Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 13044 Location: St Johns Pl and Underhill
Fri Jun 26, 09 12:21 pm EST
Next Midnight Bike Ride, this Monday 6/29.
Meet at 11:45pm at the base of the arch in Grand Army Plaza.
We will do one or two loops around the park. Afterward, we will get drinks at Franklin Park.
Newbies, come out! Don't worry, this is a casual ride, not a race.
If it's raining, I will edit this so that we can try again on Tuesday.
FYI- if you fail his Friday bike quiz questions today you get directed to this video...
whynot_31 Dude's Dad
Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 4502 Location: Prospect Heights
Fri Jun 26, 09 12:43 pm EST
I've been saving a tweed sports coat for just this occasion.
...we could use it Saturday night, unless it rains _________________ Many people say that good is the enemy of great. Those who actually get things done believe that great is the enemy of good.
Cool The Kid "Anonymous Guest"
Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 458
Fri Jun 26, 09 12:55 pm EST
Stuff like that is why us fixed gear riders get a bad rep. I just want to trackstand in peace
I am down for a midnight ride though. _________________ "Is this really, the way it is?
Or a contract in our mutual interest?"
-Gang O' Fore
Flo Ghoulish Fool
Joined: 21 May 2007 Posts: 597
Fri Jun 26, 09 1:05 pm EST
Cool-
I think the mockery is just for fun--at least that's how I take it. Bikesnob makes me laugh. Trackstand in peace, I say.
Anyways...if you're gonna sport some tweed, you might need one of these as an accessory.
I like this idea. Maybe I need to get the Pashley out for this one.
MeredithB Happy-Go-Lucky Malcontent
Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 1327 Location: Here and There
Fri Jun 26, 09 1:29 pm EST
Cool The Kid wrote:
Stuff like that is why us fixed gear riders get a bad rep.
The other "stuff" is probably more damaging to your rep, trust me. _________________ Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches.
Carnivore Brooklyn Snark
Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 13044 Location: St Johns Pl and Underhill
Fri Jun 26, 09 2:03 pm EST
whynot_31 wrote:
I've been saving a tweed sports coat for just this occasion.
...we could use it Saturday night, unless it rains
Unfortunately, I'm working the night shift all weekend.
How about Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday night this week?
Mougar Carneviento Devotee
Joined: 30 Aug 2008 Posts: 1206
Fri Jun 26, 09 2:15 pm EST
I'd be in for Monday or Tuesday, assuming it doesn't rain
whynot_31 Dude's Dad
Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 4502 Location: Prospect Heights
Fri Jun 26, 09 2:22 pm EST
true, why ruin a weekend midnight.
...we should do this early next week. Maybe there will be a lack of rain. _________________ Many people say that good is the enemy of great. Those who actually get things done believe that great is the enemy of good.
Carnivore Brooklyn Snark
Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 13044 Location: St Johns Pl and Underhill
Fri Jun 26, 09 3:10 pm EST
Monday night looks potentially better precipitation-wise.
Shall I global this, or does anyone want to discuss more first?
I think for either night, 80 degrees is too hot for tweed.
whynot_31 Dude's Dad
Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 4502 Location: Prospect Heights
Fri Jun 26, 09 3:15 pm EST
Sure, global it.
...but I think people who wear tweed should be bought beverages by those who didn't.
(which means you might see me in tweed) _________________ Many people say that good is the enemy of great. Those who actually get things done believe that great is the enemy of good.
MeredithB Happy-Go-Lucky Malcontent
Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 1327 Location: Here and There
Fri Jun 26, 09 3:49 pm EST
We should have a 4AM ride _________________ Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches.
Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 13044 Location: St Johns Pl and Underhill
Fri Jun 26, 09 6:11 pm EST
Christina wrote:
Maybe i'll have a coffee and stay up.
Yay!!!
nomad "Anonymous Guest"
Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 436
Fri Jun 26, 09 6:44 pm EST
A Monday midnight ride??? Wow! Well, if I can stay awake I'll join ya.
Carnivore Brooklyn Snark
Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 13044 Location: St Johns Pl and Underhill
Fri Jun 26, 09 7:32 pm EST
Monday is the new Friday.
whynot_31 Dude's Dad
Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 4502 Location: Prospect Heights
Fri Jun 26, 09 8:04 pm EST
I have access to my neighbor's bikes for people who do not have bikes.
...two people could borrow bikes from me. If Mrs.Why decides to sleep instead of ride (...very likely), 3 people could borrow bikes.
Fatsos without bikes have no excuse.
...you now must ride with us Fatsos, who happen to have bikes. _________________ Many people say that good is the enemy of great. Those who actually get things done believe that great is the enemy of good.
MeredithB Happy-Go-Lucky Malcontent
Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 1327 Location: Here and There
Fri Jun 26, 09 9:21 pm EST
You're a Fatsos? _________________ Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches.
whynot_31 Dude's Dad
Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 4502 Location: Prospect Heights
Fri Jun 26, 09 9:34 pm EST
I believe the singular is "fatso". _________________ Many people say that good is the enemy of great. Those who actually get things done believe that great is the enemy of good.
MeredithB Happy-Go-Lucky Malcontent
Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 1327 Location: Here and There
Sat Jun 27, 09 11:19 am EST
Not fatsoes? _________________ Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches.
MeredithB Happy-Go-Lucky Malcontent
Joined: 24 May 2007 Posts: 1327 Location: Here and There
Mon Jun 29, 09 3:37 pm EST
OOOH OOH! Who's going tonight?
(not me said the smoking bird, long weekend and a long week ahead)
_________________ Walking on the beaches looking at the peaches.
Mougar Carneviento Devotee
Joined: 30 Aug 2008 Posts: 1206
Mon Jun 29, 09 3:42 pm EST
I'll be going so long as it isn't raining
whynot_31 Dude's Dad
Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 4502 Location: Prospect Heights
Mon Jun 29, 09 4:07 pm EST
I'm there _________________ Many people say that good is the enemy of great. Those who actually get things done believe that great is the enemy of good.
whynot_31 Dude's Dad
Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 4502 Location: Prospect Heights
Mon Jun 29, 09 4:07 pm EST
I'm there _________________ Many people say that good is the enemy of great. Those who actually get things done believe that great is the enemy of good.
Carnivore Brooklyn Snark
Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 13044 Location: St Johns Pl and Underhill
Mon Jun 29, 09 4:11 pm EST
This is DEFINITELY ON for tonight unless it suddenly starts raining between 11:30 and 12.
If anyone isn't interested in riding but is still up for a hang, we will be at Franklin Park afterward (probably around 1am). If you haven't met us before, PM me, and I'll give you my cell phone number.
I'm not even going to pretend that I intend to stay awake for this tonight. Some of us have classic 9-6 jobs...unfortunately I'm one of them.
Enjoy!
Mougar Carneviento Devotee
Joined: 30 Aug 2008 Posts: 1206
Mon Jun 29, 09 6:16 pm EST
Christina wrote:
I'm not even going to pretend that I intend to stay awake for this tonight. Some of us have classic 9-6 jobs...unfortunately I'm one of them.
Enjoy!
Don't be silly, I've got a 9-6 job and am still going. That's why god invented shit loads of coffee and aspirin.
Carnivore Brooklyn Snark
Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 13044 Location: St Johns Pl and Underhill
Mon Jun 29, 09 6:16 pm EST
Christina wrote:
I'm not even going to pretend that I intend to stay awake for this tonight. Some of us have classic 9-6 jobs...unfortunately I'm one of them.
Enjoy!
You might want some of this with that...
whynot_31 Dude's Dad
Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 4502 Location: Prospect Heights
Mon Jun 29, 09 6:21 pm EST
I have a 10 - 6 job.
...she's wimpier than even me. _________________ Many people say that good is the enemy of great. Those who actually get things done believe that great is the enemy of good.
nomad "Anonymous Guest"
Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 436
Mon Jun 29, 09 8:16 pm EST
I'm going to try and summon some awakeness and join y'all!
My bike lights are fading, so don't race off ahead and leave me on my own in the dark though!!
whynot_31 Dude's Dad
Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 4502 Location: Prospect Heights
Mon Jun 29, 09 8:18 pm EST
excellent!
...I won't be drinking afterward, because age is catching up with me. _________________ Many people say that good is the enemy of great. Those who actually get things done believe that great is the enemy of good.
Carnivore Brooklyn Snark
Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 13044 Location: St Johns Pl and Underhill
Tue Jun 30, 09 1:15 am EST
Perfect weather,and an awesome ride...
We wound up at Sepia afterward instead of FP. I love it there when the front windows are open.
I slept very well and woke up without a hangover...
whynot_31 Dude's Dad
Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 4502 Location: Prospect Heights
Tue Jun 30, 09 10:20 am EST
Christina wrote:
I slept very well and woke up without a hangover...
we only have two beers, one for each lap.
...three raccoons were sighted _________________ Many people say that good is the enemy of great. Those who actually get things done believe that great is the enemy of good.
Cool The Kid "Anonymous Guest"
Joined: 16 Jan 2007 Posts: 458
Tue Jun 30, 09 3:18 pm EST
I had this thing called work... damn... _________________ "Is this really, the way it is?
Or a contract in our mutual interest?"
-Gang O' Fore
whynot_31 Dude's Dad
Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 4502 Location: Prospect Heights
Tue Jun 30, 09 3:26 pm EST
All four people who went on the ride had to go to work this morning.
excuse not accepted. _________________ Many people say that good is the enemy of great. Those who actually get things done believe that great is the enemy of good.
Carnivore Brooklyn Snark
Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 13044 Location: St Johns Pl and Underhill
Tue Jun 30, 09 5:45 pm EST
Cool The Kid wrote:
I had this thing called work... damn...
WEAK!!!
I had to give an invited lecture at 8am this morning.
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