Rides and Races - DC Pirates' Pillages and Plunders

Last night I think I spied a grill in one of the picnic shelters at Hains. One of those brick chimney deals. Not sure if it's used/useful. I'm no bbq expert. Someone might want to inspect it beforehand.

Otherwise, I'm officially car-free and not much help. But I can bring tofu pups and riblets.

But I can bring tofu pups and riblets.

sounds awesome.

polo was a blast, i think we had a couple really good games. thanks everybody for coming out. can't make it to the nat's game, but have a good time and i'll see you all on saturday.

Can't make the Nats game either, but I'm looking forward to the Boogerspud. See you there!

so who is coming to the Baseball Pillage?
Zach? Nathan? LBK?

also, for any pirates who dont look at other threads: Warriors Screening at Coney Island (http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=214134) next wednesday!

great great time at polo. definately should be a regular thing. nice meeting you spud, booger, and rincewind.

have fun tonight guys. see you all saturday.

so who is coming to the Baseball Pillage?
Zach? Nathan? LBK?

Nope, but I'll be there on Saturday.

I can't make it either, craptastically.

Noah and Steve, thanks for your enthusiasm. I was used to it staying open till nine, but it closed at quarter to eight yesterday.
Is anyone interested in going next time?
Only Peter and myself have been there.
bikes for the world is the name of the organization.

They asked me to explain that they will not sell parts. Those are useful overseas.

They are primarily selling big money items, though those will mostly go to ebay.
Like the proteus track bike they have.

Larger bikes, road bikes and obscurly equipped bikes will also be sold.

That means that the tommasino with noflange ultralight wheels in a 56cm is a seller.

anyway, anyone want to go next week?

Additionally, they need volunteers to help with collections.

Now, I don't want to assume that anyone has a social conscience but...if you do, lets volunteer to help.
They are making a good idea work where most people fail miserably.

PS. I am going out to LA. Anyone need anything?

Joel. I want to build a trailer, you want to help?

Have fun. -Ben

hey ben

is this bftw thing only wednesdays? i'm in no need for a bike at this juncture (although the proteus and the tomassini sound real tempting) but that's a really good organization and i'd like to come help out if i can.

I would be down for helping out

LBK, look what I found!
http://www.dailypeloton.com/displayarticle.asp?pk=5331

remember, "Thor isn’t just a good cyclist – one of the best of his generation, capable of winning Paris-Roubaix or the Tour of Flanders in the future – he’s also a young, charming and polite man. He’s a real God of modern cycling."

so who is coming to the Baseball Pillage?
Zach? Nathan? LBK?

also, for any pirates who dont look at other threads: Warriors Screening at Coney Island (http://bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=214134) next wednesday!

RFK Pillage: Can't
Boogerspud: Can and will
Warriors Screening: Maybe

LBK, look what I found!
http://www.dailypeloton.com/displayarticle.asp?pk=5331

remember, "Thor isn’t just a good cyclist – one of the best of his generation, capable of winning Paris-Roubaix or the Tour of Flanders in the future – he’s also a young, charming and polite man. He’s a real God of modern cycling."
Circa 2003!

Bless his heart...

Thor: After my stage win in Tour de France last year, people have started to recognize me. Exactly like the biggest Norwegian group, A-HA. Me and Morten Harket are in the same class...But he’s a better singer. (smiling)

i'd listen to thor sing.

Just dropping one more request for anybody with a grill for Saturday. Please let me or Dirty know if ya have one. Thanks. Also, you should prolly bring food.

Did we ever decide on what time the Boogerspud was beginning? 4? 5? 6? 6:30?

racing at 6, if you want to help cook stuff come earlier

Just dropping one more request for anybody with a grill for Saturday. Please let me or Dirty know if ya have one. Thanks. Also, you should prolly bring food.

I have a very small one.

owner took the grill at my place, so I will need to replace it. Prob drop by Target' and or Costco tonight, if anyone wants to tag along, email be at work or call or wudever.

Will start defrosting last of goat tonight

can't come to this, unfortunately my fiancee's parents are in town

edit: can't come to this unfortunatley, my fiancee's parents are in town (those funky simleys here)

off topic: I'm at the LOC today and yesterday, I see this awesome PINK thing with black skulls and crossbones, pink grips, pink deep V's and relative awesomeness... anyone know this bike? it's SS on a velocity flip-flop hub, no fixie on the other side. looks like custom paint/powercoat? I haven't a clue, but no markings on it.

off topic: I'm at the LOC today and yesterday, I see this awesome PINK thing with black skulls and crossbones, pink grips, pink deep V's and relative awesomeness... anyone know this bike? it's SS on a velocity flip-flop hub, no fixie on the other side. looks like custom paint/powercoat? I haven't a clue, but no markings on it.

that could be Jess' bike... it's a steamroller powdercoated pink. she had pink toeclips too, i think.

Thanks for sharing those pictures, Spud. Now I'll expect a photographic chronicle of any time I spend around you.


Baltimore to DC:
From South Laurel, I think the best way to DC is along Rte 201 (Baltimore Avenue/Kenilworth Avenue), turning right (west) on Greenbelt RD, then getting on the Paint Branch Trail which is part of the Anacostia Tribuitary Trail System and will take you as far south towards DC as Colmar Manor, MD, very close to the DC border and southbound road: Bladensburg RD, and the south-and-west: Rhode Island Avenue.
From Baltimore to Laurel, I'll need to study for that. Route 1 looks attractive on the map, but has 50 mile an hour stretches with no shoulders. In the perfect world, Route 1 would totally accomidate bikes, or even sidewalks. Rte 29 is highway and there are laws against bikes there. I'll look into the back roads like rte 108 to 650. Or Brock Bridge RD.

I've been looking forward to the BoogerSpud tomorrow. I have a car and a cooler. If it's needed, call me at 240 461 7026. I'm "working" till 5:30-6 and hope to meet at Hains Point by 7.

Coney's Island is such a perfect place to watch the Warriors! I'm not going, but that would be awesome. Makes me want to watch The Wanderers too! I just watched City Of God again, anyone seen it? It's a story based on true events in Brazil, my favorite gangster movie now.

can't come to this, unfortunately my fiancee's parents are in town

edit: can't come to this unfortunatley, my fiancee's parents are in town (those funky simleys here)

off topic: I'm at the LOC today and yesterday, I see this awesome PINK thing with black skulls and crossbones, pink grips, pink deep V's and relative awesomeness... anyone know this bike? it's SS on a velocity flip-flop hub, no fixie on the other side. looks like custom paint/powercoat? I haven't a clue, but no markings on it.

1. we told you dump the girl last time you had to miss a pirate function :rolleyes:

2. that will be "freedom hater" 's younger, glam'er and easier to ride younger sister (another funky simley winky thing here)

that could be Jess' bike... it's a steamroller powdercoated pink. she had pink toeclips too, i think.

maybe... if she's gone to clipless. it was a neat paint job!

I know you told me, I don't listen to ANYONE anymore... I've just got her to get on a bike once a month or so... then it'll be a little more often, and then maybe every other day, and hopefully then she'll be able to come too! haha doubtful, at best.

maybe I'll see you all again sometime soon... possibly on fixed if my cogs come in!

I know you told me, I don't listen to ANYONE anymore...

Not listening to poop is a great place to start. You have TST's full support on not listening to him.:p

Anyway, sounds like there'll be a grill down there so that's awesome. Poop let me know what's up with that. I can get one from a friend at work but it requires early morning driving to Bowie, ick.

Again, if you have parts or any other things that you want to throw into the prize grab bag, bring 'em.

Also, if you are driving remember you can't take a car past the pavillion after 6.

I think we'll be gettin there around 4 or so. Stuff starts around 6 EPT.

I'll be there as soon as I'm done with work. I'll bring some grilling imtes with me.

Can you have a car inside the park if you get inside before the gates close?

Can you have a car inside the park if you get inside before the gates close?

I'm pretty sure you can.

Update: Bought 2 cases of beer and plenty of Shirley Temple stuff. If you need more than that, bring it. Also bring food for the grill. 4:00 cooking and general crap. 6:00 riding in circles! Yay!

I've got my cooler and will pick up ice, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, ketchup, relish, mustard, mayo.

Not listening to poop is a great place to start. You have TST's full support on not listening to him.:p

Team DFL's as well. :D :D

oi there
you lot still need a grill for today's aktiv-i-tays?

i'm thinking about stashing me lady and the boy in the car and coming out to hang with ze pirates
for old time's sake
wot wot

in addition,
i am in need of a 700x23 tire
last night i let my friend hop on the fix and head off into the wilderness without brakes.
reckless i know

i paid the price
he ran it into a curb at the bottom of a hill and rashed up my lovely Conti 4000's

*sigh

So...
Grill?
Tire?
Awesome?

Tink the grill is all taken care of thanks to poop. But we still need you to come.

RPC, I bought ketchup and mustard so scratch 'em off your list.

Joel. I want to build a trailer, you want to help?
-Ben


yeah... I'm down. Let me know when you wanna build it.

who's working at city bikes these days?

Last minute as usual but, does anybody have a stopwatch they can bring?

-Cheers

I'll be there by 8, just in time to..um...just keep it going!

Last minute as usual but, does anybody have a stopwatch they can bring?

-Cheers

yep.

Sweet, we're leaving right now, see ya all down there! WOOHOO!!!!

i'm thinking about stashing me lady and the boy in the car and coming out to hang with ze pirates
for old time's sake
wot wot


So...
Grill?
Tire?
Awesome?

Bring that baby!

I'm off now...

Glad to see everyone tonight - welcome to the new folks. And it's always fantastic to see classic Pirates. *grin*
First Annual Boogerspud = a rousing success! Thanks Dirty and Baldy!

Um... I hope a Boogerspud isn't an annual thing, considering what it was for.

But definately good fun tonight. Good job to Baldy and Photons for bringing it together.

Aww man today was awesome! Thanks everybody for coming out. Booger, you are extra awesome and you know why. Chimbly, pm me your address. Welcome Mark, Shane and Megan. Thanks poop for the grill.

Oh and Snakes On a Plane comes out in 2 weeks!

today was awesome, I had alot of fun. thanks to everone who made today possible.

yeah, big thanks to BoogerBike, baldylocks and dirtyphotons, and everyone that came out tonight. ride safe pirates so we dont have to do another benefit, picnics are always good though :)

http://www.ghjellystone.com/yogi.gif

Mehgan and I want to say thank you to all the nifty people who allowed us to come hang out at the point. We really enjoyed ourselves and look forward to the next time. In closing, Big Thanks.

Alright you guys... i know that people took more photos than I did.
Lets seem 'em.

A brief recap of the evening:
- being stopped by the friendly cop for a "liquor law, no arrest"
- shirly temples for everyone
- biking just under a mile with a full-sized grill between two pirates
- trackstanding and backwards circle nonsense (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9lZo9PQgRY) (told you I would upload it)
- grilling a zuchini the size of your arm
- grilling a fruit pie
- death race 3000 - i finished 5th :P
- new pirates old pirates good times

http://static.flickr.com/74/201805734_05ed29f74f.jpg
the flickr photoset
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/tink20seven/sets/72157594217188079/)

Just a few:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/38438631@N00/sets/72157594217260676/

Kangaroo racing... astonishing agility, guys. Well done.

Thanks to: hosts Baldy and Dirty, grill-master Dave, cookie monster Nathan, and all who lugged jamboroo supplies to and fro...especially the grill. Was all fun and awesome.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/baldylocks/sets/72157594217407217/

More pictures from before my camera sh*t the bed.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/baldylocks/sets/72157594217415202/

And a friend's roadie I painted last week.

Okay, I tried to post some photos that other's might not have posted yet. Like everyone else, thanks Baldy and Photons for putting it together.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rpc180/sets/72157594217756732/ (still trying to figure out flickr)

yarr!

the boogerspud invitational was a resounding sucess, thanks to everybody who came out. we had a blast and raised some much appreciated cash for our recently injured mates.

the results are in! in a sense, we were all winners, because we had a good time for a great cause. but in another, more accurate sense, these were the winners

death race: RinceWind8. the race consisted of three "short laps" with two hairpin turns per lap. required skill as well as strategy, as the field was large.

skid competition: never really happened, but since he skidded through a tire, we gave the title to babychris, who also got first out of town in every competition he entered.

big lap: your humble narrator. featured a cyclocross gate crossing, which proved to make up the difference in the race, as i made the wise decision to hop the curb in the dark.

kangaroo race: ryand. the race started out as a "last man standing" endurance event, until we realized that riding kangaroo is much easier than we had thought and we could've been there for hours. the clear winner was ryan, who managed to remove his pants while moving. i'm still not sure how he did it.

http://static.flickr.com/61/202237812_ab4a074c11.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtyphotons/)

as usual, the pic is a link to my flickr.

thanks again to everyone who helped us keep it awesome on saturday, you guys are the best.