john
Casper Classic 1990 or so... cat 3 field.. shirley basin, open range, 100 mile race. Our one support vehicle had to go up ahead and clear the road. The ole bull didn't like it too much and charged... The official gunned it and barely got out of there. Turned around and with horn and exiting herd, enough incentive for the bull to leave. We were all still about a quarter mile away coming downgrade, enjoying the entertainment, with new respect for our official. We were doing beautiful echelons, and in the days of 32 36 spoke box section wheels, still managed a 3:45 century.
--- On Thu, 12/11/08, Mark.Merklein@CH2M.com wrote:
> From: Mark.Merklein@CH2M.com
> Subject: [OBRA Chat] The Bull Ride
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Date: Thursday, December 11, 2008, 10:05 AM
> Years ago on the Alsea Falls loop down outside of Corvallis
> and few of us were making our way towards the climb on a
> perfect fall weather ride. No traffic and talking it up 3
> across on the road we noticed a large object on the road
> ahead.
>
> I said, "That's gotta be the biggest dog in the
> road up there!"
> Gerard chimed in "That's no dog it's a mule or
> horse"
> As we continued closing we all realized but Craig
> verbalized, "That's a bull in the middle of the
> road!"
>
> We came to a standstill about 100 yards short and the bull
> wavered in the road and moved down into the ditch. Craig
> took the opportunity to say he was going for it. Gerard and
> I settled back down onto our top tubes to watch the matador
> do his work. Making snide remarks the whole time we wanted
> him to make it, but like any good bullfight we wanted some
> excitement.
>
> We saw Craig rise out of the saddle and begin his sprint at
> the same time the bull began to take an interest. I almost
> dropped my water bottle mid drink as we watched the bull
> begin to haul himself from the ditch and make a move for
> Craig. Craig's odds were dropping like a rock, but he
> was in full sprint and not turning back. Hitting the
> pavement the bull rolled a tubular off one of his front
> hooves and momentarily lost traction. Craig was past and
> seconds later waving for us to join him.
>
> The bull now agitated as ever was back in the middle of the
> road.
>
> Gerard looked at me, "I think I'll bat clean-up on
> this one. Why don't you go?"
>
> Before I could respond a Big Ol Caddy came down the road
> approaching from the rear. Behind the wheel was 300 lbs
> under a cowboy hat working a 90 ounce slurpee in one hand
> and the steering wheel in the other. Rolling down the
> window, "That bull out again? I'll take care of
> it."
>
> With some horn honking and full road weaving the Cowboy,
> the Caddy, and that slurpee worked the bull down the next
> drive way and back home.
>
> We road back up to Craig congratulated him on being the
> equivalent of "seven men" that day and enjoyed the
> rest of the ride.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: obra-bounces@list.obra.org
> [mailto:obra-bounces@list.obra.org] On Behalf Of Suz Weldon
> Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 4:57 PM
> To: obra@list.obra.org
> Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] Fwd: Saturday ride incident
>
> I'm pretty well known in the WA state women's
> peloton for hitting a chicken in 2006 while riding though
> farm country in the Vance Creek RR. It flew right into my
> front wheel. Witnesses claim the chicken ran off and looked
> okay, but then again, chickens can run around even with
> their heads cut-off.
>
> Not sure I've lived that one down yet.
>
> suz
>
> Quoting Robert Anderson :
>
> > OBRA folks, I almost peed my pants when I read this...
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> > -Rob Anderson
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: mace jc
> > Date: Mon, Dec 8, 2008 at 12:20 PM
> > Subject: [teamoregon] Saturday ride incident
> > To: teamoregon@yahoogroups.com
> >
> >
> > Well?Saturday morning was interesting?
> >
> > Riding along out by Forest Grove in the
> country..double paceline about
> > 20mph.?about 18 riders about mile 20 of 65?.
> >
> > Minding my own business?chattin' it up..
> >
> >
> >
> > Someone yells "CHICKEN!!!"
> >
> >
> >
> > I look up?black chicken flying right toward me at
> 2:00!! I brace for
> > the impact?the guy to my right in front of me
> >
> > takes the hit (Dan? good thing, he probably had 60
> pounds on me at
> > least) from the projectile?
> >
> >
> >
> > Everyone hits the brakes, people are swerving and
> yelling out
> > directions?.chicken flailing on the ground?.I missed
> the foul
> >
> > by about 12"?.all happened in about 2 seconds.
> >
> >
> >
> > No one went down?..no injuries, no beak impalement,
> just a few feathers.
> > Have no idea as to the status of the chicken.
> >
> > be safe out there.
> > Jess
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