Hey everyone, special email here!

First up, thanks to a very generous contribution from Dan Blackwell the @MortgageCyclist on IG, we've got a special prize for many of you!

We've made up special commemorative pins, and there are 18 'gold' Season 1 Podium pins for the Top 3 in each field (A, B, C, Open, Female), plus there are 26 'silver' Season 1 pins for follow-up rankings, balanced as best I can between all the fields. These also will each come with a Drop Naked chocolate sample, yum!

These are perfect for pinning to saddle bags, handlebar bags, etc, and I hope are a fun way to memorialize the event!

It's also possible to arrange for more to be made, if really keen on one. Price isn't very high, under $10 each. If you're really interested in one and not currently in the Top 6 (I figure we'll be going at least that 'deep'), hit reply and let me know, and I'll create a list and arrange for more as needed. Hope that makes sense! =)

Thanks again to all for being a part of this, I hope it's been as fun for you as it has for me!! And don't worry, Season 2 is in the works! 🔥😭😂

The Giant Giant Giveaway!

We've got a few XL items, which many participants probably can't use, so this week I'm giving the option to those that wear XL kit to opt-in to a special draw for the two Giant XL long-sleeve jerseys, as well as the XL arm warmers.

Please note: by opting into this draw, you'll be opting out of the regular weekly draw items.

If XL gear is your thing, just reply and let me know, and be sure to ride at least one of the segments this week.

Here's that prize list link again if you want to take a look:

https://abouttheride.ca/vsc-s1-prizelist/

That's it for the special announcement, hope you're all enjoying the segments this week (as well as that warm weather), get ready to gear down as next week is Speed Week!!

Safe and speedy riding all! 🚲

- Dave

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