WOLF KING RULES THE PODIUM!
ORE TO SHORE MOUNTAIN BIKE MINION VETERANS!
Belo News
Galesburg, Mi.
August 14, 2010
Galesburg, Mi. – Dawn broke wet over the Shark Cove on Saturday morning just as our intrepid hero was about to launch from the Shark Garage. As a matter of fact, he was just getting on the bike when the sky opened up and the rain began to fall in buckets.
Our intrepid hero hustled back into the Cove to check the radar, confirming that it was raining between the Cove and the field of dreams the Minions have come to know as the Koffee Klutch Tour de Gull!
The Sharkman decided to drive over at 7:30 a.m. and interestingly, though raining in the Creek, when he got 3 miles west of the Cove, the roads were dry and there was no evidence of any rain, nor would there be during the mornings ride.
The parking lot was filling up as the Sharkman arrived and 21 riders clicked in when the Skipper announced the start to the crowd. A number of the normal Battle Creek contingent seemed to be missing, perhaps scared off by the rain.
Skipper had also brought along Pat Gallagher, a former Minion from a few seasons ago and it was good to have him back in the peloton. Also returning for his third week, was Jeff who the Sharkman gave the official name of “Thor.” Welcome to the Mighty Minion Nation Thor! There were other new Minions who have yet to be named, along with a bunch of regulars.
As the Nation snaked its way north, three more Minions, including Toe Lady herself, Gazelle Girl, jumped on to the fast moving train.
Danimal jumped out front and pulled the Sharkman to the opening sprint. Falcon did make a move, but even Falcon wouldn’t make that mistake again, to try to contest the Patron* of the peloton twice in one season!
(*Patron - The rider who has earned the respect of the peloton. He need only express his displeasure to enforce the unwritten rules of the race (e.g. Merckx, Hinault, Armstrong, Sharkman) - Wikepidia.
The sprints and climbs were strongly contested throughout the west side of the lake, with the section from the Yorkville Church, through the Kountry Klub to Rt. 43 again being particularly quick. The Skipper had again, cleared Kellogg Korner and a minimum of gravel was in the road to slow the Mighty Minion Nation in the run up to the Kountry Klub.
The peloton stayed close on the east side of the lake, through the Bible Conference Hills and on to the Inlet. The usual pace line did not really form up after the crossing at the Digital Divide and it seemed like it was every Minion for themselves as the mass of riders bore down on the 3G Zone crossing.
As the Nation lined up for the final sprint, Hossman went to the front and proved why he is, well,….called the Hossman. Working like a Budweiser Clydesdale ripping up the fields of spring, he put his head down and pulled the peloton at speeds of 26-27 mph. As he peeled off, Gazelle Girl moved to the front and kept the pace going as the final climb came into view.
With Sharkman shouting for everyone to watch their lines, and obviously worried that the entire nation seemed to be cresting the hill at the same time, riders began to get into position for the final sprint, but no one wanted to move to the front first. That was when our new Minion, Thor, moved up with Sharkman and the nation on his wheel. As the fast paced blur of riders began to descend to the tape, Thor made a move, but had the Nation right on his Nordic rear end!
The crowds went wild along the Champ le Galesburg as the Tifosi clamored for a glimpse of their favorite riders and the paparazzi fired off candid photographs as the riders zipped up their jerseys for their sponsors.
At the Press Conference, all the talk centered around the new trend in wearing cycling caps post race. Though Sharkman has always covered his pate with a cycling cap (with a head like that, he has to cover it up), Dutch had joined the club, much to the dismay of the Duchess and this week, young Thor wore a stylish Astana lid while sipping a dark roast from a Bottomless Kup that Luann served up to the conquering hero’s.
You won’t want to miss this weeks ride!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Launch Time – 8:00 A.M. – SHARP!
Be there!
COLLEGE GAME DAY ANNOUNCED!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010!
Belo News
August 17, 2010
Galesburg, Mi. – It is that time of year again! College Football is about to begin and in recognition of opening days in September, August 28 has been designated as the first “College Game Day” of 2010! On Saturday, August 28, 2010 Minions are requested to wear their college jerseys to ride in and show off your favorite college football team.
Historically, MSU has captured the “most jerseys” on college game day, but there is a rumor this year that there has been a run on Michigan Jerseys and that consecutive streak of wins could come to an end for MSU So, if you don’t have a “College Game Day” jersey, you better get your order in now! Who knows, Western Michigan could make a run, or maybe UCLA? Come on out and sport your college jersey!
ORE TO SHORE MOUNTIAN BIKE MEN!
WHERE’S THE BEER?
Belo News
ORE TO SHORE MOUNTAIN BIKE MINION VETERANS!
Belo News
Galesburg, Mi.
August 14, 2010
Galesburg, Mi. – Dawn broke wet over the Shark Cove on Saturday morning just as our intrepid hero was about to launch from the Shark Garage. As a matter of fact, he was just getting on the bike when the sky opened up and the rain began to fall in buckets.
Our intrepid hero hustled back into the Cove to check the radar, confirming that it was raining between the Cove and the field of dreams the Minions have come to know as the Koffee Klutch Tour de Gull!
The Sharkman decided to drive over at 7:30 a.m. and interestingly, though raining in the Creek, when he got 3 miles west of the Cove, the roads were dry and there was no evidence of any rain, nor would there be during the mornings ride.
The parking lot was filling up as the Sharkman arrived and 21 riders clicked in when the Skipper announced the start to the crowd. A number of the normal Battle Creek contingent seemed to be missing, perhaps scared off by the rain.
Skipper had also brought along Pat Gallagher, a former Minion from a few seasons ago and it was good to have him back in the peloton. Also returning for his third week, was Jeff who the Sharkman gave the official name of “Thor.” Welcome to the Mighty Minion Nation Thor! There were other new Minions who have yet to be named, along with a bunch of regulars.
As the Nation snaked its way north, three more Minions, including Toe Lady herself, Gazelle Girl, jumped on to the fast moving train.
Danimal jumped out front and pulled the Sharkman to the opening sprint. Falcon did make a move, but even Falcon wouldn’t make that mistake again, to try to contest the Patron* of the peloton twice in one season!
(*Patron - The rider who has earned the respect of the peloton. He need only express his displeasure to enforce the unwritten rules of the race (e.g. Merckx, Hinault, Armstrong, Sharkman) - Wikepidia.
The sprints and climbs were strongly contested throughout the west side of the lake, with the section from the Yorkville Church, through the Kountry Klub to Rt. 43 again being particularly quick. The Skipper had again, cleared Kellogg Korner and a minimum of gravel was in the road to slow the Mighty Minion Nation in the run up to the Kountry Klub.
The peloton stayed close on the east side of the lake, through the Bible Conference Hills and on to the Inlet. The usual pace line did not really form up after the crossing at the Digital Divide and it seemed like it was every Minion for themselves as the mass of riders bore down on the 3G Zone crossing.
As the Nation lined up for the final sprint, Hossman went to the front and proved why he is, well,….called the Hossman. Working like a Budweiser Clydesdale ripping up the fields of spring, he put his head down and pulled the peloton at speeds of 26-27 mph. As he peeled off, Gazelle Girl moved to the front and kept the pace going as the final climb came into view.
With Sharkman shouting for everyone to watch their lines, and obviously worried that the entire nation seemed to be cresting the hill at the same time, riders began to get into position for the final sprint, but no one wanted to move to the front first. That was when our new Minion, Thor, moved up with Sharkman and the nation on his wheel. As the fast paced blur of riders began to descend to the tape, Thor made a move, but had the Nation right on his Nordic rear end!
With a bit of distance to go, Wolf King made his move to the right shoulder and went by Thor, with Falcon and B-Rod on the outside! At first, it looked like the Wolf King had gone too soon and for a split second the tifosi thought that he might be caught. But it was not to be, as he timed it perfectly and took Falcon and B-Rod with a bit of room to spare! Wolf King had regained the podium with a signature finish. Average speed, 20.2 mph.....
The crowds went wild along the Champ le Galesburg as the Tifosi clamored for a glimpse of their favorite riders and the paparazzi fired off candid photographs as the riders zipped up their jerseys for their sponsors.
At the Press Conference, all the talk centered around the new trend in wearing cycling caps post race. Though Sharkman has always covered his pate with a cycling cap (with a head like that, he has to cover it up), Dutch had joined the club, much to the dismay of the Duchess and this week, young Thor wore a stylish Astana lid while sipping a dark roast from a Bottomless Kup that Luann served up to the conquering hero’s.
You won’t want to miss this weeks ride!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Launch Time – 8:00 A.M. – SHARP!
Be there!
COLLEGE GAME DAY ANNOUNCED!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 2010!
Belo News
August 17, 2010
Galesburg, Mi. – It is that time of year again! College Football is about to begin and in recognition of opening days in September, August 28 has been designated as the first “College Game Day” of 2010! On Saturday, August 28, 2010 Minions are requested to wear their college jerseys to ride in and show off your favorite college football team.
Historically, MSU has captured the “most jerseys” on college game day, but there is a rumor this year that there has been a run on Michigan Jerseys and that consecutive streak of wins could come to an end for MSU So, if you don’t have a “College Game Day” jersey, you better get your order in now! Who knows, Western Michigan could make a run, or maybe UCLA? Come on out and sport your college jersey!
ORE TO SHORE MOUNTIAN BIKE MEN!
MINIONS KICK BUTT?
WHERE’S THE BEER?
Belo News
August 14,2010
Lake Superior, MI. - Attached are pictures of Zickman and Brewman at the Ore to Shore Mountain Bike race, before and after shots. A great race, beautiful weather and more difficult than both Minions thought. Notice the sign above their heads in the before picture. Brewman crashed twice and reported feeling handicapped by the end of the ride. Both M
inions jumped in Lake Superior at the end and reported that it sure felt good! All we know is the caption on the second photo should be, “Where’s the beer?”
Congratulations Brewman and Zickman, you did the Mighty Minion Nation proud!
inions jumped in Lake Superior at the end and reported that it sure felt good! All we know is the caption on the second photo should be, “Where’s the beer?”Congratulations Brewman and Zickman, you did the Mighty Minion Nation proud!
HUGE TURNOUT FOR KEVIN DEGEN’S FUNERAL!
Belo News
August 15, 2010
Birmingham, Mi. – Several of Team Taylor and Team Eaton members attended the funeral of Kevin Degen, whose death Belo News shared last week. It has been reported that approximately 350 riders followed Kevin’s Hearst, with his “trike” bike mounted on the roof, to the cemetery and Kevin’s final resting place. The cyclists came from as far away as Kansas, rode 7 miles under blue sky’s and with a slight tail wind, which seemed to cause the riders to believe that Kevin was riding with them. The peloton consumed a mile of the motorcade that Fox Detroit reported on in the attached clip.
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/mourners-remember-disabled-cyclist-kevin-degen-20100816-mr
It was reported that Kevin’s family was very touched by the turnout.
News helicopters and vans covered the funeral.
Belo News
August 15, 2010
Birmingham, Mi. – Several of Team Taylor and Team Eaton members attended the funeral of Kevin Degen, whose death Belo News shared last week. It has been reported that approximately 350 riders followed Kevin’s Hearst, with his “trike” bike mounted on the roof, to the cemetery and Kevin’s final resting place. The cyclists came from as far away as Kansas, rode 7 miles under blue sky’s and with a slight tail wind, which seemed to cause the riders to believe that Kevin was riding with them. The peloton consumed a mile of the motorcade that Fox Detroit reported on in the attached clip.
http://www.myfoxdetroit.com/dpp/news/local/mourners-remember-disabled-cyclist-kevin-degen-20100816-mr
It was reported that Kevin’s family was very touched by the turnout.
News helicopters and vans covered the funeral.
It was a fitting tribute to a great man and a great rider whose memory will live on for all those who rode with him.
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