dick wang's fatherJoined: 26 Aug 2008Posts: 1707Location: devenshire
greenlake with my bike on the car.
derrickito
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:32 am
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so far most people want to race. kos is gimpy with an injury, so even if it was clear he'd have to pass it up anyways. chase isnt too keen on racing in the snow.
i need to hear from a few more people yet before executive decisions are made. if someone offered to loan chase a mountain bike for the race, we might have a better time talking him into the race (hes at 949-289-4378, lookin at you lee!)
mork the delayer
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:38 am
Joined: 06 Apr 2006Posts: 548Location: Providence, RI
derrickito wrote:
so far most people want to race. kos is gimpy with an injury, so even if it was clear he'd have to pass it up anyways. chase isnt too keen on racing in the snow.
i need to hear from a few more people yet before executive decisions are made. if someone offered to loan chase a mountain bike for the race, we might have a better time talking him into the race (hes at 949-289-4378, lookin at you lee!)
He can borrow mine for the race, as long as he brings it back to the starting point so I can ride home.
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kalen
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:46 am
Joined: 10 Apr 2007Posts: 342Location: Olympia, on the farm
Ah, the sound of snow melting off my bike. The janitors are going to love this.
We ride in 7!
henry
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:50 am
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I guess i'm the only whiny bitch here. I haven't ridden a geared bike since 6th grade. So, if someone will teach me how to do that again that'd be great. Also, can I borrow someone's health insurance? It looks like I'll be getting hurt tonight and I can't get on my brother's plan. San Diego didn't get much snow, so I'm not used to this. How about roller sprints? HA! Anyway, I guess I'll see you at Westlake if I make it down the hill.
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laura
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:15 pm
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Metro #5 jack-knifed at 43rd & Fremont ... and I don't anticipate going down a hill that I can't get back up. That being said, I would consider meeting you fools at Greenlake (no hill climbs for me) and watching you "race" as I drink bourbon.
Padraic
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:17 pm
Joined: 16 Oct 2007Posts: 69Location: Capital Hill
I just cried a stalactite.
Padraic
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:20 pm
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No wait, it's an icesicle.
S.Hyphen
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:20 pm
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It's too early to tell yet, depends on how much snow falls. I could potentially meet people at the lake with some sort of warm alcohol. I am kind of a wuss about riding in frozen snow, but have been feeling cooped up from not riding.
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key lime
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:28 pm
it never happenedJoined: 13 Mar 2008Posts: 1142Location: Wallenfjord
What time are we thinking this will happen tonight?
I'll probably get off work super late, but makin it the three blocks from my house to the Greenlake meetup some bandages to watch ya'll kill y'selves while boozin it with L-ra and company sounds choice.
Consider this guys, no matter how bad you bang yourselves up, there will be no shortage of ice for icepacks.
laura
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:34 pm
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key lime wrote:
Consider this guys, no matter how bad you bang yourselves up, there will be no shortage of ice for icepacks.
So kind of Mother Nature to already provide some first aid equipment.
S.Hyphen
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:46 pm
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Hot mulled cider would go good with that burbon. Hot Toddies for everyone! (weather permitting)
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mcrawfor
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:52 pm
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Ito: I am in it to win it, and no limit is my home.
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lantius
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 1:56 pm
1337Joined: 22 Jul 2005Posts: 6705Location: right over
and after the race, we can go ride around and look at christmas lights!
lantius
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:02 pm
1337Joined: 22 Jul 2005Posts: 6705Location: right over
we ride in FIVE.
derrickito
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:05 pm
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RACE IS ON. official word from the .83 race planning committee
ive talked to everyone except felix and bryan. apparently felix is in, and is out doing training laps around greenlake right now. bryan is a maybe. chase isnt happy about it but will race if one of you lets him ride your mountain bike. everyone else seems good to go, even featherhead. kos however is injured, and would be out even if weather was good. sorry kos :(
meet at westlake, leave at 730. race probably around 830ish? (tentative time) im not sure how long it's going to take us to get there as a group. call me to find status of group. hell, im not even sure i can get to westlake on a bike, but im going to be trying. i
badhill
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:22 pm
Joined: 28 Feb 2006Posts: 260Location: Boston
This will be fun. More fun than riding in 40-degree rain, anyway.
ALSO! Joby, I found your raingear. I'm going to wear it tonight, because it's still the only waterproof shell I have access to, but you get it at the end of the evening.
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corpusjuris
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:37 pm
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I'll be at the lake circa 8:15 with a thermos of Hot Toddy waiting for you frosty fucks! This is going to be a great night for spectator sports.
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lantius
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:57 pm
1337Joined: 22 Jul 2005Posts: 6705Location: right over
i've spent my afternoon making some upgrades to the pugsley. should be ready to go in four by four.
Sirbryanclark
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:05 pm
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wish i had a mountain bike.... but i will see you at greenlake 8:30ish....
It's too early to tell yet, depends on how much snow falls. I could potentially meet people at the lake with some sort of warm alcohol. I am kind of a wuss about riding in frozen snow, but have been feeling cooped up from not riding.
As opposed to "not frozen snow"?
It's pretty here in DC, and there's a bar down the street from my old friend that has roller sprint Thursdays, apparently. SCORE!
key lime
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:23 pm
it never happenedJoined: 13 Mar 2008Posts: 1142Location: Wallenfjord
I'll probably (almost definitely) still be at work
but you maniacs ride in three
Gorges! Get it?
pete jr
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:26 pm
Joined: 13 Dec 2005Posts: 1930Location: balls deepx
let's play fall down! i might even wear a helmet today.
kalen
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:45 pm
Joined: 10 Apr 2007Posts: 342Location: Olympia, on the farm
Where's the pre-funk? I'm stuck in Belltown, looking for an excuse to leave work. Somewhere warm and with food?
rob
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:46 pm
Joined: 28 Jul 2007Posts: 1315Location: Columbia City
there's still going to be a december race before the big race, right?
gsbarnes
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:48 pm
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rob wrote:
there's still going to be a december race before the big race, right?
There better be. Gives us peons the opportunity to create more ice on the course.
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rob
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:50 pm
Joined: 28 Jul 2007Posts: 1315Location: Columbia City
I'll probably be leaving work a little late to get to Westlake on time. Anyone else up for a prefunk around greenlake? Latona pub? Tangletown?
DJStroky
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:55 pm
Joined: 25 May 2007Posts: 356Location: Downtown Tacoma
rob wrote:
I'll probably be leaving work a little late to get to Westlake on time. Anyone else up for a prefunk around greenlake? Latona pub? Tangletown?
Yes, but they must have food.
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lantius
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 4:58 pm
1337Joined: 22 Jul 2005Posts: 6705Location: right over
kalen wrote:
Where's the pre-funk? I'm stuck in Belltown, looking for an excuse to leave work. Somewhere warm and with food?
and places to watch the evening "commute"?
i'm going to keep staring at this computer monitor for a little while longer as if i could will myself to be a better programmer today but then i'll head to the prefunk wherever you declare it.
GingerMac
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:06 pm
Joined: 05 Dec 2008Posts: 167Location: Ravenna
I did a test lap around Greenlake this afternoon. There was a lot of packed snow, and a lot of slush, but not much ice (yet).
After cruising around on my mtn bike all day, I had to do some serious de-icing. My front derailleur was completely frozen. It's all clean and lubed now though, ready for riding.
Shannon
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:08 pm
ze doctorJoined: 26 Sep 2007Posts: 115Location: phinney ridge
I wonder if I could make it down there on my old mountain bike from Phinney. It be great spectating, though if one of you falls and gets hurt I might cry.
Hmmm. Sully's prefunk? Or Sully's afterwards? I can definitely make it there. Tomorrow, 80 degree Georgia. Hear that yall????
Rogelio
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:10 pm
Joined: 31 Jul 2007Posts: 3092Location: Pos, aya, por la Corona-Alta-Madera y que no.
I heard Latona pub.
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rob
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:15 pm
Joined: 28 Jul 2007Posts: 1315Location: Columbia City
Roge wrote:
I heard Latona pub.
I've never been there, but I'm down. What do they have for food?
lantius
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:19 pm
1337Joined: 22 Jul 2005Posts: 6705Location: right over
rob wrote:
Roge wrote:
I heard Latona pub.
I've never been there, but I'm down. What do they have for food?
amazing deliciousness! not cheap, but very tasty, and a great beer list.
lantius
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:20 pm
1337Joined: 22 Jul 2005Posts: 6705Location: right over
PRO-TIP for winter cycling: if you're the kind of person who rides around with your keys in your pocket, take them out. falling on them is a good way to ruin your pants (and get a nice bruise in the process).
fourfingersdown
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:26 pm
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Keep the tips coming, I've never ridden in conditions like this at all. Stupid southern california.
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rob
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:26 pm
Joined: 28 Jul 2007Posts: 1315Location: Columbia City
mcrawfor
Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:28 pm
Joined: 09 May 2006Posts: 1039Location: Ballard
rob wrote:
I'll probably be leaving work a little late
My ass! I was just at your work and you weren't there!
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