The SSWC is, of course, as much about the tribe as it is about the
ride. The after-party was one of the most positive vibes I've ever
felt. And the go-cart race was a hoot. (Marla's a ringer.) The free
beer was plentiful, and we all got a heroic buzz on.
I was too busy suffering to get many pictures, but here are a few.
Shots of J. and me at the start:
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/255709/Start1.jpg
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/255709/Start2.jpg
Singlespeed World Champs Marla and Buck, victorious on the go-cart
track:
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/255709/Marla.jpg
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/255709/Buck.jpg
After the race:
http://gallery.mtbr.com/data/mtbr/500/255709/Aftermath.jpg
A good shot of J. before the race with her game face on:
http://www.pbase.com/dens/image/48064766
KB's take on the race:
http://www.cyclingnews.com/riders/2005/diaries/keith/?id=keith0510
The local police blotter for that night:
http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/news/local/crime_courts/12450091.htm
We were unfortunately present for the second item on the blotter as
well as the first, a sad reminder of our auto-dominated society. Bikes
have yet to rule the world the way they did the trails on Sunday.
Peace out,
CC