Monday
Big Sugar Ride -
5:30SS to Old TCH to Woolastook Bridge, up to new TCH, back TCH to Mazerolle Rd, onto Hanwell, back into town, turn right on TCH, to New Maryland, back on Regent.
Up for grabs - 2 Tickets to a sold-out Big Sugar
Wed
Jonny Lang Ride
5:30 SS to Carriage Hill, Hanwell, Mazz, old TCH, cross Damn, up Keswick Ridge, Northside and home.
Up for grabs - 2 Tickets to a sold-out Jonny Lang
Fri - 5:30 Quac loop with turn left at top of Ridge up to Kee Rd, down right and down to Tripp Settlement Rd, back to Quac Loop and home. Social details to follow.
Up for grabs - more tickets and 2010 Harvest Merch!
Post ride social by Chez Jazz and Eco - 24 Pembroke Cres Friday night.
Jazz ticket draws will happen at that time.
Labatt product will be served!
Sat - 0800 Leaving from Turbo's 77 Menzies, Deerwood, carriage Hill, out old hwy to weigh scales, up new hwy to lake George exit, @ lake george/Harvey Lake, Optional Breakfast at Blacks in Harvey, back in Hanwell to Turbo's @85km
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Is anyone interested in a order of the 2010 OSB Jersey. Cost @$70.00 If so Email me Rudi3@rogers.com
Went for a ride this am, did the posted loop in 33.7kph. If the group ride is not at least 34kph, I win the Big Sugar tickets. :) It is about 66k. The on-ramp from Hanwell rd to the TCH is clear but shortly after there are lots of rocks for about 1.5k. Also there is about a 100m stretch of broken windshield glass near the sign about the last duel in NB.
By the way...not sure if everyone caught this incredible article about our new teammate Leah! Click on my name and read it!
Wow, Leah is more than just a geat rider!! She needs a movie just about her.
Great mon. ride Jazz, Smoothie, Big D, and Zorro. Thanks guys.
P.S.: Big D laid the Smack Down on the whole ride!!!
I'm sitting here, watching the Tour with my legs up. Make that my tired legs! That was a very athletic ride this evening! Of course we were trying to beat the rain and we almost made it (not quite). Thanks Donut, Jazz and Zorro for waiting (a bit) for me, much appreciated! Gotta go clean my bike (as soon as the tour is over)
That was a great ride tonight indeed, glad I got home in time to make it.. The rain did make a mess of the bikes, however it was still quite refreshing... Thanks Boyz..
Cookie:
Marisa & I would like to express our most heartfelt sympathies on the tragic passing of your brother, Arthur. These tragedies affect us all and we feel for your loss. May the future bring happier times. We hope to "see you on the road" soon enjoying our common enjoyment of cycling.
Smoothie
Hmmm,,, We have all been fortunate to have OSB bring together our similar passion for cycling. For most of us it has become so much more as the Friendships grow.
Today friendships are weighted with sorrow as we regret to inform all of a tremendous loss to the Versloot Family. With the passing of (Husband, Father, Brother and dedicated Dairy Farmer “Arthur”.
While most of us share our lives, Cookie has also shared his family with OSB. As we have all experienced “The Versloot Home” and know the true meaning of Family.
To George, and the entire Versloot family.
Please know that we are all thinking of you during this difficult time and pray for your strength.
A well-known and highly respected local dairy farmer died early Monday morning after his vehicle struck a moose on the Trans-Canada highway outside Perth-Andover.
Arthur Versloot, 42, was returning from an agricultural event in Quebec with two other farmers when their car struck the animal at about 2:30 a.m. near mile-marker 115.
District 10 Sgt. Marc Violette said the car lost control, crossed the median, and came to rest in the ditch on the opposite side of the highway.
The other two male passengers escaped the crash with minor injuries.
"They were walking, coherent, conscious. They had scrapes and scratches and bumps and bruises," said Violette.
Tim Blom, Versloot's brother-in-law, said this is a devastating blow for the tight-knit family and a staggering loss for the local farming community.
He said Versloot loved his wife Karen, had four beautiful children and was especially close to his three brothers, three sisters and parents.
Blom said he was a devout Christian, was active in his church and involved with the local 4-H clubs.
"He was a fantastic father," he said, exhaling heavily into the phone. "He was always willing to help. He was involved in the (efforts to help with the Bourque's barn collapse).
"He's a big member of the local farming community and he was an excellent brother-in-law. Family was very important to him. He was a terrific husband and he loved being involved with farming."
When The Daily Gleaner asked Blom to share some memories about his brother-in-law, he paused to explain what was going on to several other family members in the room.
He was emotional when he returned to the conversation, explaining that he just received the perfect description of Versloot from the man's young son.
"I was speaking with his brother when Arthur's son Austin, who is 10 years old, overheard the conversation and said, ?You tell him my Dad was awesome,'" said Blom, his voice cracking with emotion.
Versloot took great pride in the family business, Combination Holsteins Ltd., and in the reputation his father George built over many years in the local farming industry.
"Everybody knows them. They know the Versloot name as being associated with helping people. They help anybody at any time," he said.
"That's the type of person his father is and that's how all the kids are. That's how they were raised."
He said the family is making arrangements with a local funeral home for a service that will happen later this week.
"He was a devout husband, a terrific father and a farmer through and through," he said.
"Farming isn't a job, it's a life. And it was a life he loved."
George,
The few 'Cookie' Rides I made it on definitely showed me how willing the Versloot family was to open their doors to others. I'm terribly sorry to hear about Arthur, and I'll be thinking of you, Eric and the rest of your family over the next little while.
If there is anything I can do at all to help please let me know.
Brian
George
You can tell by the heart-felt words left here today just how much your friendhip means to all of us and how much we suffer this loss along with you and your family.
Know that Sonya and I are thinking of you all as you make your way through this and know that the same positive energy that we all feel when we ride with you will be directed back your way all week in prayers and thoughts.
Hope to ride on your rear wheel sometime soon and if you think that being surrounded by old friends (and new) will help in any way, please consider joining us for the ride and/or maybe even just for a beer on Friday night.
Jazz
I am back from vacation and someone had to work! Should I look for a fellow commuter tomorrow morning in front of MacLeans Sports? It is going to be a great morning!
Smoothy,
Is there commuting this week cause I am in for Wed and Thurs. Likely drive over to your place and leave with you.
ALERT! Frederictons own Paris to Roubaix on the Lincoln Rd from Nevers out just past Phils Auto. Short term pain for nice new 4k of rd.
George,
I can't imagine how you feel. I have 2 younger brothers and it scares me to eve try to think about it. The tears on my cheeks thinking about all of the people Arthur meant so much to make me realize and appreciate how precious we all are to one another.
Arthur touched people far and wide... Dawn and I talked this morning about his role and leadership in 4H, and then the first person I saw at work this morning at SNB also knew him from 4H and respected him a great deal as a professional and a person.
George... Dawn and I are thinking about you and your family and Arthur's young family and our prayers are with you and them.
Visitation will take place at York Funeral Home, 302 Brookside Drive on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Funeral Service will take place at the Christian Reformed Church, 121 McAdam Avenue on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at 2 pm with Rev. Harold A. Winter officiating.
Riding this afternoon instead of tonight, may head out rte 105 past Mactaquac towards Nackawic, will swing by the SS 1:00..
Thanks for all the good wishes. The huge turn out today at the funeral home was a testament to the many lives that my brother Arthur has touched and to the good, good guy that he was. You will be missed, Brother. I love you.
Hard to follow Cookie's note with anything that seems worth talking about, but I do want to say thanks to my teammates fior the great ride last night - Zorro, Jurgen/Ryder, Dish and the incomparable Smoothie who put in an amazing 113km's yesterday and still had the strength left for some wicked pulls coming down the river.
It was 70km's of fun with some pain and lots of "athleticism" thrown in. With considerable pain in the heart, it was good to hurt and to feel alive.
Of note, we may finally have found an appropriate and fitting nicknname for Jurgen. We were ridign along, talking about the TDF, and our Canadian, Ryder, being the "Most Aggressive Rider" when Jurgen literally blew past us and took off up the road. I think "Ryder" could stick here. In every sense of the name/word, he is a "Ryder"! Under OSB nickname bylaw B-29A, I submit this for consideration.
With so many great riders in the Tour, it's hard to say you have a favorite..but Jens has to be at the top of my list. Check out this video of him after yet another insane crash yesterday. "the man of steel"!
Social tomorrow night - 24 Pembroke Cres - ride starts there at 5:30.
Anyone coming? Need to ensure adequate supplies of ice cold Labatt product.
Tomorrow looks like a great day for a commute! Great weather, possibly ride twice in the same day, commuting and the posted ride. I have heard rumors about Stinky, Bubbles, Rat, Donut, anyone else? Blog if you are coming along!
Jazz thanks for the kind words, I will likely be at the social with Marisa, however, I am not sure if I will ride the ride (unless the odds are good, you know what I mean!)
Rat and Bubbles are IN for the ride and social.
Smoothie, I know you told me this already, but what time should I be at the Irving? I hope I don't sleep in. My summer sleep schedule has not been consistent.
Jazz, I am in for tomorrow.
"Me and Me Wife" are in for ride and social
Smoothie, I'll be commuting with you in the morning, see you at MacLeans for 7:35..
Hey Jazz, count me in for the ride/social..
Stinky:
We will pass the Irving at 7:45, don't be late!
I set the alarm and plan to ride. If I am not there, it means I slept in.
I am not able to do ride Friday, have a long one to do (180k). Will need some company after that solo gig, hence, will be looking forward to social time!
Great commute this morning with Smoothie and a little Whittaker Road to round it up. Stopped in to see Cookie and share a few smiles.
tks, Donut and Stinky. Sorry if I slowed you down from you 34kph average. See Ya'll tonight.
Hey Jazz: Count me in for ride and me and Kathy for social.
Saturday ride may start at 0730. for those that have other things to do on a hot summa day and want to get back sooner.
Will post time tonight after gauging interest
Jazz and Eco Girl
Thanks so much for a great evening. Great fun, great friends and great prizes.
Thanks to Jazz, Sonya, Eric and LTB for another Great Friday night. The good times continue to Roll. We all appreciate the hospitality. Great to see OSB BC in town, enjoy the vacation.
Saturday ride is 0730 From Turbo's 77 menzies. call me in morning if directions required.
447-7701
Turbo:
I will meet you guys at the bottom of Carraige Hill Road and the old TCH. Easier for me. See you on the road.
Plus, thanks Jazz & Sonia for a great evening (and great raffle prizes!)
Great ride this morning with Herc, Zorro, Turbo, No Doubt and Smoothie. Nice pace (ha!) and good breakfast in Harvey. A perfect morning ride. Herc, what a VERY impressive ride. That video speaks the truth!!
Amen sister!! You all pulled in, literally, and made my ride so great. Or maybe it's the implants?
Jazz and Sonya and family, thank you so much for a great evening. Really looking forward to the using those tickets!!
ditto on the sat AM, the kids were quite jovial once they, surrendered the cherished saturday morning ZZZ's. Ah but the Lords day should day afford us all a couple of snooze buttons.
Jazz and Sonia:
Thank you for a fun-filled evening yesterday. The night was full of laughter, great company and good food.
Thank God for the food due to the fact that my DQ coupons ran out.
Darlene and Sonia, you need to come out with us some more.
BC Greg and I hoofed it up to Millville yesterday afternoon in the heat. He laid the smackdown on me right at the crest of the big hill in Zealand. I broke. But soon caught up and made it rest of way together. 32.0 Avg. Very high heart rates. Lots of good climbing. Afterwards, had latte's and a swim in the lake. Very civilized.
Was great to have everyone over on Friday! Eco Gurl is now in training for her second Ride n Ribs. And don't forget the ride to Grand Lake next Saturday morning!
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