King of Snaks [sic], There is None Higher
September 7th, 2008 | 12:55 PM
A dynamic group for Saturday’s hot and beautiful club ride included some great Mission Cycling guests. For instance - The Snak King.
The ride took us to Stinson via Panoramic and back.
There was a flat tire, a loose cleat, and that one guy in the back who got lost (twice) in Mill Valley and seemed dehydrated. (”Hey, have you seen a guy wearing our jersey?” “Yeah, he’s pulled over on the side of the road”)
Oops.
I’ll let those who actually could ride up the hill describe the ride - but to finish it all up by celebrating one of our few days of summer at the Block Party was dynamite. Which of course turned into a Dolores Park / Let’s go listen to records hootenanny.
The Friday Update
September 5th, 2008 | 11:30 AM
Just a couple news items for you this morning. First, the Rapha Continental guys have posted their account of the Palo Alto ride a few weeks ago complete with some great photos from our friend Jeremy Harris.
Check this quote:
The Mission Cycling crew, whose ‘regular-guy-and-girl’ look belied a truck-load of climbing ambition and skill.
Must be talking about Kathleen (K-Ruff) there. Read the whole story here.
And, speaking of K-Ruff: Good Luck to Kathleen this weekend! She’s taking on the Big Kahuna Triathlon tomorrow. We’re all sure you’ll be great and give it a good whoopin’
In case y’all didn’t know, in addition to being an all around nice person, Kathleen’s a personal trainer that’ll help you get your ass in gear. Check her out here.
One more thing, our friend and ‘what not to wear’ adviser Eric Lachter is doing the Wisconsin Ironman this weekend. Holy S*%t!
He’ll be wearing bib 986 in this bastard of an event. You can track his progress here. Good Luck Eric! We’ll be pulling for you from our own triathlon of biking, drinking and eating on Saturday. Do it! Go BADGERS!
Ok, that is all. See you tomorrow.
Ready for the weekend? Now you are.
September 4th, 2008 | 12:30 PM
Lots going on this weekend.
First, the ride:
Stinson? Nicasio? What?
Give it some thought and we’ll have a vote at Ritual over donuts and coffee. Moving out at 9am.
Next
The 18th Street Block Party featuring many of our fabulous sponsors will be going down all afternoon on 18th between Guerrero and Dolores. Wear your Mission Cycling colors and represent! more info here
Also!
Julie is celebrating her 30th Bday at Zeitgeist. What could be better after a long sunny ride than a big burger and 12 beers? Nothing, that’s what. Happy Birthday Julie J.
So, that’s a lot to choose from. Something for everyone. Let’s do it.
Happy Hour Sights and Sounds.
September 2nd, 2008 | 03:44 PM
Well, just sights really. The Happy Hour was a whole lotta fun - where the hell were you? Check out these pics as proof:
Yup. There it is. Coffee Bar in San Francisco. The place where I poisoned myself last Thursday.
Here, Bob explains to Tina that “actually a high cadence is not only a more efficient spinning technique, it’s also a more efficient way to consume red wine.”
Mission Cycling Masters Division - REPRESENT! Where the hell is Don?
The peloton draws in close to maximize pedaling efficiency against a wicked headwind.
Mission Cycling founders get the horns from new friend, Melissa “You guys are so raging cool in those matching t-shirts.”
Ok, that’s just a little taste. We’ll organize another little get-together soon. In the meantime, get out there on the bike and enjoy this weather!
Club Ride Saturday - Muir Woods
August 27th, 2008 | 11:06 AM
Miss your art-car ride to Burning Man this week? Don’t worry about it - get on your bike and let’s tackle Muir Woods. Leave from Ritual at 9, bridge at 9:30, Cafe Trieste by 10ish and into the woods. And if we hustle we can probably make it back to the Pizzeria for a 3 hour wine/pizza lunch before it gets crazy…