Duluth Road Cyclists: Trois Parcours Epique

Yes indeed, it was a cold start to a long day in the saddle

Much to the surprise of all, we had four riders for

Dave's "trois parcours epique"

Temperature at 7:00 was 43 degrees . . . it soon dropped to 41, then 39.

For those that remember, "deux parcours epique" had a temperature of 95, this just seven days ago . . . that's right kiddies . . .

a temperature change of 56 degrees.

Suffering from "small window" syndrome, Russ had to depart early,

leaving Rich with Dave S and Dave S.

It was easy for the Dave's to keep things straight . . . If a Dave wanted to talk with the other Dave, all he had to do was shout "Hey Dave." It was a bit more complicated for a non-Dave . . . Therefore the Dave's became Dave Sp and Dave St (even that did not work since that starts with T and that rhymes with P and that stands for pool)

For those unbelievers . . . frost on the spruce!

It would be fun to ride these tracks . . .

With three pair of cold toes . . . we arrived Hugo's

Don't laugh . . . it was pretty damn good

After 20 minutes at Hugo's, the temp had risen to a comfortable 54

It's not clear to me, with scenery like this

and pavement like this

why we don't see more (read: any) riders on FR11
Perhaps they are worried about being run over by a boat?

OK . . . how many times can you use the word "too, to, two"

on one sign?
sign, sign everywhere a sign . . .
do this, don't do that . . . can't you read the sign

(day's lesson in philosophy courtesy
"the Five Man Electrical Band")
YES . . . this is Minnesota

In two weeks time, this will be even more spectacular

The beginning of a "screaming" 12 mile downhill

OK . . . let me think . . .

That would be a "yes"

Not bad . . . 2 cheeseburgers for 2 bucks . . . thanks Holiday
Does anyone named "John" recognize this tree?

I can never get over this jersey / helmet combo
It makes me think Eddy is with us

Note to self: Do not attempt to take photo
while riding through tunnel over rumble strip

and yes, the obligatory stop to assist stranded cyclists

wait . . . It looks to me like they have it handled . . .
This unplanned stop did cause us to be just moments late
The MOCHA MOOSE was CLOSED!!

Yes . . . almost home . . . final total: 137.1 miles, 7hrs33 minutes
Well done to the DAVE'S . . . another finger of rum

SUNDAY: 6 SEPT Jymy B's ride without Jymy B
oh no . . . not these guys again

Fortunately, others showed up

some a bit late, but smiling

Sheree . . . note how Rick is getting OUT of the car

We had a group of nine for Jymy's ride . . . without Jymy

OK, this might get just a bit complicated:
Since Wayne missed Saturday's ride to "brew beer,"
and since beer is often brewed by Budweiser,
and since Budweiser has draft horses

It only seemed right to put him in front all morning.
Russ, since he skipped most of "Trois Parcours Epique"
was also sent to the front
All the way to the MOCHA MOOSE
("so I took off my hat, and said "Imagine That"")
(more words of wisdom from the Five Man Electrical Band)
ahh ... her bike is out of the car