Hard time getting your back on a bike? You may want to check out this free seminar at Cronometro, 338 W. Lakeside St, Madison given by Heather Hartwig Stokes, MSPT, CSCS.
Heather is a Drafter, Birkie skier and one of the most talented Physical Therapists on the planet.
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I’m not sure if these recently sumbitted photos from Arms and Legs will win overall, but they certainly take the prize for most remote Drafter location. Earlier submissions by Billy Boy McC from Sanibel Island and CM Wille from Denver have to take a back seat to Tarangire National Park. That would be in Africa.
Draft responsibly, especially while on Safari,
BrickO
11 riders showed up for the Insane Dane ride last night, including a truly insane Newbie on his steal frame Surly cross bike complete with knobby tires. New to the Drafters, but certainly not new to cycling, we welcome Surly Bob. I was humbled as he dropped me on the first significant climb up Wipperfurth. I was hoping it was because I had joined the Flat Tire Club, but alas, no such excuse presented itself.
Billy Boy McC and Loose Screw were notably absent from the Draft, but I received a photo from “SI” to vouch for their ride. I’m not sure if SI indicates Sports Illustrated or Sanibel Island? Either way, Billy Boy McC looks stunning in his new green Drafter jersey. Earlier in the week, Billy Boy looked to Cloud Computing for advice on how to go faster. Shoeing is one of the many services offered by Cronometro.
I am not well versed in some of the finer things in life, like art and wine, but I think I could feel right at home in this museum in Denver, CO. Keep those Drafter photos coming!
A reminder that there is no official ride on Memorial Day, and I think the Free House is closed as well. Hope to see you on June 5. The route will be posted sometime next week.
Draft responsibly,
BrickO
Sunshine for 9. That’s what Mother Nature gifted us for the Brains and Brawn ride last night. LuciO definitely epitomized the Brains of the operation, showing up a few minutes after the Draft had taken off, yet beating B2 Bomber to Cross Plaines. Short cut or a plethora of mitochondria? It wasn’t clear. Brawn was most definitely awarded to Captain Joe, who rode 3 hours earlier in the day as his faith in the weather holding for the Draft was tested. The cumulative Brains and Brawn award goes to the Tobacco City Cousin, who flatted (again), conveniently by the Capital Brewery refreshment stand, and declared ridding on a flat will serve to increase his fitness and cut back on inner tube expenses. Brilliant. Brains and Brawn are only part of the equation. Let’s not forget fashion. CM Wille set the tone with her post-ride purple fleece, capturing the spring lilac colors, sleek black sweat pants, post-clinic dress shoes and Drafter headband. This outfit is not for sale.
We missed Coach Arms and husband Legs, who decided it wise to avoid the risk of riding (and crashing) in the rain before heading off to the jungle. We are eagerly awaiting African Safari and Kilimanjaro footage in Drafter gear. No pressure to win the photo contest.
Insane Dane will be our last May ride! You are welcome to gather on your own for a Memorial Day extravaganza, but I will be migrating north to the cabin for some non-cycling extra curricular activities. Starting in June, expect the mileage to increase in a linear fashion with daylight hours.
The Insane Dane is a counterclockwise 32 mile jaunt, with an option to cut off on Fellows Rd. The Short Pour will ride clockwise and cut over on Hyer for a 25mile excursion, with the option to turn around at the bike path at the end of Woodland Rd. This is a GREAT option for Newbies who want to dip their toe in the water without scuba gear.
Draft Responsibly,
BrickO
I don’t know what to tell ya’ all about the ride tonight. The radar seems pretty confident that we won’t get hit with rain, but I am feeling less so. I can safely say that there are NO TEAM LEADERS for the 6pm Short Pour so do NOT plan on there being a group. I think a few of us are going to show up at Free House around 5:15 and ride if it looks like the skies will hold back.
The Viaduct route last week included Lucky 13- the largest Draft number this season!
It is hard to keep a good cyclist down. Two veteran Drafters pushed the human healing envelope for their return from maternity & medical leave. Welcome back Dan-yelly and the Human Metronome! 2 months after delivering Baby Adley, Dan-yelly is back in the saddle. 2 weeks after having knee surgery, the Human Metronome is back leading the pack. You two are an inspiration.
The Short Pour proved the more exciting route last Monday. Exhausted and exhilarated, KiloWatt rehashed the details over an IPA at the Free House. Apparently, the ride was significantly delayed as Schubie become a life time member of the FLAT TIRE CLUB. There is speculation that the Tobacco City Cousin had grown lonely being the sole member of the 2017 chapter, and sought to ride behind the Short Pour group in hopes of spreading the flat tire contagion to an unsuspecting Drafter. Unsuspecting, perhaps, but not unprepared, team Leaders KiloWatt and Lads Digs indoctrinated Newbie Kristin into the methods for changing a flat. How many Drafters does it take to change a flat in 20minutes? I applaud the team effort. A team that changes a flat together, stays together. Or not. Ultimately, the tire and new tube failed to play nice together and Schubie headed home, deflated. Pit crews for the Tour de France have declared a state of emergency for their job security.
The Short Pour was discouraged but not deterred and they headed beyond the city limits towards Dane. Unfortunately, the thin band of storms was tracking them. KiloWatt describes a single rain cloud with a tractor beam focused exclusively on the Short Pour. They dodged, swerved and otherwise tried to outmaneuver the rain cloud, but there was no escaping its precipitating furry.
Perhaps as a peace offering from Mother Nature, KiloWatt was privy to the iridescent train of a peacock, displaying his extravagant plumage on Hylsop Road. I am definitely surrendering my Porter for the IPA next week.
Make friends with your FedEx driver. The Hincapie Jersey delivery date is next week, and the package requires a signature.
The Drafters are not the cycling only group fueled by beer. This is a very casual ride worth considering:
The route for May 15 will take us into the Wild Wild West out Union Valley Rd. “Braun” required. Brains optional.
Draft responsibly-
BrickO
Mother Nature, May I PLEASE ride? Looks like the answer is definitely YES for the weekend. Let’s see if her answer holds for Monday, May 8. I did the Viaduct reconnoissance mission yesterday and discovered road construction scheduled on Military Rd/DM. The sign promises construction from 7:30-3:30, so we should be okay?
There are 3 routes: Double Fisted 35 mile Viaduct route (5:30 PROMPT departure), Short Pour 30 mile cut off from Viaduct to Duroven, or 20 mile Shot out to Dane and back (6pm departures).
Garmin link: Viaduct GPS Remember that the GPS goes out Pheasant Branch, but we will be going out High St.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: please submit your outrageous Drafter photos for the rolling competition, which will end when the snow flies. Coach Arms and Cookie Monster Wille have braved submission, and we now we have a third entrant (well, technically there are two Drafters in the photo, but only one with Drafter swag). Billy Boy McC allegedly was present at a Manchester United game, and “wishes” he had submitted a photo of himself for the competition. Wishing and doing are not the same, Counselor, and just a reminder that you have to be sporting Drafter gear…. not just be on a cool junket in Europe during a Monday night Draft. We are all clear on the fine print of the competition rules and regulations?
Draft responsibly,
BrickO
Viaduct route will have to wait until next week.
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