Greetings RCC enthusiasts. We had a bumper crop of riders (well, some of them were riders- others just own bikes ;-)) for last Monday’s meeting- 22 people. Last month I promised that George Thornton would dance the pas de deux from Swan Lake with Kristie; alas, Kristie failed to show so the entertainment was postponed. Many of the usual suspects were there, as well as a surprise guest appearance from Charlie B, a rep from the Rotary Club, and some new members. Also present was the Ensure Hammer, Terry O.
The Hammer, on right.
The Prez led off with the usual stuff, and noted that we had sold about 200 jerseys online so far. There was much back and forth about this and that, as usual. Greg S introduced the RCC alternative to RSVP, a ride to Harrison Hot Springs in September. That looks pretty attractive, and we’ll hear more on that later. Space for 50 riders, and a bus to bring you back. Price, about $80 I think, plus all of the expenses.
We heard a presentation on the Tour de Engineers, which RCC is co-sponsoring. Contact Terry Thornton at thorton@hwageo.com for any details. This is listed on the RCC Calender and goes at 0800 from the Mulilteo Ferry Dock this Saturday, May 9.
Ride reports were presented, and the usual lies were told about awesome feats of cycling bravado. Per and Shana had 80 people out for their first RR training ride, and 50 for the rainfest last weekend. It was noted that the Ensure Hammer had hurt everyone badly on the recent California tour. This weekend there is the Canadian Fleche, the Tour de Engineers, and a Goose Bumps ride on Saturday, and maybe Sunday. Plenty to do.
George T gave us an update on RAMROD. Apparently the snow is hanging on later than they had anticipated, and it looks like we might need to use the Skate Creek alternate course after all. We’ll know more later, and a final decision will be made at the beginning of July, once the ballet season is over.
The centerpiece of the evening was a presentation by Erik Moen on bike fit and injuries. Greg Paley has arranged guest speakers for the last two meetings and Erik gives a good talk. This one focused on three areas of bicycling performance.
The crowd in the palm of his hand.
Things that would bring you to his office, things that most affected your performance on the bike, and top injuries. This was a Q&A with the audience, ala Family Feud. Oftimes what the survey said didn’t agree with what he said, so he just unilaterally changed it. 
Nonetheless, he had lots of interesting things to say. He pointed out that there were a lot of older cyclists in RCC (see Ensure Hammer, above), and went on to discuss some of the aches and pains that we might experience. All in all a very good talk. Thanks to Greg for
The Dry-Erase marker in the palm of his hand.
arranging it and to Erik for coming to speak to us. If you’d like more info, or would like to schedule an appointment with Erik, his email is erik@bikePT.com.
Coming up next month, Greg S and Don B will be singing an aria from La Traviata for the social part of the evening. Don’t miss it!
Bill
