Cruised the 33 of the 40th Chilly Hilly on Trixie in a little over 2. I did NOT make it up Arrow Point (Devils Dip). Had to do the slug and lug the final 50 meters at the crest. Otherwise it was a controlled and smooth sail. I was on the fence for start time but as soon as I noticed a patch of blue this morning at 0720, things came together pretty quick. It was a great day for the ride with zero rain, no wind and single flake snow at the finish. Almost the exact weather opposite of last year. I even had time to go to the end of the road and help direct traffic for a couple of hours. I have these comments on the day:
- No matter the event nature, please ride to the right except to pass. Gentlemen from Oregon on the black Cannondale with your seat two inches too high, this means YOU.
- Drivers, when there are 2,000 bikers on the road, PLEASE indicate your intentions to turn via use of your turn signals with as much advance notice as appropriate. Driver of the Cadillac Escalade with the McCain/Palin bumper sticker, this means YOU.
- Never, ever, admonish a volunteer for something that happened earlier in the day. I got yelled at because the Battle Point Chili Stop moved to another part of the park (this three years ago). Retired and battle-weary gentleman with the yellow rain jacket and scowl, this means YOU.
- Smile till it hurts. Thank the folks assisting. Ride safe. Have fun. Thanks for the day. Everyone else, THIS MEANS YOU!
Pix: From my volunteer station at Frey/Battle Point. Dr., coming and going.
2 comments:
good one. I told tony that I felt pretty weak out there and he said it was "the cold". :) I like to think that.
I think it was those FCH gals you wuz chasin....
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