At this very moment, people’s feelings are being hurt.
The last few days have been full of rain. It’s somewhat amazing to learn of Larson’s passing. Heart problems. Collapse. Done. Strange. He was one of the dude’s on the front while I was semi-pro & trying.
Denis Dumm, biker down.
from: fat joe
Hard core sucky sa’ll I got.
I know this may have been mentioned before, but here’s another take on Anthony Sloan from virgil m.f. rufus
did you hear about this? Anthony from Yeti passed away. Not sure how but fuck I met him once at a demo and he was probably one of the nicest guys in the world.
Yeti Cycles and the mountain biking community is holding a memorial service in memory of Anthony Sloan, who passed away on May 7, 2009 in Golden, Colorado.Anthony was known to many of you as Yeti’s demo guy. We know him as much more. Anthony was erudite, curious and well traveled. He was compassionate and kind. He was a brilliant wordsmith and photographer and was eager to share his experiences in words and images on his website
(www.anthonysloan.com). He was an accomplished rider and lived life with zest and purpose.
When in doubt, be certain to hate the bar that serves the beer.
comment: fatbob
The pay-n-take attitude is a large part of the problem that underlies what happened to the MBAA affair. This …
Nice work man. the MBAA attitude underlies what happened to the MBAA affair as well. Hope to see you at the bar. Your attitude will have an effect. I’ll be there. I’ll tell you how cool I am. About as cool as this.
Has it occurred to anyone that the seemingly Autistic approach MBAA has towards public relations might have an effect on what people – locals in the small towns that are invade by their events – think about their efforts? Yep, I’m going to be the one to say it: Not everyone likes what the MBAA does. Sorry. I know it hurts.Why do you think all the underground events sprang up? Think about it.
Fact of the matter is that the whole deal could have been averted had they adopted Flo’s Umbrella Girl Rule, or “FUG’R” for short. The rule states:
Every MBAA race will have at least one Umbrella Girl at all events. The Pro-class points leader of the day will have the privilege of being ensconced by her shade. Everyone must play nice with umbrella girl.
It should appropriately be written-in as MBAA rule #6.9
Happy Friday.
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:06 pm
well gnomer,
i give you credit; you are high right. The reason this whole “MBAA affair” turned into such a debacle was the collision of two worldviews; an ontological altercation between MBAA and pay-n-take/hipster coolness.
Cheers little green man.
May 22nd, 2009 at 6:53 pm
There’s some decent sea-level trails around Philly. Seems like you guys need a break from the local scene.
You guys ever see that Southwest Airlines commercial?
You are now free to move about the cabin…
Corey the Courier
Philly Phorever
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:52 pm
either you work for an airline, or you lack sincere creativity.
decent sea level rides – right.
May 24th, 2009 at 1:06 am
Corey the Courier. I am a courier. I deliver stuff by bike. Pretty straight forward there.
I am not creative because telling the truth about drinking exploits is entertaining enough. Drink a bottle of whiskey and some beer around your friends, good looking women or farm animals out in the woods will provide enough narrative for years if done right. Creativity in the recollection of the events the following day is only useful when dealing with the local law enforcement or the angry farmer.
May 24th, 2009 at 7:58 am
Here’s one recent write up Fatboy
The article:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/05232009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/dangerous_bike_riders_run_wild_with_impu_170676.htm
My written response:
I will not deny the presence of the three types of scofflaw cyclists. Nor will I try to refute the study of some random urologist, eager to emasculate male cyclists by his findings from a severely limited population sample.
I cannot condemn the wish for a more civilized use of the roadway by cyclists. I am thankful for the work of organizations like Transportation Alternatives who diligently work with the government to implement greener ways for the 8.3 million residents of the city to go to and fro.
But there are two sides to every coin…
Jaywalking pedestrians who get hit are usually unaware of their surroundings. Their presence in heavy numbers prevents the reasonable flow of motorists and cyclists from continuing onward to their destinations. I’ll describe three types of jaywalkers who, by their inappropriate place in the roadway, are usually the first victims to your triumvirate of mechanical menace:
The Dorothy’s: Just like the Wizard of Oz they abide in the green of the bike lane or the red of the bus lane despite a perfectly acceptable sidewalk nearby.
The Prairie Dogs: These are the people who spontaneously appear from behind parked vehicles into the path of oncoming traffic. They wander out mindlessly, then jump back when they see man-and-metal barreling toward them.
The Topeka Kansas High School Marching Band: These are the worst and make life hell for anyone with a desire to reach their destination in a timely fashion. These are the ones who see Prairie Dogs, Dorothys or just basic jaywalkers, following them into the street without a single glance to check for danger. The light could be red, traffic may be careening toward them, but they eagerly join other members of the band creating a mini parade. They stifle traffic flow and create road rage.
If jaywalking in New York became illegal or equally scorned public behavior as the kamikaze cyclists, maybe the police could actually catch these derelicts that trouble you so.
Corey the Courier
Messenger of Mayhem Member