IS THIS A GREAT COUNTRY OR WHAT?!?

IN LIEU OF ICEMAN RIDE/PARTY ROCKS PLAYERS!

NO SADDLE? CHECK! 

Sharkman celebrating 30 years of Saturday morning rides!

BEER LOADED CAMELBAK? CHECK!

"LET'S RIDE!"

SHARK BOWL MANIA!!!

FINAL SEASON STANDINGS!

THANKS FOR A FANTASTIC 30TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON!!!

Belo News
November 4, 2018

Augusta, Mi. - Oh, what a season!

As dawn broke over the Shark Cove, our intrepid hero, the Sharkman, was sleeping in for a change.

The start time for this day's ride would be much later and out at the Fort.

Please note Zyckmann's missing saddle!
Oh, the humanity!

It had been quite a 30th Anniversary Season, topped of with a special edition mighty Shark Minion Nation kit, Sharkman Birthday, and the fact that Sharkman had finished first for the 30 year in a row? Well, that is why he is the Nation's hero! (See final season standings)

4 years ago, after what has become known as the Mudman Year at the Iceman, Sharkman and Gazelle Girl decided that the Iceman Cometh had become a bit too "corporate" and they decided to have an In Lieu of Iceman Ride/Party at the Fort, followed by fun at Players in Augusta. This gave an opportunity to those who did not take part in the Iceman Cometh.

As a matter of fact, the Party after the Iceman was what had seemed to change over the years and it was decided that the Nation could have it's own party at Player and not have to drive for 4 hours to get there!

At 2:00 p.m. - SHARP! a hardy few Minions, toed the line at the Fort Custer Trail head. Gazelle Girl, Zyckmann, Hoosier Boy, Reb, PsychoCross, and Sharkman we ready to rock after a few start photos were taken by the paparazzi.

Zyckmann is somewhat legendary for riding the Iceman with certain, self imposed challenges. One year he rode with no saddle (feeling that if he could not sit he would ride harder and faster) and another year with a Camelbak filled with beer (no one is completely sure of his reason for this one other than it was a great idea!).

In remembrance of these legendary feats of daring, Zyckmann decided to go for the double header of cycling challenges and do both at the same time on this beautiful fall afternoon!

Oh, the humanity!

Sharkman only worried that after too many sips on that Camelbak, he may forget he had removed his saddle!

Ready to rock the trails!

The group headed out on the Red (in reverse) with Sharkman at the rear, protecting the peloton and keeping any emergency vehicles off their butts. Sharkman does not like "tailgating" when mountain biking.

Additionally, Sharkman thought it pretty funny to watch Zyckmann attempting the double feat of keeping his butt from hitting the seat post and trying to sip from his Camelbak at the same time!

After traversing the Red, with several stops to discuss what should be placed in Zyckmann's seat post, the group decided they had enough time to do, what has come to be known as, "The Sharkman Loop."

The "Sharkman Loop" is a ride of the Crazy Beaver to the start of the Green, over to the Trenches and back to the trail head.

Always a fun jaunt.

Reb sporting the latest in
cycling attire!

The group came back to the trail head for finish photos and adult beverages. PsychoCross decided he needed more laps and headed out again, as Hoosier Boy decided he needed to warm his feet, but not his legs, and he and Zyckmann got in a discussion of which Minions got their names on the back of the Anniversary Jersey.

It was then time to head over to Players where the Waitress asked if the group was the Sharkman Group? Oh, the humanity!

Spouses and other riders began to pour in with Wildman and Mrs. Wildman (Gwen), Sasquatch, Toesetter and Mrs. Zyckmann (Marsha) and of course, Lava Girl.

PsychoCross arrived late, after riding an additional lap, complete with his Banjovi Tee! Is this a great country or what?!?


The big surprise for our intrepid hero on this day, was a gift from Zyckmann in celebration of 30 years of Miniondom!

THANK YOU ZYCKMANN!

Sharkman was very impressed with the wrapping and whipped out his pocket knife (which was apparently impressive to the audience) to try to gently cut the wrapping away. However, once he learned from Zyckmann that it was newpaper wrap from the NY Times (who knew, it looked so good!) Sharkman tore into the wrapper like it was the last Doritos in the bag!

What was in the beautifully wrapped box, you ask?

Sharkman was delighted to find a.....ta da! Shark Bowl! is this a great country or what?!?

Take a look at that photo! Everyone wanted to have their photo taken with this VERY unique and now coveted (that's right Bunkie, get your own!) Shark Bowl!

Sharkman could hardly contain his excitement and couldn't wait to fill the unique piece of sculpture with cereal!

Or  better yet, ice cream!

Oh, the humanity, this is a great country!

PsychoCross ready to rock it!

After numerous beers, a big chicken burrito (Players has great food!) and a lot of laughs, the Nation bid adieu to the 30th year of the mighty Minion Nation! And what a season it was!

On to year 31! It was a fantastic season and thanks to each and every Shark Minion!

Sharkman feels blessed to have you all in his Shark life!

God bless and see you all next season!

Let the photos tell the story!

Zyckmann showing off his
jersey, before removing his
saddle!

Not to be outdone, Hoosier Boy and his
jersey, sans tights! Oh, the humanity!

Gazellen Girl with her beloved Ford
Taurus, covering the bird poop!

Post ride frivolity. Note Zyckmann still sipping
from his Camelback!

Hoosier Boy enjoying a beverage with
cold feet.

Just a better view of Hoosier Boy's
foot wear!

Seriously, it was actually pretty
nice out. Reb just likes the look!

Names on the jersey were a big topic.

A better look......

Sharkman's favorite spot!
He does love his koffee!

The gang was there at Players!
Gazelle Girl, Wildman and Mrs. Wildman (Gwen) and
Sasquatch!

"I have something for you, Sharkman!"
"Yes!" Sharkman responded!

Mrs. Zyckmann (Marsha) and Toesetter!

Sharkman and his pocket knife, which was a big hit!

Sharkman still cutting away on the wrapping!

Sharkman and Lava Girl loving that wrapping!

Shark Bowl!
Is this a great country or what?!?

"No, you can't have my Shark Bowl, Lava Girl!
Get your own!"

Everyone wanted a shot with THE
Shark Bowl!

Shark Bowl!

Thanks Psycho for the unsolicated
plug for Banjovi! You rock!

FINAL SEASON STANDINGS!

Belo News
November 4, 2018

Shark Cove, MI. - The final season standings were announce for the 30th Anniversary Year. In a season marked by the most rain outs and weather related cancellations in Shark Minion history!

But what a great season and as previously reported, Sharkman swept the season once again, as he has for the past 30 years!

After all, he is a legend in his own mind!

And always remember, it is ALWAYS about the Sharkman!

All for one and that one is THE SHARKMAN!

Viva Bikes!

FINAL SEASON STANDINGS!

1st  Sharkman
2d   Some Shark Minion
3rd  Gazelle Girl
4th  Some other Shark Minion
5th  Sharkman couldn't remember
6th  Sharkman
7th  That Minion whose name Sharkman can't remember.....
8th  Mighty Mouse
9th  Zyckmann
10th the rest of the mighty Shark Minion Nation!

See you all next year!

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

RAIN? WHAT RAIN?

WHERE IN THE WORLD WAS REB?!?

KISSES FOR BREWMAN?

Sharkman, Zyckmann & Brewman in his
Spartan Hat, ready to ride?!?

IN LIEU OF ICEMAN RIDE/PARTY THIS SATURDAY!

END OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR! OH, THE HUMANITY!

"I WANT MY HEAD PHOTOSHOPPED!"

Belo News,
October 27, 2018

Shark Cove, Mi. - Our intrepid hero, the Sharkman, bound out of his shark bed, WAY before dawn broke over the Shark Cove on a damp, cool morning.

The Nation was moving to Fort Custer this week and our hero was, to say the least, excited for the change. He had not been on his mountain bike since July, when he crashed on the Demon Drop, which was just 6 weeks after his crash that sent him for X-Rays and caused him to miss a Saturday.

He was, however, undeterred!

As the green hue of the shark radar screen gleamed off his shark coffee cup at 6 a.m. it was looking like the rain was passing and he began to get excited.

Reb had texted him the previous evening telling him he was going to drive to the Trail Head, then ride to the Klutch for koffee, then ride back to the trail head to ride with the Nation but had to leave early for work.

Sort of lonely for Sharkman until Brewman arrived
looking for his kisses!

He ended the text message by stating the Shark should let him know if the ride would be called off because of the predicted rain.

Sharkman thought that if he let Reb know before 7 a.m. there would be enough time to head him off before he had to leave. So he had to be up early!

However, Sharkman turned on the weather channel and it was reporting rain, which our hero was not seeing on his radar app.

So he went outside to check and it was in fact, raining. Oh, the humanity.

Sharkman texted Reb to ask what he thought, but there was no answer. "Had he left already?" thought the Sharkman.

He then emailed Gazelle Girl to get the report that it was also raining in Galesburg.

Sharkman and Gazelle Girl then had several text exchanges with Reb, but to no avail. Reb had gone dark.......

Sharkman, worried that Reb had launched to the Fort already and thought he should go to the Klutch to see if anyone would show. Meanwhile, Gazelle Girl was smart enough to inform our hero that she was going to pour another cup of coffee, get a book, and wait to hear from the old Shark.

Sharkman loaded up the Shark-Vibemobile (which is now 16 years old with 150,000 miles) with his 9er and headed over to the Klutch in the constant drizzle. He was pretty sure there would be no ride.

Sharkman walked into the Klutch to shouts of "Hello!" from the early morning Koffee Group! He was peppered with questions like, "are you guys really riding today?" and "why would anyone want to ride in the rain?" and "How did you get your name?"

After staving off the paparazzi, Sharkman sent, yet another text, to Gazelle Girl and Reb reporting he had taken up position at the Klutch, awaiting Rebs wet arrival. In the mean time he got a text from Brewman.

"Brewman here, are you riding?"

Zyckmann and Brewman on their high
tech rides! Is this a great country or wha?!?

Sharkman explained the situation and ended the text, with what he thought, were a bunch of periods indicating the uncertainty of a ride. However, with his fat dorsal he punched in a couple x's. Embarrassed, he immediately realized his error and re-texted, but the auto correct would change the xx's to cc's! He tried again and again, got cc's! Brewman didn't respond and Sharkman was worried what the legendary rider was thinking?!?

As Sharkman awaited Reb's arrival or text (he wasn't sure which was going to happen), Gazelle Girl texted offering Sharkman to come out to the Triple Nasty Ranchero for a ride, but Sharkman had pretty much convinced himself that he wasn't riding because the rain was still coming down.

Then Brewman walked in dressed to ride! Or looking for kisses, the Editors are still not sure.......

It was about this time that Reb finally picked up his phone to report that he had been dealing with a sick kid and never left the house! Oh, the humanity!

Sharkman and Brewman sat there discussing what to do, when Sharkman said he better go to the Trail Head and see if anyone was crazy enough show up. Brewman said he would go with and if it stopped raining, might ride and see how the trails were. He was WAY more enthusiastic than our hero!

As the Shark watched the beads of rain whisking off his Shark-Vibemobile windshield (he uses Rainex) on the ride over, he was convincing himself he wasn't going to ride.

When he and Brewman pulled into the Trail Head Parking Lot, there was Zyckmann with his bike already unloaded and leaning against his Land Rover, ready to ride!

Red Loop in reverse and the
"Sharkman Loop!"

When Sharkman got out of the car, it wasn't raining and both he and Brewman got motivated by Zyckmann enthusiasm, so they decided to try the trails out and see how they were, as riders were coming in and and reporting them in pretty good shape.

With Zyckmann in the lead, and Sharkman protecting the rear, the three riders struck out on the Red in reverse.

The three rode the Red, then Sharkman led the group on the "Sharkman Loop," a combination of the Red Crazy Beaver, the start of the Green, and the Red Trenches.

It never rained as they rode, the track was firm with no puddles, and the temps made for a comfortable ride. That's Michigan! You just never know and as they say, "there is no bad weather, just bad gear!"

The three celebrated in the parking lot and talked about the "In Leiu of Iceman" Ride/Party next Saturday! (See next story).

It was a great morning on the trails! You won't want to miss next weeks ride/party at the Fort and at Players!

Be there!

IN LIEU OF ICEMAN RIDE/PARTY THIS SATURDAY!

Belo News
November 3, 2018

Augusta, Mi. - This Saturday is the "In Leiu of Iceman Ride/Party" at the Fort.

For those of you not taking part in the Iceman, which seems to be a larger number each year, the mighty Shark Minion Nation with meet at 2:00 p.m. at the Fort Custer Trail Head for a group (or two groups) ride around the Fort. Riders may wish to bring a beverage of choice for the post ride at the Trail Head.

The riders will then go to Players in Augusta for post ride drinks and dinner at 4:00 p.m.

Spouses, significant others, family, etc. are invited as well to help the Nation celebrate the end of the 30th Shark Minion Season!

Those Shark Minions that do not ride mountain bike are also invited to Players at 4:00 p.m. and we hope for a great turn out!

This is always a fun event so come on out with your guest to help celebrate the close of another fantastic season on the bike!


ANGRY SUBSCRIBER CHASTISED!?!

Belo News
October 25, 2018

Let that be a lesson to you!

Shark Cove, Mi. - Last week, an angry subscriber of Belo News wrote to the Editors with a  complaint about last weeks edition.

More specifically,  the subscriber felt that the veteran reporter, Gazelle Girl, had far too much time on her hands to be able to Photoshop riders heads on bikes.

It was apparent from the "tone" of the letter that the real issue was that the subscriber had never had his head photoshopped, and was feeling left out. So Gazelle Girl took care of it immediately.

The subscriber shall go nameless, per Belo News confidentiality policy, but we all thought the photo came out well!

The subscriber was chastised by the Editor for having too much time on his hands for writing the email in the first place and was reminded that Reporter, Gazelle Girl, is a member of "The Lucky Ones" retiree group and thus, has plenty of time, as does the Editor of Belo News!

A TRIPLE VICTORY FOR AMERICA!!!

A "POLITE RIDE" WAS HAD BY ALL!!!

COYOTES? WAIT, .....WHAT???

BREWMAN BUYS!?!!!

TO THE MOUNTAIN BIKES THIS WEEKEND!

IN LIEU OF ICEMAN PARTY NOVEMBER 3, 2018!

Belo News
October 20, 2018

Galesburg, Mi. - As dawn broke over the Shark Cove, our intrepid hero, the Sharkman, was sound asleep.....

What, you say? Yes, he would be heading out to pick up his daughters in Chicago and head north for Lava Girls fathers 90th Birthday Celebration in Crystal Lake, Illinois and would not be making the call. He was feeling bad after missing the deadline on the previous weeks edition of Belo News for the first time this season. Actually, he usually misses one or two per season, but he thought he might be able to get the full season in without missing, but it was not to be.

But the Nation rode and Gazelle Girl did a fantastic write up on what sounds like a great "End of the Road Season" ride!

Take it away, Gazelle Girl!



A TRIPLE VICTORY FOR AMERICA!!!

Belo News
October 20, 2018
Reporter Gazelle Girl

Galesburg, Mi. - Although the roads were damp the entire ride, there was not a cloud in the sky as three die hard Minions gathered for the last road ride of the Minion Nation’s 30th season.

The high humidity kept things moist all morning, but also helped take the chill out of the 48-degree air on what began as a beautiful, clear day. (With hail showing up a little later on.)

As Gazelle Girl approached the school parking lot to a somewhat feeble shout of "Gazelle Girl!" she spotted a chipper Brewman and Rocketman (aka Kim Jong Un) ready to ride. Brewman glanced at his watch, saw that is was time to launch and shouted "Podium finishes for all!" And - to the delight of all present - added, "I'm buying the koffee." Yay, Brewman!

The ride was quite chatty and very pleasant with Brewman and Kim Jong Un showing great patience as they waited numerous times for Gazelle Girl to catch back on, mostly after the climbs. (Excuse: poor GG had been fighting a head cold for two weeks and just wasn't feelin' it today. Whaaa.)

At one point, between farmer blows, GG was heard to apologize for hogging most of the pulls all morning. My, she's a sarcastic one, that Gazelle Girl.

The topic of conversation, once Gazelle Girl finally crested the climb to the M-43 stop and joined the others, was about the sad state of civility among Americans these days. Vitriol rules the day. Tear. The Nation committed to do what it can to resolve this troubling issue. And we did.

As the trio crossed the Digital Divide and headed south, Kim Jong Un asked for advanced notice of the location of the GGG Spot so as not to accidentally steal Gazelle Girl's satisfaction. This heroic show of consideration from Kim Jong Un gave Gazelle Girl an idea... let's ALL take the GGG Spot Sprint. Together. Holding hands. And they did. (See accompanying photo.)

Where is the Roadrunner? 

The cacophony of shouts of "Hooray!" and "Victory for America!" must have awakened the entire population of NW Charleston Township as evidenced by the startled COYOTE that scampered into the road as the Nation was barreling down on the final sprint, again with the intention of taking it together. As one. Holding hands. (See accompanying photo.)

Upon seeing the freight train speeding toward him, the shaggy four-footed mutt made an abrupt turn to the south in an effort to take on the Nation for the finishing sprint. Well, of course, as any Loonie Toons fan knows, these guys can run pretty fast. With tongue dangling in the wind, the coyote nipped the Nation by a tail length at the sprint. But, fear not, it was STILL a victory for America, the Nation and civility as the coyote was immediately DQed for employing four legs instead of the regulation two. He slunked (a word?) away in shame as the Nation sang Cum-bay-ah in unity.

The clouds began to roll in just as the trio made their victory ride down the Champs de le Galesburg. The crowd of cheering fans easily eclipsed the number of riders, beaming harmoniously, in the peloton.

Zychmon-ami (fresh back from France) was waiting for the group at the Klutch having ridden down on his neon gravel bike. Tales of the morning were told with the sniffling Gazelle Girl finally owning up to not having taken a single pull all day. Is this a great county or what?


Editors Note - Thanks, Gazelle Girl, for that riveting account of, what sounds like a fantastic ride! Where else can you get this kind of hard hitting, fact finding, cycling news? No where else but Belo News!


TO THE MOUNTAIN BIKES THIS WEEKEND!

Belo News
October 24, 2018

Shark Cove, Mi. - This week, the Nation moves to the Fort to ride!

That's right, Bunkie, it is mountain bike season for the mighty Shark Minion Nation. Short as that season may be, the Nation moves to the Fort with two starting points, so pay attention!

Sharkman will be heading to the Klutch for a Bottomless, arriving around 8 a.m. or a bit earlier (the old Shark needs to wake up a bit before getting on the bike!).

Hopefully, some of the Minions will join him for a kup.

Sharkman and entourage will launch from the Klutch at 8:30 a.m. - SHARP and ride to the trail head through the "Gazelle Girl Back Door to the Fort" entrance, arriving around 9 a.m.

Those who do not want to get up earlier, or don't want that fantastic pre/post ride elixir known as a Koffee Klutch Bottomless, can go directly to the trail head at Fort Custer to rendezvous (for those Minions who don't know what the means, it means "meet up") for the ride.

Sharkman has crashed the past two times he has been out, so this ride could be very entertaining, or more likely, slow. But he will be requesting the last spot in the pace line!

Saturday October 27, 2018

So two launch times!

Launch 1 - 8:30 a.m. from the Klutch

Launch 2 - 9:00 a.m. from the Fort Custer Trail Head

SHARP!

Be there!


IN LIEU OF ICEMAN PARTY NOVEMBER 3, 2018!

Belo News
November 3, 2018

Augusta, Mi. - The Nation will be celebrating the traditional "In Lieu of Iceman Party" on Saturday, November 3, 2018.

The Nation will "meet up" at the trail head for a ride around Fort Custer followed by going to Players in Augusta with spouses or significant others for adult beverages and dinner to celebrate the 30th Shark Minion Seasons end!

Saturday, November 3, 2018

In Lieu of Iceman Party!

2:00 p.m. launch from the Trail Head at Fort Custer

4:00 p.m. meet at Players in Augusta for dinner and drinks

It is hoped that those Shark Minions that do not ride mountain bikes will join the Nation to party at Players at 4 p.m. along with their spouses, significant others, friend, etc.

More in next weeks edition of Belo News!

Be there!

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHARKMAN!

Rain? What rain?

RIDE RAINED OUT, BUT NOT THE PARTY!

DEBUT OF THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY KIT!

SHARKMAN BUYS?!?

WAIT,...... WHAT?

ZYCKMANN'S BLOODY 'ELL IN FRANCE?!?

3OTH ANNIVERSARY KIT DAY THIS SATURDAY!

NEW LAUNCH TIME! NEW LAUNCH TIME! 

Sharkman & Lava Girl!

Belo News
October 6, 2018

Shark Cove, Mi. - As dawn had not yet broken over the Shark Cove, our intrepid hero, the Sharkman, was pouring over weather reports in the glow of his green shark radar. It wasn't looking good.....

It was pouring outside the Cove and the radar was flashing red to the west and south.

It was looking like it might be possible to get to the start without rain (though the roads were soaked) but then the rain would begin again in earnest!

Sharkman immediately emailed Gazelle Girl, who reported that it was, in fact, raining over the Nations Field of Dreams known as the KK-TdG........Oh, the humanity!

However, Sharkman had kake and there was no turning back from celebrating the famous riders 69th Birthday!

Right after sending out a cancelled ride announcement, a text came in from Mad Dog (who else!)....

"It's not raining here...."
Ya, look at that road, Mad Dog!

"it's not raining here...." along with the attached photo.

Sharkman responded, "it looks like it is raining to me!"

To which Mad Dog responded, "Why do you always cancel the rides when I can make it?"

"Because it is raining! Do you have on  your new kit?" responded our hero.

"I want it noted I was the only one to make the 30th anniversary ride." replied Mad Dog with a photo of his kit!

Note all the people at the Klutch with Mad Dog!

Sharkman told him he was a sick man.

Sharkman and Lava Girl then went to pick up the kake and Yeti Boy and Yeti Girl and made their way over to Galesburg in a torrential down pour. As they exited I-94 they saw a bolt of lightening that flashed right over the gentle burg of Galesburg, along with the crack of thunder! Sharkman began praying that Mad Dog wasn't out in that lightening! (he was.....)

Sharkman was amazed at all who turned out for his special day! First he was worried he didn't have a big enough kake, but fortunately for all, he did have enough!

Skipper was back in the fold and came down to offer his regards! OKC, who hadn't made a ride all year was also back!  Even the Durango Kid, President of the Mountain States Chapter of the Shark Minion Nation, sent a photo of himself in his new Anniversary Kit!

The rider on the kake is more descriptive of Sharkman's
speed at eating kake than riding a bike!

Sharkman was feeling the love!

As the celebration was about to begin, Mad Dog texted another photo and shortly after, arrived in person, trying to claim he wasn't wet.

The best way to tell this story is through the photos!

The Klutch was rocking!

A rousing rendition of happy birthday was sung to Sharkman AND to Stroker, whose birthday was on this date!

Sharkman was feeling blessed to be a part of the mighty Shark Minion Nation and for all of his mighty Shark Minions!

There was enough kake for the Minions, and some left over for the Saturday morning Early Koffee Group! Is this a great country or what! The koffee flowed and the Sharkman was paying for it! Oh, the humanity, this is a great country!

The Durango Kid checking in from Durango, CO!
Is this a great country or what?!?

The Skipper was back!

The Anniversary Kit was on display!

Mad Dog arrives in his kit!

Stryker Guy was like Superman!

The early crowd, before the masses arrived!

There was enough kake for all!

OKC making his first appearance of
the year! Oh, the humanity!

And it didn't end there!

Later in the day, Sharkman and Banjovi rocked BavariaFest at St. Peter Lutheran Church with Wildman and Great Dane! The diminutive musician even appeared in Bavarian attire!

This IS a great country and this guy knows how to rock it!

Sharkman and Banjovi rock BavariaFest!
Love those lederhosen, Sharkman!

You won't want to miss this weeks edition when the Nation "Officially" debut's the new 30th Anniversary Jersey with a new launch time!

Did we mention a new launch time?!?

Saturday, October 13, 2018

30th Anniversary Kit Day!

NEW LAUNCH TIME - NEW LAUNCH TIME- NEW LAUNCH TIME!

Launch Time - 9:00 A.M. - SHARP!

Be there!

ZYCKMANN'S BLOODY 'ELL IN FRANCE?!?

Belo News

Zyckmann sporting his BEU
Jersey in France!

October 5, 2018

Somewhere, France - That legend of the peloton, Zyckmann, Zickkmmaann, Fabio, whatever,........... reported in from France this past week. It was the only thing that kept him from Sharkman's Birthday party! Well, that and the wine and food.

This man gets around!

The master of the peloton sent in the following report!

From Zyckmann:

"Yes ! the Bloody El in France- wine wine whine! I am riding a 40 # hybrid in tennis shoes- luckily I can stay with all the E bikes

Happy Birthday Sharkie"

The mighty Shark Minion Nation can't wait to hear all about this trip and his 40 pound bike! Oh, the humanity!

Thanks Zyckmann!

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