Keep it Wheel
I repeat, 8:30 starting tomorrow. We’ll have a little more time to let our bones warm up to the cold now.
If 7:30 was a little too early for all you party animals, come on down and join us at the new hour. Now I can have one more beer at the Yo La Tengo show tonight!
Nothing like “breaking” in your new frame-up build. That’s right, I wrecked! Not one, but two beautiful bikes of mine. At least they weren’t outfitted with vintage Campagnolo components or anything. Oh wait, yes they were.
Oh I wish I could have seen it happen, as an onlooker. Fumbling, stumbling, tumbling—one bike went up the curb, wheelies riderless into a driveway while I did the splits, in a futile effort to save one bike and ended up rolling off. I watched, in slow motion, as my not-even-finished-bike rolls down the street and nosedives into the unforgiving pavement. I got up, ran to my fallen steed, caressed its wounds, and gave it a swig off the flask to ease the pain. I waited a moment, fought back the tears, and gingerly switched bikes to ride to my destination—listening to the painful moan of the now squealing brakes the whole way.
At least I got the first scratches out of the way. Had the new bar wrap been installed I don’t think I could have held back those tears.
Lesson: Do not ride a nice bike and try to carry another precious bike.
Ladies first. BFOC is kicking out the first group ride of the year for V.D./Chinese New Year, and the route and poster have been coordinated by two lovely ladies in the group. Everything could use a lady’s touch if you ask me. I like starting the year off soft and gentle, sticking with those silly resolutions, and then rolling into a curmudgeon by holiday season. Cycles and Bicycles!
Prizes for the best dressed-include: Treats from Oak Cliff’s Dude, Where’s My Sweet Chocolate, and a one-of-a-kind Valentine-centric B.F.O.C. T-shirt.
Lets hook up at Main Street Garden Park at 2 p.m., cruise through downtown to Cedar Springs, down Turtle Creek Blvd., and over to Uptown where we’ll make a stop at The Ginger Man before heading back to our nice new park downtown.
Check back for more details, and route maps. We hope you can all make out, ahem, make it out for this romantic getaway.
Dig this, one on the way and I can’t wait to build this dirt jumper up and take it on a test ride. We might need one permanently at the shop for Dirty Demo Days.
Perfect time to work on the dirt jumps since we can’t ride ‘em until the trails dry out. If you see me on the trails with a generator and a hair dryer, pay me no mind.
Kona Shonky!
We are very excited to bring the Velo Orange line to our little shop. Great vintage style at great prices, I can’t wait to see their new randonneuring frame.
On another note, yes they are shipping 3 of these fine specimens to North America! Start drooling …
…Now.
Limited Edition Guv’nor Plus Four now available. Many Pashley enthusiasts will be aware of the the Guv’nor with its classic look in single or 3 speed. The Guv’nor Plus Four features brass plated lugs, a Sachs Duomatic rear hub and Speed Drive front chain wheel (providing the four gears the title alludes to). Brooks leather bar tape and B17 titanium railed honey saddle finish the classic look. A limited run of 50 Plus Fours will be made.
January 9th is right around the corner. Teams from Austin, Tulsa, Shreveport, and elsewhere will be coming so get your team ready.
2pm Norbuck Park Dallas, Tx. Registration, maps, and more info here.
open from 11:30 to 2:30ish,.. yeah come on down, we’ll try to help you build your kids bike.
The Lone Star Randonneurs annual New Year’s day ride is right around the corner, so don’t drink too much. Of course, even if you do, the best cure for a hangover is strenuous exercise. So bring a PowerBar™ and hit the asphalt.
This will be a populaire which means you don’t have to be a member to ride. If you’re curious about randonneuring this will be a great introduction for you. The 200k starts at 7 a.m (I can’t hang with this on New Year’s day). The 102K leaves at 10 a.m. (that’s more like it). The 200K has become quite a tradition and lots of riders will be out early. The site shows a residential address but most people will be leaving from the Kroger on Bowen. See you there.
Come join BFOC and friends for a fun ride on a day that’s forecasted to be beautiful. Sorry to have just now posted this, but we were a little hesitant that some people would be offended or feel left out. Let me assure you that OCBC does not celebrate Christmas. Heck, we don’t even believe Santa is real but we respect all who do. I know that two of my jewish friends are not attending this ride and I would like to thank them for not making a big stink about the flier, and Gut Yontiff!
So Merry KwanzaaHanukkahNavidad to all you cyclists—including you wacky (no offense) Pagans and Vegans for that matter. Maybe I should just say Happy Holidays. Now get on your bikes and RIDE!
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