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HILLFEST - Wednesday 6/24 - Topic now Open for Debate!
Yeah, I am updating the route as we make changes so not to confuse people with multiple routes or old ones in the first post. The latest version is the traditional route just starting from CHS.
Forget the Hillfest. Let's talk about Battenkill!
This may officially be the loneliest place on the internet....
I wish Greg would post a wingbiter thread...humf
> This may officially be the loneliest place on the internet..
2nd loneliest to Lance Armstrong's fan page.
What are you trying to say? ....you are not doing the hillfest???? That would also be blasphemous.
To provide an incentive for those to do the Hillfest (who might ordinarily not do the Hillfest because of the extreme suffering involved) I am offering the following award to the last 5 finishers of this year’s Hillfest. (Six actually, but I’ll be one of the last six, so 5)
Of course, these shirts are of the finest quality and suitable for many things, including:
1) That special Anniversary dinner with your wife, husband, partner.
2) Wiping the sauce off your fingers between “Wings” after a “Wingbiter”. (You don’t think “Wingbiters” use napkins do you?)
3) Cleaning your chain.
4) Drying your dog after a washing following a skunk attack.
These shirts are based on the now famous Rap Song “I’m Off the Back, Ain’t that Wack”, which you’ll recall has a beat remarkably similar to Eminem’s rap song, “8 Mile”. (Quite the coincidence I would say).
Riders must finish the entire course to be eligible and strong riders (you know who you are and we know who you are) who blast the course and then hide in the bushes near the end just to get the shirts will be eliminated.
Shirts will be available at the finish, but you'll have to wait for me to ge t there.
In the event of a dispute, a Review Committee of John Lockwood, Tom Wing, Lew Paquin, and myself will hear the grievance(s) and hand the shirt to whom we want to.
** I hope to have the shirts on display at tonight's and tomorrow night's rides so everyone can look at them and say, "I've got to have one of those, I'm going to do the Hillfest this year".
Oh man Walt, this just got interesting and competitive -- Just a quick reminder to everyone on the club rules: Section 307(b) - EBCC Members are required to conduct themselves with the utmost sportsmanship at all times, any member claiming a "calfie" (calf cramp) in the last mile will automatically be awarded a successful completion of the ride based on their current position at time of fakery.
Many of us have go-pro's and video evidence may be scrutinized to aid in the decision process.
A note of caution. As of Sunday, at the bottom of West Mountain where it joins Indian Hill, there is active road construction and there are two area of dirt and gravel which span the road. It would be easy to hit these at speed and wipe out.
Given the amount climbing mentioned above, I would be interested in leaving prematurely (5:30) to get a head start on the CP/ED group. Please post if anyone is interested otherwise I'll plan on leaving at 5:45.
Brian, I'll be there for the 5:30 start. If anyone else is interested please post so we know that you are joining us.
I plan on riding from my house and joining the loop at the bottom of West Mt road. I should be there around 5:45 so I think I'll be ahead of the croowd leaving from the HS, even the early birds. Don't worry, I need to ride over a hill to get there :)
Yes, thank you for asking, I was able to find the lyrics to "I'm Off the Back, Ain't that Wack".
I’m under no illusion, There will be collusion. I’m off the back, Ain’t that wack!
At the front they’ll push the pace, As if it’s a race. I’m off the back, Ain’t that wack!
It’s enough to make me shed a tear, This happens to me every year. I’m off the back, Ain’t that wack!
I’ll look for Jim’s cooler at the top of Town Hill, I know I’ll be alone still. I’m off the back, Ain’t that wack!
In the end the final question begs, I guess I should have shaved my legs. I’m off the back, Ain’t that wack!
I plan on being there for 5:30pm as well. I won't set any land speed records!
Yep. No Hillfest for me; 2nd year in a row. I refuse to show up unless Chris Moore does. (I hope he doesn't show up tonight or there goes that pledge right out the window.)