BRIAN'S BOOT CAMP

15th September 2012 - 8:15am

In attendance:

Bob Stutter, Brian Riley, John Price, Kerry Drury, Fiona Cayford, Harry and Adele Fielding, Dave Gale, Selwyn Nalder, Joyce Newell (welcomed back from overseas),  Peter Crawford, Kim Bennie, Macca (and Sandra Allen for a cuppa)

12 intrepid cyclists were lined up to begin the infamous "Brian's Boot Camp".  Despite the fact that a whole week had passed since some of us had seen each other and we really did have to catch up with the latest gossip, Brian's Rule eventually had us following directions as we circled the track 14 times in the proper formations.  Girls and Boys separate - for the most part, leader falling out to the end each circuit.   There were winners (Bob and Kerry) who later received a free coffee (thanks Brian) and buttered loaf.   A second route four times round had us all mixed up together.  Thanks to our flag holders who warned the incoming traffic of the need to give way to the cyclists.  Then it was to head for the dump, via a hard and dry, but crevassed route.  This was fun and challenging, bringing us out onto  Bestman Rd, where it played havoc with some of our heads to be doing the normal route in reverse!  Nevertheless, our noses found their way to the coffee shop where we were joined by some non-riders to evaluate and reflect on our prowess as well as to plan a Whale Watch Cruise for next Saturday.  Coffee and photographs over, we went our separate ways to find home.  However, an enhusiasic group of four were still up for more and so cycled up the Passage in search of dolphins (alas none today), and visited the Marina Markets before really heading for home.   All agreed we had had a very interesting and novel ride for this Saturday morning.