2009 Chickenride

Has officially began for me. I was unable to make last weeks edition, and it sounded like there was some out of the ordinary excitement.
It was great to see the crew again, check out new parts and pieces that everyone is sporting as well.
We had a very nice roll out, and ended up going to the theater after some debate. King took a lion share pull on the way out - like 90% of the way out. We were all ok with that considering the headwind. Once we turned back, the tailwind lent itself to some pacemaking, and it was evident that the leisure part of the ride was ending quickly. We started rotating on 91st and continued up wolf rd, although half the group quit working, me included as we approached joliet rd and the climb.
The 10+ lbs i have lost over the winter was showing thru as i was able to stay on up the hill, and even lend some gas to Bos in an effort to chase down the escape that Pete had lodged. Now mind you the only reason i was able to lend some effort is that i had sat off the last few minutes.
The group had almost caught Pete at the light at Plainfield rd, but he rolled the red and the group could not proceed with the right turn. DQ for Mr Howland. I came back on and made one last kick to line it out for the sprint with King in tow, he launched at about 250m,and i was too cross-eyed to know for sure but i think it was a Feltz V??

a good time was had by all.
Perhaps next week i will remember the camera