Chicago: Bike Love. An event.
06-28-06, 08:19 AM
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Chicago: Bike Love. An event.
So, I've talked with some of y'all about this already, but here's the deal...
Lots of folks have had exchanges something like this:
"Damn, I wish I was better at [insert bike skill]."
"Dude, I could totally show you how."
and then nothing happens.
Thus, the idea.
BIKE LOVE, an afternoon of sharing what you know and learning what you don't.
I'd volunteer my yard/deck, since we have a grill and a hose and beer and folks could bbq and wash their bikes and drink, too, but if anyone's yard is big and grill is warm, it's cool.
I'm thinking Sunday July 23rd around 4pm. (We could have a pre-ride too, if folks are down.)
Clearly, it's just an idea, a work in progress, if you will, but would folks want to come? (Does the date work?)
What could you teach, or what would you want to learn?
example: yeah, I'm down. i want to learn more about maintaining freewheel hubs and i can teach wheelbuilding.
Lots of folks have had exchanges something like this:
"Damn, I wish I was better at [insert bike skill]."
"Dude, I could totally show you how."
and then nothing happens.
Thus, the idea.
BIKE LOVE, an afternoon of sharing what you know and learning what you don't.
I'd volunteer my yard/deck, since we have a grill and a hose and beer and folks could bbq and wash their bikes and drink, too, but if anyone's yard is big and grill is warm, it's cool.
I'm thinking Sunday July 23rd around 4pm. (We could have a pre-ride too, if folks are down.)
Clearly, it's just an idea, a work in progress, if you will, but would folks want to come? (Does the date work?)
What could you teach, or what would you want to learn?
example: yeah, I'm down. i want to learn more about maintaining freewheel hubs and i can teach wheelbuilding.
06-28-06, 09:15 AM
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Totally there. Bringing twelve-er of Goose Island. The wheelbuilding part would be awesome. I could just sit in the corner and give trackstand demonstrations- that'd be my contribution.
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I'm down but I ride gears and have very little *knowledge* that I can impart with my pants on.
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who said anything about wearing pants?
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you should do it the next weekend that way I can get learned...
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06-28-06, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by juvi-kyle
you should do it the next weekend that way I can get learned...
06-28-06, 11:07 AM
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It is also the Puma ****...**** is goin to get ****ed up!
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Originally Posted by chimblysweep
the following weekend is the pitchfork music festival, which i know i'll be at...
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at least...
Who else is going to the Pitchfork music festival? We should meet up.
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I'm going to Pitchfork but I don't know any of you... plus, I'm going to be with my pregnant wife which means lawn chairs and relative sobriety.
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Originally Posted by Markle Sparkle
I'm going to Pitchfork but I don't know any of you
06-28-06, 12:02 PM
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Puma is next weekend?
****ing rad.
****ing rad.
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So...is anyone goin to actually ride bikes this weekend?
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Originally Posted by hyperRevue
Puma is next weekend?
****ing rad.
****ing rad.
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06-28-06, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by juvi-kyle
you guys are so ****in confusing...
Haha, why?
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i thought puma was at the end of july.... if its not adria lied.
someone teach me wheelies
someone teach me wheelies
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Originally Posted by MLPROJECT
i thought puma was at the end of july.... if its not adria lied.
someone teach me wheelies
someone teach me wheelies
edit: if you actually come wheelies will be had
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06-28-06, 12:31 PM
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Goldsprints in Chicago?! ****in' A! The Hideout would be perfect for that.
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puma the 29th?!?! f-in A!
the mountain goats vs. goldsprints, this is the summer of double bookings.
the mountain goats vs. goldsprints, this is the summer of double bookings.
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Originally Posted by chicagoamdream
Goldsprints in Chicago?! ****in' A! The Hideout would be perfect for that.
perfect
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Originally Posted by efarrar
puma the 29th?!?! f-in A!
the mountain goats vs. goldsprints, this is the summer of double bookings.
the mountain goats vs. goldsprints, this is the summer of double bookings.
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**** goats...goldsprints win
also:
Bike Film Festival in Chicago, Aug 4-6. I talked to Brent; he said it will happen. I know some people said they would help out when this initially was mentioned - where are you now? The balloon has gone up. Help, from what I can tell, means you can assist with getting local sponsors/help.
If you have ideas or contacts (who are committed to helping out), let me know via PM and I will get them to Brent ASAP. Thanks!
also:
Bike Film Festival in Chicago, Aug 4-6. I talked to Brent; he said it will happen. I know some people said they would help out when this initially was mentioned - where are you now? The balloon has gone up. Help, from what I can tell, means you can assist with getting local sponsors/help.
If you have ideas or contacts (who are committed to helping out), let me know via PM and I will get them to Brent ASAP. Thanks!
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Can't wait to get back from Mpls, Bike Love sounds good. I want to learn all about bottom brackets! It seems like this might be a nice opportunity to swap as well