Theme song brought to you by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band.

Who’s goin’ to ride that carbon two-wheeler?
Who’s goin’ to make that first mistake (Octane or Rimshot)?
Who wants to wear those Hincapie chamois?
All the way to Crystal Lake

15 Drafters, many with horribly tired legs and brand new kits, showed up for Crystal Lake. The Colonel and Hammer Time made a guest appearance, their FIRST draft as Mr. & Mrs.! Traveling light from San Francisco, the couple had to choose between packing bikes or a tux and wedding dress. Good call.

Vilks, Hawkey and Cujo had 200k of Horribly Hilly miles in their legs, yet still managed to bring the heat.

Their heat was chill enough for a photo op at Crystal Lake. Skipper jerry rigged a tripod using two bikes and wooed us with technology as he controlled the timer from his watch. The name is Bond. Skipper Bond.

“Do you want to take a picture of me looking off into the distance?” The appropriate response violates Drafter Code of Conduct. So Vilker obliged.

Octane dropped a chain and caught some flack on shifting technique. Not to be outdone, Rimshot registered his second mechanical for the year.

Another pair of guests were waiting at the finish line! Thing 1 is carrying two more little things. Can you spy with your little eye where the other one is hiding? Home stretch, T1… September is just around the bend!

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS:

Congrats to all of the brave Drafters who dared to climb the Horribly Hilly Hundreds! A special shout out to Cujo who volunteered to ride the 200k SOLO, starting an hour early to make sure the route was well marked and free from vandalism. Huge thanks to the Drafters who volunteeed at packet pick up at Wheel and Sprocket on Thur: Cujo Clyde, Pit Stop, Gopher, Duracell. The HHH is the flagship road event highlighting the Driftless region of WI. Gratitude for the hard work of Greg Wiegand and the Friends of Blue Mound. There are precious few endurance road rides left in WI. This event has survived despite countless obstacles (like the Town of Berry’s ban on HHH riders on their roads). Appreciate the Drafters who support this event by volunteering and/or riding.

HINCAPIE KITS HAVE ARRIVED! Credit to Skipper for the awesome design.

A special treat next week: BELLE AND BOMBER return to draft responsibly! There is only one route suitable for their return. Spring Valley will highlight many of the roads from the couple’s wedding prelude ride 2 years ago, and takes us over Bomber’s Bridge (35 miles). Departure 4:45PM B Team, 5PM A Team. Short pour 27 mile option departs 5PM. **NOTE: this is a brand new short pour route.

RidewithGPS link: Drafters | *Spring Valley

RidewithGPS link: Drafters | Spring Valley Short Pour

In the event of rain, please join us at Longtable at 5PM for a celebratory beverage.

Draft responsbily,

BrickO