The Lake Pepin 3-Speed Tour; Hiding in the Bothy

[jon gentlemancyclist.com]

Dear Nutters of the Realm:

Yes indeed, it cannot be explained; why would so many Nutters saddle up and ride into the unknown? Welp, there are several reasons and here are a few: 

1. You have been religious in your peaty training regimen 
2. Your Trusty Steed is almost ready and it's hiding in the bothy (and it will be fine with cotton carcass Dunlops). 
3. Your musty rain cape has been found under the basement stairway in the potato bin and is ready for the long walk up the Bay City Hill in the rain.
4. You have Wife Support.
5. And finally, the vistas, history and friendship is unparalleled.

Other notes of madness:

• The head count is at 64; quite good but for those still on the fence, don't wait any longer.
• Don't trust your tag sale cotton carcass Dunlop tyres. If you don't know if you have cotton carcasses in your tyres, here is a Top Tech Tip: If it says Dunlop, it has a cotton carcass.
• Saturday dinner is where you find it; many choices are available. After your gourmet selection, meet back at Brenda's Hoppy Girl Brewery for a beverage.
• Sunday morning reminder: A breakfast fundraiser will be served at St. Felix church at 8am. $12 for a Belgian waffle (with sausage). A church basement treat is far better than vulcanised donuts at a hotel.
• After breakfast, meet at the campground to finish loading the Lorry and depart.

Best along the Path,

Jon Sharratt, Shirt-Tail Organiser Emeritus

www.3speedtour.com