Sept 17: Wauna Ride?

In the lyrical words of Queen,

Bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride it where I like

But, the earth is tilting away from the sun on its imaginary axis, gradually restricting our Monday night ride distance until there will be none. All 10 Drafters were in before dark on the Cocktail ride, but only by cutting the ride down to 25miles and taking the bike path home. I am hoping we can safely squeeze in 2 more short rides before calling it a helluva season.

The Green Machine heads out on the Cocktail Ride: Right line: CM, Barefooter, Loose Screw, Tick Tock; Left line: Speedy, Whamo, Sandlot, Captain Joe, Z Rex.

Amys BD — We celebrated Amy’s birthday (our steadfast waitress) and gifted her a Drafter golf polo. Just what she wanted, I’m sure.

The Cocktail crew was missing a few usual suspects, possibly due to fatigue. Congrats to Dan-yelly, Tobacco City Boy and Booker J on their Door County Century. Ironman WI indoctrinated two Drafters, Wandering Slow Cow and B2 Bomber.

DC century — Dan-yelly and Tobacco City Boy go green at the Door County Century

Bomber IM — B2 Bomber- he does more than just bike! He went the extra mile coordinating his Tri-suit with his Drafter hat.

Well done, boys. Billy Bob decided to get out of town for his endurance event, traveling to South West of Ireland to ride in the Cork Rebel Tour. One one of these endurance competitions had the chutzpah to show up to the Draft Monday… and not to ride, but to drink and eat copious amounts of red meat. Wandering Slow Cow credited Cookie Monster Wille with his strong finish. Allegedly, Wandering Slow Cow was exhibiting the characteristics of his name sake when he stumbled upon CM. Her strong encouragement and possible reprimand for demonstrating behavior unbecoming of a Drafter (not enough Rule V of the Velominati) was enough incentive to pick up his walk to a passing running pace (at least until out of sight).

V!!! Encouragement Cookie Monster gave to Slow Cow.

Wandering Cow — All that cross training paddling in the Boundary Waters pays off for Wandering Slow Cow. And, V!!!!!

The route for next week will take us to Waunakee. It’s a 26 mile route, which is going to be a push against the darkness. PLEASE be ready to ride at 5:30 sharp, and if you can leave earlier with a buddy, please do. PLEASE PLEASE BRING FRONT AND READ BLINKIE LIGHTS.

Wauna Ride Down Easy Street?

Download PDF map: Wauna Ride Down Easy Street?

GPS link: Wauna Ride Easy Street

Our last ride will be Riley Tavern on Sept 24. Be sure to submit your prize winning Drafter photo if you want to be considered for the competition.

I believe registration for the Tyranena Oktoberfest ride is still open. Barefooter, her dad, Skeeter Bait, Whamo, Sandlot, Z Rex and I will be there.

Oktoberfest