Birthdays and Swim Suits

The Drafters turned 120 this week! That is to say, two Drafters celebrated birthdays and no expense was spared to bring the party to the backyard. Two kiddie pools were secured by Speedy, chocolate cake compliments of Spigot, and a wide variety of salty snacks were enjoyed by 23 Drafters.

The B Team started with 5, including the long awaited return of Mario. Medical school let him out for one day of fun, and we are grateful he chose to Draft. Speedy was ready to rock and roll the full strength route (see Rolling Stone pose), until she wasn’t.

Her tune quickly changed as she realized her pedals and cleats were not going to make music. Box, box!

Luckily, BrickO’s bike barn is fully stocked and she executed a F1 style pit stop change out of pedals in seconds flat. Despite the rapid box, Speedy opted for pole position with the short pour. Some people will go to great lengths to be in two starting photos.

The bike barn also provides complimentary chain lube to those running a little dry. Coach Arms’ chain looked as it had been cleaned by a Zamboni, not a speck of lube left. Absolutely no jokes were made about lube and menopause, as BrickO’s daughter, Keez, was in the pit box crew.

Coach Arms gets a bit of lube before the ride

The Short Pour 6 pack was at the starting line, ready for the green light. Coach Arms brought the gun show. BrickO will no longer be wearing her sleeveless jersey on the nights Coach Arms shows up. It is like bringing a knife to a gun fight. Coach Arms looks tough, but confessed, “I nearly melted.” Not much heat acclimation on the ice rink in LaBahn. Go Badgers.

Coach Arms, Speedy, Shaq, McGritty, Presley & Pepe

The Bike Barn couldn’t help poor Twinkle Toes, who not only forgot his namesake (shoes) but also his helmet. Fortunately, TT and Marco drafted responsibly a few minutes behind the A Team. Strava confirmed their finish.

Spigot rolled in to the Draft carrying a full cooler on his back. Catering services are available for his baked goods Monday nights 5PM and during strength training Tue and Thur at 6AM (see flyer below). Please leave a favorable review on YELP.

Vilks, Octane, Keez, Spigot, KickA**KK, Duracell, Herbie, CarWash, Tank & Hawkeye

The Short Pour wasn’t messing around. They threw down the power in order to be first feet in the kiddie pool.

McGritty, Presley, Speedy, Shaq, Coach Arms and Pepe

Feet first! Presley, Coach Arms, McGritty and Pepe

Octane and Car Wash were doing their best to keep everyone cool on the route. Hincapie Sportswear is consulting with PPE and Hazmat suits to see if they can be customized in Drafter green. Octane threatened to file a DEI compliant after it was tastefully suggested that he draft responsibly, behind everyone else. But after reflecting in the kiddie pool, withdrew his complaint.

The A Team heard the kiddie pools didn’t have chlorine and increased their rate of speed to catch the B Team, hoping to be feet first.

Spigot, Hawkeye, KK, Keez, Herbie, Tank and Vilks

Knievel and Duracell kneeled before heat gods, sweaty but not broken.

Vilks takes a knee but doesn’t dare take his banana into the pool with KickA**KK.

Spigot and Shaq share a moment in the reflection pools.

The pools grow more green as Tank, Spigot, Herbie and BrickO share a toast separately in “his and her” pools.

Did anyone notice how dapper Tank looked in his new kit? Herbie had her first sip of beer since taking 6th at SBT GVT, a whimsical look worth capturing. And Spigot has a profile picture ready in case he finds himself in line up other than a Drafter paceline.

Spigot can bake, wield a knife, and pull the A team for a good chunk of the route. A man with many, many talents. A James Bond of cycling.

HINCAPIE KITS: another order has been placed! You will be contacted directly with FedEx details. AVAILABLE AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE: New, never worn Women’s Axis large jersey, Men’s Axis medium jersey, and last years kit Women’s bibs medium. Contact BrickO for details.

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS:

Momma Monster makes Lifetime Event’s Chequamegon 40 front page at HQ!

Top left in Drafter attire, Momma Monster!

Congrats to Squeak on her 3rd place finish at the Door County Triathlon!

WEEKS AHEAD:

Please join the Draft in supporting KickA**KK in her book signing at Cap Brew this Thursday July 23 at 7PM. Food, and of course beer, will be available for purchase. If Drafters are interested in riding to the event, that can be arranged. Otherwise, gather together at Cap Brew at 6:45PM.

JULY 28th at High Noon. Want in on a little secret to success? Keez (pro) , Herbie (6th overall SBT GVL), Grit ( post-SBT GVL fastest tube ride down the Yampa), Knievel (top 10 Belgian Waffle Ride), Spigot (baking takes incredible strength), Footer (champion barefooter), BrickO (current record holder at Digman Fitness for grip strength, excellent functional skill for holding a beer), Sweeps (Unbound finisher in the muddiest year ever) and Speedy (highest W/kg of all Drafters) all trust Digman Fitness for their strength gains.

From Coach Digman: The miles you put in on the bike build incredible endurance—but they don’t build everything you need to stay healthy, powerful, and riding at your best.

Whether you’re in the middle of race season or the off-season, a well-designed strength program can make a huge difference .

Our cycling strength program is built specifically for endurance athletes—not bodybuilders. Every exercise has a purpose and is designed to help you ride longer, ride stronger, and stay healthier throughout the season.

If you’d like to learn more or schedule an assessment to see how the program can help your riding, simply reply to this email. We’d love to help you reach your cycling goals.