Such a crazy Thanksgiving weekend! Where to start? Well, this type of post was pretty popular the first time around so I figured I’d do another one because it’d be fun. I’ll list an event that happened this weekend and then proceed to reference a bunch of obscure stuff that only the people who were there would recognize. Feel free to add your own! Interspersed will be some awesome photos and kick-ass memories. Okay, let’s get started….
You know you were on the Rock n Road Cyclery Thanksgiving ride if you:
- have never been more disappointed there were not donuts and coffee mid-way through a ride
- crashed through ice or rode smoothly across it
- were wondering if CeeDubb could tighten your stem bolts
- huddled at the top of 4 Corners
- got a mini-donut from Richie Rich
- were incredibly grateful that someone brought extra clothes of some sort to lend out
- knew that shoving your hands down your shorts really comes in handy (pun intended)
- stopped more than once on the way back down to warm up
- went to Starbucks afterward
- realized you need to rethink your winter riding gear
- knew turkey was waiting for you
turkey dinner with the Mann's
You know you were at the Tour de Tryptophan if you:
- witnessed the slowest, most civilized LeMans start run EVER
- peed in the maze more than once
- peed between a trailer and truck more than once
- know that peeing was a popular discussion topic
- know the value of the Ralph’s bathroom
- were dreading how cold it would get
- couldn’t believe nobody brought speakers for music
- were amused at all the people asking if they could demo the Specialized bikes
- never thought you would spend so many consecutive hours at the Fully Loop
- know that propane heater was MONEY
- are very grateful to Jordan for the use of said propane heater
- know who Mama Bird is
- saw Chris huddled in the Chevy at 3:30 am posting on Twitter
- know why Mykyta may never ride a cx bike at the Loop ever again
- saw the aftermath of punching a metal gate with your hand
- know Dan rode more miles than he ever has in 24 hours
- got to hug Willie (again)
- appreciate having a roof over your head after sleeping outside in a camp chair for a few hours
- saw Gene moderating STR from his laptop
- witnessed Juan doing bid-naz
- know how a French press can make the world right again
- understand the simple math behind a $0.99 cup o’ noodles becoming priceless in an instant
- appreciated giving back to those who have helped you in the past
- know why Bob is going down next year
Jefe and the boyz
need some luck for the Loop?
mykyta and dan prep
bid-naz
potter....being the enginerd
chanson...superfan
what's that jefecito? ace of spades bitches
words cannot describe...
yup
dan in from one of his early laps
secret ukrainian endurance racing tricks
el rio
power food
wake up call
hour 19-ish
And last but not least…You know you were at Juan’s 37th Birthday party if you:
- ate a Babies cupcake
- asked what the hell “elote” means
- got so much joy out of watching a grown man hit a pinata
- laughed so hard at shaping warm Tootsie Rolls
- know who Jordan’s special friend was
- had a drink in a cup with a Mexican name on it
- wore a fake mustache
- commented on the vast array of decorations
- were afraid said decorations were going to fall down
- were glad there was at least one tall person there to help put them up
- know that you should never turn down the offer to borrow a neighbor’s propane grill
- killed a black widow
- watched all the bike people gather in the kitchen
- finally met someone you’ve always heard about
- were happy to toast such a great friend
baby girl
muahahaha...best cake evar
that says it all
honk if you know what a Papa Smurf is
dan and tiff
yup
says it all
elote
