Rides and Races - DC Pirates' Pillages and Plunders

WILL THERE BE hp ACTION THIS weekend, my legs are rubber from not riding for 3 weeks.

Don't worry,I'm so undergeared you'll drop me easy. :o

Well, my pictures are up. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wolverine_9_5/sets/72057594048995746/) There aren't that many but I'm still not that good at so-called Party Photography.

Also, I have video of one style skid, the first round of footdown, and one of Team Puma falling on the stairs. Only, I have no idea how to publish these files. Any Ideas?

Why didn't anyone tell me jonny5 was the one and only jonny5 that is already my friend?!?! what the eff?!


...anyway. Pirates, give j5 a big old punch in the face from Evander Skowlyfield the next time you see him, k?


j5: you never call, you never write, you never visit. I'm breaking up with you. Say 'hi' to Holmes/Tompsett/Walker/Neuman/whoever the **** else for me. Visit beautiful Chicago. Etc.

Hye guys im here at sterling... some of u can tell me how I get in to those rides u guys have??? seems qiute funny... thanks...!..

[B]Why didn't anyone tell me jonny5 was the one and only jonny5 that is already my friend?!?! what the eff?!... give j5 a big old punch in the face from Evander Skowlyfield the next time you see him, k?
j5: you never call, you never write, you never visit. I'm breaking up with you. Say 'hi' to Holmes/Tompsett/Walker/Neuman/whoever the **** else for me. Visit beautiful Chicago. Etc.

Ah my dear friend Mr. Skowlifield, my sincerest apologies. No, i take that back. Apology retracted!Formal negitiotions abandoned! Diplomatic ties cut off! Your puny little arms wouldn't even reach my face. So how 'bout we settle this the old fashioned way: with our velocipedes in a city that is foreign to both of us. And not some ****** flatlander midwester city either, like Cleveland or Duluth or St. Louis, but a real city, with hot dogs and public transpo and ****. You game? Maybe then and there we can get back together. Ambassador Jonnyvus the Fifthus, out.

butterstick tickets are for today!

meet at the conn ave entrance to the zoo no later than 12:30. Our entrance time is 12:50 and it says we have to be in line 20 min early, so...

I really need a big pasta dinner, personally, as recovery for the weekend. So, perhaps after butterstick, an easy 20 mi ride perhaps with some pasta at the end? Maybe ride out to Bethesda and find us some pasta? Whaddy'all think? We'll discuss over panda viewing.

PnC rocks ! I want to have his babies

PnC rocks ! I want to have his babies

No, he is a stalker, he is creepy and a total loser. Stop posting as me or I'll send Chimbly over to punch you in the face

pix from late night frosbite '06 are up: choose your own adventure
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jonny5/sets/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/knifefight/sets/72057594049341934/

Wow, what a way to get back from a vacation! This weekend was so much fun and torture (30+ mph headwinds where ever you turned) at the same time.

Big thanks to everyone who came from far away to party in DC.

pandas are cute. someone needs to post photos.

http://gasolinealley.oc.to/panda_with_.bike2.jpg

I guess we can say Sat really blew. :p

Props to jonny5;10th place/fastest Pirate!

Sorry to the NYC kids;I got jipped too. I was way DFL!

And now for some panda pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26684355@N00/

Red Pandas >>>>>>> Normal Pandas

I love the godd*mn motherf*ckin serious as all hell DC Pirates.

Wow, 49 pages.

Hey, guys. I miss you. I miss riding my bike. I want to come and ride with you people tomorrow evening. This is fairly short notice, but hey, do what you can.

PLAN: meet at Sherwood at 7:30-7:45ish. I don't care what we do, as long as it involves riding bikes. We can ride around and grab some dinner, maybe some beers or whatever. I just want to get on my bike again. I'm going crazy in the suburbs!

Anybody in? (I hardly ever have time to check the BF during the day at work, and I haven't been online as much at home, so that explains my absence. I really miss you guys, though.)

mememe! i'll be there with bells on.

PLAN: meet at Sherwood at 7:30-7:45ish. I don't care what we do, as long as it involves riding bikes. We can ride around and grab some dinner, maybe some beers or whatever. I just want to get on my bike again. I'm going crazy in the suburbs!



Lady pirates in effect. I'll be there.

No, he is a stalker, he is creepy and a total loser. Stop posting as me or I'll send Chimbly over to punch you in the face
that almost got me out of my depression.

chimbly, i'm working on getting photos up now.

yo yo yo...any riding for tuesday (tonight)?

Pirates,

I can't ride for some time. My knee is not getting any better and I have been forced to give up most everything that request the use of legs.

The good news is that I plan on drinking alot, hopeful making polo as a spectator, and siting at home buying bike thinks online that I can't use for a long time.

If you all ride up to my parts (Adams Morgan) give me a call. I can hop down to have a drink or two.

Also, I was thinking of getting a pirate poker game together if anyone would like to play.

Last thing, Do you know that Snapple is making pie in a bottle?http://www.snapple.com/snapplepie.html

Damn, I'm going to the gym tonight, but I'm game for a ride tommorow (wednesday). Finally got all my stash in my new apt and its alot closer to Sherwood than Alexandria was.

From NCVC's daily email:
Contact Michael at mzeldin [at] deloitte.com, if you're interested. I suspect he's prepared to deal.

Items for Sale
Bikes

1)Jonny G Spinning bike—heavy duty version- very good condition: $500
2)Cannondale M700 Mountain bike 18”; 7 speed; Shimano Deore LX group
$400
3)Marinoni 52c Steel racing bike; SL tubing; Ultegra 8 speed; campy wheels
(tubular tires) 32 holes, ultegra hubs: $500
4)Steel frame 52c (perfect for a fixed gear bike or indoor trainer); 6
speed; Arroyo rims, c-record front derailler, modulo bars; Shimano 600
shifters; Campy Record brakes: $150
5)Specialized Allez Aluminum racing bike 52 c; Triple crank; Dura Ace
shifters and Deraillers; Ultegra cranks; Kzyrium Elite Wheels (clinchers);
Ritchy Carbon seat; 3T Carbon stem and bars; Excellent condition: $900
Wheels

1)MA 4 Clincher 32 hole; freewheel: $50
2)Mavic Open 4 CD (pair) 32 holes; dura ace 8 speed with tires: $ 50
3)Mavic Cosmic Expert clincher; Deep Silver rim; 20 spokes: $ free
[Mittlestat???]
4)Ambrosia rims wheelset; bladed spokes (32 hole); C-record hub: $150
5)Mavic GL 330 32 hole; Tubulars; c-record hub: $150
6)American Classic hub and Arroyo rim, front wheel: $25
7)Mavic G40 clincher 36 hole; super record hub: $100
Miscellaneous

1)Vintage Silca frame pump (tan): $10
2)Viantage Campy frame pump holder: $5
3)8 speed dura ace shifters: $30
4)8 speed dura ace derailler: $40
5)8 speed 105 rear derailler $10
6)Shimano 42 ring $15
7)1 Shimano 6 speed freewheel; $5
8)2 Suntour 6 speed Freewheels $5
9)1 Suntour 7 speed new freewheel $5
10)1 Suntour 7 speed freewheel (used) $1
11) Campy bottom bracket (unknown variety); make offer
12)Top Line 170 crankset $100
13)Cinelli track bend 40cm handlebars $20 (used)
14)Sakai Threaded fork $ 10
15)British thread bottom bracket
16)Classic Campy pedals with A. Binda straps; toe cage; extra cleats $100
17)Time pedals $25
18)Vintage Campy Super Record Panogrammed 170 crankset $300
19)Partial Group (8 speed)
a.3T bars/stem/DuraAce Shifters
b.Dura Ace 172.5 crankset
c.Seat post w/ Flight seat
d.Dura Ace front and rear deraillers
e.Shimano 105 brakes
f.Bottom bracket
g.Fork of unknown origin
$100
20)Miscellaneous frame pumps (Zefal and others) $5 apiece.

man thats a lot of stuff! I'm kinda broke and have to focus on what I buy for the next few months. The Track bars and Campy BB are very very interesting. Thanks Jonny5

Lady pirates in effect. I'll be there.

So are the guys welcomed to participate or is it a lady pirate only thang?

[QUOTE=Msngr]that almost got me out of my depression.
QUOTE]

Just for Info, I wrote the retort from DCEm, I don't think she has seen it yet. or she is so mad, she has yet to figure out how to reply... but I don't think so.

oh, yeah, i should have said that i got dibs on the track bars. my 73 gios fixie is coming along wonderfully.

Jonny, that means you must die!

No jonny5, you are the bestest, you can have them....I'll find another set of bars....

actually, looking for a good 27.0 seat post for the kalavinka....27.0! would not have guested

Not just lady pirates. All pirates are welcome regardless of what's under their skivvies.

I was really, really sad this morning when I woke up to the sound of heavy rain, but it looks like it's stopped now and should be clear and chilly this evening.

Woo!

it's lovely out. i'll be there.

7:30 ish is it? Homebase or Sherwood?

someone call me with the location, I'm leaving work now.... will it be a fast ride?

730 sherwood. and there may be pie in it for you.

And this morning I was bummed cause of the rain, great night to get in a ride.

Howdy everyone! I'm fairly new to riding fixed (about three months). I've been looking for a group of folks to ride with and learn from. If I can get out of something I'm loosley comitted to I might join you guys tonight if thats ok.

When you say 7:30 ish at Sherwood, are you referring to Sherwood Park in North East?

negatory: we're referring to sherwood forest, an ancient grove of dark and mysterious woods not far from the white house, at 14th and K.

Hear ye hear ye: hot-off-the-presses Pirate ride summary

Item #1: I checked. Life on Mars? = Hunky Dory. Touche.
(I owe some wise emo kid $10...hell, no loss, it made me go listen to Hunky Dory again. It's awesome duh. Everyone should go listen to Hunky Dory. Go now or else!)

#2: This evening was fun, if more drinkey and shivery than ridey. Hey. Whatever. That's the way it goes sometimes. You learn things, ie: people are pickers. (You know who you are.)

#3 daibutsusan says to Sparks, "what exactly was that that I just drank?"
(boohahahaha. exactly.) Don't fear the Sparks, new guy!

#4 U St. Cabbie says to LBK: "Yo friends are fight-ting back there!" Tank you refreshingly helpful cabbie guy!

#5 New day rising for me when I turn down Taco Bell.

Gnite, fair hills of Rosslyn!

yes, welcome to the new pirate (who is already sporting the official base layer garment of the pirates) and welcome back to the two returned AWOL pirates.

photos sucked mostly, but the few that worked are on flickr, of course.

Item #1: I checked. Life on Mars? = Hunky Dory. Touche.
(I owe some wise emo kid $10...hell, no loss, it made me go listen to Hunky Dory again. It's awesome duh. Everyone should go listen to Hunky Dory. Go now or else!)
Yep. I didn't even remember the $10 part of that whole bet. I would like it in golden dollar coins.


#2: This evening was fun, if more drinkey and shivery than ridey. Hey. Whatever. That's the way it goes sometimes. You learn things, ie: people are pickers. (You know who you are.)
enough said.
http://www.boreme.com/boreme/media-pictures/i_nose_pick.jpg



#5 New day rising for me when I turn down Taco Bell.
We did sit in the parking lot, contemplating a nice vomit.

The vomit would have been a nice touch, much better than the pickery talk.... which also makes me vomit. For selectively induced vomiting, lets bring a bottle of peroxide next time. We can have 2 bottles, Sparks in one and Peroxide in the other. Any new guy gets to choose and chug, then they get a spoke card.

Looks like the weather is going to be warm this weekend, anyone up for a ridey afternoon?

I hate you all. By hate I really mean love. Dam I got to stop reading.

Curses for leaving early and missing emo kids and taco bell. Fun noight while it lasted!

I hate you all. By hate I really mean love. Dam I got to stop reading.
Aw kenny, we miss you. You'll be back soon enough. DFLF (for-evah)

Yep. I didn't even remember the $10 part of that whole bet. I would like it in golden dollar coins.

Done and done. (I'm assuming you meant the coins with chocolate inside.)

I'm planning in my own mind to ride Haines on Sunday, 10am ish. And then a grilled cheese brunch. This may not work for you all. But this is what I'm doing if anyone wants to come out. I will depart tennis court corner 10:15 sharp at the latest, and do laps for a couple hours.

I'm planning in my own mind to ride Haines on Sunday, 10am ish. And then a grilled cheese brunch. This may not work for you all. But this is what I'm doing if anyone wants to come out. I will depart tennis court corner 10:15 sharp at the latest, and do laps for a couple hours.
I might join you for that.

I might join you for that.

Yey! Welcome back! It's like homecoming around here!

ok, so, tonight is my last night home until Jan 30. Then I'm home 4 nights before I go to India.

Feb 1 is an un-polo night, and i'd like to do something fun with the pirates. anyone want to co-conspire on the planning with me? i know this is a bit in advance, but i want to do something pillagariffic.

Had a great time last night everyone. I'll definately come out again.

I loves the Sparks too!