Ballad of the Cascade 1200
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cheg
Jun 30, 2010, 9:02:35 PM6/30/10
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With thanks (or apologies) to the late great Lowell George
I’ve been blown by the wind, broiled by the heat
Had my butt worn out, but I’m still on my seat
And I’m still willin’.
Out on the road late at night, seen the full moon shining
Like a 6 volt head light,
downhill with a tailwind
And I’ve been from Packwood to Okanogin,
Yakima to Darington.
I’ve ridden every kind of road that’s ever been laid.
Carryin’ our mudflaps so we won’t get sprayed
And if you give me snacks, drinks, and ice
And some chicken and rice
And I’ll be willin’ to keep rollin’
I’ve been burnt by the sun, chilled by the cold
I’m tired and sweaty, don’t you know
And I’m still willin’.
Struggled with broken spokes at Texico
Savin’ receipts everytime I go to Texico
And I’m still…
And I’ve been from Packwood to Okanogin,
Yakima to Darington.
I’ve ridden every kind of road that’s ever been laid.
Carryin’ our mudflaps so we won’t get sprayed
And if you give me snacks, drinks, and ice
And some chicken and rice
And I’ll be willin’ to keep rollin’
I’ve been blown by the wind, broiled by the heat
Had my butt worn out, but I’m still on my seat
And I’m still willin’.
Out on the road late at night, seen the full moon shining
Like a 6 volt head light,
downhill with a tailwind
And I’ve been from Packwood to Okanogin,
Yakima to Darington.
I’ve ridden every kind of road that’s ever been laid.
Carryin’ our mudflaps so we won’t get sprayed
And if you give me snacks, drinks, and ice
And some chicken and rice
And I’ll be willin’ to keep rollin’
I’ve been burnt by the sun, chilled by the cold
I’m tired and sweaty, don’t you know
And I’m still willin’.
Struggled with broken spokes at Texico
Savin’ receipts everytime I go to Texico
And I’m still…
And I’ve been from Packwood to Okanogin,
Yakima to Darington.
I’ve ridden every kind of road that’s ever been laid.
Carryin’ our mudflaps so we won’t get sprayed
And if you give me snacks, drinks, and ice
And some chicken and rice
And I’ll be willin’ to keep rollin’
Jon Muellner
Jul 1, 2010, 12:30:40 AM7/1/10
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Brilliant!
I had the good fortune to work the overnight at Mazama and had the
pleasure of helping riders get their sh*t together for some sleep,
food and getting back out there for the last stretch. Weather was
good, a little of everything, but definitely not as hot as previous
editions. Nasty marine layer from the west side of the Cascades
blowing wind the wrong way, but still a great time as evidenced by
some very determined riders.
Bravo to all who rode, finished or not - you were great!
Jon
I had the good fortune to work the overnight at Mazama and had the
pleasure of helping riders get their sh*t together for some sleep,
food and getting back out there for the last stretch. Weather was
good, a little of everything, but definitely not as hot as previous
editions. Nasty marine layer from the west side of the Cascades
blowing wind the wrong way, but still a great time as evidenced by
some very determined riders.
Bravo to all who rode, finished or not - you were great!
Jon
Dark Horse
Jul 1, 2010, 12:16:28 PM7/1/10
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Lowell would think you were crazier'n sh*t, but he'd probably approve.
George Swain
Jul 1, 2010, 2:20:24 PM7/1/10
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Brilliant! Thanks for sharing. I'll have this song in my mind the next
time I'm out riding in a state that demonstrates that I'm out of my
mind.
George
time I'm out riding in a state that demonstrates that I'm out of my
mind.
George
The Sock Monkey
Jul 1, 2010, 10:17:07 PM7/1/10
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Thanks to the great Seattle Randonneurs for another fantastic Cascade
1200; SIR should be proud to have the best volunteers around. My wife
& I had a wonderful time riding with strong riders from all over the
world.
Val Phelps
Lone Star Randonneurs
1200; SIR should be proud to have the best volunteers around. My wife
& I had a wonderful time riding with strong riders from all over the
world.
Val Phelps
Lone Star Randonneurs
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