Another solid turnout by BBTT yesterday, riding the Nongs in almost forgotton warm weather. Mechanic had another problem with a flat tire so punishment for being late, was to chase us up the mighty devil's elbow. Pinky with all his gear on must have dropped a few more kg sweating on the climb and nearly even caught mechanic. The churchill drive section has been resurfaced and climbing up to one tree hill doesn't get much better. Sleepy took the honors riding the whole way up in the big COG!
After the devil's warm up it was off to Monbulk however pinky, joff, lollyboy and Chris (needs a nickname) had enough of climbing (why come to the nongs?) so they decided to ride to Olinda and back to Sass for some flat work. Not sure what went on up in Olinda but Basso, Potter, Gonz, Mechanic and Sleepy managed to ride down Sherbrooke rd, up the crescent and beat the flat boys to ripe.
The cakes have certainly improved at Ripe and BBTT took advantedge consuming frangipani tarts, struddle's, rocky roads and even the crust of raisin toast (BT). Pinky polished off the largest piece of apple struddle I've ever seen for breakfast without blinking. Debate raged over whether Spanglish's 40 reply all emails was the result of a virus from one of his favourtie cup websites.
Not much joy was spoken of the wet and freezing Degani King lake ride the previous weekend and pinky and mechanic are now members of the potter short cut club.
Only 4 weeks to around the bay so keep training.
Good to hear your all still riding. Would be even better to hear you were still riding prior to the ride. ;-)
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