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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@G'phant
@Steampunk
The Aussie surfer girls are lovely...
I'm Beached Az Bro!- a call to donate
full of Kiwi stereo types.
And I'm a Canadain living in Australia. Both places are the same. Australia= surf Canada= snow boarding
@Steampunk
I think there may be a Quebecois at your door.
Worse, it may be Celine Dion.
@xyxax
That would be a Quebecoise. And, really: is that the best you can do?
Apologies for all the silliness. And in it all, I've managed to bury this good bit of information.
... and then killed the link. DONATE HERE.
EDIT: Agree with Steampunk though, Australian = convict. Can't help think that every time I see Brett.
@Steampunk
an american trying to knock Canada? I may have a few screws loose but not that one.
I keep to self-mockery.
@minion
that's cool to use this fool as a very good example of what's wrong with Australian politics. I'm an Aussie & even this bloke embarreses me. Ashamed to admit that he held the balance of power for a very short time at the last elections.
@Brett
cool poster & wish I could attend but as we're going to the South Island in October, I don't think the family budget will stretch to another visit in April. Even my good looks & charm won't be able to persuade the wife on this one.
We have already donated to our cousins across the way & wish all those affected our condolences for those lost.
Oh yeah, if any fellow Velominati are thinking of anything in Sydney, follow Frank Sinatra's advice......and
"start spreading the news"
happy to contribute if we can get our shit together