Just got word that Rene Haselbacher has graciously signed on to help promotional efforts for the upcoming race of the season--24 Hours of ASS(iniboine). We may want to consider adding him to the roster as honorary co-captain. Like many a FGBC member, he goes hard, but has a hard time staying up on his bike.
A recon ride of sorts went down last night. The President, Tenacious V., Jonny's G & N, James and myself scouted out some potential parts of the course. The monkey trails are in great riding condition right now--provided you have lights sufficient to keep you on the trail. And the forest trails are in great shape too. Throw in some of the best that Omand's Creek has to offer, a river crossing or two, and linking it all together with the bike path and it looks like we've got ourselves a race course.
The president, Jonny G, and myself payed a post-ride visit to the clubhouse to end the ride the right way.
The details for the race are beginning to come into focus. Looks like the race headquarters will be Hal's place. Each lap will begin and end there, by the oven, with a genuflection in the presence of the old CCM.
This will be a two-person team event. Teams will be determined at random prior to the start of the race. Since it's a cross race, it will officially be 24 hour + 1 lap. We've been granted permission from the appropriate governing bodies to waive the 3 km lap limit for this event only.
Ian has offered to sponsor a portion of the race. A race within a race, or at least an event within an event, likely consisting of some sort of themed multi-lap segment. Other proposals are welcome.
There will be a screening of The Big Lebowski at some point, and The Triplettes of Belleville too. Maybe some cyclo-cross dvd's as well, if Tom is willing to share his collection.
Penner has been in touch with our man Wayne, from the other FGBC. Word is that t-shirts, caps, and beverages have been secured.
There's another 24 hour race taking place that same weekend, but it will be taking place sans snow and in slightly warmer climes. Hardly worth calling a race under those conditions. In case anyone is wondering, the average daily high for Winnipeg in February is -10C/14F. But since this is a 24 hour race, it may be worth noting that the average daily low is -20.6/-5.
Three weeks from now, the festivities will have just gotten under way.
OTT: Captain Sensible, Smash it Up
6 comments:
thanks for indulging me in a sweet ride and recap.
with regard to 24 hours of A...
The big lebowski said it best.
"your out of your F*&#$@ element donny"
two person teams???? I dunno about that....I'll ask my imaginary friend if "he" wants to race with me...but that's the only way I play...
Or you can go John Stamstad style--put a couple of entries in the hat and hope for the best. But then if they get split up I guess you'd really be screwed.
The F in FGBC stands for flexible. I'm sure we can work something out.
well, I was only 55% serious anyways...the Stamstad idea came to mind...though if it's like tonight out I'll under my blankey on my couch watching Hockey Night in Canada, as per usuall...
So let me see if I get this right: first you're all Mr. hardcore tough guy. Then you're huddled up in the fetal position under a security blankey, and even displaying a hint of deference. Will the real Paddy please step forward? Or perhaps that's your ticket to racing solo on a two-person team.
shush! Paddy's taking his nap...
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