It’s a call to arms. No, it’s a call to legs, hearts and minds.
Just as the Illuminati would stage their fabled, and somewhat feared Cabals, we the Velominati will this year stage our own modern-day versions, the Cogals. A meeting of like-minded misfits brought together by the promise of beer, preceded by a bike ride. Sound like a formula you could enjoy? Then Welli-Roubaix is just the ticket.
Assembling at Hataitai Velodrome, Wellington on Sunday April 10, the date of the Queen of the Classics, we will share a cocktail of gravel and tarmac (in the place of real cobbles). It’s a ride, not a race, but attacking on the gravé is encouraged, as is banter in between bouts of the V. Sprinting on the banked concrete at the conclusion of the ride is mandatory, but no ‘winner’ will be crowned, no trophy awarded except that of cold brews and a set of commemorative V-Cards.
The next morning (Monday), lashings of Chimay, Duvel, mussels and frites en mayo will accompany the live viewing of the the main event at downtown Belgian bar Leuven. We implore the Welliminati to gather en masse, and encourage our Aussieminati to make the jump across the ditch and join in a weekend of V-based activities on and off 700 x 25s.
*In the light of the terrible events in Christchurch, we will dedicate the ride to those unfortunately affected by the earthquake, and donate V dollars (or more) each to a reputable appeal.
Good times, good people, good cause.
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@Buck Rogers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kRTASg9sh8&feature=related
@Jeff in PetroMetro
I figure it has to beat the Hell out of rural TN!
Man, I remember watching that film, the first K. Smith film I had seen, and being blown away! So outrageous and awesome!
@frank
Ah, sorry mate. I'll supply you with a bottle of Portland's finest if I ever meet you to make up for it.
In the mean time, please stop staring at my dangling blockquotes. I can't help it, I was born that way.
Ha!
Arcade Fire, how to make music that sounds like Bruce Springsteen (first album) trying to be indie...and badly. Never been able to work out what all the hype was about?
Sorry, their first album, not his!
@Steampunk
I have a friend that's all about Lucero. Speaking of old punks who do country well, John Doe and the Sadies. Good shit, eh?
++1 Wicked! Though I'd rather live in Texas than drink Tui.
@Marko
Yep.
Hey! Hey! If anybody sucks it's us Americans. A fatter, lazier, dumber group than us, you won't find them.
Brett, I'm jealous you have a track in Wellington. I'd kill for a track. Another reason the US sucks, hardly a velodrome to be found anymore. That Welli ride sounds like big fun.
Feeling bad for my Kiwis in Christchurch and Lyttleton (the port town, which also got F'ed). I've had too much fun in both places. These are two of the nicest towns anywhere, 'tis a shame they get shaken down when there are so many places that almost need it. I'm looking at you, Midland, Texas.