National Champeens!

Look like winners, no? It's true, the new reigning national champions. This past Saturday, unprecedented "team" winners of the 2010 Brompton U.S. Championships, "Best-Dressed" category.


Bikes in car. Many thanks to Michael McGettigan from Trophy Bikes for lending me an extra bike, and of course, organising a great event!


Pre-prandial pipes.


Now ready to ride.


Meeting up for the parade to the course. Contenders or pretenders?


Numbered and ready to win. It was in the bag people, in the bag.


Courage, gentlemen! No prizes for guessing what with.


Le Mans-style start.


Just before the "sprint" start.

Did I say sprint? I mean dash. I mean, amble. No, stroll, actually. Our camerawoman (R.) didn't quite catch on at first, but I think you get the idea. Next up was a 6+ mile course, two very good climbs, made more difficult by the smoking and drinking (both before and during!)

Bringing it home. The music is not mine, but you might recognise the laughter. Despite our best efforts, we were unable to come in last. By several minutes. Of course, we also were unable to come in first. By several minutes.


Victory lap.


Victory drinks. Good thing R. had come along with refueling supplies.


The awarding of prizes. Never in doubt!









...and now some photos from the paper have appeared.