Glendora

04/21/2001

Attendance
  • TsaiBorg
  • Zippy MacPhee
  • Air Mapster
No lateness points!
 
BIKE GOD Theatre
The amazing pedal incident: how did it really happen?
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For only the third time in modern history, all BIKE GODS are on time and ready to go! There's even time for Air Mapster to snap a lazy photo of TsaiBorg and Zippy MacPhee before the BIKE GODS hit the trail.
 
Not wanting to frighten their bikes, Borg and Zippy walk them across the treacherous bridge. Mapster soon follows behind, dangerously taking his chances riding across the narrow, rickety structure.crossing.jpg
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Z-Mac's new bike starts making a whole lotta racket as the trail turns to the first major climb. A stop is finally necessary to diagnose the problem: a bent chainring! Apparently they don't make bikes like they used to. Back in the old days, when a significant percentage of bikers were BIKE GODS, the bikes had to withstand the awesome pedal-cranking power of a BIKE GOD. Now, with so many mortals attempting (sadly) to get into the sport, quality has gone by the wayside in favor of flash and economy. Iron Henry is disgusted at the new bike's lack of strength, but Zippy is actually a bit optimistic: this means that he will have to ride the rest of the climb in 3rd gear, a welcome challenge!
 
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Z-Mac devours his new challenge, racing up the hill in the highest gear and showing off his awesome strength. The only question is whether this new bike can handle the punishment!
 
Zippy Zips by on his way to the top...stretch.jpg
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The BIKE GODS take a quick break to make sure the new bike is doing ok. So far so good, but they don't want to push it. In the meantime, they take in the majestic panoramic view.
 
Where's Z-Mac? Can you find him in this long range distance shot? He's steadily climbing up the great hill in third gear: the thumbnails at the bottom will give you a clue. Click on Z-Mac to test your aim when you think you have found him!
Click on Z-Mac: see how good your aim is!
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Zippy and bike reach the top as TsaiBorg and Iron Henry offer some encouragement for the newbie bike.uptop.jpg
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The Borg escorts Zippy MacPhee and his crippled bike down the steep and dangerous trail. Normally, Z-Mac would be zipping down in a flash, but he doesn't want to hurt the bike any more. The diapers certainly help, but at the Borg's safe downhill pace, nothing can go wrong...
 
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pedzoom.jpg...Until the left pedal comes completely off! It certainly has been a day of great challenge and adversity for the Mac-Daddy-Z! He takes it in stride, using his great skill to finish the ride with just one pedal.
 
It's dead, Jim! Given the day's problems with foot pedals and chain teeth, Zippy's new bike is hereby christened MadCow.deadal.jpg
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