Formidable Festge

19 Drafters went in search of a watering hole. None were interested in a short pour, full strength only. Missouri Tavern delivered.

Big B Team turn out. Welcome back, Hit-the-Wall!

Cujo, Twinkle Toes, Car Wash, Shaq, Watson, Presley, PIt Stop, Coach Arms, Sweeps, Knievel, Hit-the-Wall & Z

BrickO, Keez, Vilks, Octane, Rimshot, Hawkeye & Spigot

Hawkeye’s rear tire was suspect at the start. Vilks’ jeffrey-rigged a solution using electrical tape. It held for 9.45 miles, which was 9.45 longer than anticipated. Welcome to the flat tire club, Hawkeye! The tire blew on the outskirts of Martinsville, which was fortuitous as the Indian Trail descent headed out of Martinsville would have certainly led to disaster.

Coach Arms’ ancient Trek, thought to have been ridden in the War of 1812 by Canadian militias, nearly came apart at the lugs. Several Drafters nearly lost fillings, but held onto them as the Drafter Dentist on call was tending to his flat tire.

Everyone arrived safely at the watering hole. The boys from the bar recognized us instantly, but no shots were fired, brown or other. Keez and Coach Arms were engrossed in the Little League game. Now that the Tour de France Femmes is over, they are on to the next Fantasy League.

BrickO, Vilks, Presley, Hit-the-Wall, Coach Arms, Pit Stop, Rimshot, Keez, Spigot, Cujo & Octane (Z and Knievel outside)

Watson and Shaq decided to drink from a different tap.

There was an unusual division of sexes headed back to base along the bike path, with the boys taking a strong lead. As the Draft rolled into the neighborhood, Presley’s eyes lit up, “Let’s attack”. And she did. Ain’t nothing but a Hound Dog, that one. Keez grabbed her wheel as they flew by the boys of summer. Twinkle Toes took exception to the sneak attach and countered, but Keez was too far gone.

Slim, Z, Sweeps, Spigot, Octane, Twinkle Toes, Vilks & Keez

Cujo made sure no one left in caloric deficit with an amazing GF vegan chocolate cake. Happy Birthmonth, Cujo!

Weekend Highlights: A few Drafters dressed up to play bikes on Saturday. Momma Monster, Cookie Monster and E$ were unanimously voted best team theme. Congrats Bone Appetite!

Momma Monster, E$ and Cookie Monster take the cake

Each skeleton came ready to work with whisk, knife and rolling pin in hard!

Vilks and Keez were a distant second place, but sure did Tri-Hard.

Vilks and Keez in semi-transparent tri suits

HINCAPIE DRAFTER KIT UPDATE: Keep your eyes open for FedEx information later this week. Signature required, so plan to be home or provide indirect signature. There is still a men’s medium Axis jersey available at a discounted price (brand new).

Next week on tap: Formidable Festge. Full strength 30.6 miles, short pour 22 miles. Wheels up at 4:45PM and 5PM full strength, 5PM short pour.

RidewithGPS link : Drafters | Formidable Festge Short Pour

RidewithGPS link: Drafters | Formidable Festge

Draft responsibly,

BrickO