Pizzle Pye or Pizzle Pie!

A Redheaded Welcome

Welcome to the world Oliver Boland, and congratulations to Cam and Sonny. The genetic strain lives on. All the best from Team Quon

It's A Semi Pro Thing

......apparently only they can understand

The real reason I couldn't ride this morning...

Hi guys,

Sorry I didn't make this morning's team ride. I had to get a photo with the family. Hope you guys had as good a time as what I did.

See you tomorrow morning at the HoP.

Much love,
QM

10 paces

Hi Peter,

I challenge you. Tomorrow at dawn.

Love Stu

Big Dog Dominates Jiu jitsu

Finally a sport Big Dog can dominate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7t8xwpW8gJQ

Dance of the Chicken!

Or Benny's Pet Dance?

Anyone need a babysitter?

Hi!!!

My name is Quentin. I'm a 20 year old babysitter, and have plenty of experience looking after kids. I know where all schools are in Canberra, so of course I'm happy to pick the kids up from school or the closest playground. Evening care isn't a problem either, I can stay up really late too. Happy to look after two or more at a time, and of course, come partially police checked (BigDog helped me out), and first aid qualified. Call today for a babysitter you can trust!!!!

Last minute nomination

This is our other brother 'No Undies' for some reason he prefers those weird little liners you get in running shorts. Despite this he fits the rule of the 3rd brother always being the best (see the Shaw's and the Terracini's).

Is it ok if he comes tomorrow? He is in town for the day and keen to meet a lot of guys.

Peace out.


Big Undies & Little Undies

Day of Love, Boys

Investigation Continues

To the lady in the background. Could you please clear up for us which lovely Team QUON member gave you those magnificent socks? We would all love to congratulate him on increasing public awareness of TQ but he is too shy to own up to it.

Walker 'Texas' Ranger

Charlie, Noahs Ark or a New BMW 335 ?

Criterium 8 resembled a scene out of the 'Old Testament'. Funny hey.

Congratulations Skin & Bones

Congratulations are in order, Team QUON's very own Nathan Spillane was awarded the Australian Sports Commission Volunteer of the Year - ACT. Thanks for all your hard work S&B, it is much appreciated by all of us.

Much love, on the Day of Love

TeamQUON

Only 15 more sleeps....

Some basic ruuulllzzzz, that need enforcing

The above strip was worn by the mighty Richmond Football Club in the NAB Cup games in the pre -season competition in 2010. It was a variation of the traditional design, as seen below.
The players can train in the first jersey. Some of the players prefer the more modern apparel. The fans have voted on line as to which playing jersey is the most preferred, and whilst the supporters voted for the traditional strip; it really doesn't matter. Come game day, we know what to look for;

The Richmond Football Club jersey is black with a yellow sash.

.......and the QUON only race in pink one day of the year!

SHOW ME THE.........

Stomps = $20
Spud = $10
Mary = $15
Poet = $5
DOMinator = $5
Mcduff = $5
Randywick = $5
Smup = $10
Uli = $50
Rads = $10
Albert = $5
Simmmmmi = $15
Greggo = $10

Please pay all fines to Randywick

He's back!

The Canberra Cycling Community is abuzz tonight with news that one of the QUON's favourite sons is set to make his return to QUONlo tomorrow evening.

His eagerly awaited return is the talk of mothers groups throughout the Nations Capital.

Bungendores loss will be Canberra's gain tomorrow so make sure that you are there to witness this auspicious occasion.

There will be cold beer available for all so don't you be the one to miss out.

CCC Crits Beware

The QUON is united again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5s5qGg01nE

We'll kick for the groin and pi$$ in your eye.

RIP Old Bulls vs Young Bulls

Well done QM, atleast it was more successful than the following abominations:

The Youth Initiative

Our knee warmers

Big Dog

Dougie's new Fabio look

Simi in any race

I've said it once, and i'll say it again...

Mugs are banned from the QUON gentleman. Whether it be you are thirsty or in need of your next hit - take it in cup form. Mugs are gay and is not what the QUON is about. If you want to be different, be like QM and go smaller piccolo style.
That is all

done-nuthin.com

Hi guys,

Just thought you might like to see my new website. You can find it at:

http://www.domaungles.com/

If anyone wants any tips just let me know via the website.

An Open Letter to "The Best a Man Can Get"

Dear The Best a Man Can Get,
Please do not bring your TT rig to the HoT on Fridays. You may well see Aaron Farlow riding his TT rig, but he actually pulls turns on the front and thus gains benefit from riding his TT rig. Sitting at 20th wheel with your hands on the bullhorns for 99% of the ride pretty much defeats the purpose of a TT bike. That, and the fact that TT bikes generally handle like lightweight, aerodynamic buckets of sh!t makes it extremely dangerous to ride in a bunch. It scares the crap out of the rest of us to see you wobbling away on that TT rig, so please - next HoT lets see you on your road bike.
Much love,
TQ.

Big Dog

We knew he was close to the big name stars at the Canberra Raiders, but not THAT close.

Where is?

Where is:

• Preston
• Pye
• Trumpet
• Ubber
• House Of
• Greggo
• And Paddies fu&*ing bike

Being a Young Bull's Cool

Preview: New spring range of gloves

The Old Bulls.... Just ain't what they used to be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS_T_CWwJvg


Good luck to the old bulls..... you'll need that and a lot more.

Young bulls, I love you all

OLD BULLS vs young bulls

Tri-Talking presents:

The Season Starts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHrZAiWYGks

Team QUON Event No.2 Cancelled

QUONonwealth Games has been postponed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2D3DUiYlN3g

An Ode

As once the dinosaurs roamed the earth
Those of old must give a berth
With youth a must in an ageing team
A policy should bring the cream

As old and young take the field of battle
Project lactate will define the cattle
Hiding in the soft serve bunch
Won’t give the war that needed punch

For those who seek to win the prize
Quon’s the place where the cream will rise
As old bull talks and young bull listens
Tridents watch, as the sweat, it glistens

For those who cannot reach the bar
And seek thee not to ride too far
Then seek ye out a cafe bike
And find your latte and take a hike

Should you wish to ride out hard
And put your mark on a winners card
Then stand ye up in blue and gold

And give it all before you’re old.

WHAT QUON MEANS TO ME

What the QUON means to me,

Is a lot more than just being called a QUONabee.

It means not falling for the trap of the QUON stalker,

Because I know that deep down Randy wants to pork her.

It means singing karaoke with Stomps and Uber,

And sniffing around looking for the next chick willing to cop my barracuda.

It’s about sneaky Alpe De Rouge after coffee with Skin and Bones,

Not just worrying about training on specific Heart Rate Zones.

It means a Monday ride with Zany Terra and Rock,

And listening to endless stories about Mongo’s giant cock.

It’s about giving everyone a real good show,

Every time I pull on my blue jersey and race a crit at QUONlo.

It’s about respect for the old bulls,

Because they’re apparently the ones that take the big pulls.

It’s about riding the tricycle with the Poet in Gee-Long,

Even though Lil’ Undies reckons she was disgusting and wrong.

It’s about taking turns on the front to help your mate,

Because it’s all a part of our great QM’s ‘Project Lactate’.

It’s about getting out on Friday morning’s early from the cot,

And chasing back the Dominators pointless attacks in the HoT.

It’s about admiration for SWP and our fearless QM – Terracini,

“It’s about love, respect, community;

And the dollars too – the entire package.

The, QUON.”*

That’s what the QUON means to me.

QUONabee Brother Beagle

*Direct quote Rod Tidwell – Jerry Maguire (1996)

A picture is worth 1000 words

Photos from Preston's assault on the Single Speed 24hr MTB World Champs. From a very dark place at 2am, to in the box at 11am, to triumphant with tinny in hand after the finish.
Big effort from the big man.

And SWP crossing the finish line

TQ's Presence Noted at Worlds

TQ's second pro tour patron was very quick to recognise the significant contribution that the emblem of the Blue Train made in getting him his first elite men's world championship title. Immediately following his superb left side sprint, Thor was heard to mention that on his 11 trips up the climbs he glanced at the TQ emblem and thumped his chest, in an effort to get himself up the hill just that little bit quicker.

" Each time I saw that famous TQ, I just knew that as an Old Bull, I had the legs to get up the hill and finsih that race as well as I did. Thank you so much to TQ and their efforts in helping this old bull to dominate all the pansy arse Young Bulls that were out there on the road."

2010/2011 Crit Season Aim - To get at least one point for Team QUON.

Renaming day - BR Dolittle is born

The pushmi-pullyu (pronounced "push-me-pull-you") is an "gazelle-unicorn cross" which has two heads (one of each) at opposite ends of its body. When it tries to move, both heads try to go in opposite directions, (thanks wikipedia). This is a character created and made famous by Hugh Lofting in his book Dr Dolittle. This trait is very similar to our newest QUONabee - Br B-Rads. One day he wants to be a QUONer, the next day he does not. One day he is committed, the next day he has no bike, no money, but a big house and a big over sea's holiday debt.

It is ironic that the name - Dr Dolittle - is exactly what B-Rads has done.

He has 'done-little', and his sponsor Tonii has now resigned to the fact that his bitch will 'do-little' for the QUON this season.

If he wants in - he must impress the Ministry of QUONabees one day in September

Alumi? Does anyone know what an Alumi is?

Big words. Small words. Clever words.

No matter how smart you pretend to be, spelling smart words incorrectly is dumb.

Thanks for the heads up on this one big dog.

Big dog is very proactive in upholding the community to his standards of spelling and punctuation. His status as an ALUMNI of the Institute of Dictionaries is irrefutable.

30 days hath September

During the 30 days of September, the official period of the "2011 QUON Transfer Window" will transpire.

This is the only time that QUONabee's will be interviewed and considered for selection into the greatest cycling team ever assembled for the 2010/2011 season.

Potential QUON Rookies need full endorsement from an existing QUON member( their sponsor), and with their endorsement comes strict guidelines and severe penalties if the QUONabee does not stack up.

Details, criteria and guidelines will be published on the dribble in 7 days. If you don't know what the the dribble is; piss off and enjoy your triathlon season.

Delivery is the New Age Quon

Here are my hairy balls Wayno, on the chopping block; and here are the details for the Quon Road Championships - Race #1 of the 2011 Quon Event Calender.
Start - King O'Malleys - Civic
Time - 9am
Date - Sat August 28
Who - Quoners, Quonabee's and the entire Canberra Cycling Community
Cost - $7.30 per person
Distance - 35km
Event - Handicap Road race

For further details, please call Br Vinnie on 0422 883 084

Warm regards,
Brother Vinnie

No innovation, just a slow and painful death

The Blog is living under the mantra of one of our previous QM. Without innovation, the blog is dying.
Pysie is off saving the Trek empire, Smithy is saving the corporate world from something geekish, Preston is saving the world of sobriety, and the new QM is that loose, he can't even save his dignity......so who has enough time to SAVE THE QUON?
Could the next leader step forward please

Old Bull or Young Bull

Who do you think is going to move Team QUON forward in to its greatest ever crit season?

This:

Or this:

The Old Bulls are getting it done

taking it from the man

Christmas has now been cancelled.
ACT Cycling would like to hold a hill climb on December 25, and feel that the big man in the red suit may negatively influence their opportunity to attract numbers to their inaugural event.
The Quon has endorsed the ACT Cycling's request, and will now forbid any Quon member celebrating Christmas. This is in line with the Quon Old Boys, 'sucking up to the man' policy as passed at the last Old Boys meeting.
Part time Quon Member, Vincent Stewart, was last seen touching his toes butt naked wen he announced the decision to the ACT Cycling Committee last night.

LBF

He went missing but he's returned! LBF is back living up to his name. Nice tan Casey.

The state of the Quon from where I sit

Sad, but true.

The old men are dying, and sucking the life out of us young punks.

Fire up and live, or roll over and die old farts!

Someone has to save the Quon.

Oh No! Look Out!!!

Mr Delete - you are such a princess

POST DELETED AS I AM A MUMMIES BOY WHO DOES NOT LIKE TO BE TEASED

QUON Master acceptance speech

'Released on-line by Popular Demand'

Building on the past for a stronger tomorrow

I would like to begin by paying my respects to the Ngnunawal people, the traditional custodians of this land where we are meeting upon today. On behalf of the traditional custodians and Brother Wallet, I welcome you all.

It is with great honour that I accept the QUON stewardship for 2010–11. I am humbled by the responsibility and look forward to directing the QUON into an exciting new era.

Tonight I will outline my vision for the year but firstly I would like to offer praise to my predecessors, Paul Smith and Jason Pye. Their lasting legacy has ensured team QUON has been dragged from the dark ages of the Mugabe years into a more enlightened prosperous era. Pyesie for his innovation and youth policy and Smithee for his indiscriminate unfair fines, the proceeds of which have yet to be actually seen but I’m sure will be revealed in the fullness of time.

I also acknowledge the tenacity and determination displayed by Brother Randwick when vying for the coveted position of QUON Master. Unfortunately for him the QUON was not ready for a pre pubescent teenager to take on the very important and adult role of leading the QUON. To Randwick I say ‘chin up champ’.

The QUON is at a fascinating stage of its life. We’ve grown organically from a team of five triathletes to a semi-professional outfit of more than 40 athletes in less than five years.

This growth has also seen us diversify. We now have a wide range of people from varying backgrounds including cycling, triathlon, running and in-line skiing. Our diversity means we have vastly different personalities, abilities, ages, occupations, interests, sexual preferences (some of us like blondes others prefer Indians) all under the banner of Team QUON.

While our diversity presents challenges it also makes us a more interesting and integrated team. However, as a team there are certain principles and priorities we need to observe to ensure the QUON brand remains an integrated formidable multi-sport presence it’s known for today.

Tonight, I will unveil a five point plan that I will oversee during my stewardship. The plan outlines my principles and priorities for the coming year. It will ensure we consolidate our success from previous years while ensuring we remain strong and agile to face the demands of tomorrow.

The first point in the plan is a focus on high performance. While we’re here to have a good time, going hard is our ultimate goal. We will build on our dominance of the past and take it to new heights of success not just in crit racing, but in road races, triathlon, running, burpees and dancing. By 2011, the brand of QUON will be seen as a strong force on the world stage, mentioned in the same breath as High Road or Garmin.

To achieve this priority, I will oversee the implementation of project Lactate. Project Lacate will provide incentives to race and train harder – no soft turns, no excuses just raw lactate. If you get dropped there’s no shame. The shame will only come if you gave up. Project Lactate will see the QUON transcend from a team of blokes having a good time to a legit to the max semi professional outfit. Boom!

I’ll release more details on project Lactate in the coming weeks.

The second point surrounds reward and recognition. For too long many of our achievements have largely gone unnoticed or uncared for. Who here, for example, remembers Smithy’s exceptional performance to become Australian Arboretum champion?
In line with this priority, I will implement the mandatory reporting of all significant races be they triathlon, cycling, running or in-line skiing. You will have one week to post a race report on the dribble. Together we will then praise you for a strong performance or collectively scorn you for a poor performance.

I will also consider the merits of using your report to promote the QUON in the media. Any individual success will always be attributed to Team QUON. If brothers Halvo and Kung Fu win medals at the Olympics, it will be because of team QUON. If Uber ever finishes Hawaii, it will be because of Team QUON. When Dominator finally mows his own lawn, it will be because of Team QUON.

Reward and recognition will also extend to recruitment of QUONabees. While we are quick to criticize sponsors for nominating dud QUONabees, conversely we need to recognise sponsors for putting forward quality applicants. This initiative aims to balance the risk averse culture and fear of having a beloved jersey go up in flames. Which reminds me, Pyesie and I will need to set up a time to burn his jersey.

The third point of the plan sees a blanket ban on pingers. Whether you’re a teenager looking for a quick hit or a 40+ year old man trying to be cool, pingers will not be tolerated at any QUON endorsed event. Pingers represent the greatest social and moral dilemma of our time. They ruin athletic ability and give us a false sense of our dancing abilities.

The fourth point applies to our flagship ride and my namesake, the Hour of Terra (HoT). Before I go into detail about this point, however, I’d like to remind a number of our brethren about wind. Wind is the flow of gases. It can range from a gentle breeze or it can form in large gusts. You can ‘feel’ wind at the top of a mountain or at the lowest valley.

You may even experience the sensation of wind at the front of a cycling bunch such as say the HoT. Contrary to many beliefs, wind is rarely fatal but it may dry your face just a little. This of course can be fixed with a little application of male moisturiser. Tonight I’d like to call on two of our more wind averse members in encouragement to experience the wonders of wind at the front of the bunch. Will and Uli please step forward to receive your wind protection lotion.

I encourage you to take this gift and hope that it gives you the strength to pull many strong and powerful turns at the front of the bunch.

Now, it’s with great delight that I unveil my fifth and final point. Tonight I can announce that I have appointed Brother Pyesie as the first ever Minister for Transport. The QUON is honoured and extremely fortunate to have this great innovator in our leadership ranks.

As the first order of business for the Minister for Transport, I have instructed him to arrange the supply of free bicycles to all QUON members. This won’t be an easy task but as the great man often says: ‘Innovate or die’.

I look forward to working closely with our new Minister for Transport.

Unfortunately, the Minister is unable to attend tonight’s gathering as he has been called to urgent business at Ken’s at Kensington, no doubt tending to his first priority of supplying our bikes.

Brothers, when I joined Team QUON many years ago I couldn’t have imagined we would be the envy of sporting teams everywhere. Who would’ve thought that we would have girls stalking us and men begging to be part of us. To belong to this team is a great privilege. Your being here means you’re not a dickhead at the very least.

My five point plan will take us to great heights. I urge you to board the blue train. Get your faces in the wind—use moisturiser if you need to. Close the book of shadows forever. Learn how to hurt and embrace the pain.

We won’t make it far if we’re a team of ‘if only’s’. If only I had of tapered better; if only I had more time to train; if only I had race wheels; if only I didn’t have the sniffles; if only I didn’t have sand in my man-gina. Excuses will not be tolerated. Tridents legs will be replaced by QUON legs—always willing to have a crack. Like the Dominator we’ll pull up our socks and have a go.

And when we race, we race for QUON. We’ll do what we’re told and we won’t chase personal victory. We’ll do it the QUON way—to the max.

Thank you.

The QUON reigns supreme

The QUON once again displayed its dominance in the hills of the Southern Highlands today with another powerful display of its mountain biking skills for another winter.

Our very own Minister for Passion Scott Preston took out the single speed category in a time of 2hrs 13 minutes. Scottyrocks was heard saying after the win that it was his socks that made him look so good out on the course. He even brought out some new attire for his first podium finish of the season.

Not far behind him was Brother Wallet in a blistering 2hrs 24mins. His exit from the carpark after the event was almost as quick.

Finally Brothers Skin & Bones & The Rock crossed the line together in 2hrs 50mins. Rumour has it that Skin & Bones wasn't going to let The Rock go over any water bars by himself in case any eye witness's were required to any more moments of madness. A chopper was kept on standby just in case but fortunately it was required.

Scottyrocks can be seen thanking his loyal supporters and the ladies of the township of Wingello Forest for coming out in the cold to support his endeavours.

"Well done Scotty"

Team QUON Moves Forward

Brothers, it’s been more than two months since I delivered my landmark 5 point plan that outlined my 12-month vision for Team QUON. For those who were in attendance I don’t need to remind you of the collective inspiration we all felt on that historic night.

Since this time I have been delighted to see Team QUON move forward from a timid and uncertain group of individuals to a stronger, more robust and confident outfit. A team that’s no longer afraid of wind and relishes the taste of lactate.

This has, without doubt, been the most magnificent start of any QUON master in the history of our great team. I am sure you would agree with me.

It is, however, a great shame that we still have many arm flappers in our midst. These people are the cancer of the QUON. They claim to have a stake in our team yet they rarely participate in any regular QUON event.

Many questions need to be asked about their commitment to our team. Where are these people during the hour of terra; where are these people during the Shambles; where were these people during the SOO1 night; where were these people during the great QUON challenge between Randwick and myself? So many questions.

These people know who they are. They’re the ones with the loud voices and flapping arms. The one’s with the mantra ‘somebody do something’. I will continue to question their dedication to our team. Make no mistake: I will out them and expose them for the phoneys they are.

But in the meantime we are moving forward and taking real action. Forward to greater prosperity.

Tonight my brothers I am pleased to present to you the QUON schedule of events for the year.


Brothers, brace yourselves for the greatest season the QUON has ever experienced. I encourage each of you to get involved and put every effort into our team. To those who aren’t on board, I give you this advice: start riding and stop flapping. See you on the bike.



QM

Gayvin's Song

Experience Counts

In the summer 1992 a young right-handed middle-order batsman with a 'classical' technique, known in particular for his elegant stroke making square of the wicket on the off-side and through the covers made his Test Match debut for Australia. Although he managed 59 in the first innings of a low scoring match in Sydney, it was his performance in the second innings which blighted his reputation for many years into the future. With Australia stumbling while chasing a small target of 117 against South Africa, he had trouble scoring, with an unconvincing 6 from 59 balls in almost two hours as he and Craig McDermott took the total from 8-75 to within sight of victory at 8-110. He then attempted an airborne cover-drive off Allan Donald and was caught, and Australia lost the Test. This “young bull” was heavily criticised by the media who blamed him for the defeat and was subsequently dropped from all National squads.

He wasn’t seen in Australian teams until the start of the millennium, by then selectors considered him an “Old Bull” and he rightfully replaced an injured Ricky Ponting on the tour to New Zealand. During this tour he went on to top the averages, subsequently scoring his maiden test century during the 2001 Ashes tour. This “Old Bull” became an integral part of Australia’s middle order for the next 6 seasons highlighted by nearly becoming the first Australian batsmen since “The Don” to make three centuries in three innings (he was dismissed for 97 in the third) and by winning the McGilvray Medal, ABC Cricketer of the year and the Alan Border Medal in 2005.

The moral to the story is (and we all know the story of the 2 bulls standing on the hill).......while we need “young bulls”, at the end of the day it is experience that counts and as history tells us, it will always be the “Old Bulls” that can be trusted to get the job done (and to keep their mouths shut at critical times).

PRESTON HAS PROVED HIS POINT

10 WEEKS SINCE TERRA WAS CROWNED OUR NEW QUON MASTER.

HE HAS DONE SHIT AND WE ARE JUST SITTING AROUND WAITING FOR A MIRACLE

WHO IS GOING TO SAVE US

LEFTY GOODMAN

Lefty Goodman could shear 200 sheep a day....every day......day in....day out.
Lefty Goodman was also a cyclist, who would cycle to the sheds every day, dressed in lycra, and then ride home after a tough 8 hours of shearing.....every day.
Lefty and his brother broke the record for cycling from Perth to Sydney, to raise money for charity, ( Lefty didn't shear sheep on those days. He was too busy riding from Perth to Sydney)
But, what makes the story of Lefty Goodman so sexy, is the Cherry Festival Cycle Classic, held in November back in the 80's. Lefty was the local favourite, even though the big hitters from Coota and Canberra were heading over for the race.
Lefty was off scratch, and with the strong westerly winds expected, the good money was on scratch catching the field and a bunch sprint down the main street to kick start the annual Cheery Festival Parade. The whole town lined the street 3 deep to witness the afternoons proceedings. It was a carnival atmosphere, and Lefty's victory was planned to begin a very memorable Cherry Festival Parade.

As predicted, scratch caught the field with 40 kilometers to go, and a large bunch rolled towards town, shelling young bulls at will.

The last significant climb was 5km from the finish, and that is where Lefty launched his attack. At the top of JD's packing shed, Lefty had a 500m gap to the rest of the field, and it looked like the victory was his.

The decent into the finish was fast, and the 600m flat sprint down the main street looked as if it would be a solo journey for Lefty.

I remember as Lefty turned right at the top of the town corner. Cabbage MacDonald, the announcer on the PA went nuts, and then the entire main street erupted with excitement as the local working class hero looked as if he had powered past the pro's from the city and would steal victory.

Lefty looked over his shoulder. No one was there. Lefty put his head down and continued down towards the town hall. Cabbage MacDonald foaming at the mouth. The crowd was going wild. With 400m to go, Lefty relaxed for the first time, sat up on the hoods of his bike and punched the air. The crowd went nuts.

Lefty thought that the crowd was going nuts because he was about to win the biggest race on the Young Cycling Calender. Lefty thought the crowd was going nuts for him.
Lefty was half correct.

As Lefty punched the air with 400m to go, 6 riders rounded the 'top of the town' corner. The crowd was saying to Lefty not to slow down. Cabbage was telling Lefty not to slow down. All Lefty could hear was hear was noise. His noise. And Lefty was going to enjoy the moment. His moment.

100m to go. Lefty punches the air again. The crowd yells for him to look behind him. Lefty doesn't understand the noise. Lefty blows a kiss to the ladies outside the Eastern Hotel.

The 6 chasers are going balls out. Catching with every pedal stroke. Lefty slows down. He thinks the race is in the bag. He forgets to look behind him. This is Lefty's moment. 10m to go. All Lefty can hear is noise. He does his jersey up. He raises both hands as he crosses the line. The crowd is deafening.

Two pedal strokes from the line of Lefty's biggest win in his career. Lefty's biggest sporting occasion in his life. His arms are raised.

The pack converged on Lefty directly on the finish line. Lefty didn't know they were coming. Lefty didn't know his position was under threat. Lefty was swamped on the line and was lucky to finish third. The main street went silent.






4 days later when Lefty sobered up, Cabbage MacDonald interviewed him of 2LF, the local radio station. Lefty was embarrassed and admitted he was caught up in the moment and lost the race infront of his family, friends and the entire town and district. He also told Cabbage that it was also the greatest moment in his life. "For that 598 meters" he said,"I was the king, and everyone who lined the main street, or was listening on the radio was 100% behind me and I loved the fact that they were cheering me on". He also told Cabbage that "most people don't experience that feeling. Young bulls sit on the fence and say 'what if', whilst the old bulls roll the dice and give it a crack".

Cheers Lefty, it was a great day for the old bulls!

Steve Prefontaine

Steve Prefontaine was/is/and will always be America's greatest middle and long distance runner. He not only inspired the worlds running boom in the 70's, but also inspired Bill Bowerman as to co-creator of nike and the nike swoosh, and also inspired Wayno Spratford on many pre-sunday morning long runs in deeks forrest.

Prefontaine was an aggressive runner, insisting on going out hard and not relinquishing leads. He was quoted as saying, "I am going to work so that it's a pure guts race. In the end, if it is, I'm the only one that can win it". A local celebrity, and of a similar cut to Mark Terracini, Prefontaine gained national attention and the hype leading up to the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Some say that Pre choked at those games. The slow first 2 miles meant that Pre had to take the lead and stop the Europeans famous 'kick'. He ran hard and he raced for a gold medal. As a result, he came in fourth. There is not a medal awarded for fourth place.

If he didn't die in a car crash in 1975, he would be regarded as an old bull.

HELP!

Well, Dom said it was only going to be a small job?????

Tri-Talking with Terra and Gav

What Do They All Have In Common?

Exhibit A:

Exhibit B:
Exhibit C:

Answer:

They were all formerly deeply trusted by people who thought they were true friends and confidants, only to tretcherously turn around and backstab that trust in acts of pure betrayal. One has to ask, was Judas a Ginga as well???

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Midwinter 2010

The midwinter crew is pictured, less Patty the photographer and Jess the Black dog.

The ride was sweet, the views were spectacular and the company was golden. Gerard the One Eyed Giant made it back on the bike after finally finding feeling in his dick after the Araluen Pub explosion; Timmy Hunter surfaced from the Trident wilderness; and Rocks mate showed us a thing or two about riding single track. The Fireman struggled to find his mojo and McFly dodged and weaved the puddles like a pro. Patty grunted and snorted his way to the top, only to lead the procession down Magpie(less) Rock in true fat man form. Christopher Wilson wiggled his bum and shrugged his shoulders with all the rhythm of a hip-hop dancer whilst Trevor owned the only casualty for the night - his back tire, tube and wheel had relationship and commitment issues.


Please note - no BoW, and no Martin Boyd in the photo. Their entries into the BOOK OF SHADOWS will be in bold text.

The MIDWINTER tradition continues thanks to the committed souls who made it happen.

The beer was cold, and it was good!

Reminder - Winter Solstice ride Monday 21st

Come and join Simi finish his first race...............and bring a BEER.

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Everything was set for the perfect race finish;

• He went under the radar, keeping it quiet that he was lining up for endurance race #16
• He was wearing mirrored sunnies with horse-like blinkers, so if Preston crashed, he could be believed to 'not see him'
• His bike was just out of the shop. Tweaked to perfection
• His muscles were rippling, veins were popping, calm and cool on the start line.
• The reports coming back from the first 50km were that the sooo much sik air was taken from each water-bar. In fact there was so much sickness, it was almost epidemic, and race organisers were asked to quarantine the entire race.

But then................

There is no doubt he gave it a crack, just needs to find a frog and kiss it, and pray for fine weather.

Where is the QM?

3 Weeks after ascending to the throne the questions are being asked. Where is the QM? Will we see him on the ride named in his honour tomorrow? Rumours amongst the Young Bulls are that he wants a new calf. Will we see a mutiny amongst the Young Bulls? Randwick is seething.

QM this is your time to reach out to your followers and lead from the front. Forget the moisturiser & five point plan when will we see you back on the bike?

QM it is time to save the QUON!

Our Belovant Sponsor

The ongoing support from one of our treasured sponsors - Apis Consulting- took a severe nose dive on the birthday holiday of Queen Elizabeth II.

THE ROCK IS TO BLAME!

Forever to be known as the One Eyed Giant, Gerard suffered like a bitch in the hands of Christopher Wilson in the hills east of Hoskinstown on a suicide journey to the Araluen pub.

The Rock was ruthless in his merciless barbs and taunts. The Rock was heartless in his search for the steepest climbs. The Rock was soulless when he ate the last of the toasted sandwiches.

The Rock has a lot to answer for. Gerard slept well. The rolling undulations of Hoskinstown East remain king.

The QM's first initiative - The Team QUON Anthem

After apparently doing nothing but moan about a sore calf since his inaugeration, The QM has revealed that this is not the case. Zany has taken it upon himself to write the Team QUON Anthem.

Although their seems to be some confusion over the terminology used, Zany was quoted as saying "it was a Shocking mistake, but you'd be a little surprised if it were to happen"

With the help of a now nugatory Stomps Productions, who must be about to resurface and dominate the winter cycling scene now that it is cold again, Zany has produced a film clip to rival the best that MJ or Madonna could ever hope to achieve.

Team QUON would like to present its new anthem for the 2010-2011 season.

THE SHOCKER

MOUNTAIN BIKING AND BEER DRINKING IN THE MIDWINTER

The Winter Solstice occurs exactly when the Earth's axial tilt is farthest away from the sun at its maximum of 23° 26'. Though the Winter Solstice lasts only an instant in time, the term is also colloquially used as Midwinter or the time when the QUON ride mountain bikes and drink beer. More evident to those in high latitudes, this occurs on the shortest day, and longest night, and the sun's daily maximum position in the sky is the lowest. The seasonal significance of the Winter Solstice is in the reversal of the gradual lengthening of nights and shortening of days. Depending on the shift of the calendar, the Winter Solstice occurs on December 21 or 22 each year in the Northern Hemisphere, and June 21 at QUONlo.

Worldwide, interpretation of the event has varied from culture to culture, but most cultures have held a recognition of rebirth through gatherings, rituals or celebrations. Members of the QUON meet at QUONlo at 7pm on the night of the Midwinter, ride their mountain bikes then proceed to drink cold beer carried in their back packs. It gives an opportunity for the weak to become strong, and the shallow to find resolve.

After all; it is tradition.

A Plee from LSD

Dear Zany,

I want to learn and absorb and hopefully be welcomed in to the fold one day. I have analysed and copied your Elaine dancing style already.

But I don't have a 5 point plan. Do you have a 5 point plan?

I have been patiently waiting for it to be distributed so that I can implement the same thing in my Benny Benny Benny Benny Benny breakaway triathlon group.

What is happening? Did your ghost writer even let you keep a copy of your speech? Is the QUON dead? Does your email not even work on Thursday's like Cam's did.

Litespeed Dave

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT - summary

skin & bones - twittering at the 58km mark. Didn't he realise it was a race! Finished, but will carry the scars for life. STRONG

Greggo - too many donuts, too fat, shattered his rear axle. DNF

McDuff - stayed in bed and watched Pretty Woman DVD whilst snuggling. DNS

'house of' - 2 rides in 2 months, then attacks the hardest 100km ever with gusto. TUFF

patty - ignored officials when asked to pull out. They chased him on foot, and tackled him COPS style, and cable tied him to the 'coach of courage' for the 2 hour bus ride back to QUONlo. It would of been quicker if he rode. DNF

Simi - 0 from 15. another DNF in QUON colours. Was he worried the rain would make his hair frizzy. DNS.

G'String - brother of Big Undies got some runs on the board in his first official outing. IMPRESSIVE

Scottyrocks - put to bed the mud demons from 2003 and 2006 24hr races. He is now at peace with Huey, the God of Rain. JOYOUS

Soo1 Aftermath

This is how we roll in Holder.

Zany dominates world first Bike-burpees-beer-run-beer-dance double triathlon

Team QUON in no way endorses the dance moves portrayed in this video.

Do I have a drinking problem??

Road trip - firman style!!

Time to hit the weights boys, get the fake tan and coconut oil ready, mow the lawns and look after the kids.
This years road trip to end all road trips will be run under the umbrella of the "Fireman's Code of Conduct", Section 11; sub section c) - Road Trips.
This will be the last road trip married men will be permitted to attend while still married, and the last road trip single men will attend as single men! Just as the old Chinese fireman proverb states..." no one parties like a fireman"