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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If it rains, that could be just how it is!
@xyxax
One thing's for sure. Canada sucks at making music. Alanis Morissette is enough to merit a trade embargo.
@Brett
You mean $V.
DONATE HERE.
(Everyone, please try to reproduce the link so we don't lose it in replies. I'd hate for our witty banter to shortchange the folks down there.
http://www.redcross.org.nz/http://www.redcross.org.nz/cms_display.php?friendly_url=donate)
@minion
Without knowing anything about that nuckfuckler, I feel comfortably assuming he is a piece of shit based on that photo alone.
@mcsqueak
Me too, even if it was just for the reason that Al Roker could stop saying, "AND RAIN IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST!" every fucking morning even though the sun is fucking shining.
Fucking Al Roker.
How "Ironic" that Alanis Morissette just came up on the iPod. And Rush don't suck.
@frank
Agreed regarding her music, but I thought she had a nice turn as God in "Dogma".
Canadian music that doesn't suck
Neil Young
The Tragically Hip
Cowboy Junkies
Wailin Jennys
Rush
Arcade Fire
Be Good Tanyas
Canadian Music that Sucks
Brian Adams
Allanis
Nickleback
Nickleback
Nickleback
Every time I hear a Nickleback song (which isn't but once a year at most) I wonder if we shouldn't invade. And I belong in Canada.
@Marko
Bachman Turner Overdrive. (To avoid doubt, for the first list.)
@Marko
Joni Mitchell also goes in list #1. And, if it extends to musicians as well as music, so too does Angela Hewitt.