May 1: Time Travel Through 1881

Recap of last week's ride to Riley Tavern:Ten little Drafters bikin' in a line,B2 bombed up Midtown and then there were nine.Nine little Drafters climbin’ Timber in their dinner plate,Z dropped his chain and then there were eight.Eight little Drafters pedalin’ under heav'n.BrickO fell off the pack and then there were seven.Seven little Drafters talkin' about hockey sticks,Coach Arms got distracted and then there were six.Six little Drafters all alive,Captain Joe went after Bomber and then there were five.Five little Drafters, one taller than 6’4”,Cliff caught the wind like a sail and then there were four.Four little Short Pours ridin' on a spree,Slow Cow took a short cut and then there were three.Three little thirsty Drafters had the Riley Tavern view,Lady Digs mysteriously disappeared and then there were two.Two little Drafters ridin’ in the sun,KiloWatt and MegaWatt, as good as one.DRAFTER PHOTO CONTEST UPDATE: in first place is Coach Arms, educating future hockey players on the finer points of Drafting. I've been asked for a clarification on the rules of engagement.  I'm making them up as we go along, but I can tell you that you MUST be wearing official Drafter issued gear- socks, headband, hat, shirt, jersey, jacket.  You do NOT need to be cycling, but the activity you are engaging in should be appropriate for display.The ride for Monday is back to a simpler time, as we will literally be passing through 1881.  Dane's historic Viaduct was built by the Chicago and Northwesters Railroad. Bicycles have certainly changed since that time, but the simple pleasure of cycling on a country road remains the same.

As daylight is working in our favor (although perhaps not the forecast), we will start increasing our mileage.  The Viaduct route is 35 miles.  There is Short Pour 30 mile option, leaving at 6pm. There is also a 20 mile Shot out to Dane and back.Garmin: link to ViaductPLEASE NOTE: we will be leaving town on a slightly different route than in the past to avoid Pot Hole City on Pheasant Branch.  The Garmin does not reflect the change.Here's close up of the cut off points for the 20 (green star) and 30 mile (Blue diamond) options (sounds like a Lucky Charms commercial):Draft responsibly,BrickO