On the hottest day of the year so far the intrepid Flufferer’s conquered yet another ride without a mechanical between them.
9 riders in total – Anna, Alex, Ravi, Blue Stratos, Andy H, Sam, Simon, Sir Lunchalot and Big Goaders (think I got everyone right).
A stunning ride by all involved with regular regroups on the first part of the ride at the Terry Hills Turning, The bottom of the big drop in the National Park and just before we hit the main Mona Vale road. Pace was as fast as the slowest rider with calls that ‘The Back’ is now the ‘New Front’ where all the conversation, fun and banter happens.
The ride was Hot with a fully diverse team! Simba – still missing you in your pink!!!
The Captain would have been proud of us – down the 15km of bus lanes we were practising our ‘rolling groups’ where the average speed was 32km per hour due to the amount of drafting going on – effectively we got a ‘free 10km/h’ from working as a team in a closely nit group – lots of changes occurring with military precision. Great fun and great effort. Well done and thanks to all involved.
By the time we hit Manly Sir Lunchalot felt hungry and targeted a $1.5million tuna seen closely offshore. Running down the beach like Daniel Craig he quickly dived in supported ably by Blue Stratos. Unfortunately missed the Tuna but had a fantastic swim.
Enjoyable ride from Manly with a good climb from Spit bridge, through Mosman and over the Bridge. Joined by the Flutterers just short of North Sydney which was great that they rode in with us rather than just whizzing past us with a wave.
Great effort by all. An enjoyable ride.
Next Fluffer on Thursday at 5.15am at St Ives
Enjoy the heat
Big Goaders