Six riders left from Ogden Point heading east on Dallas Road with a nice SW wind assist, knowing we would pay on the way back. After the gruelling hills up to the scenic viewpoint we were pedaling past the Victoria Golf Club when a familiar looking whirling dervish rode by the other way at top speed. It was Rob H. We think he was watching for our approach from his house and then wheeled out to impress us with his speed and endurance. He turned around to join us and did just that, leading the charge through the tony Uplands. Just then another familiar figure pedaling quickly the other way, none other than The Godfather of the Peleton, Norm L himself! He had already been along the whole route earlier, had coffee at Olive Oloi's and was going home. We stopped for coffee in brilliant sunshine before summoning up the fortitude to tackle the head winds on the way back. No bolt cutters today. Just blissful Oak Bay, nicely sheltered from the wind of lesser suburbs.

Prepared by Norm T.