Bronsoned

As we assembled in the Knott Lott it was readily apparent that some did not announce themselves on the call out. When the mystery rider who hastily strapped his bibs and readied his Rock Lobster also joined us, our numbers swelled to nine.

We were barely out of the gate when Bambi skidded out of control on a rogue patch of pine needles and was subsequently run over by Xteric.

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NoHandle dutifully lead us to the Qualifier

and without much effort a new FT3er passed inspection. The fun started when THTH turned abruptly onto a log landing. Confused questions erupted from the crowd "what about the chopping block?" "where the hell are you going?" But, the Rideleader led, and we battled a slash strewn skid road through to the Wedding March. It was a blast. We dropped to the Rock Garden and RG picked it clean on his crosser. Lake loop to right lip climb, which is in desperate need of trail work.

Left lip descent and we all stood at the bottom with the countoff stuck at 7. After a few minutes we started back up the climb and found [insert taco handle] (who is not to be confused with "Newbie") and RG double teaming a tire back on to its wheel. Clearly another set of hands was needed so I grabbed a bit of rubber as well. Tire mounted and pumped there was a further complication installing the wheel on the bike. So many hands were on deck at this point that NoHandle didn't even get involved. There was some problem that has to do with single speeds so I didn't pay attention. But, it got fixed and [insert taco handle] got to experience the smothering support of FT3 teamwork. Rounded the lake to MET and hopped on to the bottom of Fleming. Newbie got a bit enthusiastic and almost went off the front as we turned and dropped Palin's. Climbing back out, several mutinous riders called for tacos and the group headed for the Knott. A clever few enjoyed a refreshing post ride dip. Bambi left without tacos, and, surprisingly, so did [insert taco handle], who was free from family obligations that night as the wife and kids were off at Squaw. Perhaps he headed straight for the Pine Lodge.


IMPORTANT BULLETINS

• NoHandle, Rock God, Greefro, someone else, and i are riding the Amador century on saturday, should anyone care to join. 
• Tahoe 59. Best supported adventure ride that i know of, is July 14th.
• FT3 trail day. Its time to give back.
• JF2T3 is gaining traction. Knott staff are on board and several riders have pledged to participate. In order to make this outing go off without a hitch, we have proposed a one hour earlier start time. This will happen if and only if everyone who wants to ride can make it early. Where will we be riding? See below.