The Bucket Riders · Feb 13, 01:37 PM
When I stick around Waco on the weekends, I sometimes join the guys for their Saturday morning shop ride. These old geezers may look like they are gonna kick the bucket, but they are far from passing the torch.
FRED
Age: 75
Fave Race Quote: “Ahh come on and put it in the big chain ring ya pansey!” Accomplishments: 2 x World Champion XC
Often sneaks up from behind to take the lead when pushing it up the hills. The “ladies of the night” on Waco Dr. wave and give him the toothless whistle as he rides by on the way back to the shop. It’s as if they have a 6th sense for picking out the stallion of the bunch.
DENNIS
Age: Senior
Antique rare bike collector and former track star. Known for his extended long pulls on the Saturday morning shop ride. He will let it be known if you are not setting up the draft properly or are a hazzard on the road for others, so bring your best bike ettiquette on this ride!
LARRY
Age: Senior
Bicycles Outback shop owner and former running marathoner turned biker after pounding the pavement in his younger days. I bought my beloved Bianchi road bike from him a few years ago.
Favorite Quote: “I said turn RIGHT RIGHT, no your other RIGHT GEEEZE!”
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