future rides! This program measured the time each rider spent at the front pulling the peloton. Evidently, they agreed that it was in fact micro-managing the group, just as the riders complained. This is a great victory for the riders! Certainly a day of rejoicing will ensue! There will no doubt be dancing in the streets of Anaerobiaville tonight! Certainly the bubbly will be flowing at Left Lane's house today. (Why should today be different then any other day?!) The developers of the POM, Phillips, Oliver and Matthews or POM, (thus the POM POM) could not be reached for comment.
Wow, no more POM POM award! This is remarkable news. Seems that the only winner ever is Ranoldo. What a unique distinction; the only wearer of the POM POM! When reached for comment and asked about the unprecedented decision, Ranoldo exclaimed, "Bummer!" Then after a few seconds expressed, "I am very proud to be the sole holder of the POM POMs. This is a great honor and I will try to live by example to my fellow riders."
Wait just a moment...here's comes the other decision...
Katie bar the door!!! They have handed down a verdict that has got to be seen as a very strong discouragement against the practice of Scofflawism within the peloton! They have decided against the Left Lane's appeal and will keep all the hidden cameras in place and in full use! They have even authorized their further use by implementing several more locations. (The locations however, are kept secret...uh, they are HIDDEN cameras.) I'm sure this amazing declaration by the ride officials will be met with mixed reviews by the riders. A few, to be sure, were in favor of the Rule of Scofflaw or ROS within the peloton. None more than the appealer himself, who uses ROS for all his breakaways. Perhaps not as many bubblies will be flowing tonight? (Well, probably, after all, it is the Left Lane.)
Unbestinkinglievable! Two most remarkable decisions handed down within the same day. Does this mark a more rider friendly officials committee? Does this mean the end of Scofflawism as we know it? Will it have to go even further underground? Only time will tell. I'm sure some of the scofflawyers are looking for loopholes already. (Why should they be...ah, never mind.)
Well, with that earth breaking news, who can even remember what happened on last night's WERAD?! Other than, Lawman won the sprint with the Big Hogie second and Crusher taking the bronze! Congrats to the winners!!! The Big Pull Bull award (no more POM POM) goes to Keith "Big Motor" Irwin!
Whew, what a day!!! Wonder what's on tap at the next stage hosting the cast of usual characters? We shall soon find out...less than 48 hours until we head out on the Saturday morning ride. This week we will start out together from Fish and Wildlife at 7am for the Innerarity Point route. The shorter route group will turn off at NAS for the NAS Back Door Loop. Both are great loops! The longer is about 50 or so miles and the shorter is just under 40 miles. Take your pick...just get out and ride!
Man, what a week...
See you out on the road,
Bob
Say what you will about The Left Lane, but to impinge the judgments, motives, and qualifications of one of the most reasonable and experienced voices in the peloton…Prenti the Elder, is unacceptable!!
ReplyDeleteWhereas the Bloginator/Vortex/Bob holds the race judges and access to the tapes from the hidden cameras in his hip pocket in the same manner that Don Corleone held the judges in his hip pocket (and refused to share with the other families), this will not sway the regular knowledgeable riders in the peloton who know that The Left Lane has gone straight and forsaken his scofflaw ways. Boy, kind of like that girl in high school (you know which one I mean) once you get a bad rep it follows you forever.
Besides the Bloginator is getting away from his roots….First the POM POM award then discouraging ride end breakaways and the thrill of the chase. Too damn much conformity……next thing we know the Bloginator will be changing his voter affiliation to Democrat!!!!
Hopefully this is the LAST WORD on this issue. Someone find the Bloginator something constructive to do!!!!
See you on the Road…Saturday. I hear the Fried Twinkie is up for grabs!!!
The Blogulator has nothing but the utmost respect for the Prenti. Stating that he is a track racer is not derogatory. On the contrary, it is the highest of compliments. All true cyclists know that.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, the Blogulator is not discouraging breakaways. Might he remind you who broke away last night and stayed away! (Without the use of ROS) Time will tell if, in fact, the Left Lane has reformed his ROS ways. The peloton awaits with bated breath and hopeful hearts. Will he actually conform to the rules of the road?
In terms of the LAST WORD, the judges ruled hours ago. The last word has already been spoken. Seems someone might be a "last word freak." (Melvin Woodall in; As Good As It Gets) Looks like maybe both of us need something more constructive to do...
How about canasta?
However, don't fret yourself, maybe I'm already a Democrat?! Lately, I'm not sure there is much of a difference. See you Saturday big fella!