General Musings
We are having a great turn out at club rides. Let's keep it up, and try to get some new folks out to join us. I get a visceral feeling that some may be intimidated by the length of our rides. There is always a shorter option on our routes. Any of us are happy to help you find where to break off. And no one rides alone! It is a club ride, not a race. Sure some folks will ride fast. That is a good thing. And some not so fast. That too is a good thing.
We have been rolling out as one big group. Let's continue that practice. We look good going through town that way, and the visibility is a reminder to drivers that there are cyclists on the roads around here. And continue to talk to each other. Point out road hazards, encourage each other, and make sure no one is in need of any thing.
Some are finding cycling makes them both hungry and thirsty. People are going out post ride, so be advised and maybe keep some non spandex in your car???? And once and awhile in the summer, we are known to kickback in RRB's parking lot and have a cold one and some tacos from Super Mercado.
By the way, I will be out of the Lower 48 for the next couple weeks. Stay tuned to Facebook and TreadHeadCycling web page, especially the Calendar tab. I do plan to offer up my swimming pool for a post ride soak after I return. I'll let you know.
It Is Worth Repeating
The National Bike is sponsoring a country-wide challenge for riders to log their miles on their cite. The state with the most miles the end of summer wins! Illinois TreadHeads, skip down to the next section. I am encouraging Wisconsin riders only here. ;-) Last year, I am told, Wisconsin was the winner, so there is incentive to defend that title. I am finding it a fun exercise to track my standing both locally and nationally. If you want to play, here is the link.
my Team Challenge Wisconsin Chapter & Captain Mackenzie
The Bigfoot Beach Triathlon is scheduled for June 28th. my Team Challenge- Wisconsin Chapter is working hard to help Captain Mackenzie in her first triathlon. If you would like to help out at the team tent, or volunteer to help the promoters with the event itself, please contact Gayle Harrigan at 262-745-7873, visit http://myteamtriumph-wi.org/volunteer/ or even message Gayle on the my Team, Triumph- Wisconsin Chapter Facebook page.
Udder Century
As I type this, there is a substantial group of TreadHeads battling the road, wind, hunger, thirst, fatigue and probably having a damn fine time!
And as I return to publish, it seems as if the threat of bad weather deterred most, if not all from the ride. If I am wrong, share some photos or information about the ride with me.
WEMS Race at Alpine Valley
Seems we have some gluttons for punishment among the TREADHEADCYCLING ranks. (More on Mike "The Bishop" below.) Greg Clausen took 8th in the Six Hour Solo, while Ray Nelson was first with 8 laps and over 8K feet of climbing. (Imagine what he might have done with lights?) Kerry Gonzales did three laps in the Three Hour Solo race. Jay-Rod Collier teamed up with Ernie Huerta for 2nd in the Six Hour Duo race. Apologies to anyone I missed.
Butch Welke did his own enduro ride traveling to Chicagoland on his Fatty to ride in honor of veterans.
Iron Man Mike
Mike "I rode more miles Saturday than you did all week" Bishop appears to have had a wonderful day. He rode from Bloomington to Twin Lakes, approximately 167. The motivation (or excuse as Mike seems to need no motivation to ride) was to honor his father who did a similar ride as a kid. So, are we to assume the Madison to La Crosse ride the previous week was just a warm up Mike?
Folks, do NOT let him pick the club ride routes! We will never be back before dark! Seriously, great job Mike. You are an inspiration.
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