Austin.Cadence presents: Ronde van Waller Alleycat. Yes it's what you think it is.

DUDE.

No fucking joke. This is what Ali has to say about the first race in his upcoming series:

March 22nd, 2011. Read back and you’ll find Austin.Cadence talking about our Race Series. About how we wanted to bring back the love affair with racing while doing away with the “Who’s sponsoring it?” or the “What can I win?”. We love the glory that comes with winning. Standing at the top of the podium knowing you were the best man that day.

Fastforward to June 11th, 2011. This date will mark the first race of the Austin.Cadence Race Series. Remember, no points, no prizes, no GC, just glory. Come to Republic Park @ 5pm with your steed and your best pair of legs. No $$$ required.

The Ronde van Waller is modeled after such Euro-Pro races as the Ronde van Vlaanderen and Paris Roubaix. Tough terrain, harsh conditions, and narrow roads will force a selection amongst the men that show up this day. Understand….this race will push you in ways others simply cannot. Calling this a race of attrition would be an understatement.

REMEMBER: Pain is Temporary…Glory is Forever.

Racing just to race? What is this madness?!? Oh damn, this reminds me of the old old ghettodrome race from back in the day that included a Waller Creek time-trial and a demolished building pursuit race. The prize for 3rd place (aka. me) was a Pabst tap handle and a trophy made of gold spraypainted spokes. It was AWESOME.

Just a word of advice folks, run something bigger than 25c. Some of those rocks'll fuck up your skinny tires and who wants to sit a race out because they're patching a pinch flat?