'Fire In The Hold'

What happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object?
Shit happens...........

Team members DBD & PBD were up at altitude midweek making a late run for qualifying spots in the 'Skate-Ski Downhill' event for Vancouver when an incident thwarted their final high speed run, which ultimately may have cost them a spot on the games roster.

PBD reports that a 'mechanical animal' was stalking the pair for most of the morning, although confident they could out-run the device they thought it wasn't intelligent enough to sneak 'uphill' on them. 'We were very surprised when it came out of nowhere, first of all it tried to eat Tom but I followed his lead & took the 'get the f*** off the trail ASAP maneuver'. We both barely escaped- I think it was one layer of Lycra between us and the beasts jaw'. PBD went on to say.

It was then that things got interesting- the device, unable to traverse- stalled, and it was prime time for a counter attack from P & DBD. 'I just stared it down says PBD, and let Tom do all the translating given he was fluent in foul language, I couldn't understand what either of them were saying but it sounded like the beast was hungry.....'

Want a piece of me? yes actually we do...

Admin is pleased to report that both left the scene unscathed, however their equipment and the mental state of the beast is another story.....

Broken Carbon means someones gonna pay...

In other less important news, GW and associates have been performing admirably well given their (temporary) probationary status this season. Admin should point out that all applicants vying for full Team membership must be fluent in 'KBD speak'. The 'easiest' was to achieve this is to join the Team for (multiple) rides of longer then 2 hours and runs in excess of 90min, there you will be submitted to his full linguistic capabilities and a gain a finer understanding of what the hell is actually talking about.

ABD may be moving up the world, literally. All the best with the paper work. The Team are curious as to if the 'Bar' will be making the move 'up the hill'. Yes, we are concerned for the cats too and hope they make the journey without issue, however our main interest lies with a large cabinet that holds precious fluids. Any muscle required to assist with transport- you know who to call.

Team thoughts are with BBD this weekend as he attempts to drink and play sport whilst injured. We wish him the best and add 'It can be done!'


Special mention to EMBD; Is there anything this man cannot do???

Father, Climber, Manager, Cycle Stage Winner, Former Track Star, Bare Foot Water skier, Bare chested drinker and now Olympic Torch Bearer.
A 'Full Respect' from the Team on this one, he kept his training regime top-secret throughout the winter and surprised us all by presenting himself in peak condition for the flames journey through the Okanaghan. (Word has it that some indoor aqua-activity was involved in his preparation).

'Representing'

Briefly: Any Team comments to the media must be made in the presence of another Team member, makes two of you look stupid instead of one.

Any attempts by Team applicants to modify or change their mode of transport shall be looked on favourably, esp if the vehicle is faster, lower to the ground and has rims larger than GW's waist.

Next Team Meeting: Saturday 12th February- if you dont know where, it's for a reason.

That's it for Friday Folks, any spelling mistakes seen can be directed to notintersted@TBD.com.