Originally Posted by
bikingshearer
It's really very simple. Go to the Cherry Pie thingie, race until you get dropped, then head for San Ramon and join us for lunch. Problem solved.
You're welcome.
In the book "A Dog In A Hat" it wasn't uncommon for teams to start a race and pull off soon thereafter to go to another engagement or leave the race. So there won't be any shame in leaving for some bbq!