MELLOW
SOUTHERN ROUTE, SANS LANDMARKS!
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| The Nation ready for the south route! Shadows include Yeti Boy and Reb! Oh, the humanity! |
RED,
WHITE & BLUE THIS WEEKEND!
A DOUBLE HEADER WEEKEND?
WHERE
IN THE WORLD IS STRYKER GUY THIS WEEK?
TUESDAY
NIGHT ROUTE CHANGE?
B
GROUP STARTING SOON? STAY TUNED!
BANJOVI
ON FACEBOOK? OH, THE HUMANITY!
Belo
News
June
25, 2016
Galesburg,
Mi. - As dawn broke warm and bright over the Shark Cove, our intrepid
hero, the Sharkman, was again sleeping in. A Shark could get use to
this sleeping in thing!
As
he mounted his Shark Motorcycle a bit early, he thought that since it
was such a beautiful morning, he would ride out to meet the Nation
along the route!
He
immediatlely set out on County MN to 36th
Street and headed south thinking the Nation should be heading north
toward the finish. However, as he approached the road into Scotts, no
Minions?
Mmmmm.....had
he missed them?
The
Old Shark headed into Scotts and again, no Minions. Thinking he had
missed them when they crossed MN before the finish, he immediately
turned around and headed for the Klutch. It was almost 9:30 a.m so he
was sure he had missed the peloton.
However,
as he approached the Klutch, no bikes......
When
he walked in and ordered his Bottomless, he was told the riders had
gone by but had not come in for their koffee yet......
As
he checked his iPhone, he noticed a text from Yeti Boy time stamped
at 9:14 a.m. of the start, which really confused the old
Shark......what the heck?
Shortly,
the Nation pulled up to the Klutch and explained that they ran a
little late, and that Yeti Boy and Reb had ridden to the start and
had then pealed off to head home after Qman Hill just outside of
town.
The
Nation stated that the ride was very mellow, with a more managable 16
riders. Nikeboy led the Nation, but did not seem to know where all
the “Major Landmarks and Attractions” were located. So the Nation
didn't even have to pay for the ride! (wait a minute......) Thus, a
more relaxing ride, though the pace was still a good one.
Again,
no one wrote up a rider report this week, so you have to read about
Sharkman's motorcycle ride for Saturday morning koffee! Oh, the
humanity!
But
the Sharkman will be returning soon!
But
what about this weekend?
It
is the 4th
of July and you won't want to miss the Red, White & Blue Kit ride
in celebration of our country's independence!
Saturday,
July 2, 2016 – Red, White & Blue Kit Day! Put on your best Red,
White & Blue and show your patriotism!
Launch
Time – 8:00 A.M. - SHARP!
BE
THERE!
DOUBLE HEADER WEEKEND! HEADING SOUTH!
Belo
News
June
29, 2016
Richland,
Mi. - As has been tradition, we will have a double header weekend this 4th of July! Is this a great country or what?!?
That's right, Bunkie, the Nation will head south on Monday morning, July 4th with a launch time of 8:00 a.m. SHARP!
Full Minion Kit to celebrate this great countries Independence!
Monday, July 4, 2016 - Shark Minion Jersey Kit Day!
Be there!
That's right, Bunkie, the Nation will head south on Monday morning, July 4th with a launch time of 8:00 a.m. SHARP!
Full Minion Kit to celebrate this great countries Independence!
Monday, July 4, 2016 - Shark Minion Jersey Kit Day!
Be there!
B
GROUP STARTING SOON?
Belo
News
June
29, 2016
Shark
Cove, Mi. - With Sharkman's return to cycling, he knows he will need
some time go to get back into shape! Additionally, for years the
Nation has talked about starting a B Group.
Depending
on Sharkman's progress, a B Group will be announced soon to help
Sharkman get back into shape and will be open to other riders who
might want to do a slower pace. It is hoped that the B Group will
continue going forward.
The
concept would be to start the B Group 15-20 minutes ahead of the A
Group with the hope the two groups would finish close to the same
time. The head start would be adjusted to insure that happens.
This
group would also allow beginners to jump into the A group if they so
desired. So standby for mor information on the B Group, coming soon!
WHERE
IN THE WORLD IS STRYKER GUY THIS WEEK?
Belo
News
June
29, 2016
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| Stryker Guy at Bear Tooth Pass! |
Bear
Tooth Pass, Mt. - This week, we hear from that Legend of the Peloton,
Stryker Guy, aka Cover Girl, as he continues his trek across this
great country! Stryker Guy checked in with Belo News after a bad day
of head winds caused the group to have to sag in for the evening as
he was quoted as stating, “it was the best $80 we ever spent!”
Apparently after fighting 40-50 mph head winds, it was decided the
better part of valor was discretion.
However,
all was forgotten as a day or two later, he checked in from Bear
Tooth Pass in Montana, where the elevation was 10,970 ft! Way to go,
Stryker Guy! You're taking that Shark Minion Jersey to higher and
higher elevations!
You
can follow, and leave comments, for our hero at the following
website;
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| Sagging in! Best move, EVER! |
Check
in on this legend now!
TUESDAY
NIGHT ROUTE CHANGE?
Belo
News
June
29, 2016
Battle
Creek, Mi. - Tuesday Night ride Commissioner, Rainman, put out a
notice for the Tuesday Night Chain Gang Riders. It appears that the
section of M96 east bound from 37th
to G Ave. in Augusta has really deteriorated. Therefore, he is
recommending some route changes. Riders wishing to do this ride
should contact Rainman to make sure you are on his ride
distribution, as the ride does not always launch!
Attached
is his announcement!
NOTICE
TO TUESDAY MINIONS: I
know Minions don't do well with change, but as the Self-Appointed
Commissioner of Tuesday Nights, I've been evaluating a re-route for a
section of the ride. I know, I know, you love the route; it’s fast,
largely flat, and fun. However,
M96 Eastbound (the road we turn onto after passing the Galesburg High
School) has deteriorated as of late and has become a bit [more]
unsafe.
Gravel and holes are abundant, and a safe shoulder to ride on has
become increasingly harder to come by. SO, if you ride this evening
and want to take the regularly scheduled route, please continue to
exercise caution.
HOWEVER,
Rainman doesn’t leave the Minions hanging and would propose either
of the following routes:
OPTION
1
·
Same starting route until you get to Augusta
·
Make a RIGHT onto 42nd street (first right as you pass the SHELL
Station in Augusta) and take that all the way to M89.
·
Climb the short hill on M89
·
Continue on M89 to 37th
Street; make a LEFT onto
37th (head
South past the Gull Lake View golf course)
·
Continue on 37th;
make a LEFT onto G Ave (east)
·
Connect back up to M96 (east) and head back into Augusta to complete
the normal route
OR
OPTION 2
·
Same starting route until you get to Augusta
·
Make a RIGHT onto 42nd street (first right as you pass the SHELL
Station in Augusta) and take that all the way to M89.
·
Climb the short hill on M89
·
Continue on M89 to 40th
Street; make a RIGHT onto 40th
·
Take 40th
to C Ave; make a RIGHT onto C Ave
(east)
·
Take C Ave (east) to 48th
Street;
turn RIGHT onto 48th
Street
to connect back up to the end of the ride on Michigan Ave
If
you do choose either of these routes tonight, please report back on
the distance and fun-level.
Belo News
June 29, 2016
Shark Cove, Mi. - You asked for it, you got it! Yes, Banjovi has started a new Facebook page so you can keep up with all their activities! Is this a great country or what!?!
So head over to the Banjovi Facebook Page and “like” it so you too, can know when, where and what these indomitable musicians are up to! Oh, the humanity!
http://www.facebook.com/BanjoviAZO
And don't forget, you can see them live at the Riverside Golf Club & Banquet Center on Friday, July 15, 2016 at 7:00 p.m!
Be there!
