Worst ofATX Craigslist # 5 Special Weekend Edition

So I am starting off by saying this. It seems that one of my readers thinks that I am the craigslist Nazi. That I flag all of the postings that I am making fun of. Now this is simply not true. I have no reason to flag any of the postings, because I want my readers to actually see the post and not just take my word for it. I just want to say to whoever is posting comments anonymously, you don't have to read the blog if you don't like it. No one is holding a gun to your head telling you, you must read my ramblings.

Now onto better things. So I found this bike when I was looking at the FFW (fixed Fort Worth). When I clicked on the WTF link I was just that What The Fuck is this person thinking.

First up, hold your breath for this one

2007 Bianchi Pista Fixed Gear Road Training Bike - $1200 (Arlington, Texas)
Reply to: sale-656958292@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-04-26, 9:38AM CDT







2007 Bianchi Pista Fixed Gear Road Training Bike
Bike was purchased by me in November 2007. All components were purchased new by me. Frame is 57cm and Gang Green in color. Bike was purchased and built up as a training bike and was also used for short errands around town. The Sugino Superlap bottom bracket was installed by a local bike shop professional. Below is the list of components as well as prices that they were purchased at. It is worth noting that the seatpost, wheelset and headset are the stock Bianchi Pista parts on the bike, the rest are as follows...
$500 - Stock Bianchi Pista
$180 - Sugino 75 Cranks (167.5 mm)
$90 - Sugino 75 48 tooth chainring
$90 - Sugino Superlap bottom bracket
$65 - EAI SuperStar 16 tooth Cog
$100 - Veloflex pave tires
$115 - Nitto CT-80 Stem 110 mm (1-1/8 with shim)
$25 - Nitto B 115 42 cm Road Drop bars
$20 - Izumi ECO Track Chain
$70 - Brooks Honey Leather Bar Tape with cork plugs
$70 - Selle Italia Flite Tri Color Saddle with titanium rails
$60 - Shimano Front Brake Setup
$45 - MKS Sylvan Track Pedals/straps/cages
$30 - bici concept top tube pad for lock ups around town
It is also worth noting that the bike is in near perfect condition with two knicks no scratches and no dents. The selle italia flite saddle was purchased as New Old Stock and shows some fading as well as light wear. The Brooks Honey leather handlebar wrap shows light wear as well (will include can of Brooks profride for the handlebar tape).
I am willing to me halfway anywhere in the DFW metroplex for a testride and or purchase.
For larger, clearer pictures please send me an email.

I couldn't believe my eyes. It doesn't matter what kind of upgrades you have done to this bike, it is still ugly, and I would NEVER pay more than 200 dollars for a pista.Just my opinion, because I don't care for that bike. The one upgrade that I do like is the brooks, but that doesn't come anywhere close to justifying this moron selling this bike for 1200 dollars.


Next,

1978 Ladies Schwinn LeTour III 10 Speed Road Bike - $225 (183/360/Arboreteum)
Reply to: sale-658158858@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-04-27, 11:21AM CDT




Up for sale is a 1978 Schwinn LeTour III Ladies 10 Speed Road Bike. Serial # 0498 (Built February 18th, 1978) Beautiful Blue, Chrome Fork, Brand new tires/tubes. New Riser Bar w/custom grips and new brake calipers. Brakes stop "on a dime." Brand New Retro Schwinn Comfort Saddle, Quick release front and back wheels. The frame is a Schwinn-built x-tra lite torch blazed, lug frame, 18 gauge 1020 carbon steel madein Japan for Schwinn,in almost showroom shape with minor scratches only. Curved Road handle bars and custom dia comp brake calipers also come with the bike (original) and can be converted back to original condition easily. Has a custom aluminum back rack with spring.

Alright, so this old cruiser looks nice, it has

"New Riser Bar w/custom grips and new brake calipers."

WOW!!

What is so custom about the grips is what I wanna know....did you make them yourself out of tires tubes or something?

Comfort saddle, can't beat that.

Has a custom aluminum back rack with spring.

I just wanna know what is custom about it. I mean you can pick these up at any LBS.


1979 PEUGEOT PX-10 (includes fixed gear wheel) - $350 (45th and Burnet)
Reply to: sale-657589882@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-04-26, 7:01PM CDT







This guy is obviously jacking the price on this bike, because he knows that he can probably get it do to some scenester kid wanting to get his first fix. I mean a free fixed gear wheel? Awesome!!!


I just love this next guy, I think it might even be my friend.

CHEAP 27" FRONT WHEEL - $7 (Pflugerville)
Reply to: sale-657661446@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-04-26, 8:21PM CDT






Its steel, its straight, its smooth, its perfect for your funky old project.

If you want this wheel you must bring me either $7.54 in exact change or a 6 pack of Shiner Black.

Aaron @ 512 924 xxxx


Shit if he wasn't all the way in Pflugerville, I would buy this wheel just because he wants exact change or a six pack of beer. Hell yeah!!! best CL posting I have seen in awhile


til next time


OLC

Training

So between now and the Tour de Cure I will be training at the Veloway. The ride out there is far, but it is nice to ride and not worry about any cars. Today was the second time that I have been there. I rode 9 laps which is 28.53 miles. I would have rode 10, but I got a flat and didn't feel like fixing it.The days that I will be going down there are Tuesday's and Thursday's. If you wanna join, let me know.

Jenn went out there with me today, and she rode seven laps, then she saw me sitting because I was finished and she was done.

I also talked to a guy that is doing the Tour also and this is going to be his 8th year to do it. I told him that I was going to do it on my fixed and he asked what ratio I was running, I told him that I was riding 48x14 but, for the ride I was going to change it to 42x14. He said that there are rolling hills on the route, but nothing to extreme, and that I should be able to handle it.

So I am pretty excited about it and am ready for the ride already. One thing that I can tell you is that, I won't wear fucking cycling shorts, but I will get the kind that go under regular shorts. My ass hurt today after almost a thirty mile ride. So yeah yeah, you can make fun of me if you want, but you ride around for a few hours and thirty or sixty miles and see how your ass feels.

til next time


OLC

Fort Worth and Austin's Veloway

So over the weekend, I took a train from Austin to Fort Worth. I was able to bring my bike on the train with me and put it in the luggage car. Once I got to FW, I went over to Fred's and split one of the best burgers in TX with my friend Zac and then headed over to Panther City Bicycles. While I was there I ended up picking up a jethro tool. I had to get it, one because I like them, and two, because I left my wrench in Austin. Which I could have used on the way to Fred's because my chain came off while I was riding...luckily I was going up hill and not down, because "Black Betty" doesn't have any brakes.

While I was at Panther City I was talking to Bernie...I think, and he was like how do you ride that thing(because the drop on my stem is sick), and I told him that it is actually alot more comfortable than you think. So I let him ride it around and he came back and was like "yeah that is pretty comfortable and doesn't hurt the choad like I thought it would"

After I left there I rode over to my friends Sam's house and hung out, had a couple of beers and ate some pizza and then passed out. Next day, woke up played some disc golf and then went to see Josh's band "ThRoUgH AlTeReD EyEs" band practice and then went to his house and crashed out. Josh asked me to make him a video for their song "tapnass", so you might see that some time in the near future.


Today I went to the Veloway and did some training for the upcoming Tour de Cure ride. I wanted to do fifteen laps, but I forgot water and was only able to get in five before I felt like I was going to keel over and die from the heat and no water. The Veloway, is actually kind of nice to ride on, you don't have to deal with cars, you have some hills and it is pretty wide so if you are a faster rider than you can pass the slower folks. My next training ride will be this Thursday and I am going to put in ten laps before I head back to the house. I will make sure to bring my water next time. I will continue the training rides until the Tour de Cure. My schedule rides will be on Tuesday's and Thursday's. If you wanna join then send me an email, and we can work out a time.


This is a little bit of video I shot during the ride today.




til next time


OLC

Worst of ATX craigslist #4 Cruiser addition

Ok, so I know that it is summer and everyone wants to jump on a bike and go, and why not, I mean it is beautiful the sun is shining and you have nothing better to do. Now some people may not have a bike already so they either go to their LBS or to craigslist. Over at craiglist, you can maybe find some deals, but most of the time it is stupid people like the ones that follow that try and rip you off.

First up we have,

Custom Painted Electra Cruiser - $400 (Barton Hills)
Reply to: sale-645852917@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-04-17, 12:20PM CDT




Nexus 3-speed Electra Cruiser, custom paint, Stream Ride edition.
In great condition.

Call Stephanie at 512-924-xxxx or email.

Well, well Stephanie. You have a bike with a "custom paint job", but the thing is any of those electra bikes are gonna have a "custom paint job" that is they way they roll off the factory floor. Just in case if anyone wants to purchase this bike, you can get one from your LBS for cheaper than what Stephanie is selling it on craigslist for.

Next up,

Very cool, new Hod Rod Trike for 2 to 4 years old - $162 (North Austin)
Reply to: sale-645741648@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-04-17, 10:58AM CDT




Okay....we get it. You want your son to grow up and be like daddy and want to race and drive hot rods. This hideous eyesore weighs 26 pounds...that is more than my bike, and it is 56cm. It is also made for a 2-4 year old kid. Now I am sure that if I was a kid I would wanna be like my hot rod dad too, but come on....this thing is almost as bad as this.


Now lets not forget this guy,

Awesome Raleigh Retroglide Cruiser - $300
Reply to: sale-645634220@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-04-17, 9:40AM CDT





This bike is awesome. I bought it back in 2005 brand new, fresh out of the catalouge.

Well, first use spell check. Second, if any potential buyer would go and look at the newest catalog, they would see that they could get an '08 for cheaper than what they are selling this one for and still have some money to go and buy a nifty new lock and basket.


You gotta love craigslist.


til next time


OLC

Midnight Ridazz "Pirate Ride"

So on Tuesday it was the Midnight Ridazz pirate ride. We meet up at Donn's Depot as usual had a couple of beers and were in the prescence of J.J. McLaughlin. He writes/ blogs for Austin360.com. He has written an article one before about the Midnight Ridazz of ATX. So as I said before he was there on the ride this past Tuesday and interviewed Jessica, Fred, and myself. Jessica organizes the Midnight Ridazz here in Austin, and Fred has ridden his bike cross country a couple of times. J.J. asked all sorts of questions, like why we ride? what do we get out of it? what we think about cycling?, and all sorts of other questions. I told him what I felt riding with the riders was, what I think of motorists, and about the Cemetery Cats.

After beers and interviews we rode out. The first stop on the ride was Beso's. They always hook it up with drinks when we ride in. They also did their best to fit in with the ride as they were wearing pirate eye patches. After Beso's we went up to showdown off of the drag and had a couple more beers and pitchers for some, ate some nachos laughed and someone almost won the 100 dollar drawing at midnight....but alas no one in our group won. Once we finished up the beers and got done listening to A1 bitch about being cold and wanting to ride....we rode. The next stop was up to Nomads which is off of 51st street. It was closed when we got there, so the group decided to head to another bar called "the grand". Fred's girlfriend works there so everyone was in agreements about that bar. Jenn and I broke off before heading to the grand, because we both had to be at work early and it was already 1 am.

The night was overall a blast, and I look forward to reading the article that J.J. wrote.

Here are some picture from the ride.







til next time



OLC

Tour de Cure

Alright, so I know that it has been awhile, but I have shit going on in my life as well as many of you. I've said it before, but sometimes it needs repeating.


Onto what I want to talk about.


On May 18th I will be riding in the Tour de Cure. Every cyclist has their own reason for riding that drives them to the finish line, and next month this ride will be mine. I really wanted to ride in the MS 150, but I wasn't able to scrape enough funds together in time before registration ended. I did get some money together for the Tour de Cure. I have my own page that you can click on to donate money for the cause.

I don't personally know anyone who has Diabetes, but this is for a good cause. I figure I ride my bike enough and I enjoy so much that I can do this to help other people.

The route I have chosen to do is the 58 mile ride. It starts in San Marcos and ends in Austin. Now I know that it isn't 58 miles there, but the ride is going to be zig zagging its way up to Austin.

Now most of you know that I ride a fixed gear, and I like to ride with the really stupid gear ratio's. This ride is going to be no different. I will be riding "Black Betty" which is 48x14. I am pretty damn sure that the route that I am taking is going to be filled with hills. I figure that I can do it because 1. I want to. and 2. it is for a good cause. and 3. Because I want the challenge. 4. I will be doing something good for someone else somewhere else.

With all the being said, please help out. Anything will help 1 dollar 2 dollars 10...it doesn't matter. Remember, this ride isn't about the money but doing something good for other people.


til next time


OLC

Different ride maybe?

So I think today I am going to take the "Russian Beast" out for a ride. I haven't been on it in awhile, do to getting "Black Betty" up and going with the left side drive train. I love her, but I feel like I have been neglecting some of my other bikes. So you might see me around town for the next few days or weeks on the beast. I feel like my legs have had a break from the 52x14 gear so I should get those fuckers back in order.


This is "Black Betty" for those who don't know.





I have been riding alot lately, but not keeping up with my other blog like what I want to. I did ride from my house up to parmer lane and then back down to oltorf and then back to the house. Overall I think it was a pretty long ride. I guess you can say that I might be trying to train just a little for the next alleycat here in Austin. Whoever wins, gets a new Soma track frame. I'm pretty sure I won't win, but maybe I can get a place.

One another note, the Cemetery Cats pub crawl is this Sunday, so get your ass ready to drink.


til next time


OLC

The results are in

So first, I would like apologize to everyone for not writing in this thing like I should. I have alot of stuff going on, and it makes it a little tough to write everyday.

Thanks, OLC

On to the blog. So as you all know the Drop Dead race was this past Saturday. There was a pretty good turn out and I was happy to see everyone there. This was the first race I had put on, so I was a little nervous about how it was going to do. I know some of the things I will change for the next race.

These are the results (to the best of my ability, they got a little mixed up after fourth):

1st Ryan
2nd Cloyd
3rd Justin
4th Matt
5th Brian
6th Caden
7th forgot the dudes name
8th Sam

1st ladies Rachael
2nd Maurine
3rd Jenn

I was told that Graham actually placed before Caden, So I owe him a couple of beers on me. JK, also didn't get his prized because it went missing, So I have to get another one for him.


I forgot to take pictures of everyone getting their prizes. I think that Liz took some pictures that I should be able to get a hold of. I will post them when I get them. I did however have Tyler film the start of the race. I made everyone drop their bikes and run and touch a wall. This is the link. Something else that is funny, is I made Cloyd go on a third manifest (which there wasn't a third one) and he just took off without any questions. That was a highlight of my day also.

Here are some of the pictures I have.

CYCLISTS' BILL OF RIGHTS

WHEREAS, cyclists have the right to ride the streets of our communities and this right is formally articulated in the California Vehicle Code; and

WHEREAS, cyclists are considered to be the “indicator species” of a healthy community; and

WHEREAS, cyclists are both environmental and traffic congestion solutions; and

WHEREAS, cyclists are, first and foremost, people - with all of the rights and privileges that come from being members of this great society; and

NOW, THEREFORE, WE THE CYCLING COMMUNITY, do hereby claim the following rights:

1) Cyclists have the right to travel safely and free of fear.

2) Cyclists have the right to equal access to our public streets and to sufficient and significant road space.

3) Cyclists have the right to the full support of educated law enforcement.

4) Cyclists have the right to the full support of our judicial system and the right to expect that those who endanger, injure or kill cyclists be dealt with to the full extent of the law.

5) Cyclists have the right to routine accommodations in all roadway projects and improvements.

6) Cyclists have the right to urban and roadway planning, development and design that enable and support safe cycling.

7) Cyclists have the right to traffic signals, signage and maintenance standards that enable and support safe cycling.

8) Cyclists have the right to be actively engaged as a constituent group in the organization and administration of our communities.

9) Cyclists have the right to full access for themselves and their bicycles on all mass transit with no limitations.

10) Cyclists have the right to end-of-trip amenities that include safe and secure opportunities to park their bicycles.

11) Cyclists have the right to be secure in their persons and property, and be free from unreasonable search and seizure, as guaranteed by the 4th Amendment.

12) Cyclists have the right to peaceably assemble in the public space, as guaranteed by the 1st Amendment.

And further, we claim and assert these rights by taking to the streets and riding our bicycles, all in an expression of our inalienable right to ride!

Rambling on and on

So yesterday I rode up north, around the parmer area. The ride was a good one, but the whole ride up there (up hill the whole way) there was a head wind. It was blowing about 10-20 miles an hour. No sooner than I start to ride back downtown, the fucking wind changes direction on me. I REALLY HATE the wind. This isn't what this blog is about though.

I was just reminding everyone that the Drop Dead Alleycat is this coming Saturday. There will be prizes for girls guys and out of first place out of towner. Before the race starts is Frankenbike is doing the ultimate bike swap meet. This is from noon til four. After the race will be a prize ceremony and bike in movie. I haven't decided what movie I will be showing, but if you have any suggestions then let me know. Remeber all the happenings this weekend. The swap meet and race are in the same place(how convenient) 1705 E 5th street at Cafe'Mundi.

See ya all there.

It is a beautiful day out there so get off your ass and go ride somewhere...I am.


til next time


OLC

Arch Enemies

So this posting is coming a little late, but whatever. So lately when I ride, it doesn't mind where or what direction I am riding, it is windy as fuck.I know that when I ride through downtown, all the buildings cause a wind tunnel effect, but shit man. I was riding to work the other day and I was going down the southbound access road, down hill, and it felt like I was riding up hill. Then when I got into downtown I was blown every which direction. I know that I am retarded and ride a gear that most people don't, but normally I don't have any issues, like when the wind isn't blowing 15 to 30 miles an hour. I have been riding the "Black Betty" lately and her ratio is 48x14, and I am actually going to drop it down to 42x14. My other bike is 52x14 and it doesn't give me as much hell as most think. I just have been getting sick of how windy it has been as of recent. Last year this time it was no where as windy as it has been this year.

So with that being said, the wind is one of my arch enemies.


The other is the rain. Now I have a fender and some rain gear, but I still hate riding in the rain sometimes. There are times when it is hot as fuck and some rain will come and cool me off while I am riding, and that is a-ok. I usually enjoy the rain when it is just a pleasure ride, in which I have no where that I am going....just riding. However when I am going to work, and I have to bring an extra set of clothes just so I don't look like I am a homeless person that has been standing in the rain all day and night, it sucks. I know that I am bitching about "mother nature" and I am, but sometimes I just wish shit would let up. I also know that it hasn't been raining as much as normal, but I still don't like it.


I can deal with all the elements that I am given, some of them I just don't really care for. I guess I don't always prepare for them correctly. I guess I can also say FUCK TEXAS WEATHER because it changes so much all the time. When I say change, just give it a few hours and it will be different again. I guess that can be good some times, but fuck the weather here.


til next time


OLC

oh me oh my..... fucking south by

Man alive. I am so exhausted from SXSW. Just a disclaimer also. I was very drunk during this past week/weekend so the days may get a little confused and jumbled together.

Wednesday Day One: I got up and went to work early got off around two and the debauchery started. Jenn and I went over the to the Fuck by Fuck Y'all party at the typewriter museum. They had free beer and free shows. We watched a couple of bands and hopped over to the Scoot Inn, where they had free shows and free Live Oak beer. We saw a band named Blanco I think. We then headed over to Mrs. Bea's and saw this guy named Hawnay Troof. This guy was crazy. He was in a suit made out polyester and bouncing all around, jumping and trees, and off of tables. We tried to go and see the Islands at Cedar Street Courtyard, but needed a badge. So we went back to the typewriter and drank some more before heading to the house.

Thursday Day Two: Jenny had to open, and I was off, so I started my day over at the typewriter. I was waiting for some bands to start and I was drinking some coffee and heard someone over at Scoot Inn and it was this band called Nico Vega they are from LA and I dug on them a lot. Good sound. They also had free breakfast taco's and vitamin water and energy, along with the glacier water also. I hadn't had beer yet so I ate a taco and drank three bottles of water (since I was still hungover) and a couple of energy ones too. After that I went back to the typewriter and started drinking and waiting for Jenn to get off. Saw a couple more bands (can't remember their names) and then Jenny showed up. We took off to Mrs. Bea's again and brought our own beer (theirs wasn't free) and watched a band or two and then went back to the Scoot Inn. We bounced around to a few more spots and then headed home.


Friday Day Three: Again this day started at typewriter. I mean it is hard to pass up a good thing of free beer. I did always tip them very well and bought t-shirts and poster and what not. Jenn had to open this day also, so I had to wait for her to get off before we could meet up and see shows. I saw a band called The Music Box. They were really good, they had a mini banjo player, washboard,up right bass trumpet and acoustic guitar players. I think my favorite song by them was fucking on the freight train. We did the normal rounds of seeing bands that were free and and free booze. We also made an appearance at the jackalope and then went to Mohawk to actually see the islands. That show was really good and I believe that Saul Williams mad a guest appearance... I could be wrong though. Either way it was really good and the show was good. We also got to see Nada Surf at the Beauty Bar, which they had an open bar also. Jenn went home during the show to take a nap from being exhausted, and meet back up with me at the typewriter. We then popped over to the Scoot Inn again and tried to get into the Del the funky homo sapien show, but couldn't. So we sat and listened to the show. After that we went over to Andy Anderson's house and drank more free beer and heard Nick Kraus and his Austin Torpedo's The Dirty Sound and The Come Lately's. We left there and didn't get home til about five in the morning.

Saturday Day Four: Holy Fuck, by this time I haven't had much sleep and been drunk the entire time. Jenn didn't have to work and we took it easy for the most part. We saw some shows, drank some beer and kind of called it an early night around eleven or twelve. I can't even remember who or what we saw and did.

Sunday Day Five: I wasn't going to race in the Skull by Skull Now race, but changed my mind and did it anyways. The race was fun and here is a link to what the race looked like and about how far it was. I ended up getting forth and there was a party thrown by the SkidMarxxx crew, after the race. I got a little drunk and then eventually made it home.

I am probably getting my days mixed up, but most all of this is what I can remember. You can also check out a couple of the pictures I took during SXSW here, I will post some more up later.

My legs are sore as fuck from all of the riding that I did this weekend, but I am sure that I will have something more "bike" for you later.

til next time


OLC

Worst of Craiglist ATX #3

Since I have written anything, but that is not the case anymore. So since this is my first blog back from hurting my wrist, I figured I would start it back up with the worst of craigslist.

Pink Peugeot! You'll LOVE IT!!!!!! - $250
Reply to: sale-601534049@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-03-10, 11:30AM CDT



I have this bike, it is beautiful. people will stop you to tell you how beautiful it. they will also leave notes on your bike to tell you how beautiful it is. i know, because this has been my bike for some time.

Oh really?? Just how many people told you that your bike was beautiful?

you can even put a crate on the back for your groceries, i did!

Well good for you!!! Is that what they use those milk crates for? I thought it was for putting you dead baby back there.



So what we have here...again is someone trying to sell a very old POS for a hefty price tag of $250. I would much rather take the 250 dollars and buy this bike.

50's Model Western Flyer - $700
Reply to: sale-601019858@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-03-09, 8:46PM CDT



WOW!!! $700!!! What a steal. I mean I can actually buy this bike for seven hundred dollars? I would much rather purchase this old western flyer and pay the shipping cost then buy this one.


VOLLUME "BLACK SHEEP" European bottom bracket complete bike worth over - $7
Reply to: sale-601696450@craigslist.org





Paid well over 7 bills... will sacrafice for $250 freestyle BMX

DK grips white spokes this bike is fully loaded

e-mail me if interested very nice but dusty from the trails

Now I don't doubt that this person put some money into this bike. I would never "sacrifice" $450 dollars.... on a bike that I had invested so much in. Also how long does it take to wipe down the bike to make it look better? I also would want to know more about the bike other than the " DK grips" and "white spokes". What kind of hubs, wheels,seat post, etc.

Some people....


OLC

ride last night

I messed up my left wrist....so it is a pain in the ass to type with one hand. So it might be a few days before I write something new.

Sorry

OLC

Pub Crawl

Last night was the Cemetery Cats pub crawl. A1 is back in town and this was his first pub crawl back, we all welcomed him with open arms. The ride started at the Jackalope an then we headed to Mean Eyed Cat, and then to Dog and Duck for pitchers of lonestar for 5 bucks and some damn good burgers and fries. After this we started to head up to draught house. We were on medical parkway and Casey was jumping over curbs on the way, and landed his forth jump just a little wrong. He face planted into the ground and knocked out three of his teeth and cut his jaw. They gave him seven stitches in his mouth and he is going back today to get an x-ray to make sure that he didn't mess anything else up. The pub crawl pretty much ended after that because we all headed over the hospital (which was right there thank god) to get Casey taken care of.

So this brings me to get on my soap box. All the rides that we all go on are supposed to be fun and bring people together. Now on critical mass everyone has been doing a good job of keeping the group together and corking intersections so that everyone stays together. Same thing with the pub crawls. What I would like to see is just that. What I don't want to see is a rider go down. I don't want to sound like a parental figure or anything to that nature, but if we are drinking on a pub crawl or any other group ride, lets not do tricks of any kind.No skidding, no jumping gaps, no dangerous riding of any sort. Which means no swerving between riders or around cars. I just don't want riders to go down. So I think that it is best that if we lay down some rules so that we can prevent accidents happening in the future.

Now onto something else. I would like to ride down to San Marcos this weekend. If anyone would like to join me...lets do it!!! I will be riding fixed the entire way and a stupid gear ratio at that. So if it takes me a minute to get up the hill just wait for me a second, I'll eventually make it up.

Also, the Drop Dead Alley cat is in full swing. I have a couple of shops that are hooking me up with some goods. So make sure all y'all funky people get off Saturday March 29th to come and race, or just have fun watching all the crazy cyclist. The entry fee is five dollars and starts at Cafe' Mundi. There will be cash prizes, prizes for the ladies that race and for first out of towner. If you want to volunteer to be one of the check points please send me an email to les@sbsetup.com or spoonfucrew@yahoo.com. I need a few more folks to volunteer. Also afterwards there will be the award ceremony and bike in movie at Treasure City Thrift.

til next time


OLC