Best Attendance - who is in the running

The snowfall today and recently will add to the fun tonight for sure.  But, will it impact the tight running for attendance?  I believe that as of last count, NoCar leads the pack with perfect attendance for 2016.  However, there is a tight pack of 3 or 4 in the running for 2nd place w/those who only have one absence this year.
You'll note my use of the word "absence", as opposed to attendance.  Myself being one of those in the running for second place may have have an asterisk (aka: half a star) on my record based on my attendance last weekend.  Rest assured, I was there, I rode my bike and I ate tacos.  I think that counts even tho XTerric and NewB say otherwise - they are so mean, so hard core.  No matter; when the final ballots are counted in Dec. I will have slipped down the list.  Bastards!

The real question is who will be in the 3 or 4 way running come later this month when NoCar has already announced his upcoming absence.
You know who it WON'T be.  Or should I ask the question who has perfect un-attendance this year. No Stars on Thars.

This does raise another question about the % of FT3'rs with good attendance vs. those with one wheel in the grave.  Not sure the exact percentage but I am sure that I'm riding tonight and keeping my attendance at only one absence *

One !
* suggest a ride wussed out a bit b/c his little legs were too tired

Causes for Celebration

Storm blew over, should be a clear night;

A rider who wishes to remain anonymous has re-joined FT3;

The Knot Hole is off the market for at least the next two years;

Its Tuesday!

ONE

FT3 Still Awesome

Cold temps plus clear skies equaled great riding conditions last Tuesday. In spite of this, five FT3ers preferred to attend Peter’s tic tac toe championship. Shameful.  

We knew from the parking lot that we were good to go when our tires crunched on the packed snow. And we knew that Newb was going to have a rough night as he slipped on ice in front of the mass of Spotters that stepped out of the Knot to watch us depart. Out the back, chugging through a few inches of crust-less white was a heart thumper, but 100% rideable. And just enough melt had occurred that we could make the climb from below the dam. MET was sporting, but not treacherous, and first tracks down the Skid Trails were pure exhilaration.

  Newb, characteristically on the ground

A new rider joined us on this momentous evening. Given his fearlessness in the face of conditions that sent long-time FT3ers sniffling to Peter’s house, his fortitude at climbing, his gusto on the descents, and his general hard charging vibe, we taco-handled him Major.

After Ride Leader Xteric satisfied himself of making sweet turns in the pow, we returned to the Knot. Mother Rye stormed into the parking lot to hurry us up. We decided to determine who had the best attendance for 2015. And the award went to Major for perfect attendance. When Xteric couldn’t finish all the tacos in his basket, Major stepped up and finished them.  

 Major

Hopefully, several in our ranks made Resolutions to ride on Tuesday nights. Or maybe we are better off with smaller, less whiny groups. We’ll soon know.