NAUCC 2005 Highlights

[Carol McLean]

NAUCC 2005 is now history.

A very successful event, with many people deserving a huge round of applause for their efforts in making it happen.

Of course the Laynes, the Wood One Wheelers, and the people from Redford Township worked like mad. It takes an amazing amount of effort to host nationals, and they came through with flying colors.

Many others also bring their special talents to NAUCC -- sometimes in a hearse. Darren Bedford and the Canadian crew provided everyone with fun events, including the crazy flaming puck hockey, the awesome Defect premier, and even coloring contests for kids of all ages. The door-decorating contest was a big hit, too.

Our Uni dot com folks also add a lot to the event, dragging along a truckload of equipment. They're always willing to answer requests for tires, cranks, pedals, seatposts (etc. etc.). Amy and John Drummond are definitely a highlight.

There are of course many others. Feel free to hop in and add to the list.

For me personally, the event was a huge success! I met so many terrific people -- Bill, Cassie, Nick, Chris, Chad, Jodie, Emily, Sarah, Jeffrey, Kaori, Zack, Jeff, a whole bunch more, and Eddie who talks funny.

I got to see and hang out with riders and friends that I've met over the last few years -- Scott & Jody, Alan, John & Jacquie, Marti and crew, Carol & Tom, Kathy, Wendy, Marcus, David, and many more. It's better than a family reunion, because we all share a common interest.

No one can say we don't have a wide range of events at NAUCC. With everything from hockey, basketball, racing, muni, and trials to artistic individual, pairs, clubs, groups, parade and more, it's just about impossible not to find your niche in the uni community.

And so a well-deserved thanks to all who made this event so successful. Please feel free to add some of your NAUCC 2005 stories and highlights to the list.

Carol
Minnesota

P. S. If you weren't there this year, we missed you. We plan to descend on Memphis next summer, so plan ahead!