Ryder Ride, Sept 22

[barton bourassa]

Good Morning! I hope everyone had a great ride this morning. I had a lovely walk along the Dallas waterfront with my little dog. After 3500 m of climbing and 250 K on Friday and Saturday, it is time to rest and prepare for the Ryder Ride!!!

In preparation thereof, I talked with the folks at Disco Coffee at Menzies and Michigan to see if they would open early, 6 AM. I mentioned to them that Serious Coffee next door opened early for us last year. Disco will call me this afternoon.

Who is doing the ride next Sunday?

[John D]

Good Morning! I had a lovely walk along the Dallas waterfront with my little dog.

Good lord man, just HTFU!!! Seriously though, you've definitely earned yourself some tapering time before next week's TDV. I can't count the number of people who've (generally admiringly) questioned your dedication/sanity these past few weeks.

Take care buddy,
J.

[Brently_G]

I will be there on sunday Hopin for nice weather and to not ride a big portion of the ride solo!

[BRob]

Barton,

I am riding too. I also think Curran and David Ley are planning to ride. I'd like to roll out with a bunch to TS B's.

Blair

[Curran]

Yep I'm riding. Really hoping for nice weather too and would be great to ride in a nice group working together

[spearson]

I will cheer on the race in Sidney before joining in. I will try to make the morning coffee before riding out to the start.

[mfarnham]

I just registered. Happy to join for early coffee beforehand.

Martin

[barton bourassa]

I talked with the owner of Disco on Menzies. He would like a guarantee of $150 in sales in order for him to open a half hour early on Sunday before the ride. I told him I could not provide that guarantee. He will not open early.

I talked with the owner of Serious Coffee just down the street. They usually open at 7 on Sunday but they will open for us at 6 AM. Serious Coffee on Menzies between Michigan and Toronto. Spread the word to others!! If you have contacts with other clubs, pass it on please.

Barton.

[Dave L]

See you at Serious. I do not anticipate finishing in a time that will require me to wait for the beer garden to open!

Dave

[Anika]

I will be there for pre-ride coffee, 140km ride and post ride beer. See ya guys there!

[bradzarikoff]

I may make a late arrival to Serious, but if not, see you all at the start!

[Fozzy]

See you all there.
Cheers

Neil

[Krostini]

Have a great ride, all!
A coincidental team-colour (?) salute from my baking daughter for you

Kris

[barton bourassa]

That is fabulous Kris! Well Done Kika. I am sure they taste as good as they look! Go Baby Blue!!