What is going on with the Cyc'd boys??

Well its been an interesting few days for the boys. Normally we're reliable, on time, fit and well but since Friday something has happened!!

First there was the late no show by Brad following the texting incident on Friday (see Saturday ride's post) and then today we had a similar situation. Dammo had backed up after a six hour lunch on Friday with a another big night. This time texting Kent at about 12.15am. Any text which arrives after midnight with the first word being maaaaaaaate should always be be read with a degree of caution. Yes Dammo was OUT for the Sunday ride.

Gav turned up at 4.40am as planned and things just weren't going his way. First he had bike trouble, then he heard Dammo was out and then he admitted to feeling like he had just been kicked in the right testicle....this was not shaping up as a great day for Gav.

On the other hand Spartacus Scriven, fresh from his Saturday sleep in, was firing on all cylinders. He was prominent at the front of the small but elite group of three all morning and had his sights set on the green, polka dot and yellow jersey from the start.

We managed to haul him in on the first KOM but he was riding like a man possessed when we hit the Samford range. Now this is where things become a little controversial. As we made our way up the climb Gav made the early call not to contest it given his obvious discomfort from his injury. Kent set off in pursuit but was faced with a decision "chase Spartacus down or go back and help a mate who was doing it tough??" There was no decision in reality.....go back and help your mate was the only thing to do even if it meant letting Brad take KOM. Well done Brad you certainly rode well and that good form we had been hearing about all week was very evident.

From the top of the range it was a fast ride back towards the city and we set up a paceline but soon thoughts turned to the final big climb of the day up Settlement Rd. Gav gave it his all and looked certain to take KOM only to strike problems some 30m from the top. Brad and Kent riding together reached Gav. Kent stopped and held Gav's bike while he stretched meanwhile Spartacus completed the climb to add it to his earlier KOM.

We decided to finish to the ride with a rather gentle riverloop and we all agreed it was strange completing a riverloop in daylight.

The final sprint along the Corsa saw Spartacus and Kent go head to head and Spartacus was not to be denied as he edged Kent out to pick up his second jersey of the day....a green to go with his polka dot one.

A good 90k ride. Lots of fun with some hard riding and as usual lots to laugh about. Coffee and muffins at Spoon topped it off.

Its been a different but hilarious weekend for the Cyc'd boys.