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we ride almost 16 miles with 3100 ft of ascent
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long line of cars on Flanagan - mostly North Ranchers!
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it's Brett on a cross-country ride - rare for him!
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Brett's been tinkering with his bike - lowered the shock mount point
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Norman - with 'Ducky', who gets a free ride!
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Eric makes an appearance
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riders being briefed by ride leader Wendy
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the wind vane signaling the beginning of the Oil Well Road climb
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cruising is over - now some climbing!
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the group pauses ...
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... for a group photo!
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it's off for the Oil Well Road climb
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oops! Tamara's derailleur croaks at the base of the hill!
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it's a major production to fix a broken cable!
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on our way again - but wait, what's that down there? ...
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... looks like Tamara's cable failed again!
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at the top of the hill - Jay can't wait to take off!
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just a moment's breather!
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Yongky comes rolling in
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still waiting for Tamara and her derailleur!
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Graham stashes a spare cable from Huck - just in case Tamara's is beyond repair
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Jim cruises to the top - been waiting for Jan!
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still waiting for Tamara!
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looks like this could be them!
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