And David Gave them the Nod

I lead a group of mountain bikers on Tuesday nights. We ride the 7 mile loop, then do a Bible study. Last night we ended the official riding season for the group with a pool party for all of the guys and their families. The food was great, and the pool was very refreshing – especially considering the heat index has been around 104º the last several days.

Not only was there cool people, good food, and significant splashing, there was also the infamous awards night. There were two award catagories: Ed's Awards, and the People's Choice Awards.

The Ed's Award for "Perfect Attendance" went to Carl. Not only was Carl there for every ride, including the 4th of July ride, but Carl even came the night that it rained. Carl received a pencil filled with Candy, and a David Hasselhoff certificate.

The Ed's Award for "I Didn't Ride, but I Came Anyway" went to Derek and Jack. They received a car sucker from the movie "Cars," and a David Hasselhoff certificate.

The People's Choice Award for "Best Bike Part MIshap" went to "Sparky" for losing the disc brake off his bike. Sparky received a pair of pliers and a David Hasselhoff certificate.

The People's Choice Award for "Most Painful Fall" most definitely would have been won hands down by Gary. Gary had a fall where he smashed his face on a stump, and about 16 hours later got the sweats and dizziness due to the trauma to his sinus cavity. Gary has been on vacation and couldn't be with us Tuesday night. Josh was voted to receive the award. Josh received a first aid kit and a David Hasselhoff certificate.

The People's Choice Award for "Mr. Fearless" went to Carl. Carl typically lapped everyone at least once on the trail, and most often twice. Carl received a race car helmet with candy inside, along with a David Hasselhoff certificate.

The People's Choice Award for "Mr. Wisdom" went to Terry. Terry received a flashlight filled with candy, and a David Hasselhoff certificate.

The People's Choice Award for "Superhero" went to Brian. Brian works at a local bike shop always seemed to be at the right place at the right time, along with a servant's heart, to help out when there was equipment failure. Brian received a Spiderman Pez Dispensor and a David Hasselhoff certificate.

The People's Choice Award for "Mr. Positive" went to Johnny for his great attitude no matter how difficult the trail was. Johnny received a 100 Grand candy bar, and the now famed David Hasselhoff certificate.