Thursday, August 18, 2011

I Brought My Pencil

(click the card for photos)
Another remarkable turnout for a Fiasco. Even with the threat of going uphill, over one hundred riders crowded into and around The Swamp for our 49th Full Moon Fiasco.

Breaking tradition we skipped the stop at the fountain, and headed straight up the South Hill. Well, not exactly straight. We zigged over to Adams to take a less difficult, but still easy to follow route. Adams is my favorite way to get up there with the exception of a few blocks at the top. Without hundreds of riders behind you, it's easy to pick your way around the harder stuff with a half dozen right/lefts. Finding High Drive, we followed that all the way over to Hatch, 57th and finally made it to Famous Ed's at 57th and Regal.

Mark and his buddies from David's Pizza have taken over at the former Hangar 57, and have made some vast improvements. One of which is adding David's Pizza to the menu. The staff went nuts making sure everyone was served and served well. I can't thank Mark and his staff for making the Back To School Ride a success. Mark and I have some plans cooking already for upcoming rides.

As for all the Lifetime Members For Life, I was excited to see how many of you came out for a longer, uppier route. Thanks for coming out.

150+ riders; 55º and remarkable.

Friday, August 5, 2011

August Fiasco and GR Wrapup

Another successful ride. This one was a trial run of a girls only option for the FBC. The Good Doctor had several requests to host a girls only ride that had the same set up as the Full Moon Fiasco. The same except for two things: no full moon and no dudes.

They started at The Swamp, of course, and headed through town to Pacific Pizza. I'm not sure how well it went, only that there were some that got lost and found. Some got found, lost and found again. And all of them had a great time.

20+ riders; 60º and Outstanding

August Full Moon Fiasco #49
Saturday August 13th
The Swamp
7:00pm

We will be starting an hour earlier and going UP. But don't let that prevent you from coming. I know you can do it, and it will totally be worth it. With beer specials and a full bar, I'm sure you don't want to miss out. By the way, did I mention it is the
Back To School Ride
Pack up your pencils and notebooks, grab your trapper keeper and put on your special outfit for the big day.