Sept 17: Wauna Ride?

In the lyrical words of Queen,Bicycle bicycle bicycleI want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycleI want to ride my bicycleI want to ride my bikeI want to ride my bicycleI want to ride it where I likeBut, the earth is tilting away from the sun on its imaginary axis, gradually restricting our Monday night ride distance until there will be none.  All 10 Drafters were in before dark on the Cocktail ride, but only by cutting the ride down to 25miles and taking the bike path home.  I am hoping we can safely squeeze in 2 more short rides before calling it a helluva season.The Cocktail crew was missing a few usual suspects, possibly due to fatigue. Congrats to Dan-yelly, Tobacco City Boy and Booker J on their Door County Century.  Ironman WI indoctrinated two Drafters, Wandering Slow Cow and B2 Bomber.Well done, boys.  Billy Bob decided to get out of town for his endurance event, traveling to South West of Ireland to ride in the Cork Rebel Tour.  One one of these endurance competitions had the chutzpah to show up to the Draft Monday... and not to ride, but to drink and eat copious amounts of red meat.  Wandering Slow Cow credited Cookie Monster Wille with his strong finish.  Allegedly, Wandering Slow Cow was exhibiting the characteristics of his name sake when he stumbled upon CM.  Her strong encouragement and possible reprimand for demonstrating behavior unbecoming of a Drafter (not enough Rule V of the Velominati) was enough incentive to pick up his walk to a passing running pace (at least until out of sight).The route for next week will take us to Waunakee.  It's a 26 mile route, which is going to be a push against the darkness.  PLEASE be ready to ride at 5:30 sharp, and if you can leave earlier with a buddy, please do.  PLEASE PLEASE BRING FRONT AND READ BLINKIE LIGHTS. Download PDF map: Wauna Ride Down Easy Street?GPS link: Wauna Ride Easy StreetOur last ride will be Riley Tavern on Sept 24.  Be sure to submit your prize winning Drafter photo if you want to be considered for the competition.I believe registration for the Tyranena Oktoberfest ride is still open.  Barefooter, her dad, Skeeter Bait, Whamo, Sandlot, Z Rex and I will be there.Tyranena Oktoberfest Ride linkThere is also a big Drafter showing for The Ride.  This is super well organized and obviously supports a good cause.The Ride registration linkLastly, don't forget about scenic Shawano Bike the Barns on Sept 30!Shawano Bike the Barn Quilts ride linkDraft responsibly, and visibly especially these last two rides.BrickO