So - an absolutely perfect day awaited the members of the World's Coolest Team as they gathered in Muskegon for another chance to train, ride and hang together. And when I say "perfect" it's not 'cuz I'm indulging in my oft-maligned tendency to.....ummm.....overstate things!
It.
Was.
Perfect!
75-80 degrees, not a cloud, not too windy. Yep, perfect!
We had 8 for the 17 mile "pre-ride-ride" - 2 Dykstras (D & K), 2 Allegrina-Bowes, 2 Johns (Jasker & VandenBerg) and 2 Clarks (Lin & I). We rolled south outta the park and did a delightful loop that took us along the coast of Lake Mich, up-n-over Blockhouse Hill and back around to the park. Upon arrival we were greeted by Team Scheidel (all 3), Tom "Grillmeister" Miller, New Burlington Ride Mark S (w/ his stoker daughter Abbie) and a pleasant surprise in the form of Amy F2!
After greetings and intros this time we rolled north, enjoying a tailwind as we rolled past Duck Lake, White Lake and Other Lakes That Shall Remain Nameless on great roads w/ light traffic. Eventually we found ourselves back along the lovely shore of The Big Lake as our route took us back along the roads we'd ridden earlier in the other direction. After a stop to fix Heather's flat (best quote - "Hey John, if you have grease on your forehead after helping /w a flat you're doing it wrong!" courtesy of Coach Did) we gave Blockhouse Hill another whuppin' and found ourselves back @ the park w/ either 30 or 47 miles in our legs.
The post-ride picnic featured burgers n' dawgs from TM, Team-Issue Rainbow chips from HAB and various ither munchies and libations.
All in all - 'twas a great day! (One might even say "perfect"!)
NEXT TEAM RIDE IS SUNDAY 6/5 @ ELDEAN'S MARINA IN HOLLAND.
Times and details will be annouced soon but mark your calendars! Hosted by JD and Maggie Stone I'm told the menu will feature JD's famous brats and grilled chicken. Don't miss it!
NEXT TEAM RIDE AFTER THAT IS SET FOR 6/12 - WE COULD USE A HOST FOR THAT ONE - SOMEWHERE IN/NEAR G.R. PREFERABLY. Contact Coach Did or myself if you're interested.
LOOKING AHEAD..........
3rd Annual Allegrina 100 on 6/28.
100 Grand on 6/4
Holland 100 on 7/16 (Fund Raising Opportunity)
Ride Around Torch on 7/17
Lots more to come!
I sure hope you guys are getting some riding in (and fund raising too!) 'cuz the Rides are comin' up fast! Remember that there are still spots open for every Ride (we have a few reserved for DV) so keep recruiting!
9 weeks 'til VT!
11 weeks 'til Wi!
15 weeks 'til Tahoe!
20 weeks 'til DV (!!!!!)
25 weeks 'til AZ!
See you all soon I hope........keep rockin' like you do!
Coach Mike
Monday, May 23, 2011
TEAM RIDE REPORT MAY 22. (Where were you guys?!)
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OH YEAH ALMOST FORGOT!!!!!
The general concensus during and after the ride was this this was simply one of the BEST TEAM RIDE LOOPS WE'VE EVER RIDDEN!
MASSIVE kudos to Coach Did for such a sweet route(s)! Great scenery, quiet roads, good asphalt, well-spaced bathroom options, even an ice cream shop had we chosen to utilize it....!
Dare I say it? I dare! It was PERFECT!
I was in the basement writing a paper for my class. I'm in week 7 of 10 now with my last paper due in 3 weeks. Maybe after that you'll start seeing my fat butt show up at some rides!
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