Well, finally got a ride in on Saturday after much sky gazing and radar watching. It was 1pm when the COUCs left Maygarden and Summit for a trip around the Twisted 3 Amigos Loop. The pace early was generally under control with a few frisky but short lived stretches. However, once onto Gulf Beach Hwy, "Who let the dogs out?!" It appeared that the Danamal had left a couple gallons of fuel in the tank for the Tailwind Express trip home.
With the bit between the teeth, Danamal did his version of a suicide pull for Crusher as we approached the infamous Fried Twinkie Sprint. With 300 meters to go, the big Clydesdale boy jumped out of the saddle and did an impersonation of Mark Cavendish that would have made the Mansk Missile proud! Coming across the line and grabbing the tasty fried creme filled sponge cake, Crusher quickly shared his prize with his lead out man du jour, the Danamal. (Who just as quickly declined stating it was one of the most disgusting things he ever saw!)
Once onto the Bayou Chico Bridge, Coolio, the rider all the fans hate to love, (get it?) put the hammer down showing some early season form that has eluded the little climber the last couple years. Sprinting across the line he clearly won all the polka dot jersey points for the day. However, once on the downhill section, he quickly was jettisoned out the back as once again the Danamal, Happy and the Prenti came to the front and took all survivors to a visit with Anaroebia! (Happy also has shown remarkable early season form as well as Prenti. Many have commented, raising suspicions of the employment of the infamous Double Secret Workouts by some within the peloton this past winter.) As the three bandits charged down Bayfront, two big Clydesdale figures, from 100 meters back, had the three in their cross-hairs.
Yes, you guessed it, Crusher with the Vortex on his wheel were actually catching the three lightweight hammerheads. Chasing at over 30mph, they pulled the escapees back just in time for the final few hundred meters! It was a showdown between the Featherweights and the big Clydesdales. Three against two. Speed versus power. Evil against good! (Okay, I overstated there, but you get the idea.) And just as they were winding up the sprint with the Vortex chomping at the bit on the wheel of his faithful leadout man...the missile was ignited and ready to launch! He clicked a couple gears and...
Then the traffic light turned red.
Oh well, great ride anyway. I had 48 miles as I pulled into the garage. (I know, major let down. But, we have to obey those traffic laws! Besides, a huge truck was coming through the intersection!) Good call!
And tomorrow is TERAD! Yes, 25 miles of rompin', stompin' fun on the classic Super Figure 8 Loop with the Cast Of Unuuusual Characters! (You really need to drag the "u" in the word Unusual to get the full impact of the moniker.) The antics start at 5:30pm at Maygarden and Summit! Come on somebody!
Then don't forget Wednesday at 5pm at WSRE for the WFW Hammerfest Ride! This 25 miler will blow a fuse in your Garmin! Come on out for 25 miles of race like action!
See you out on the road,
Bob
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