Thursday night ride report

We pushed a good pace last night, sprinted when the mood struck, and made sure our legs and lungs took note. Whether it was the guilt of missing last weeks ride or the milder weather, the ABES was out in full force last night. Attendance included: James, Lorne, David, Charles, Curt F, Curt T, Paul, Steve, Shaun, Jeff, Mike and Dan (who did I miss?). It was agreed that we rode about 17 miles. Local firefighter, bike shop owner and ABE Curt T left the ride early to take a call at the fire hall – he later joined us to say all was safe and sound. We lost Curt F during the ride sometime after the hill – I guess we’re just too fast for him or he got a call from his lady friend and lost his senses. Myron joined us at the clubhouse. Conversation at my end of the table included restaurant lifestyle choices (The Tiawana Yacht Club, Moxie's = Hooters, and Strawberries), bubble gum machine bankruptcy, David’s seven beer bike race warm-up, Paul moving to Alberta to explore his alternative lifestyle choices - beef, and upcoming bike events. The first alleycat of the year may start next week. The Maroons were the bridesmaids for the third time in the last four years loosing to the Warren Mercs in the SEMHL finals, and Sweet Action lost and are finally done for the season. The popcorn was salty, free and devoured. Bikes are awesome. JS