Jobob, how did the TB go today?

[slinkedog]

I was thinking of you in your skeleton costume. Wish I could have seen it. Are there photos to be had??

It seemed like you had spectacular weather! It was a little windy over here at times, but not too horrible.

Looking forward to hearing all about it!

[snapdragen]

Well, from my vantage point at the Coyote Park Rest Stop - it was grand! Such a beautiful day, not too hot. Our first riders came in about 9ish - we had quite a spread. Nanners, oranges, grapes, cookies (Donny baked 16 dozen choc. chip!) Nut breads, bagels, peanut butter, jelly, creamcheese, ham and cheese, roast beef or vege wraps. Oh, and of course Circus Animal cookies. Last riders came through about 1:00 (we only saw the 100 milers and the 120 K riders)

All the riders were in great spirits - one fellow remarked the TB was the only ride he's done where you were in danger of gaining weight from all the goodies we had.

Setting up before the riders arrive:

[snapdragen]

Hula hoops for the very talented.

[snapdragen]

Chow Time!

[snapdragen]

The spillway waterfall from Anderson.

[Veronica]

Looks like you guys had a great day.

V.

[slinkedog]

Great pictures, Snap!

Thanks for sharing!

[snapdragen]

Slinke - if you get a chance go see the "waterfall". It is amazing.

[BikeMomma]

The spillway waterfall from Anderson.

Wow, gorgeous!!!

[jobob]

Hi there !

Sorry I didn't respond sooner -my internet connection was wonky for the last couple of days.

It was really fun ! We were up near the beginning of the Canada Road descent and we got to cheer on the 100 K riders as they zoomed by.

It was so fun being an Institution for a few hours. Every now and then someone would yell out "Hey, it's the skeleton!". I'd often get comments along the lines of "Hey- like your oufit!" to which I'd yell out a cheery "thankyee kindly!".

I tended to call out "ride safe, have fun" - I was toying with yelling out "slow down or die" but I thought I'd opt for the Kinder Gentler Skeleton approach. Plus there was an ominous sign a few yards ahead of where I was standing so I thought maybe a little friendly reassurance was in order.

Not sure if our presence was much help - the folks who knew the route and were comfortable descending fast certainly weren't about to slow down on our account, and the people who were white-knuckle descenders to begin with probably didn't need any additional coaxing to take it cautiously. Well, who knows, maybe we managed to prevent a couple of people from going beyond their abilities. Happily the road was in good shape despite all the rain the day before.

Here's a picture Lee took of me. There was a mask that went with the costume, but it was hot & claustrophobic so it spent most of the time hung over the side view mirror on the Element - you can barely see it in the photo just behind my hand. I opted to wear my trusty CSC cap instead - I thought it looked tres chic with the costume

[BikeMomma]

Oooh, I remember that corner from last year! That was a fun downhill, but it was full of hidden loose gravel areas then, so it was even more hairy. Love the costume, Jo.