Post by mrussell on Feb 13, 2009 10:40:58 GMT -5
That's right, Augusta County has its own world championship race, held each and every Thursday Night.
The Thursday Night Fast Road Ride will start as soon as Daylight Savings kicks in on March 8. That means March 12 is the first ride. I hope no one has been sitting on the couch eating Doritos and drinking large quantities of soda this winter. It's time to pay the rent.
The ride time will be 5:30 SHARP. Or whenever James locks the door to the shop.
We roll out from Behind Black Dog Bikes in Downton Staunton. (yeah Downtown is spelled wrong, but extra points if you know why)
The ride is a hilly 20-25 mile loop with options to go longer if the group dynamics allow.
This is a fast paced 18-20mph avg ride. There is one KOM and two city limit sprints.
For anyone who hasn't done these rides before, here are a few helpful pointers:
"I'm out of shape"
Translation: I ride 400 miles a week and haven't missed a day since
the Ford administration. I replace my 11-tooth cog more often than
you wash your shorts. My body fat percentage is lower than your
mortgage rate.
Most likely spoken by Patrick McKeegan
"I'm not into competition. I'm just riding to stay in shape" ---
Translation: I will attack until you collapse in the gutter,
babbling and whimpering. I will win the line sprint if I have to
force you into oncoming traffic. I will crest this hill first if I
have to grab your seat post, and spray energy drink in your eyes.
Most likely said by Mr Billy Baker.
"I'm on my beater bike"
Translation: I had this baby custom-made in Tuscany using titanium
blessed by the Pope. I took it to a wind tunnel and it disappeared.
It weighs less than a fart and costs more than divorce.
I would claim this one as my own, but the Tuscany/Pope comments points to our one and only Italian, Kevin Thomson
"It's not that hilly"
Translation: This climb lasts longer than a presidential campaign.
Be careful on the steep sections or you'll fall over -- backward.
You have a 39x23 low gear? Here's the name of my knee surgeon.
Ok, I'll claim this one. Hills build character.
"This is a no-drop ride"
Translation: I'll need an article of your clothing for the
search-and-rescue dogs.
Ron will drop you like the bad habit you wish you were.
"It's not that far"
Translation: Bring your passport
We end with James, of course he'll end the statement with "No Worries".
The Thursday Night Fast Road Ride will start as soon as Daylight Savings kicks in on March 8. That means March 12 is the first ride. I hope no one has been sitting on the couch eating Doritos and drinking large quantities of soda this winter. It's time to pay the rent.
The ride time will be 5:30 SHARP. Or whenever James locks the door to the shop.
We roll out from Behind Black Dog Bikes in Downton Staunton. (yeah Downtown is spelled wrong, but extra points if you know why)
The ride is a hilly 20-25 mile loop with options to go longer if the group dynamics allow.
This is a fast paced 18-20mph avg ride. There is one KOM and two city limit sprints.
For anyone who hasn't done these rides before, here are a few helpful pointers:
"I'm out of shape"
Translation: I ride 400 miles a week and haven't missed a day since
the Ford administration. I replace my 11-tooth cog more often than
you wash your shorts. My body fat percentage is lower than your
mortgage rate.
Most likely spoken by Patrick McKeegan
"I'm not into competition. I'm just riding to stay in shape" ---
Translation: I will attack until you collapse in the gutter,
babbling and whimpering. I will win the line sprint if I have to
force you into oncoming traffic. I will crest this hill first if I
have to grab your seat post, and spray energy drink in your eyes.
Most likely said by Mr Billy Baker.
"I'm on my beater bike"
Translation: I had this baby custom-made in Tuscany using titanium
blessed by the Pope. I took it to a wind tunnel and it disappeared.
It weighs less than a fart and costs more than divorce.
I would claim this one as my own, but the Tuscany/Pope comments points to our one and only Italian, Kevin Thomson
"It's not that hilly"
Translation: This climb lasts longer than a presidential campaign.
Be careful on the steep sections or you'll fall over -- backward.
You have a 39x23 low gear? Here's the name of my knee surgeon.
Ok, I'll claim this one. Hills build character.
"This is a no-drop ride"
Translation: I'll need an article of your clothing for the
search-and-rescue dogs.
Ron will drop you like the bad habit you wish you were.
"It's not that far"
Translation: Bring your passport
We end with James, of course he'll end the statement with "No Worries".
