David Auker

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Robert Burney and I would like to thank all involved in our annual New

Year's Day sprint, especially those donating "bets" which equaled $130.87

this year, which will be split the between Transition Projects and Sisters

of the Road. Not a small dollar amount, when you figure it was all donated

by onlookers shortly before the sprint (thanks, John Forbes for your help in

gathering contributions!).



Started as a kind of grudge match two years ago, the two-block rolling start

has proven that Robert still has excellent muscle memory from all his track

appearances at national events a few years back! (He's now dusted me three

years in a row with a powerful jump...)



Next year, we will try 2 out of 3, a more "roadie approach," if you ask me!

And, I might be able do some "maintenance" on Robert's bike beforehand...



It's a great venue, with a rather large crowd on hand at Laurelhurst Park,

just having celebrated New Year's with the annual casual ride starting from

SW Naito at noon.



David Auker

Piano Teacher, SW Portland

Team Rose City, Cliff Bar, River City Bicycles

Roadie



Robert E. Burney, JD

President, The Corben Institute

Emerald Velo

Sprinter



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