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The Tour De Brew was a great success, despite the incredibly HOT weather. I never did here just how HOT it was, but that was not necessary, because we all could feel just how damn HOT it was! The only good thing was that the still, humid air did not contain any sort of wind, which does make bicycling easier. The heat wave made the ‘refreshment’ stops all that more desirable, like a mirage in the desert, something to fantasize about. Infact, I can say that inbetween North Liberty and Old Highway 6, the thought of a cold beer was about the only thing keeping me going!

We had about 85 people for the ride, which was a sizable jump from last years attendance. The first stop at John’s grocery was quick one, followed by a very nice stay at the Old Capitol Pub and Brewery. Old Capitol was the only Air Conditioned environment, and perhaps a little too inviting. Some people stayed longer than others, and so people on the ride were fairly well scattered. But at each stop everyone would be all caught up, only to get spread out again as the fast drinkers got on their way.

The next stop was at the yard in front of LL Pellings (a cement contractor). We had tried to get the stop in the park in North Liberty, but you know how it is, beer in public spaces gets frowned upon. This lot was grassy and fine, though it could use a bit more shade. Old Capitol Pale Ale was on tap, and it was mighty fine in the summer heat.

The second stop was at the corner of Old Highway 6 and ‘new’ Highway 6. Chris met everyone here with the van full of John’s White Ale. He was even smarter and brought a cold keg of Water, which was actually finished before the beer was!

There was this great couple on a tandem bicycle wearing matching blue outfits. They were always the last ones to every stop (except for the team in pink, who never left Old Capitol at all!) They were definately having a good time!

Thanks so much for TEAM WIMPY and their bus. It only gets a couple miles to the gallon, so we really appreciate their effort. We had several people plop down because of the Heat, and the bus was there to pick them up (and take them to the next beer stop, of course).