2014 Crystal Lake Ride

A MONTH BEFORE -
The rider groan as the slight man ahead of him accelerated. He too quickly picked up his pace to match that of the front runner.

But the attack is ferocious and repeats regularly. The awesome power that is being generated seems to come from nowhere as the front runner was skin and bones. And all of his Fab-4 team mate can no longer be seen.

The domination is unquestionable. The King of the Mountain title looks more solid... but there are those who will challenge the throne!

This weekend marks a preview of what is to come, a possible clash of the Fab-4 and The King. Come join Road Cap't Dave this Sunday on the high mountain of Crystal Lake, take a peek at the Siren Witch, and preview the Clash of the Titans!

TWO WEEKS BEFORE -
The Beast that of the Crystal Witch roared as she hears that the VeloViets Warriors are coming to her Crystal Cavern. On top of that, they are bring their beautiful Queens to cook them a feast with Banh Xeo to celebrate their planned victory. She howled aloud full of rage and fury.

But then she cackled with glee as she realized... there will be more meat for her and the other witches. Now she can enjoy the tender morsel of their Queens, to make up for those tough rawhide on those VeloViet Warriors. She also realized too those guys are nothing but skin and bones, nothing more than 134 pounds she guess, while their Queens are that of the sweet and tasty meat. The Crystal Witch salivates thinking of the upcoming meal.

Then she sees movement further down below her cavern. Hhmmm... what is this? She spot flashes of blue and of black, as well as the usual red. Who are these warriors? Are they the VeloViets?

Far down below, the VeloViet Warriors charged up the hill, in their splendid new blue and black uniform hugging their ripen bodies. The group are charged with the refreshing new look, and now full of might and bravery. Behind them followed their beautiful Queens, to be desire by every mortal man no less, as they hand feed the Warriors with flowing wine and energy replenishing grapes. The Witch is out of her luck now!

Then FedEx and the Fab-4 charges. The battle for Crystal Lake has begun!

TO THE CRYSTAL LAKE WE GO !!!

A WEEK BEFORE -
The LAST and FINAL Epic Ride for the VeloViet's 2014 Season occurs this weekend at Encanto Park in Duarte. After this Sunday's Crystal Lake ride, the cycling club switches gear to party mode and allow our tired bodies to rest and recuperate for a brand new 2015.

And for the final epic ride, the club pulls out all tabs and presents a "Red Carpet" ride for it's members and guests. Never before has the SAG Team pays this much attention to details in supporting the team. We have 2 route options, and a 3rd option to the 17 mile mile water stop for those who wants more than 12 mile climb, but less than 25 miles. We have SAG cars providing food and drinks, and we have BBQ after the ride.

But best of all... an action pack drama that will unfold before our very eyes. The A1 Team takes on the Crystal Witch, a duel to be the KoM, Fab-4 attacking FedEx, and seasoned Rock-N-Road racer guests who will challenge the throne!

So now... ARE WE READY??? LET'S GET IT ON!!!

THE RIDE -
Here is a brief video summary of the ride. The action was fast, the food was yummy, and the camaraderie is priceless!  Congratulations to our top 3 KoM finishers: Hung, Chau, and John!

The ride could not have happened without our wonderful volunteers. Special thanks to Hieu, Kym, Huong, Johnny, and Anh Minh for sagging. The yummy BBQ food was prepare by our chefs Huy and Anh Sang.  Logistics and support provided by Cap't Scott and Dave. Thank you volunteers!


2014 Crystal Lake Ride

See ya next year,
Phong