Did Mayo Violate The Code?

Well, well, well, isn't this a fine kettle of fish?! No sooner has the peloton enjoyed a few days of perhaps the most excellent riding in months, then someone has to come along and violate the Code. Yes, and do such an heinous act in such an insidious way. It would lead one to think that there must be some twisted, warped agenda lying deep within the criminal mind of the culprit...I mean suspect. (In this country we are innocent until proven guilty.) Although, intent is 9/10 of a criminal act. Without intent it is difficult to prove that the act was actually criminal. Anyone observe any intent Friday morning?

Let's review the facts, shall we?

A. The Bad Mayo shows up to the ride 3 minutes early. This was, in fact, the first time he ever showed up early to anything...or at least any ride.
B. Within seconds of his arrival, the Bad Mayo begins to lobby the others for a change in the stated route (Pine Forest) for a new choice (Fort Pickens) for the day. (Note that he did not wait until the other leaders arrived to begin his coercion.) It is suspected that the knowledge of being the most popular topic on the Blogazoidal in recent history, (a record 137 hits in one day.), may have emboldened him to test drive his new found level of popularity. If true, it would determine he had a motive.
C. Upon the arrival of the other leaders to the start area, he quickly announces that everyone present had agreed to a different route. This was met by no small amount of suspicion by the other leaders, as the decision had already been determined before their arrival. They were, in fact, "Disinclined to acquiesce to his request." (It means, they really didn't care about the route, rather it was the way in which the change was processed.)
D. The Bad Mayo seals the deal by declaring that he has a "special" Annual Pass to get through the gate at Fort Pickens for himself and several other riders. (This is a crucial piece of evidence in determining his intent.)
E. Once at the entrance gate to the Park, he mysteriously is devoid of his Annual Pass. Nor does he possess the money to gain others entrance or even himself through the gate.

This, my fellow riders, are the facts and is the case against the Bad Mayonnaise. Has he violated the Code? Has he gone one step too far in his presuming upon the good nature of the corporate peloton? Could this spell an end to the man we have all come to know and love as the Bad Mayo? You, the jury must decide!

You may ask, "What is this Code that he has violated?" If you have to ask, you are not among those considered inside the peloton. Among whom are the COUCs, the Clydesdales, Sultans of Speed, Young Jedis, Hammerheads and the like. These know full well what constitutes an encroachment of the Code. However, for those of you reading this from distant lands, the Code is more of a set of guidelines than an actual code. (Ever seen Pirates of the Caribbean? Kind of like that except with bicycles, not swords.) Nonetheless, those who break them are severely censored. The Code is unspoken, yet quite obvious to all who witness it's infringement. Even the culprit, knows exactly what he did wrong however powerless he may be to stop his errant action. Such may be the case of the Bad Mayo. Regardless, the penalties, if convicted by the Jury, are very stiff and with lasting consequences.

For those of you who know what to do and don't do it, there is a breach of the Code.

Let's review The Code for the sake of the Jury;

The 13 Decrees Of The Code:
1. The route is the route.
2. If you don't know where you are going, stay out of the lead.
3. When in the lead, pull for the sake of others, not yourself.
4. If you're not the lead dog, the view never changes.
5. Pass on the left, hammer on the right.
6. If you can't back it up, don't suggest it.
7. Be self sufficient.
8. No whining.
9. Keep your machine repaired.
10. Go to the back for "snot rockets" and other relieving of pressure.
11. The Hammock Sprint beats a Fried Twinkie and the TERAD trumps all.
12. A Little Debbie beats a Fig Newton and a Krispy Kreme trumps all.
13. No juice, no matter how small the little white pill.

Now, you the Jury must decide from the facts, and the facts alone, if the Bad Mayo has violated any of the 13 Decrees of the Code. Although, remember; "He who is without trespass, cast the first stone."   This should probably be the 14th Decree. Did I mention the Code is kind of, shall we say...fluid?! What may be a violation today, may be encouraged as acceptable tomorrow. Example: Decree 2 "If you don't know where you are going, stay out of the lead." A violation of this important axiom will be met with much sneering within the peloton. However, a violation may well be overlooked, if the peloton would just as soon rid itself of the violator and therefore will not mention a word of consternation at the next turn in the route. Thus solving the problem of the violator and the violation all in one non-action. O yeah baby, we're fluid!

Please post all your responses in terms of "Guilty" or "Not Guilty" to rjgravesjr@cox.net  I will post the verdict as soon as the Jury returns. Until then, I'll...

See you out on the road,
Bob