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[city trials]

How come every photo I saw, Noel was lying around like he was on vacation or something?

http://www.ryp.com/pic/tdn/SE8HO159.cfm

Don't know why the link doesn't work?

Edited December 15, 2007 by City Trials

[copemech]

Man I'm glad Chad was there, Noel is way too lazy to plug tires!

[no jive]

It is definetely a team effort!!!! I was there, I was minding. We had four minders at every section, sometimes five. You are on a major time crunch and we would not have made without the help from all the minders. In one section I know I plugged three tires, getting one rider in the section, and another to follow without letting other teams cut in front of you. Sure some of you are saying wooohooo plug three tires. Find the holes, plug the tire, 1minute and half. start on another so we dont loose a spot. Most sections Two minders were a must!!!! Some teams had Eight minders just for the men. I can speak for every minder there, WE ALL HELPED EACH RIDER EQUALLY AND ALOT. Ted was keeping an eye on the pits and preparing lunch. A gourmet peanut butter and jelly, or ham and cheese with all 2 minutes to eat it. Ted was helping fill up the bikes as well. Minders are there for the passion of the sport and to help. Each minder paid their way, except me. I have nothing to hide CHRIS FLORIN paid my way. That was his choice, if he doesnt make the team and I get picked to do it again and have to pay, I will be there for the team. The riders still had to come out of pocket for the trip is the bottom line!!!!!!!

Now with the Dedication of Kip Webb, Bill Ibsen and others there is a lot of activity in raising money for the team. I encourage everyone to help get the word out in local clubs, bike shops etc.

That is the best post I have seen. First off his rider Chris pays his minders way. Second he goes to support the team not just Chris.

Just ordered my CD from RYP. The web site is making progress but not complete. www.usatdn.org

I did not know that Ted was such a Chef I will have him make me a sandwich at the next Trial.

Edited December 17, 2007 by No Jive

[copemech]

It's all clear as mud now!

Barry wants to be reimbursed because Chris wanted to take Chad who saved the day because Noel is to lazy to plug tires and Kip was taking care of the rest and Bill was taking pictures, while lunch was being made, and Barry had to foot the bill! No wonder he's p****d!

Hey, it's ok! Next year, if you can get me a week off work, in europe, for $1400, I'll plug some tires, kick some butt, maybe even fix a Gasser, and serve you some crappy sandwiches and make you like it!

Let me know early cause I need to save a few extra bucks for them German girls!

[trialsurfer]

It wasn't me that paid---and from what I hear you would have trouble keeping up with the sandwiches! Edited December 20, 2007 by trialsurfer

[no jive]

I received my CD in the mail from RYP. Lots of awesome pictures. I like that there are folders for each rider. If you want to see picture of Florin just click on the folder ect ect. Well worth the $25

Looks like Lewisport also is carrying the CD.

Also I received a check for $100.00 from Lane & Debbie. Thank you very much. I will send you a DVD and get RYP to send you a CD. I hear Lane also had some input for the fundraising.

The web site (http://www.usatdn.org/) has had a few updates such all of the past teams. Some good names on there. Also a letter from Kip.

Edited December 23, 2007 by No Jive