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BengeBoy
11-10-10, 09:43 PM
Ummm....trying to think of a way to argue that this is relevant to cycling.

I guess I'll leave it up to you to decide.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAwkCznJjAY

BluesDawg
11-11-10, 04:15 AM
Bicycles and beer both start with a "b".
cyclinfool
11-11-10, 05:30 AM
It's not

Artkansas
11-11-10, 07:16 AM
Ummm....trying to think of a way to argue that this is relevant to cycling.

That's going to take a heck of a lot of thinking. The only possible connection I can think of is that perhaps if you extrapolate evolution, cycling represents a higher evolutionary plane. One past beer.

It's a well-produced if lame commercial. :thumb:
Wildwood
11-11-10, 07:41 AM
Bicycles and beer both start with a "b".

Guiness isn't beer, it's just sold in the beer section.
My wife uses it as a beer additive, sorta like the tequila in her lime juice.
ahsposo
11-11-10, 08:21 AM
Well, Guinness does sponsor a cycling team.

http://www.guinnesscycling.com/home.php

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BengeBoy
11-11-10, 08:29 AM
They also sponsor a horse-surfing team:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcdDg30VBgo
Doohickie
11-11-10, 08:34 AM
Beer and cycling go together.

QED
Cone Wrench
11-11-10, 08:38 AM
Beer is never off-topic.
Hermes
11-11-10, 09:30 AM
Yes, unless we want to have a thread posting miscellaneous videos of clever commercials.
lhbernhardt
11-11-10, 10:12 AM
Guiness isn't beer, it's just sold in the beer section.
My wife uses it as a beer additive, sorta like the tequila in her lime juice.

Guinness is nice, but it's highly overrated. I find it's too mild. I prefer a dark stout where they've slightly burnt the malt. Guinness is not "smoky" enough. Mais, a chacun a son gout...

L.
stapfam
11-11-10, 10:30 AM
Depends on the type. Canned stuff is not good- On Draught and it is not bad but far too cold. Bottled at Ambient temp and pretty good but if you want the best-- Drink it in Ireland. Trust them to keep the good stuff for them selves.

But I would not like it as a Preride drink. Post ride and I'll take guinness in any form.
BengeBoy
11-11-10, 10:31 AM
Yes, unless we want to have a thread posting miscellaneous videos of clever commercials.

Good point. Or, it could be a thread about Sammy Davis, Jr. (who was singing "Rhythm of Life" from Sweet Charity in the first ad above).

Here's the original:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SwvrTy0Ywo
Shifty
11-11-10, 10:38 AM
Carbon fiber bikes evolved from steel, so I definitely see the connection! :lol:
Daspydyr
11-11-10, 12:02 PM
Brings up an interesting point, can items "evolve" without the guiding hand of a craftsman? Now, can beer find its way without outside help?

I like em all and say, lets all lift a tall cold one to the maker of all good things, Steel, Carbon Fiber and Hops. Benge Boy does find the fun stuff.
The Weak Link
11-11-10, 03:14 PM
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.
The Weak Link
11-11-10, 03:16 PM
Just watched to OP video. Was the music by Devo by chance?
BengeBoy
11-11-10, 04:03 PM
Just watched to OP video. Was the music by Devo by chance?

See the Sammy Davis Jr. clip above - that's the original.
cyclinfool
11-11-10, 04:21 PM
Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.

Said Ben Franklin.
Allegheny Jet
11-11-10, 05:33 PM
Cheers all! I'm off to Cancun for a week and anticipate consuming a few brews during my absence from riding.:beer:
stapfam
11-12-10, 09:41 AM
Cheers all! I'm off to Cancun for a week and anticipate consuming a few brews during my absence from riding.:beer:

Hope you are going to do some Interval training with that. Get too intensive and you could be ill for a while.
seemunkee
11-12-10, 09:51 AM
Hope you are going to do some Interval training with that. Get too intensive and you could be ill for a while.

Tequila shots are good interval training for those longer beer sessions.
overthehillmedi
11-12-10, 10:08 AM
Allegheny, One wants to do that training whilst in the pool,then you don't havw to worry about Scottogo's problem.
ecrider
11-12-10, 05:15 PM
Beer is an integral part of my carbohydrate recovery session after a long ride. Here's a beer commercial that's always been my favorite...





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qFaDfA-lFo