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Thursday Route & March Mark Goes Down

6/20/2012

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Wellllllllll. Ride leader extraordinaire, Shannon is not able to make Thursday's ride so he begged me to take over.  While I have been very complimentary of his efforts so far, you know, nice variety of routes, has brought discipline to the peloton (no more chickenshit stop sign jumping, turning in front of oncoming traffic, etc...), organized A, B & C routes each week.....he has not done what I can do and will do this Thursday.  For example, it's going to be hot so you know those neat mister thingies you see at upscale Scottsdale, AZ malls?  Yep, I will have a mister to keep everyone cool in the parking lot.  I'll have a variety of frozen treats like popsicles, ice cream bars, Sno Cones, fudge bars and even Dairy Queen ice cream cones.  I'm working on getting Nathan to bring out his chest of cold drinks too!  In fact, I may even bring out a cold bottle of Krug Champagne for a finishing toast!!!!!   So, come on out for an experience you'll forget by Friday. 

Oh, now on to more serious things, March Mark crashed going down the steep side of Rocky Road on Thursday.  Having already ridden the GOBA route and finding himself close to Rocky, Mark decided to add to the route and climb both sides.  While descending, the Golden Jamie failed him and down he went cracking two ribs, puncturing a lung and road rash.  He will be out of action for at least a month as he recovers.  He will be missed but the silly blog will keep him updated on what is going on while he is not able to witness it himself.  If you know Mark, reach out to him and let him know how much you will miss watching the Golden Jamie blow up each ride.
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Ryan R
6/20/2012 11:29:28 pm

Oh noooo! Mark V, is the bike OK??? Hope you have a quick recovery.

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Mark V
6/21/2012 10:38:09 am

2 cracked ribs are not too bad if you don't ever move; Laughing can kill! Road rash and a hip bruise as big as my hand make me stiff. Since the GOBA route went right by Rocky Rd, I couldn't resist. I rode up the west side and crashed descending the east side. To get back to the GOBA route I had to push the Golden Jamis 1/2 mile up to the top of Rocky Rd. Got on the bike and descended the 1 mile back to the route. Then rode perhaps 2 miles before being passed by the Rossi's and being in good hands. The bike needs to be inspected professionally, but riding it 3 miles is a pretty good indicator.

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C-Rider
6/20/2012 11:35:39 pm

What's the distance for tonight's ride? I have heard there was talk of a 60 mile route. In essence a New Albany Summer Solstice ride. And will you (Mr. Wilson) be there early enough so slow C-Riders like myself can get a head start? Also, is the route available as a GPS download?

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Mr Wilson
6/21/2012 12:13:15 am

I do not know what happened to the 60 mile route but since Shannon will not be there tonight, perhaps he is saving the 60 miler for next week. There are B and C routes too and I will be there around 5:00pm to set up the mister machine. It's just Mark. I am not old enough yet to qualify for "Mr."

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Mark
6/21/2012 12:58:04 am

OK, have heard from Shannon and that 60 mile route will be on the schedule. He wanted to be here for that route, hence it not being tonight's route.

gps rental link
12/25/2012 11:38:54 pm

It is good that there are options GPS

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