Sunday Morning Fixie (or not fixie) RIDE!

Harry just sent me information on the latest installment of the Sunday Morning RIDE that originates from Posse East every Sunday morning at 8:20am SHARP. Read on for the details, and a little good-humored ribbing:

INDUCEMENT

I’ll start this week’s announcement by saying thanks to the person who flagged last week’s announcement for removal from Craig’s List. Perhaps it was someone I offended (Winfield Bryant, are you reading this?), or maybe it was just some obsessive-compulsive, self-appointed CL policeman whose shorts were in a knot because the ad was “misclassified”. Whatever. Whoever you are, rest assured that I’m going to keep posting this announcement on a weekly basis. Feedback on the ride has been totally positive, and I just can’t see that it’s really inconveniencing anyone. Enough about tellin’ you this.

Last week’s ride was probably the best yet, despite the fact that none of our regulars showed. We had all new faces (except for David, a repeat offender from our inaugural ride) and they were all great riders.

Unfortunately, it seems that our plea for diversity fell on deaf ears. Every bike that showed was a single-gear, although we did have a couple of free-wheelers. C’mon, y’all! We’re serious! Everyone welcome! Just how serious are we? This week we’ll be offering this totally dope prize (see photo below) to the rider with the most unusual bike to complete the ride.

That’s right, it’s a brand-new, full-springer comfort saddle. Are you tired of rubbing your hemorrhoids raw on some needle-thin, Euro-stylish saddle? Then this is just the ticket for you. Do the pub crawls in total comfort. And just imagine how this item will dress up your ride! If this doesn’t get some people out to ride on Sunday morning, I’m givin’ up.

This week’s ride will roll (as ever) from Posse East at 8:20 on Sunday morning. The route will be determined immediately prior to launch. Suggestions are encouraged.

Those of you who have ridden with us before know how we roll. For those who haven’t, please read the blah-blah below. It’s important. Really.

• Some of us are down with the fixed gear deal, but mostly we’re just about riding. Bring whatcha got and ride with us.

• Every cyclist is responsible for his or her own safety and well-being. We assume that everyone is familiar with basic rules of cycling safety and has enough hours in the saddle to feel comfortable with his or her ride. Use of helmets is optional (but highly recommended). Use of headphones, earbuds, Blue Tooth headsets or any other form of electronic distraction is discouraged. (It’s a SOCIAL ride, dammit!) All traffic laws and rules of right-of-way will be observed. Here’s the deal:

SAFETY FIRST!!!!!

If someone gets killed, it ruins the ride for everybody.

• This ride is 25-30 miles long through mostly urban and suburban areas. There will be ample opportunities to refill liquids and obtain calories.

• IT’S HOT OUT THERE!!!!! Bring a water bottle. Bring two water bottles.

• There is no SAG support on this ride. Bring a spare tube and something that will inflate it.

• The purpose of this ride is for everyone to have a good time and (we hope) to become better cyclists. We ride at a social pace, and all skill levels are welcome. This is a 25-30 mile ride over flat to moderately-rolling terrain. If this is consistent with your riding experience, or is perhaps slightly more challenging than what you’re accustomed to, you should have no problem going the distance.

Come on, y’all. That chunky saddle is gonna look sweet on your ride!

Like I said, be there ON TIME because these guys are serious business. Well maybe not serious, but they're all business. ;)