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