Big Steamer August 12th - Critical Mass
SAG WAGON NEWS CORINTH-It was a beautiful night for a ride so it was no surprise when over 30 cyclists turned out for the Big Steamer on Tuesday evening. There were dark rain clouds over Lake Lewisville but with temperatures in the 80’s no one was complaining and the pace was muy rapido. Corinth’s version of a Critical Mass ride pedaled down Corinth Parkway at 22mph as the Mexican Professor was in his customary position on the front. MP and The Cannibal tooks turns showing off their calves in Cielo Ranch as the peloton was bobbing and weaving more than Ali in his prime. As they exited the Ranch, MP shot off the front again and juiced the pace up to 25mph as he drove his tri bike up Trashcan Hill. Just after Garza curve, the Mexican Professor finally pulled off looking for some help. At first none was coming, but soon Big Steamer threw some coal on his boiler and set the pace at 25mph and he drove into a headwind and then over Cowpattie Hill. It was at this point that the goldfish started to appear in the back of the peloton. Dang it Dake lived up to his nickname as he drove through Brown Terrace and into Dinosaur Forest at a most uncomfortable pace. The pack reached the bottom of the Col on the rivet at 28mph. The speed up the Col de Shady Shores was a leg searing 26mph as Dang it Dake, Ink, MP and others blitzed the climb. It was clear on this evening that there would be no soft pedaling. Over the top and Ink continued to ride as he kept the pace high up Cowpattie Hill driving into the north breeze. The pace caused a slight split in the group as “man overboard” became a common sight. Mexican Professor was looking for a breakaway opportunity the final time up the Col but it wasn’t happening as riders were stuck to his wheel like Border Patrol agents on the Rio Grande. Once they crested the climb, only 12 riders were left to con-*test*-('") the finish – Tornado Tom, Ink, Bianchi Ben, Dang it Dake, Big Steamer, The Boss, Cannibal, Scooter, DC, Mexican Professor and the the Lollipop Guild. There was no decrease in the tempo as they made the last loop of pain. The speed was such that attacks were eliminated and it was clear the finish would come down to a sprint finish. As the group turned onto Corinth Parkway, they ran smack dab into a headwind for the first mile. The pulls were short and unorganized but the pace still remained around 22mph. MP took over in the softball fields and tried to give a lead out but no one was willing to go so early. The peloton got really angry with ¾ of a mile left and the pace was ratcheted up to 30mph. It was about this time that there was a twitch in the group which almost caused the Boss and Scooter to face plant. Their night was essentially over and the race was up the road now. It was a true drag strip finish as the riders bore down on Gloryville. Ink had ridden strong all night but finally had enough with just 200 meters left. Big Steamer was still there with Dang it Dake running on all cylinders. DC is battling as well with The Cannibal nibbling. It is a photo finish at the line between Dang it Dake and Big Steamer with one slight problem…..there is no camera at the finish. We may never know who rode it like they stole it on this glorious night. DC held on for third place. Because the winner is unknown, Big Steamer and Dang it Dake are both awarded 2.5 points and DC takes 1 for third. CORINTH - 86 degrees - overcast Winds from the NE at 12 mph Avg speed 23.9 mph BIG STEAMER STANDINGS ________________________________ Big Steamer - 25.5 points Cannibal – 22 points Deuce - 21 points Der Kaiser - 16 points Dang It Dake – 15.5 points The Boss – 15 points Mexican Professor - 14 points DC – 13 points CW – 11 points Hollywood - 5 points Ricky Bobby – 3 points Sherwin - 3 points Jack The Ripper - 3 points Torrent - 3 points Grizzly - 3 points Scooter - 3 points Spin City - 3 points I'm Lovin It - 3 points Scroggs -3 points Tornado Tom - 2 points Big & Rich - 2 points China Man – 2 points Bianchi Ben - 2 points Blinded Me With Science - 1 point Thrasher - 1 point Dice - 1 point What About Bob – 1 point Mean Green - 1 point White Walls - 1 point Stewie - 1 point Stearns - 1 point Paper Boy - 1 point Danimal - 1 point Big 12 - 1 point Panda - 1 point
SAG WAGON NEWS CORINTH-It was a beautiful night for a ride so it was no surprise when over 30 cyclists turned out for the Big Steamer on Tuesday evening. There were dark rain clouds over Lake Lewisville but with temperatures in the 80’s no one was complaining and the pace was muy rapido. Corinth’s version of a Critical Mass ride pedaled down Corinth Parkway at 22mph as the Mexican Professor was in his customary position on the front. MP and The Cannibal tooks turns showing off their calves in Cielo Ranch as the peloton was bobbing and weaving more than Ali in his prime. As they exited the Ranch, MP shot off the front again and juiced the pace up to 25mph as he drove his tri bike up Trashcan Hill. Just after Garza curve, the Mexican Professor finally pulled off looking for some help. At first none was coming, but soon Big Steamer threw some coal on his boiler and set the pace at 25mph and he drove into a headwind and then over Cowpattie Hill. It was at this point that the goldfish started to appear in the back of the peloton. Dang it Dake lived up to his nickname as he drove through Brown Terrace and into Dinosaur Forest at a most uncomfortable pace. The pack reached the bottom of the Col on the rivet at 28mph. The speed up the Col de Shady Shores was a leg searing 26mph as Dang it Dake, Ink, MP and others blitzed the climb. It was clear on this evening that there would be no soft pedaling. Over the top and Ink continued to ride as he kept the pace high up Cowpattie Hill driving into the north breeze. The pace caused a slight split in the group as “man overboard” became a common sight. Mexican Professor was looking for a breakaway opportunity the final time up the Col but it wasn’t happening as riders were stuck to his wheel like Border Patrol agents on the Rio Grande. Once they crested the climb, only 12 riders were left to con-*test*-('") the finish – Tornado Tom, Ink, Bianchi Ben, Dang it Dake, Big Steamer, The Boss, Cannibal, Scooter, DC, Mexican Professor and the the Lollipop Guild. There was no decrease in the tempo as they made the last loop of pain. The speed was such that attacks were eliminated and it was clear the finish would come down to a sprint finish. As the group turned onto Corinth Parkway, they ran smack dab into a headwind for the first mile. The pulls were short and unorganized but the pace still remained around 22mph. MP took over in the softball fields and tried to give a lead out but no one was willing to go so early. The peloton got really angry with ¾ of a mile left and the pace was ratcheted up to 30mph. It was about this time that there was a twitch in the group which almost caused the Boss and Scooter to face plant. Their night was essentially over and the race was up the road now. It was a true drag strip finish as the riders bore down on Gloryville. Ink had ridden strong all night but finally had enough with just 200 meters left. Big Steamer was still there with Dang it Dake running on all cylinders. DC is battling as well with The Cannibal nibbling. It is a photo finish at the line between Dang it Dake and Big Steamer with one slight problem…..there is no camera at the finish. We may never know who rode it like they stole it on this glorious night. DC held on for third place. Because the winner is unknown, Big Steamer and Dang it Dake are both awarded 2.5 points and DC takes 1 for third. CORINTH - 86 degrees - overcast Winds from the NE at 12 mph Avg speed 23.9 mph BIG STEAMER STANDINGS ________________________________ Big Steamer - 25.5 points Cannibal – 22 points Deuce - 21 points Der Kaiser - 16 points Dang It Dake – 15.5 points The Boss – 15 points Mexican Professor - 14 points DC – 13 points CW – 11 points Hollywood - 5 points Ricky Bobby – 3 points Sherwin - 3 points Jack The Ripper - 3 points Torrent - 3 points Grizzly - 3 points Scooter - 3 points Spin City - 3 points I'm Lovin It - 3 points Scroggs -3 points Tornado Tom - 2 points Big & Rich - 2 points China Man – 2 points Bianchi Ben - 2 points Blinded Me With Science - 1 point Thrasher - 1 point Dice - 1 point What About Bob – 1 point Mean Green - 1 point White Walls - 1 point Stewie - 1 point Stearns - 1 point Paper Boy - 1 point Danimal - 1 point Big 12 - 1 point Panda - 1 point