Author: Sugar Baby

  • Feeling the August Rush

    4 DaVille Cyclists were able to meet at Milestone Clubhouse to rack up some miles given a gorgeous August morning. The group had their eyes set on the Georgetown loop – traveling down peaks, over 301 and continuing down Georgetown, left on Fire lane to Pollard Creek for a noted segment, then all the way down Studley (with a detour to wave at those posted at MANNdate), right at Atlee and back over 301, through Rutland and down Cool Spring Rd, finishing up on New Ashcake to return back to the Clubhouse.

    Here’s the Strava link of our ride:

    https://www.strava.com/activities/1113542628

    Today’s pace was quicker than usual, averaging 19.3 mph upon returning to Milestone. All riders were able to rack up a slew of PRs along with Chainsaw taking 9th overall on the Pollard Creek Climb (1:35) and YHC taking 9th on the Rutland R (2:41).

    NMS

    We had 3 returning faces along with Ed (FNG) that showed up this morning. Chainsaw and Ed broke off from the group just before returning to Milestone.

    Announcements:

    • The Q is open for next week – please let me know if you’d be interested to head up our next Wednesday ride.
    • F3 will have a team at Reese Strong 5K 9/16 – more info and register below: http://www.reesestrong.org/reesestrong-5k/
    • 3 years since YHC completed his cross country ride (SanFran -> DC) I’m so grateful to have been introduced to this sport – not only has it introduced me to the great world of cycling, but it has provided me with countless memories to look back on and friends to create new memories with.

  • Winter Is Coming….

    12 eager and ready assembled at DaVille for a bitter cold morning. Having received notice the day prior that Abacus was not going to be able to make the Q, YHC stepped in without hesitation. Knowing it was going to be the coldest and driest the PAX had seen this season, YHC devised a workout that would not allow anyone within the PAX to grow cold. Here it is:

     

    The Thang:

    Parking Lot Chasers then Mosey to the front of AHS for COP.

     

    COP

    SSH x 30 IC

    Don Quixote x 25 IC

    Invisible Jump Rope x 20 IC

    Jump Squats x 20

    LBC x 20 IC

    Freddie Mercury x 20 IC

    Merkins x 30 IC

    Typical Arm Circles (10 Small – 5 Large – Reverso) IC

     

    Mosey to CMS track for 4 corners

     

    4 Corners

    Partner up and perform Merkins and Partner Leg tosses at each corner of the track. Beginning and finishing at the same corner, so ultimately 5 sets were achieved.

    Corner 1: 30 Merkins + 10 PLT

    Corner 2: 25 Merkins + 15 PLT

    Corner 3: 20 Merkins + 20 PLT

    Corner 4: 15 Merkins + 25 PLT

    Return to Corner 1: 10 Merkins + 30 PLT

     

    Mosey to Pull-up Bars for Elevens.

     

    Elevens: Pull ups and Burpees

    Alternate Pull ups and Burpees while beginning with 1 Pull up, run the back stretch of the track, then perform 10 Burpees, then return back to the pull up bars for the next set. Add a pull up and subtract a burpee each set until the final set is 10 pull ups and 1 burpee.

     

    ****Not all sets were completed as time was limited****

     

    Indian run back to flag for Numberama, Namarama, & Announcements.

    The Carpenter took us out.

  • Double the Glory – Double the Fun

    15 Faithful returned to DaVille for a chilly morning F3 style. Circle K planted the first Shovel Flag with Abacus (asked by YHC the day prior to bring the Shovel Flag) soon after arriving with one of his own – both ended up being planted. Pax mosey around the parking lot and circled back to the front of Atlee for COP:

     

    COP

    SSH x 30 IC

    Don Quixote x 25 IC

    Jump Squats x 20

    LBC x 20 IC

    Dying Cockroach x 20 IC

    Merkins x 20

    Arm Circles x 10 small x 5 big – Reverso IC

     

    Triple Check: (Groups of 3)

    Wall Sits (3 sets)

    Merkins (2 sets) as many as possible

    WWII Situps (1 set) as many as possible

    Sprint to edge of Parking Lot & back (3 sets)

     

    Man Makers

    4 sets – Run the length of the soccer field with bear crawls and merkins called out by the Q

     

    After each set an exercise was selected by a member of the PAX:

    Set 1: Merkins x 10

    Set 2: American Hammers x 10

    Set 3: Burpees x 5

    Set 4: Countdown to Mosey for Poll Smokers

     

    Poll Smokers

    Poll Smokers with each Pax member performing 5 merkins, then reveso.

     

    ****Mosey to Football Field Parking Lot****

     

    The Gauntlet

    Burpees performed at each speed bump while increasing the amount at each speed bump by 2. Al Gore until all members of the PAX have performed the desired amount, then run to the next speed bump. All meet at the last bump to plank it out. Mosey to Flags.

     

    Ring of Fire

    Circle Up around the flags in plank position. One at a time, each member of the PAX performs (5) 10 merkins – ending with with Q.

     

    Moleskin

    Glad everyone was able to make it out on the cold November morning. Everyone dressed accordingly and with gloves on hand. Unexpectedly, Circle K arrived with a Flag Shovel in hand, unaware the YHC had asked Abacus to bring one the night before. Abacus shortly arriving there after proceeded to plant Ol’ Glory next to Circle K’s. Hence the name of this post.

     

    YHC proceeded to mosey around the parking lot at an unexpectedly quick pace being his first Q. After a circle around, DaVille circled up infront of the High School for COP. Soon after, Triple Check was revealed and judging by murmurs in the PAX was a favorite during the early morning.

     

    After the Triple Check, the Pax mosied to the soccer field for an unexpected treat – MAN MAKERS!! A personal favorite of YHC back from football practice during his time in high school. Then a segway into poll smokers, with the gauntlet soon after, proved to be sufficient for this morning’s faithful and was confirmed by heavy breathing while circling up around the flags.

     

    It was an honor to be YHC this morning and I appreciate all of those who showed up! Glad to finally get the virgin Q over and done with. See you guys next week!