Oct 4: Last Dance, To the Chapel
Sweet 16. A great turn out for Pit Stop's return! 10 weeks after sustaining pelvic, clavicle and thumb fractures, compliments of an inattentive driver, she is back in the saddle. Conquering The RIDE on Sunday with fellow Drafters Sandlot, Duchess, Winston, Gopher and Badger, Pit Stop saddled up with the Drafters to hit Riley Tavern.
Pit Stop was in better shape than her trusty Parlee steed, which suffered a flat right out of the gate. Gopher, LuLu and Squirrel to the rescue.
The rest of the B Team, not realizing they had left a Drafter behind, set out for Riley Tavern. Nearly all members of the dirty dozen were kitted up. Squirrel and GrannyZilla just got the Hincapie Drafter gear this week, but GrannyZilla is saving her green gear for a "special occasion". Gopher gets a free pass, as his Drafter kit didn't make the laundry after suffering greatly during the RIDE on Sunday when he rode with a broken spoke.
The A Team was small and mighty happy to pick up Busch Latte near Blackhawk to help rein in Cannibal, whose quads seem to grow stronger each week.
There was also a C Team this week, manned by solo rider, Rimshot. Dressed and ready to ride to Riley Tavern, he stopped off first at the Free House. After a few beers, he drafted responsibly to the finish line, bypassing the Riley Tavern.
September riding in Wisconsin is hard to beat. Riding country roads in nearly 80 degrees, with a gentle breeze, fall colors just starting to pop and black walnuts being the only obstacles.
Backyard festivities were more lively than usual. Captain Joe provided a curious sample to GrannyZilla, raising many things, including questions about its contents. Granted, GrannyZilla is a MD, but how many dermatologists request samples???? Back to her earlier comment about saving her Drafter kit for a special occasion....
Dan-yelly proposed a scavenger hunt for her lost car key, with a reward. Your choice: 6 pack of beer or a play date with her 3 children.
The Drafters had some tired legs after a weekend of athletic endeavors. The Northern Woods welcomed the Birkie Trail Run Drafter Relay team, which placed first in their division.
Which division, you might wonder? "Create your own 26.2". The trail less traveled is where you will find the Drafters.
The Drafters also found their way north to Shawano Bike the Barn Quilts, where they too dominated the podium, or would have if there had been a podium. Rimshot, BrickO and Z finished 1, 2, 3.
The after party lacked Drafter flair, but the Stubborn Brothers Brewery was only a block away. It appears the Stubborn Brother's logo may have been heavily influenced by the Drafters.
The last dance will draft by several chapels. And taverns. They seem to go hand in hand in Wisconsin.
While this is the final Monday night draft, please join us for the Final 50 to Mazo on Saturday, October 9 at 9AM. Bring a lunch and beverages to enjoy while we celebrate another wonderful year of drafting during our awards ceremony.
Draft responsibly,
BrickO