On this wonderful May day, as we relax by the pool, reflection beckons. This is Memorial Day. A day to commemorate those that have given their all for this Country. Since it's safe to conclude that other more poignant authors have this subject covered, I propose to take Memorial Day in a different direction. Let's remember all those that have graced the peloton, only to fall victim to life's inevitable demands. Some had kids. A few got too fast for us. Others just burned out. Some ate so much they looked like they were about to have a kid. Whatever the circumstances, let's celebrate their memory. And why they are gone.
1. BunnyHopper Dan - As we rolled past the Walgreen's, Dan's tree looked well fertilized. Many remember Dan's signature move with the HCD. And I'm not talking about the bunny hop. Love.
2. Malo - Our best recruiter. Many HCD faithful connected to us through Malo. Not our best attender. Early start times.
3. Stevie Z - Once renowned as Stevie Big Ring, now Z has resorted to muddy buddy races for fitness. Kid's baseball.
4. Q - Too fast for our bunch. MTB racing.
5. Dustin - Once a celebrity attender, Dustin's cameos have faded to black. Parenthood.
6. Wulf - The dervish has not spooled with the HCD in nearly a year. Work.
7. Drain-O - His bike gathers dust as he tours the world on NI's nickel. Other pursuits.
8. Rey - while not actually a member of the HCD (just ask him!), Rey is included for his ardent participation in email chatter/assassination. Kim-chee.
9. Mike - This guy evolved to a higher plane of existence. Talent.
10. AT - Once a top 4 attender, AT is now as visible as Jimmy Hoffa. Nachos.
1. BunnyHopper Dan - As we rolled past the Walgreen's, Dan's tree looked well fertilized. Many remember Dan's signature move with the HCD. And I'm not talking about the bunny hop. Love.
2. Malo - Our best recruiter. Many HCD faithful connected to us through Malo. Not our best attender. Early start times.
3. Stevie Z - Once renowned as Stevie Big Ring, now Z has resorted to muddy buddy races for fitness. Kid's baseball.
4. Q - Too fast for our bunch. MTB racing.
5. Dustin - Once a celebrity attender, Dustin's cameos have faded to black. Parenthood.
6. Wulf - The dervish has not spooled with the HCD in nearly a year. Work.
7. Drain-O - His bike gathers dust as he tours the world on NI's nickel. Other pursuits.
8. Rey - while not actually a member of the HCD (just ask him!), Rey is included for his ardent participation in email chatter/assassination. Kim-chee.
9. Mike - This guy evolved to a higher plane of existence. Talent.
10. AT - Once a top 4 attender, AT is now as visible as Jimmy Hoffa. Nachos.
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