Author: Tom Saccone

The 5th edition of the 2013 MMSF was contested in a squall as a front came through from the South.  Nonetheless 20 came and braved the conditions and put forth a good effort for the history book.  in the end, the skies cleared and all, save for one were not worse for the wear.  One new rider, visiting from Africa, turned right down Beanblossom and turned ’round at Anderson and rode back to the start-finish!  After nearly an hour, Shane and I went to collect the poor rider and gave him a ride back home.  Spencer Brauchla took the overall win averaging 25.56 mph.  Thanks to Jason Urbanski for helping with the timing and to Shane Slaven for the use of his umbrella.

Stoicism. It is a word unknown to most people, but a philosophy quoted often. “Stay calm, carry on” “God grant me the serenity…” “when life give you lemons…” are read often enough on Facebook. It’s a sound philosophy, that dictates when life gets hard, one must become harder. For whatever reason, many of my friends and myself have been struck by vehicles whilst cycling. Though we have varying degrees of pain and suffering, I hope that all of you can learn to keep your head about you.

A dark and stormy night awaited 20 cyclists who braved the wet and serpentine roads of the Forest.  Ryan Shanahan won the overall at 21:09  with Jon Jacobs in hot pursuit 10 seconds later!  Tyler Hart was the first Merckx rider and Chelsea Sanders won the women’s category.  Nice work to all that attended.  Results attached.