Let's meet at same place as last year, Brady's Run arboretum parking lot at 11am.
Come out, don't be baaaaaaashful!
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
New Year's Day Ride - 2010
Weather's looking sufficiently cold enough to get a ride in on New Year's Day, if anyone is up for it.
Let's meet at same place as last year, Brady's Run arboretum parking lot at 11am.
Come out, don't be baaaaaaashful!
Let's meet at same place as last year, Brady's Run arboretum parking lot at 11am.
Come out, don't be baaaaaaashful!
Monday, December 28, 2009
I think she's startin' to turn....
"The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out for himself, without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane and intolerable, and so, if he is romantic, he tries to change it. And even if he is not romantic personally he is very apt to spread discontent among those who are."
~ H.L. Mencken
Even before reading all of the Mencken quotes here and here (most of which I have long since subscribed, even before being aware of the man), I felt this quite strongly...
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
~ H. L. Mencken
It is nice, from time to time, to stumble upon wisdom, you know to be true. Have I become a cynic? You're damn right I have.
Christmas has past, and all I think about is the real meaning. What Jesus did to offer hope for mankind to free himself from oppression.
I posted this link on Facebook and got not a single comment. Not one. I doubt anyone even read it, and if they did, and understood it, how could one not comment? Must have been too busy shopping. For those of us with who understand Mencken, who understand Thoreau, it may even make us weep.
In Hoc Anno Domini
So the light came into the world.
What have we done? Dear God, what have we done?
~ H.L. Mencken
Even before reading all of the Mencken quotes here and here (most of which I have long since subscribed, even before being aware of the man), I felt this quite strongly...
Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
~ H. L. Mencken
It is nice, from time to time, to stumble upon wisdom, you know to be true. Have I become a cynic? You're damn right I have.
Christmas has past, and all I think about is the real meaning. What Jesus did to offer hope for mankind to free himself from oppression.
I posted this link on Facebook and got not a single comment. Not one. I doubt anyone even read it, and if they did, and understood it, how could one not comment? Must have been too busy shopping. For those of us with who understand Mencken, who understand Thoreau, it may even make us weep.
In Hoc Anno Domini
So the light came into the world.
What have we done? Dear God, what have we done?
Friday, December 18, 2009
Merry Christmas! - A North Pole Pie
Krampus with your nose so bright, won't you guide my bike tonight!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - A North Pole Pie - Meet here and be ready to eat, drink, and be scary!
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - A North Pole Pie - Meet here and be ready to eat, drink, and be scary!
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
A Cold Day in Hell
It's cold and getting colder. Damp too. So what, you say? Yeah, you're right, so what.
Some things are good to know. Some I've know for a long time, like realizing and grasping the significance of (X-1). Some, I just realized within the past few hours, like "Lambchop - OH (ohio)".
See you on the ride tonight, on National Talk Like a Pirate Day...
What a blessing.
Frank
Some things are good to know. Some I've know for a long time, like realizing and grasping the significance of (X-1). Some, I just realized within the past few hours, like "Lambchop - OH (ohio)".
See you on the ride tonight, on National Talk Like a Pirate Day...
What a blessing.
Frank
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Hell exists. Tuesday, we ride in it.
I will not be riding Friday nor Saturday this weekend.
I do plan on the Tuesday Pi ride next week.
I'm calling it Hell Pie.
Bring a bike, any bike. Meet in the back corner of the parking lot of Mad Mex in Robinson Twp at 6pm. This ride will test your mettle. Can you ride the hell know as the Robinson Township Shopping District 10 days before Christmas? Do you have what it takes? I doubt it. I expect to be alone.
Or click here for map
I do plan on the Tuesday Pi ride next week.
I'm calling it Hell Pie.
Bring a bike, any bike. Meet in the back corner of the parking lot of Mad Mex in Robinson Twp at 6pm. This ride will test your mettle. Can you ride the hell know as the Robinson Township Shopping District 10 days before Christmas? Do you have what it takes? I doubt it. I expect to be alone.
Or click here for map
Monday, December 7, 2009
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Glass Flies, Bullets Fly, Clint Eastwood never dies...
OUTLAWS
READ UP THIS TIME FOR NEW INFO!!!!!!!!!!!
COME TO THE
20TH ANNUAL
PUNK BIKE ENDURO
SUNDAY DECEMBER 6TH, 2009
11 AM SHARP
NEWLOCATION!
PITTSBURGH HARLEQUINS RUGBY CLUB
101 EISELE RD, 15204
A MULTI-STAGE RACE FOR FUN AND POINTS
NO FEES, NO NORBA, NO RULES
EATS & PARTY AFTER IT'S OVER
WE'LL BUY SOME BEER
YOU BRING THE REST (OR GO THIRSTY AND/OR HUNGRY) PLEASE BRING A SUITABLE DRINKING VESSEL FOR THE DAY
NEW!!!!!!! NO KITCHEN AVAILABLE THIS YEAR, FOOD MUST BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE ALTHOUGH THERE WILL BE REFRIGERATION AND A PLACE TO PLUG IN YOUR CROCK POT
DRESS FOR STANDING AROUND IN COLD, WET WEATHER
YOU MIGHT WEAR A HELMET AS THERE IS NO INSURANCE
COURSE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29TH
SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH
TRAIL MAINTENACE PRE-RIDES
CALL 412.302.9070
BE READY FOR ANYTHING
One of my favorite days of the year is almost upon us. Dirt Rag’s Punk Bike Enduro day! This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event, and my 7th Punk Bike. I’m determined, as always, that it won’t be my last.
I know what you're thinking. "Should I ride the Punk Bike?" Well, to tell you the truth, I'm not sure if you can. But being as this is the 20th anniversary, and it will be wet, muddy and muscle cramping cold, you have to ask yourself one question. Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?
To be sure the punk bike is not for the meek of heart and will. I shall never forget the intensity of the cramps I experienced in the 20 degree weather of my first Punk Bike. Spinning the cranks of my first single speed (barely 3 weeks old) with ice balls as pedals (goodbye SPDs… hello Egg Beaters!).
So the question every year is… What will happen this year?
Some highlights, from each year, in pictures…
2004...
2007...
READ UP THIS TIME FOR NEW INFO!!!!!!!!!!!
COME TO THE
20TH ANNUAL
PUNK BIKE ENDURO
SUNDAY DECEMBER 6TH, 2009
11 AM SHARP
NEWLOCATION!
PITTSBURGH HARLEQUINS RUGBY CLUB
101 EISELE RD, 15204
A MULTI-STAGE RACE FOR FUN AND POINTS
NO FEES, NO NORBA, NO RULES
EATS & PARTY AFTER IT'S OVER
WE'LL BUY SOME BEER
YOU BRING THE REST (OR GO THIRSTY AND/OR HUNGRY) PLEASE BRING A SUITABLE DRINKING VESSEL FOR THE DAY
NEW!!!!!!! NO KITCHEN AVAILABLE THIS YEAR, FOOD MUST BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE ALTHOUGH THERE WILL BE REFRIGERATION AND A PLACE TO PLUG IN YOUR CROCK POT
DRESS FOR STANDING AROUND IN COLD, WET WEATHER
YOU MIGHT WEAR A HELMET AS THERE IS NO INSURANCE
COURSE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29TH
SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH
TRAIL MAINTENACE PRE-RIDES
CALL 412.302.9070
BE READY FOR ANYTHING
One of my favorite days of the year is almost upon us. Dirt Rag’s Punk Bike Enduro day! This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event, and my 7th Punk Bike. I’m determined, as always, that it won’t be my last.
I know what you're thinking. "Should I ride the Punk Bike?" Well, to tell you the truth, I'm not sure if you can. But being as this is the 20th anniversary, and it will be wet, muddy and muscle cramping cold, you have to ask yourself one question. Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?
To be sure the punk bike is not for the meek of heart and will. I shall never forget the intensity of the cramps I experienced in the 20 degree weather of my first Punk Bike. Spinning the cranks of my first single speed (barely 3 weeks old) with ice balls as pedals (goodbye SPDs… hello Egg Beaters!).
So the question every year is… What will happen this year?
Some highlights, from each year, in pictures…
2004...
2005...
2006...
2007...
2008...
2009...
We leave from Hollywood Gardens Bar at 9am on Sunday. You should be there.
Frank
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