Commitment.
Things just land on our desk in the V-Bunker. This is one of them. Not really knowing what to do with it, it seemed best to share it with our fellow Velominati. @del loves his cycling and @del gets “misty”. Though I don’t know what that means I hope I never get that misty. I’d have to get highly misty to end up with my first tattoo, beside the greasy chainring tattoo I rarely put on my right calf.
VLVV, Gianni
After a great ride out I conform to the Rules to the best of my ability, however on this one occasion I appear to have misinterpreted these Rules slightly. What should of been Rule #93 seems to have joined forces with Rule #47 resulting in me not conforming to Rule #52. As you can imagine things started to get a little misty, I have always wanted some more ink (tattoo for those not down with the kids) and I have always struggled with what to have done. I didn’t want the normal stuff you see, I wanted it to be bike related.
It was during the misty moment that I had my flash of inspiration. The Rules book caught my eye. That cool orange glow got me. I wanted the V and the cog on my leg. However I wanted to take it one rotation further, so the following day I knew I had to follow Rule #81. I went to my fellow cyclist who also happens to be a tattoo artist and set him this challenge. I explained that my legs were my machines for cycling and that I wanted the V and the orange cog incorporated into the design.
After six hours of me repeating Rule #5 to myself in my head I was done, All I need to say is Rule #72.
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This makes me want to get a tattoo.
@frank
makes me want to change my setup to ZIPP
@frank
They both look like they could use a cheeseburger! Cheers
@kixsand
Finally something useful to add to this discussion. My point is, nobody but nobody would get a Shimano Tatoo! A totally non-scientific but true measurement of the awesomeness of Campagnolo!
@SamV
Whilst I may be old enough to be your father, no Mr Hill needed!
Should the precise location in the UK be in the East London / Essex border (Romford, Upminster, Brentwood area) and you fancy a ride I'm free every Sunday barring the 24th. Could ride with my club, or a smaller group ride. Not having exceeded the s - 1 limit I have a spare bike.
I'd have to insist on a rule, though - when you crush me on a hill, make it look as though you're trying hard!
David
@davidlhill
and ping me too if I'm not off skiing at the time. If you are of slightly smaller stature then I have n+ options too. David - we need to arrange that Surrey Hills trip for you still.
@Teocalli
Sounds like the beginnings of a plan. However, being acutely ware of @ChrisO's misfortune last year in that part of the world, also in January, should ice be a feature that day then a plan B will be required. We can't send another foreign visitor back in a plaster cast!
@davidlhill
I nearly mentioned that too but decided not to tempt fate. This winter, frozen ground denotes a mtb day.
@frank
Congrats on the new canine. Sly looks like a nice guy.
@davidlhill @Teocalli
Thanks Guys. Very generous of you both. I'll be up towards Manchester for a week of meetings. So there are logistical challenges in my joining you. Should things come together though, and I do get injured, a plaster cast might as well be a body bag. My wife would have my head if I hurt myself while away on a business trip.