Update #1-Start of the Race and First Boo-Boo (By Meredith)

Well, Andy was calm going into the start of the race with Mick and Phil by his side giving full support. The temperature was 59 degrees (dun dun dun... nice dramatic effect!) There had been some concern that the start of the race would be delayed due to tornado warnings and tornado watches in the area. Thankfully, that blew by and the rain stopped in time for Andy's start at 8:04 PM. He was the third rider to take off as each rider started in 2 minute intervals starting at 8:00 PM.

Sounds too easy, doesn't it? Well it was. Just so that Heather could worry a little, Andy decided to climb a hill, but this climb wouldn't be a fun ride in the park. Ohhh no...Andy's crank arm fell off his Lucero as he climbed the hill. Oops. Tumble. Boo-Boo. He lost third position from this. But being a Sweet, he jumped onto his alternate bike (the creation he has been working on for several months, also known as the new bike, the cool bike, the wicked awesome paint job bike) and reclaimed his initial position. Mick's mechanical skills were put to the test in the back of a white minivan. Andy hammered on. No word yet on how many bumps were accumulated from his tumble, but he's strong...strong like moose (Andy sure loves mooses!), so Heather and I have no doubt that he'll be fine.

What about the hot "Soccer Mom Minivan" you might be wondering? So far no damages have been reported from gas leaks, compliments of Mick. Phil is still alive in the van (good thing, because he's driving!). Minor technical difficulties shorted a wire with the flashing lights on top of the van before the race started. These guys are a handy bunch, so surely they can fix this conundrum in a jiffy (don't want those race officials to notice this violation--hopefully they don't read this blog. I'd hate to be the one responsible for a time penalty!!) :O

You stay classy, Andy's fans. This is Meredith signing off for now. Stay tuned as Heather and I update this blog, keeping you hooked to the screen wondering "What is Andy up to NOW?"