WE CAME, WE SAW....…NOTHING!!

MINIONS RIDE "SHARKLESS!"

Styker Guy leads the mighty Shark Minion Nation!!!

MINIONS RIDE "GAZELLE GIRLESS!!!

OH, THE HUMANITY!!! ...WHERE IS SHE???

YETI BOY, FIRE & REB, ROCK THE YANKEE SPRINGS

TIME TRIALS!!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE SHARK MINIONS RACING BARRY-ROUBAIX THIS SATURDAY!!!

Belo News

On Special Assignment:

Stryker Guy reports!

September 25, 2021

Galesburg, Mi. - With no Sharkman OR Gazelle Girl in the mix, was there any adult supervision last Saturday??

Oh, yes there was! Well, sort of.......

Stryker Guy reports in!

No Sharkman, no problem for the Mighty Minions!  

The Sharkman has shown us the way even when he is away. 

The pavement was wet and the temperature a little chilly, but nothing too bad on the radar, so I headed toward Bissell Boy’s compound where he and his very fast son in law, Joe (Minion name TBD - Editors note....ScanMan), were waiting to make the trek to the launch site.  Along the way, Dr. Dave and virgin Minion Mike (Minion name TBD),  joined us just north of the infamous G Spot.  We were chatting about Nicki Minaj and Tic Tok when we came upon the Shark launch site only to find it…...EMPTY!!

What?  

No Minions, no pictures, no Squeaky, Gazelle Girl?  All of sudden, from a parking lot we could barely see, emerged the Hermster.  I attempted a selfie, which as you can see, was a complete train wreck.  

Maybe Sharkman isn't so bad at selfies?
Or Stryker Guy was in a hurry to pay for koffee?
Good thing he waited for Brewman!

OK, it was time to launch for the few and the proud, when out of nowhere, Brewman, skidded up to the launch and joined the group.  I whined openly about my bum knee, hoping to get some sympathy and lower the pace, but was soon disappointed as Bissell Boy and Virgin Mike (a former Stryker colleague) busted out and took the Sharkman Honorary Sprint.  

In fact, Bissell Boy, who is apparently trying to win this week’s Barry Roubaix, won most of the sprints, showing his impressive form. 

The Hermster blew up the Peleton on the Holy Rollers, leaving us wondering if it was something we said earlier in the ride.  

We re-gathered at Frona’s (which is still not open on Saturday in case you wondered). The pace was civil (yours truly pulled approximately 75 feet) until we got to the Gull Lake Marine stop sign—we came to a complete stop GG!!

Dr. Dave led (drum roll) a PACE LINE to the G Spot, where BIssell Boy and Joe took the sprint.  Brewman sporting a non-beer jersey??? Was super strong down the stretch as usual, leading the boys down for the final sprint.  

Once again, Bissell Boy, the Hermster, Virgin Mike, Joe and Dr. Dave started their moves after Brewman’s lead to a fast and furious ending to a great ride.  

Let’s call it a tie at the finish.  I was very pleased with my 7th place finish and received a participation medal by the Galesburg City Fathers. 

Nearly everyone headed for the hills, leaving Dr. Dave to buy coffee for Virgin Mike and me.  As the season comes to an end, this group did the Nation proud. 

Thanks Stryker Guy for your rivetting report on a what sounds like, another fantastic day in the saddle!

Is this a great country or what?!?

Sharkman regrets he couldn't be there, but should be returning to the mighty Shark Minion Nation this weekend!!! Who knows, we might even see Gazelle Girl and Toesetter, who will be celebrating there Wedding Anniversary on Monday - Happy Annivesary to you both!!!

Saturday, October 2 (can it be October already?) 2021

Wear Any Jersey You Want Day!!!

Launch Time - 8:30 a.m. - SHARP!

Be there!

Don't let Sharkman ride alone!!

YETI BOY, FIRE & REB ROCK THE YANKEE SPRINGS

TIME TRIALS!!

Yeti Boy, beer in hand,
on the podium!!

Belo News

September 26, 2021

Yankee Springs, Mi. - It was a great day for the mighty Shark Minion Nation as Shark Minions grabbed all the hardware at the Yankee Springs Mountian Bike Time Trials!!!

Reb reported that our own Yeti Boy and Fire both finished second in there race categories!!! 

Rumor has it that Yeti Boy might have easily won his age group had his back wheel not come loose, putting him over the handlebars before being able to realign the wheel and getting back into the race!

Meanwhile, Fire rocked the field in her first mountain bike race! Outstanding work!!!

Fire on the podium!!!

Belo News did not get a report on Reb, other than it was rumored he did compete in the race in a T shirt of some sort and did finish the event. It was not reported what race category he competed in, like the T shirt, clydesdale or old guy division, however, Belo News does thank him for the photos and the brief report.

Great job Shark Minions! You did the Nation proud!!!

GOOD LUCK TO ALL THE SHARK MINIONS RACING BARRY-ROUBAIX THIS SATURDAY!!!

Belo News

September 29, 2021

Shark Cove, Mi. - This Saturday is the Barry-Roubaix Gravel Road Race and several of the Shark Minion Nation will be competeting!

Belo News and Sharkman, hizzelf, wishes the Shark Minion Nation a safe and successful race. 

Hopefully, Belo News will get some photos and reports from the ride.

Again, the Shark Minion Nation will ride this Saturday, though it might be Sharkman all by hizzelf, he should be there weather permitting!

Be there with our intrepid hero! Shark Minions don't let Sharkman ride alone!!!

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