Pinkerton and I fought the wind all the way down to Meridian last night instead of braving the 46 MPH gusts out west. It was one of those nights where it felt like the wind was coming from all directions. We got down there in time to see the group passing by on what turned out to be lap 2, so we spun around easily and joined in at the top of the hill.
I had planned on sitting in for a little bit and then putting in a couple of efforts but watching the squirrels at Meridian was a lot more fear inspiring than watching people bumping in the P/1/2 race on Sunday. I not saying that peop . . . wait, yes I'll say it. A good number of people out there don't know how to handle their bikes as demonstrated by the dude we watched go from upright and pedaling to lying in the grass in 2.2 seconds. Fortunately he was alone, going uphill which makes him stacking it up even more incredible, but kept it safe for all of those who were nowhere near him. So as soon as the first duo got a respectable gap I decided to join them with Brian Krombein in tow. We rode straight through and kept motoring until a group with Pinkerton had separated themselves from the chaff. I sat at the back until the small group made the bridge and then we started motoring again. All in all it was better riding around as a group of six, to be whittled down as the laps went by.
In real cycling news:
Professional cycling fans will get their wish after all: Rock Racing will be a part of the 2008 Tour de Georgia presented by AT&T after reaching a settlement with race organiser, Medalist Sports, LLC.
First off, how much money changed hands between Rock, Saunier Duval-Scott, and Medalist? Secondly, does Michael Ball know he's an ass-basket, what "professional cycling fan" really wanted to see Rocks Racing in Georgia. I think he and his publicity team confused that desire with cycling fans wanting to see credibility reestablished in the sport after years of repeated doping scandal. So if we fans send another flood of emails, calls, etc. demanding the return of Cipo to the team will Mr. Ball eat crow to please the professional cycling fans?
Back to more important things . . . crap, crap, crappity crap, crap!
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3 comments:
um. what are you doing with a medical kit toy?
I have to take you to point on your view of "people who can't handle their bikes" riding at Meridian (a free, un-regulated, open to any cyclist, practice race). So you would keep riders who might aspire to race and want race-like experience kept out because they can't handle their bikes like real live local pros. Where else would you have them get this experience? And I know you don't like paying for stuff just like the rest of us, so don't say,"They should get experience from racing in actual races", where you have to pay to ride. If "local pros" want to help grow the sport, maybe they should drop the 'tude, and help aspiring riders a little more. (yeah, i'm in a bad mood today, maybe tomorrow I'll leave a happy comment)
Nobody said anything about keeping them away from Meridian, I only said there were questionable riders down there. I simply chose not to ride near them.
You weren't joking about the crap collection. And yes, the medical kit toy thing is a little alarming. They sell that to kids??? With a Barbie nurse included? Did you play with the kit Seth... should I be worried? :) Yes, you can punch me in the kidneys the next time you see me.
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