Lunch anyone?

So here is the blog entry “little E girl” zapped yesterday. The daily lunch ride at the big S is like a really good soap opera(if there is such a thing). We are always looking for some fresh meat so come join us some time in the junkyard. Here are the Major characters:

GA- the baddest, fastest guy in the group. This guy has more miles and muscles in his legs than anyone I know. He is our leader most days and we can only try to follow.
ChickenSkin- a new addition to the ride this year but has made the ride much harder since he came on. Look for him to disappear with “Spencer” on hill day.
The Snake- Old Mr. 22+ MPH. If you were hoping for an easy day with this fella in the mix forget it. He won’t let up until half the group is falling of the back. And I think he has his favorite people to drop.
Splinter Wood- I am trying to get this train to break his contract with Milram so he can lead me out at the RMR on Tuesday nights.
P-Man- if you can picture a NFL linebacker on a Tarmac SL that is the P-man. This guy will never give up and loves the punishment. This is a great wheel to find in the wind, but good luck.
Ephbalm- another diesel engine in the group, Ephbalm’s head is the best spot to pour out your water bottle on a hot or cold day.
Stevo- This guy enjoys beating up on the young guys daily, but he will deny it if you ask him. You can catch him and me on Thursdays nights puking out by Salt Air.
El Jefe- This guy has one gear 53x12. He is probably the fittest boy in the bunch, getting in 4+ hours of riding daily.
The White Dove- This mysterious rider comes and goes, but he has one hell of a sprint when he wants to let it loose.
Slappy- a veteran rider and employee at the “S” compound. This guy’s antics and hair after the rides are legendary.
Philo-D- “what was that all about” says Philo-D after he drops the hammer on the group trying to place the blame on others. I like seeing this guy suffer if he hasn’t dropped me by then.
Con-Air- finally living up to his potential. If he can get out of Ogma -Vader hell, he will be mixing it up with the big boys soon enough.
Porkchop- a new addition that has been using his off-road talents to tackle the junkyard daily in his retro attire.
The Throttle- coming from a neighboring business he adds some drama to the group while he is pushing out the mega-WATTS. We catch him dreamin of racing single track while sittin on GA's wheel.
Socks- a newcomer to the whole road biking thing. Dont look directly at his back wheel it may put you in a trance or the dirt... Socks may just be P-mans arch nemisis.

You should hear a lot about these characters and others that join us on occasion in coming posts. I will lay out our scenic junkyard routes one of these days. Friday is “peleton Friday” and rumor has it water will be wasted.

Riding out with GA to the Circuit Race at 3:30pm. The course looks like fun with some elevation changes and lots of turns. There should be some good opportunities to get away from the group. Wish me luck….I need it!