Monday, August 26, 2013

The Weekend Wrap


It was a busy weekend on two wheels with several events on throughout the CQ region.  The Saturday dam ride was quiet affair with 5 riders braving the early chill.  Once the sun took the edge off the cool air it was a beautiful day for riding.  Birdy might have a few items on his list for Santa after test riding a couple of other bikes.  The G fell back early on the return trip, citing a case of the man flu.  It seemed to be going around as Mark pulled up early on the Rocky Cycling Clubs KOM up Mt Archer.  I know how it feels, unfortunately I didn’t have the flu as an excuse.  Gladstone was well represented at the top of the podium.

Sunday saw the final race of the XC Series for Dane and Siena Linforth.  The birthday girl scared off all of her rivals, taking out 3rd spot in the series – well done.  Dane finished on the podium in the race, just one good race result short of 3rd place in the series - I don't think the new "look" would have helped, but I won't judge you.  Again the Northerner’s represented the Gladstone region well in the final standings.

The Port Curtis BUG Community Ride on Sunday was well attended by Grinders.  About 15 Grinders made the journey into Gladstone for a fantastic ride and sausage sizzle.  Congratulations to the organisers for putting on a very enjoyable morning.  There was a good mix of riders of all ages and abilities.  Hopefully for the next one it won’t be such a busy weekend with other events and a lot more riders can come along. 
The 40km group
 
 The 10km group

At the sausage sizzle

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