It was an honor to be invited to this annual event, 35, 65, and the John Holmes long - hilly 75 miles of cycling classic. And no, it wasn’t Bob Roll who rode but a guy Bob from Roll: who said that the Peckerhead was “just like TOSRV but without the hobos and showering with strangers.” Sometimes you forget that a ride can happen without an entry fee, a life threatening disease, a fundraiser, or a cause. Allah knows we’ve done way too many ‘rides for a purpose’ these days. I understand Chairman Fred almost couldn’t keep his bike upright due from all the yellow ribbons he was wearing to support the troops, the mothers of the troops, the troops abandoned pets, abandoned paramours, etc. No, today wasn’t about causes, just a great reason to get out in nature, pee off a moving bicycle and make fun of your closest friends. Beautiful ride, great beer, fantastic chocolate lab. Thanks Jay, you dork.
Here’s some overheard remarks from the Peckerhead:
I laughed, I cried, I changed a flat while everyone else took a natural break
--Eva Simmons
Who knew there was 6,000 feet of climbing in Richland county?
--Tom Will
Hey, who was that Amish guy on the bike that looked like the uni-bomber?
--Dave Chambers
I think Stuart is still on the road, must of took a wrong turn in Albuquerque.
--Mike Rea
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