DOT DOT DASH RETURNS TO THE PELOTON!

CAN THIS WEATHER BE MORE BEAUTIFUL?!?

LAST ROAD RIDE THIS WEEKEND!

Dot Dot Dash back in the peloton!

WHAT'S COMING UP!?!

Belo News

October 15, 2016

Shark Cove, Mi. - As dawn broke over the Shark Cove, our intrepid hero, the Sharkman began to get ready to ride. The Shark thermometer was reading a very cool 46 degrees, which was the same temp as the previous week. However, as the garage door opened, the Sharkman felt it was a bit colder and went back down into his Shark Locker to retrieve more layers of cycling “stuff.”

As he was getting his bike ready, he received a text from Nikeboy informing him it was too dark to ride over! Wait, what? 

Mad Dog had already informed him that he was taking a rare Saturday from the KK-TdG for reasons unknown at press time......

None the less, the old Shark mounted his steed as Yeti Boy pulled up and off they went discussing the pros and cons of too much or too little cycling “stuff.”

Did Squeaky sleep at the start all night?

Soon, Reb pulled up and the three riders headed to the start.

When they arrived, they found Squeaky taking a nap while Brewman was ready to go!

Then Dot Dot Dash pulled in with Paperboy, and the crowd went wild, happy to see her back in the peloton after a very speedy recovery! Welcome back to the Nation Dot Dot Dash!

In addition to the above, Wildman, Skittles, and Toast added to the crowd of 10 riders.

After a few words from Sharkman, the Nation headed into town and saw Gazelle Girl heading towards them, but not looking up. After the riders turned and slowed by the Klutch, they waited for the Sweetheart of the Peloton to come around the corner. When she did, there was a collective, “Gazelle Girl, your late!” call from the Nation!

Toast pulling up his arm warmers......

As the Nation approached the A – B Group split, the only rider to move to the right was Reb, who wanted to ride by his “property” before heading back to the Creek. Since no one was taking the A Group challenge this week, Sharkman reminded everyone, once again, that it was a B Group ride!

Skittles and Wildman picked up the pace and as Sharkman went by to take the first sprint he complained about them both working him to hard!

After the hard climb up the col de Twin Lakes, Skittles informed the group it wasn't his day and he turned back to the start.

The ride through the Yorkville Church, Kellogg Korner, Kountry Klub section was somewhat lively but uneventful except for one thing.

Toast, who, at the start, had been complaining about his arm warmers drooping down and making a small part of his arm, between his jersey sleeve and the top of the arm warmer, cold.

Reb actually wore tights this week!

However, riding with a fleece vest that was pulling his jersey in the opposite direction of his shorts didn't seem to cause him concern about his "moon" getting too cold......

Yes, it was an early morning moon rise and Toast had to make an equipment repair at the Rt. 43 Stop sign, removing the morning's entertainment factor for the remainder of the ride.

After the col de Norte, Sharkman had to reprimand Squeaky for crossing the double yellow lines on a couple of occasions and would remind riders that if you are boxed in, you are boxed in and you should not cross the yellow lines, particularly on hills!

At the Dandelion Grill, formerly the Queen's Kitchen, formerly Frona's and herein called “the Feed Zone” the smell of bacon and eggs was so strong, many of the Nation almost parked their bikes and went in!

After the Digital Divide, the pace line attempted to form up, but only had a modicum of success, but still brought Gazelle Girl to her beloved GGG Spot Sprint win! It was a victory for America!

It was in this section that Nikeboy jumped on for the ride into the finish!

Yeti Boy, Paperboy and yet another
photo bomb by Wildman!

Sharkman immediately went out to the front and pulled for some time wondering where everyone was until Yeti Boy pulled through and did the same.

Finally, at the top of the final ascent, the fast guys kicked it in and again, the Editors have no idea of who took the tape, but we do know Sharkman took 5^th. One his better finishes post surgery! (and that's why we know!)

Sharkman commented that it has been a disappointment that he has not been able to ride up the Champs le Galesburg since his surgery and it doesn't look like the road to the Champs le Galesburg will be ready anytime soon...

Yeti Boy rocketed into the Klutch and bought Koffee for everyone! 

Thanks Yeti Boy!

Easty making an appearance
at koffee!

The Klutch rocked and Andrew thanked the Nation for being there every Saturday, stating he hated to see the season come to an end! 

So does the Nation, Andrew!

That's right, Bunkie!

This Saturday, October 22, 2016 – Shark Minion Jersey Day!

The last road ride of the season! Oh, the humanity!

Unfortunately, Sharkman has out of town guests and will not be there, but the ride goes on!

Launch time 8:30 a.m. - for both A & B Groups – SHARP!

Be there!

Gazelle Girl holding kourt at the Klutch.

Brewman and Toast collecting their
Yeti Man purchased koffee.

WHAT'S COMING UP NEXT!

Belo News

October 17, 2016

Shark Cove, MI. - This week may be the last road ride of the season, and we have had incredible weather to do those rides this late into October, but it is not the last ride!

Here is a list of the upcoming events that you will want to mark down on your calendars!

BARRY-ROUBAIX/WALDORF RIDE!

Saturday, October 29, 2016 – Barry-Roubaix/Waldorf Lunch Ride

In preparation for those doing Iceman, the Nation will ride Barry-Roubaix. The Nation will meet at the K-Mart Parking lot to launch at 9 a.m. with lunch at the Waldorf after!

Saturday, November 5, 2016

ILOI Party!

In Lieu of Iceman Party! Yes, like last year, the Nation will meet at the Trail Head at the Fort for a 2 p.m. Launch. After a riding the Fort and perhaps enjoying at BYO beverage of choice in the parking lot, we will head over to Players in Augusta to meet non mountain biking riding Minions and significant others and anyone else who wants to join in our season ending party, for dinner and drinks!

So mark you calendars and see everyone on Saturday!

Riders joining the Minion rides acknowledge the inherent risk involved with bicycle riding and by joining any Minion ride hold harmless any rider involved.