Was is fast? Was it slow? We cant make up our minds....
Fun ride tonight as there are some factors that would make it interesting...
As this may be the last 6 pm ride, there was def a sense of urgency and finality... Chris Jones was back in town. This time with a Team Type 1 teammate to back him up no doubt... The TWC has gotten faster since he left.... And Peter Petrillo was sporting a new goatee that was sure to add at least 3-4 mph to the night's average.
Pretty much right off Route 10, things got interesting with Mike McG coming up to the front and setting above average tempo. He had Eric M and Stage 1 up there to help. Things calmed down a bit and riding onto Mount Sanford, Tall John and Guido jetted off the front as the front of the ride decided what next to do. Hunter P responded shortly thereafter with a hard jump up to the 2, tugging Mike McG along with a few others. The quick bridge up, coupled with some traffic thru the S. Brooksvale corner for the peleton meant that a group formed off the front for the trip down to Mountain Rd.
Mike McG, tall John, Guido, Hunter P, Little T, VQ Rob, Peter P, Brian Wirtz, Supa Dave ?... Probably a couple others... all with a decent and semi scary gap on the field.
Back in the peleton, Eric M and other Stage 1 riders were working to close the gap and by the turn onto Mountain there was some splintering of the front group and it all came back together as everyone rode tempo up the first riser on Mountain Rd. For the rest of Mountain Rd everyone was together, and the work load at the front was spread around.
Onto Moss Farms where off the front rode VQ Rob, Pete on a Scott, (Seven rider too?). The trio hovered just out of reach for the front of the peleton for a few seconds and then riders started popping off the front to join up... Eric M, O'Shea, Guido, etc. This only served to bring everything back together and heading into the chicane it was all a-bunch. On the hill up to Marion, French Casey, proving that last week was not a fluke, freight trained up to the front and led the ride thru the corner. From there it was a combination of riders keeping it going.
Into the industrial park where again Casey was at it along with another new rider atop an all black bike (?) but things were pretty sedate as everyone turned their attention to the sprint.
The pace was solid heading up to Reinhard. There were a couple of guys that used the West Johnson hill to get into position. Steve Grey, Fuji Chris, Julio L, a ex-Pan Am Champion in a pink&green jersey, O'Shea and others. Julio jumped hard first along with Hunter P, but Little T jumped harder and later and got the sprint while Hunter P put up a decent\but losing fight. Down the backside where O'shea went hard and off the front for a quick bit, but it was together for the trip onto Peck Ln.
Moving towards Route 10, Tall John, the Turtle, and VQ Rob took off in pursuit of glory but Stage 1 riders Todd H and Supa Dave did a good job of covering the gap going up the hill past Cheshire Park ( site of CheshireCross 08.... Nov 22nd... ) Mike McG jumped hard to pull the ride up the crest of the hill to make sure that no one was skirting off the front.
Coming up to the Stop n Shop sprint, there was a trio of riders off the front trying to catch the favorites off guard. Tall John and ??? and ??? (Kyle F?) Anyway, they were caught just as the fireworks started... Again, a lot of guys in position, but this time Chris C was faster and laughing all the way to the bank as Little T had his hands full with fighting off the PanAm champ. Good job Chris!
Past Cheshire and heading into Hamden, Casey was again at it, getting in a solid effort off the front. For the very end it got proper fast, with the Type 1 boys up in the hizzous. Rondo drilled it hard with 2k to go, that was followed by Mike McG going all out for 500 meters. In the end Little T was able to out last the others.... and Peter P's facial hair.... But just barely... Another day racking up the euros for Alessio..
up the hill, Mason from Darmouth got a good start, he was joined halfway up by Tri-Doug and then Hunter P. All of them were caught by Chris Butler and Chris had no problem sprinting away from Doug and then Mason...
77 comments:
Beating Little T up that S&S hill last night was the best part of the ride. I'd like to thank my teammates for giving me that awsome leadout.
We don't usually start changing the ride to 5:30 until the end of september, No?
Chris C.
You are correct...typically not until the end of Sept. However, Dillon needs to get home early next week to finish polishing off the $200 worth of booze he bought at the packie last night.
regarding the inconsequential break by the industrial park: an all black bike it was.
lovingly made, with all the care and attention for details that a 12 year old, working 20 hours a day, could muster.
Chris C beat everyone to the s&s plaza...he was there at 6pm sharp waiting for the party to start!
And please
do not use such words as "booze" when describing my selections.
I finaly figured it out. I'll just skip the ride all together and just start drinking at 6:00. It does not hurt as much and I can beat "T" in the sprint every time.
Chris C.
I just heard on Speed TV that they are now putting gottees on the front of Formula Race cars....
We need a firm rule that states:
"If you have done NO work at the front of the peloton for the entire ride, you are NOT permitted to ride in the top 25 posotions for the last 5 miles of the ride"
ENOUGH said, too many squids out there....
they're called squirrels, not squids.
squids, squirrels, whatever...
The rule we need to put into place is that you can't go 6 across on Rt.10
A truck passed us coming up the hill past the police station and made the car traveling north slow and swerve. An argument could be made that it was the truck's fault for crossing the yellow, but we took up the whole lane. There were also riders across the whole lane coming up to Aunt Chiladas. I'm not saying we should get rid of the sprints, just that we should use our heads or one of two things will happen #1 someone will get seriously hurt #2 the police will finally get fed up and shut us down.
anon says what ?
The ride will end up being 6-across if the poeple at the front are not working properly. When you're at the front, you're required to put in a 100% effort AND be able to keep a fast pace. That is why squids shouldn't be in the front positions while saving themselves for some lame-ass sprints. This behavior packs up the front and makes the ride dangerous.
That is the point, do we all understand?
I think we all agree. Unfortunately, I have a feeling that the people that need to "understand" aren't even reading this.
If the people that are the problem don't read the blog then someone needs to get the group together before the ride starts and explain the issue.(This should probably be done for the next several rides)
To have any effect it needs to be someone that people respect and will listen to like maybe Mike McG.
I think you guys are making this a very communist ride.Who decides who can and can't pull, who is and is not good enough.you guys are are a bit full of yourselves.
So much is said about guys not working all ride and then coming up to the front in the last couple of miles...But what about the really strong guys not attacking all ride long??? If you want it to be safer for the finish, blow it apart mid ride if you are so much better than the rest of us.
Dillon sounds like a drunk.
right on anon
Such controversy! Diggin it...
Should be an interesting ride coming up.
"you guys are are a bit full of yourselves."
hello captain obvious, do you have a point?
I f'in hate when people ask what is your point, lame ass question.
Robyn, did you have a point in your flame?
Everyone knows you buy the big bottles and save money. that stuff will last me to 2010.
2010 military time
23 responses (24 including this one) to this week's blog. Is this a record?
And I think the strong guys do try to "break-up" the ride, that is why this ride is one of the fastest training rides around, at least that's what I recently read in my local Waterbury Rebuplican newspaper.
Long live communisum (did I speel that correctly?)
Signed,
John Lennon
As much as I'd like to think folks are just trying to keep things safe, it's a waste of energy trying to control things that are beyond your control. The ride has pretty much stayed the same throughout its long history. Ultimately, the only thing you can change is your decision to participate.
Three things to watch out for on the next ride, Osama, Obama, and Chelse's Ma-Ma! New rule for next week... What ever position you leave the parking lot in you must also return in that same order. I will be leaving the lot first so every one can follow me except for anon.
Bbblelicious!
"it's a waste of energy trying to control things that are beyond your control"
As Robin noted:
Isn't that the point, we ARE trying to control it.
The proletariat must overtake these red-blooded Commis.
Some good points made with the comments (and some stupid ones too...Although anything Mr.Bubblelicious says should be included in school curriculum)
I for one think the strong men SHOULD be doing more to separate themselves from the fodder... Break it up! Blow it up sideways across the road! Long live capitalism!!!
From now on, anyone that goes to the S&S parking lot after the ride has to drink at least 2 beers and eat at least 2 slices of pizza. I'm sick of watching "the squids" stand around drinking water and eating power bars. Either step up to the plate or go home!
Now remember boys (and robyn)we were all squids once.
Lets have everyone arrive promptly at 5:45 next week and have Mike McG give a short presentation on proper street racing etiquite.
It takes a village.
I disagree with anon when he states that nothing will change.
I'd bet there are a lot of people who don't read this blog and even know that they are doing anything wrong. If someone says something before the ride in a constructive way instead of just bitching and yelling at people on the ride it may help.
If not, then we can use bubblicious' idea. This way the only place we will be sprinting six across is on the way out of the parking lot. (Make sure to look out for that Park ranger hut in the middle.)
Where does it all stop, next you will be telling us what to wear...Listen, my brothers were once forced to sit at the back of the bus, my sisters were not allowed to vote...Next you will ban women from the ride, all cannondale bike..who will be left?
You need us pack fodder, we are the ones who make you feel better when you drop our asses. Yes, you are right we are not as good as you but we try and that is the only way to get better.
Alright I have kept quiet and read the babble . Here it is, A) you cant tell people they cant go to the front thats just stupid . B)The pack fill you think thats comming to the front is not , the ATBers are still there its the mid packfillers that try to come to the front . C)If they think they have the skills to be at the so be it lets see , let the elbows fly . I think we should keep it the way it is we are bike racers we have all crashed , and will all crash again . Lets see if they are willing to dice it up ?
Also look at what letting them vote and moving to the front of the bus has gotten us .
Also look what happens when you let Pete P. grow a go-T
32 responses to date. Now that's a record. I would pay money to hear Mike MCG give instructions at the start of the ride. In all seriousness, this riide is meant for anyone who wants to join in. Everyone needs to learn how to ride in a group at some point. I only ask that people use common sense. 6 across down RT-10 is not the smartest move. For people that are starting out, try pulling through at the front a couple times in the middle of the ride it will make you stronger. Don't sit in all ride then sprint in the last 1K. That does nothing. And yes, the strong guys are trying to break up the ride. That's the whole point. It would be a much different finish if there were no red lights to deal with. Almost every week the ride breaks up only to come back together at a red light. There would be 10 guys tops finishing this ride every week if there were no traffic lights.
Chris C.
"There would be 10 guys tops finishing this ride every week if there were no traffic lights."
Do we have to revisit the alternate route idea?
Please say yes... please.
It's all I have :(
i knew my brother was going to say that
The squids will be out in force on Tuesday so watch out.
http://www.bigthings.ca/newfound/pictures/squid1.jpg
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Alright Dillon you win I tell you what you lead the new route we will be right behind you. Put the hammer down and dont look back for the first mile or so .
Dude, tonite I will go out on a ride and practice to be ready for next Tuesday. I will be riding by myself, but as they say, "practice makes perfect", so:
1- I will tell myself not to be at the front at the end of the ride
2 - I will simulate riding 6-abreast while getting "brushed" by cars
3 - I will take an alternate route and get lost
4 - I will yell at myself to pull through
5 - I will cause myself to almost crashed by chopping my front wheel
Any other suggestions?
dillon. Determine a course and announce it at the start. You will see how many people follow.
Let it be noted, you were number 6 in the 6 wide fiasco last week. I am way stronger than you but you were in front of me the entire ride. Let's do a B ride were we can actually test ourselves.
The norm course sucks! joker/tri douches moving up on dangerous corners, drafting cars etc.
At the finish we should go up the hill, the "real racers" will laugh at us at first but then they will need to prove themselves!
I'm not sure who the last "anon" poster was, but I take offense to the tri douche comment. If you have an issue with triathletes, I will be the one wearing the shark jersey on Tuesday.
Just because triathletes don't do all of their training/racing in a group setting doesn't mean they can't ride. Maybe instead of being a dick you could point out when someone does something wrong and try to teach them how to ride more safely in a group. If not, the less experienced riders won't learn and continue making the same mistakes.
I know some very good Cat 2 riders who have been racing for many many years who are extremely dangerous.
The tri-guys are pretty good on the group. They know not to use tri-bars and are very steady. The dangerous guys cut off other riders wheels, stop pedaling when they need to pull through and fight for position for the jack-ass sprints.......
rondo, i would happily shave my goatee for world peace; though i just had it wind tunneled and am happy to report that the disruption of laminar flow that the hairy beast provides saves me 0.015w/kg/min. so, the ride would be like... 6 seconds slower without my goatee. maybe im not ready to relenquish that edge just yet...not with "t" around anyway.
Look at all this controversy. This must have all been started by Pete's Gottee. I vote for Pete's gottee as the ride leader.
Chris C.
I vote for Little T to again grow an Afro like he sported some years ago. From my hazy memory, he was a much faster sprinter in those days.
49 commnents, will there be 50? Who has something stupid to say?
Frankly the guy who refered to tri douces should be a man and sign your name. Whats the matter are you afraid Robyn will kick your sorry fagit ass.
shut your dung holes BITCHES! Its all about Cheshire fame & glory & who comes out lookin like ghost face killa' in the end, so grow up.
In this blog, tri-douches is an acceptable term.
Let's not all be so sensitive.
And you're a very sexy girl
That's very hard to please
You can taste the bright lights
But you won't get them for free
I'll assume you feel tri-douche is an acceptable term in this forum its out of jealousy because both Robyn and I kick your ass on the ride and we could run and/or swim circles around you.
I know jealousy is a tough pill to swallow. Based on your comments I'll bet you'd rather have it in suppository form than pill form anyway.
Tri-Doug
tri-doug gets burn of the week! That was so BURN that fire fighters are just sitting back and hoping the flames go down soon...
anonny from a couple of comments ago
"dillon ... I am way stronger than you but you were in front of me the entire ride."
I don't quite get this one... If you are stronger than me why are you drafting off me? Are you one of the wheel-suckers that stays fresh all ride just to contribute an inadequate attempt at the "final sprint" ??? Work for the group a little.
"Stronger guy" ... I'll be looking for you to pull this Tuesday, while you sip tea and wonder how anyone can possibly get faster than you. (who-ever you may be.)
I love how tri-guys get a bad rap while this "true duche" clearly needs a diaper change!
We need special segregation and team jerseys for the remainder of the rides this year.... Mods on one side and the Rockers on the other...
a bunch of women the lot of ya!
well we know what Irish person that came from
Contrary to this blog
"real men do sign their name"
If Dillon is indeed 6th of the 6 across (I take that to mean he's on or over the yellow line) I'll personally report him (for his own sake)then I fear you'll all have to do the dreaded alternate route
Love,
jar jar binks
From reading this blog, as to which I'm a contributor (ie...instigator), one can certainly understand how the Sleepy Giant Ride has such a bad rap, even amongst very good cyclists.
Read this one:
http://annamilkowski.blogspot.com/
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See the post from 2/18/08. Enough SAID
Just remember everyone.... Rain doesn't melt bikes...See you all out there later
What a lame ass.. to reference someones blog without signing your own name. The sleeping giant ride is not manditory, you dont like it, stay home. I feel very bad for Anna that you would do that to her. I guess we dont have to be rocket scientists to know where that one came from.
yup, leave it to a woman.....see you later girlfriend!
im confused....what is going with Anna's blog? I think the time has come to make this blog "anon proof".
Getting back on point. Im riding today come hell or high water. Who's with me?
I'll be there with you Mr. Tightpants!!!
hunter. I just don't see you as a tough-guy
ice cream..... check
tight pants..... check
tough guy...... no check
"hunty"
make logging in mandatory so you dillon ron and robin can circle jerk! I'll be sure to check in and spend my sheckles at Cheshire cycles!
Mr. Ass-anon...You left out Chris C. he is going to be very dissapointed that he was left out of all the fun.
circle circle square square I did it in my underwear!
I want to be in the middle!
Chris C.
PS I'll be there in the rain
Any time any place annon I'm always up for a cock off
Let's keep this post going, there sure is alot of stimulating communication,. (if you know what I mean)
Long live Anon!!
(I just found this board). I'm usually at the back of the pack doing sprints by myself. But I do like to help bring the pace up in the last mile - I'm there to lead out anyone who can hold on. I won't contest the finish because yeah, I don't pull during the ride. It's funny to read about complaints of squids in the last mile, yet when I smoothly roll off the front at 35, most of the time no one is on my wheel at 500-700m to go.
Yes, there needs to be some leadership and organization to this ride. Like, how about not blowing the stop sign onto rt 10 at 28mph scaring the shit out of drivers who then call the police. Have some sense. Red lights too. This is not the WC. How about splitting the group into A and B groups when there's 80+ guys?
In the mean time, sprinting should be encouraged! And will it ever be okay to stand while sprinting again?
OK so its 2011 now and the "booze" did last till now!
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