It was a sad moment, but necessary. I needed mas Mas and menos Taco, to avoid becoming carne asada for the wolves that are gathering at the chalet door. My new and hopefully improved team is locked in. The VeloGods can make their usual sport with it.
Bring it on, people! It takes a village, AKA eine kleine Dorf, to make it a little harder to get on the BF podium and, therefore, more momentous when one does.