Brains and Brawn

Create your own Drafter story.  This is what happens when the editor of the blog misses the Draft.  The story must be told through your own creative energy.

Captain and Tennille generously hosted the Draft, setting the bar pretty high with 5-star hospitality ratings. Captain saddled up early to recon the route, ensuring the safety of all those to follow in his tire tracks while Tennille slaved in the kitchen to provide post-draft risotto.  They may be elected permanent hosts.  Register to vote now.  Any other Drafter wanting to appear on the ballot should come forth now to host in the upcoming weeks.

9 Drafters suited up for the B Team.  It was good to see Speedy out of her walking boot and back in cleats. Trying to restrict her movement is like asking a hummingbird to slow down its wings.

Speedy, Pitstop, Duracell, Thing 1, Gov, Footer, Han, Vintage and Gopher

What do you surmise is happening here?

Duracell patiently waits for Queenie's late arrival

1. Queenie arrives late and is distraught over losing his “Bs” but excited to create a unique B+ Team
2. Duracell is claiming to have a superior riding machine (classic LeMond) and Queenie throws up his hands in defeat.
3. Neither has a map. “Where the heck are we going?” Queenie exclaims. Duracell calmly points out that the B Team has the coordinates locked in, but already left the building.
4. The men are discussing the next Super Tuesday concert.

7 Drafters were on tap for the A Team departure.  Squirrel and Granny celebrated new helmet day.  Careful not to become a matching couple, they opted for two shades of POC orange. 

Squirrel, Granny, Rimshot, Skipper, Cannibal, Bomber and Busch Latte

Action photos compliments of Skipper were forwarded to the editor.

Granny, Squirrel, Rimshot and Cannibal try to catch the break away

This one strongly suggests the Bomber is Back.

I'm a biker, I'm a biker, oh, the Bomber is back
Stone-cold healthy, as a matter of fact
I can bike, I can bike 'cause I'm stronger than you
It's the way that I move, the things that I do, oh-oh-oh

Back at the ranch, a hot fire, warm risotto and cold drafts await. Belle recused herself from the Draft as her quads had a conflict of interest after her previous day 138 mile tour of Wisconsin.

Duracell, Queenie, Busch Latte, Rimshot, Cannibal, Footer, Captain Joe, Speedy, Pitstop and Belle

Tennille, Bomber, Belle, Speedy, Skipper and Duracell enjoy a fireside draft.

No Drafter left hungry

The route for Monday April 18 will be Brains and Brawn, just under 28 miles with a wee bit of climbing on Braun.  The extended forecast looks crummy, so be sure to check GroupMe for a cancellation (made by 4PM).  The departure will return to its usual location, 5:15 and 5:30 wheels up.

RidewithGPS link: Brains and Brawn

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Draft responsibly,

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