110 vertical feet per Drafter. The horribly hilly ride out of Cross Plains wouldn’t seem so formidable if you could assign it that way.

30 miles. 2400′ of climb. 22 Drafters. When in doubt, climb. No doubt.

The B Team showed up in full force. Welcome back, Grit! A little tune up draft before disappearing to Steamboat for her next gravel adventure.

And one more squeaked in just after departure, burning a match to catch up with the B Team. Squeak has 3 young boys at home, so sprinting after a group posed no problem.

The air is thin at the summit of Shitcliffe. Pit Stop’s nasal passages were primed for the climb. This generated a physiological and anatomical discussion about inhalation and exhalation. Can you breath through your mouth and nose simultaneously? ChatGPT seems to think so, but the citations were suspect. Queenie’s air passages were also wide open, as he reportedly was overheard singing up the climbs. McGritty was inspired to take vocal lessons if it aids in climbing. Queenie was quick to dismiss his vocal training as the source of his climbing prowess, instead pointing to an isometric lunge as his secret climbing weapon. So many ergogenic climbing aids available.

To counter balance Squeak coming in hot, GQ was on site an hour early, securing the parking lot.

There must be something in the water at Creekside? Hawkeye flew up the hills so fast the group decided it best his wings be clipped before the next Draft. Octane lost plenty of sweat but his tank was full of gas, as he pulled the group back home on KP. Booker J drank the same Kool-Aide, which he bought for $80, along with blue shoes and sunglasses. His AI algorithm is set at the $80 price point, apparently.

Dr. Dewey and Enron didn’t drink the same Kool-Aide. A little late to the party as Dr. Dewey had mistakingly dedicated Monday as laundry night, she and hubby Enron made a run at catching Keez using Find My Drafter. Dr. Dewey took the QOM on Full Braun, but never caught up with the Draft.

The Drafters enjoyed the Creekside Patio and a special visit from Granny and Squirrel and their junior drafter. This Nordic blondie knows how to fuel.

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS

Anything is bound to happen at Unbound. Lightening, hail, mudfest. Sweeps conquered it all! And Spigot was there crewing for some 200 bounders, a selfless and grueling task.

June 8 will take the Drafters to Crystal Lake. The route got it’s name from a rescue in 2021.

Back to Middleton Hills, departures 4:45PM and 5PM for 35 mile route. Short Pour 5PM departure for 26 mile route.

RidwithGPS link: Drafters | Crystal Cat Short Pour

RidewithGPS link: Drafters | Crystal Cat

SPECIAL GUESTS! Belle and Bomber will be drafting the following week, June 15. Rain or shine, let’s celebrate their return.

Draft responsibly,

BrickO