Daily (or there about) Weblog from 117 N. Washington

Anybody seen B-Rad? On the track racing front. Speed Fix rider Brain Crosby returned from Europe, had a great time and said this... It's always a hoot to read the comments section in cycling related articles. There is always some buffoon spewing is ignorance. But that's makes the USA great. Free speech. The Southwest Journal has a new column "A View From Midtown" opinions and such on cycling issues. Dan Breva writes it. He has been a bicycle commuter for 10 years. and he makes it known that he works at the Freewheel Midtown Bike Center. This is not sour grapes on my end but it's going to be in some peoples eyes. Whatever it's a free country. Speaking of free. Hurl, you got anything to say? (go)

BP Sr finally rode a bike again on Sunday, the first time in over 3 months. He got in 6 miles, which isn't much, but its sure better than none. He hopes to be weaned off the crutches and boot in 2 weeks or so and concentrate on working up the strength and flexibility in the ankle. It seems like this part of the recovery must be hardest, because you're close to being normal, but still so far away from it, especially in my dad's case being an active person.

In shop news, we will be closing early on Friday (5:00pm) and all day on Saturday for the Fourth. Instead of coming by here, we ask that you please ride your bike, enjoy a beverage, or blow something up. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated. -BP

Has anyone seen gene? On another note - Looking for any friends of One of One who are A) an attorney B) a pedaler C) have funded biz start up experience - if you (or (you know someone) that fit the bill.

Until then enjoy the always great http://charikichi.tumblr.com/ [ AK ]

Wedniteride Repot: Many a Zeigel Scout Merit Badges were handed out. Left the bombshell rolling about 6-7 strong, I'm Hungry and I'm Thirsty peeled off right away, big surprise, up and down the alleys into SLP. First the home invasion/home brew Pitcher Slam badges were scooped up at Zeigel Home Bivouac, where the Zeigel Brau was tasty and refreshing. Then, every one earned a Pool Hop merit badge, for the SLP pools we dipped and frolicked in. Then, for those who didnt have to go to bed, we achieved the Bridge Jump badges where Lake of the Isles leads to Cedar Lake. By the way someone left some sunglasses at McCoys, I done learnt that when I called looking for my cell phone this morning. So much for Alcohol Free Week. (cz)

By the way I merely asked Danielle if she had any whiskey at her house, and told her that she looked good, Drunk moves would have been going to her house to drink said whiskey, again.

falling asleep looking at racks??? come in and check out all the ready-to-go-super-sweet used bikes in the basement! (mk) This wednightride report in from Trevor C's buddy, who of course works at the Bryant Lake Bowl. Hey, its 2:43am on Wed and I just got home from the Bowl. a) I saw a huge bike ride go by the Bowl around 1:30 and they were hooting & howling & waving at everyone on the BLB sidewalk. What ride was THAT? Orion & Danielle asked me if it was THE Wed night ride and I said no way cuz not only were the bikes particularly lame, but if the REAL Wed night ride got that big, they would have been lobbing beer cans at us, not smiling & waving as they passed by. b) Then at 2:18am Zito, Kevin (works at CRC), and some other dude, come SLAMMING into the BLB, dropped their bikes, and rushed in for a hopeful last call. Right. It was 2:18. They came out all slump-shouldered. Then Zito tackled me with a big hug for some reason, and then proceeded to make the drunk-moves on Danielle. As I explained to Orion, "That is the Wednesday Night Ride."