Monday, May 22, 2017

newt-y pics

Tuesday May 16th, joins the long. long list of greatest FT3s ever. Fro and I pulled into the Knott lot under a steady rain. Being early, we grabbed a pre-ride rye. Soon, NH arrived with an EZ-up. Then XT and Cap showed up, as the baseball game their boys were scheduled to play was canceled for rain. So, we toasted good fortune with another round under the EZ-up. After Knot Hole patrons started coming out to join us, because word going around the bar was that a better party was happening in the parking lot, we decided it was time to kit up and get the show on the road. And then it stopped raining. The air stayed thick with moisture, and we rode through fogs and mists and bits of light rain. Our lights would catch the drops and accelerating into a decent looked like a jump to light speed.

Its that time of year again when the California newts are busy on their nocturnal conquests for love.


Although most FT3ers will more easily recognize them by their defensive posture when they try to intimidate potential predators by displaying bright colors.

This is the same thinking behind wearing the angry, red kit combo.

Thunder Mountain may be buried in snow, but that won't slow down long ride season. Coming up on June 17th:

Contact Fro or Cappy if interested.

Following that, I'll be running a reprise of the 2010 "Father's Day Massacre" on June 18th.


High 60s through ride time, almost swim season.


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5 comments:

  1. Thanks for the early post, old school photo, newty pics and call out.

    Heading off to the Great Bike Ride soon, hope to see some FT3ers there, but would be surprised if I did.

    Otherwise, see you at the lot...TWO

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  2. Out. Lost out to spouses field day today, followed with early AM meeting. Who needs to ride anyway? Might equate to one or two Newts lives being spared. Have a great ride.

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  3. In
    But will be late. Open house at school see you at the lot or trail.

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  4. From town. Any rides needed or carpool desired?

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