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
Understanding full well, of course, that categorizing music into what "sucks" and what doesn't is about as useful as debating LA's guilt or innocence on a Roadbike Review forum.
@Marko
Fixed your post.
@frank
Your new avatar makes you look fat.
@Marko
Where do the Barenaked Ladies fall? I'm not too familiar with their work, but I know they're Canadian.
@frank
And yes, the Barenaked ladies suck
@Marko
Y'all type faster than I do.
Looks like I picked the wrong day to try to get some work done. I would hasten to note that the Canadian music that sucks is the music that the American industry has picked up and Canadians have long since abandoned. How's that for out-sourcing?
To the good list, I would add Blackie & the Rodeo Kings.
I loved playing soccer, er, uh, excuse me, football up in Canada bitd. I would sit back in front of my goal and just laugh to myself at their mid-play banter: Dreadful ball, eh! Rubbish! etc.
@Steampunk
@frank
Here is the beer label, actually called Secession (even better):
Frank, if you can find Hopworks beer up in Seattle (try Whole Foods) I'd suggest giving it a try if you haven't already... it's really good.
As Prime Minister of Cascadia, my first official act would be a donation to the Red Cross for earthquake relief funds for New Zealand.
@mcsqueak
Damn! That is beautiful! I'm going to have to try to find me some of that. I once read that Cascadia was anywhere salmon could get to. I remember thinking that Cascadia must be shrinking. No more beautiful place on the planet. Now I'm homesick (and still trying to get over MAS4T0's insight).