Remembrance Day Ride
Although Remembrance Day is not till tomorrow, the Peloton assembling at Lochside Park exchanged memories of how Remembrance Day has been celebrated in different province and countries over the decades. And here is a link to Leonard Cohen reciting In Flanders Fields
The Peloton is finding ever more permutations for the ride.
Under cool skies David A. and Norm T. met at 9:15 at Foi Epi. Shortly thereafter, Bob and then John doubled the size of the Peloton on the Lochside. At the McKenzie and Borden intersection a right turning driver coasted through the red light in front of the cyclists and pedestrians who were crossing. Near miss. The long lost and travelling Hans joined in at Mann Const. At Lochside Norm T had to turn back for an "appointment". Dave N. and Rob joined in along the way, but only after Rob got his BC Driver’s Licence - so he is now legit, and no longer driving using an “Orange Crush” driver’s licence! Meanwhile at Lochside Park, James, Tom, Jim, Neil, Edmonton Ken, Sechelt Ken, Doug and Norm L. headed north from Lochside Park with the entire Peloton meeting up either in Sidney or just south of the retirement community.
Edmonton Ken experienced the slow leak syndrome on the back tire. A couple of recharges from Doug and his trusty compact pump kept Ken going to Sidney whereupon Ken opted to take the bus back home, thus creating yet another variation on the ride. Edmonton Ken got home a little before the rest of us who encountered a strong headwind for much of the way home.
The way events unfolded, there was not a consistent coffee table with some arriving earlier than others as well as some leaving before the rest.
I’m pleased to report that all got home safely.
A couple of suggestions for the Peloton. From Jim, the ultimate tail light, and from Norm L. the latest in backpacks