cyclebutt

'm convinced they put something in that stuff thats addicting. I like having a cup of breakfest blend before my morning ride and I believe it helps but I not so sure if another brand would be just as good. By the way I would never drink that double half caf carmel machiato stuff because thats just gay!!!!

Jakey

Its funny listening to people order drinks that have like fifteen different things to them.

gcasillo

Or the folks that order "nothing" drinks.

"I'd like a tall non-fat, no-whip, sugar free, lactose free, robusta free, arabica free, non-unlatte."

I'm waiting to see a barista just hand over an empty cup.

SteveE

You know what they say: "Friends don't let friends drink Starbucks."

oujeep1

ralph get a life. i never have anything with caffeine never ever

Patriot

I'm waiting for a FSA to come out with a light weight, aerodynamic, carbon fiber, mini-espresso maker that you attach to your stem and make your own espressos while you ride.

Shifty

YES Duch Bros, and that six shot wonder is only $3, cheap! Join the Army...Bros

fixedfiend

3 words,... soy, chai, latte

duane041

Now that's saying something. I've seen a goat eat an aluminum can.

garysol1 

I had there gold coast blend today......I liked it. I can't stand latte or any of the other designer drinks but I do enjoy a good old cup of coffee.........a few times a day

Ineedhelp

I have a mini-espresso maker made for camping. Coupled with my mini camping stove, the whole thing easily fits in my small saddle bag.

When go on a riding trip for several days of "credit card camping" of course we take our espresso maker on our bikes with us!

caloso

If you really, really like a good hamburger you don't go to McDonalds. Well, I really, really like good coffee. So, you can draw your own conclusion.

'nother

You get your coffee at McDonalds?! Or you get your hamburgers at Starbucks?

caloso

Now there's an idea!

Wind 'N Snow

Didn't you know, Starbucks is an anti trade union anagram for SCAB TURKS. It's a money laundering scam fleecing corporate America and Canada and Brittain. Did you know Starbucks are not allowed in France? Think about it.

I like my coffee dark and simple. A little like me. Starbucks always tastes burnt.

Having said that, There's nothing like starting a ride with a shot of espresso.

SpongeDad

Hence the name Charbucks.

chryst

What, like Caffeine?

BYW, the dehydrating effects of caffeine are rather minimal, and more than made up for by the water in the coffee itself.

I avoid Starbucks as much as possible. I'd far prefer to support the small mom-n-pop coffee shops that are actually pretty cool, rather than just branded as such by a team of suits. Besides, Starbucks burns their roast, so it tastes like ass. (e;fb)

Tho I don't do coffee on a ride. Gatorade or water.

garysol1 

Man I wish we had a ma & pa coffee shop here.....Hell, I wish we had a mom n pop anything around here. I feel like I am in the Franchise capital of the world here.

2manybikes

The title of your thread implies that OCP members ride their bikes !

I think they just stay at Starbucks. Otherwise the OCP cranks might get those unsightly wear marks on them. The embroidering on the saddles may get worn threads too.

That would be unacceptable.

Avalanche325

cyclebutt,

Go down to LA and get into the Montrose ride. Bring your freshest legs and see if you can hang on. It ends at a Starbucks. Those boys are VERY serious. 100+ rider, 45 mile all-out hammerfest.

You think Starbucks is a blight on modern society and you drink COKE**********???
Puh-leeeeeeze!!!! Think about what music you are playing before you jump on the bandwagon.

If you want some serious caffene, go to Peet's. This is the coffee that Lance drinks. I'm suprised that everyone here is not drinking it. They made a big deal about Lance having it shipped to him on the Lance Chronicles. I don't drink coffee, but I'm an iced-tea drinker. I can drink Starbuck's iced tea all day. Two iced teas from Peet's and I feel like I'm getting Parkinson's. My wife says their coffee makes Starbuck's seem like water.

caloso

Ahem.

<-------------------------- Check out the user title.

Inverted

White Chocolate mocha

You have to admitt, that stuff is pretty good

Powerful Pete

Ok, let me engage in some gratuitous (sp?) cultural superiority...

1. Starbucks is not coffee.
2. Coffee is, what you all call an ' espresso'.
3. It is only available in Italy.
4. When ordering it in Italy, all you have to ask for is a 'caffe' (accent on the final 'e'). They will understand.

Jokes aside, my father-in-law once took me to a Starbucks, thinking I would appreciate a coffee far from home (knowing that I am an addict). Holy moly it was bad. In a paper cup (in Italy we shoot people for far less than that). Half a liter of vaguely brown liquid. Yuuuuucccckkkk.

Never again. Outside of the Middle East, Ethiopia, the Balkans, Turkey and the Caucasus (where you can get a good cup of Turkish coffee) coffee is not drinkable. That's it.

Sorry, now I will stop complaining!

caloso

Best coffee-related post. Ever.

Fat Boy Biker

I suppose the French would hold similar views about wine. But your point is somewhat consistent with my experience. I was 35 before I could stand coffee. I went on a trip to Australia. After a long flight, before an early morning meeting, I ordered a cappuccino at a local cafe next to the hotel I was staying at. I've been hooked ever since. My solution for coffee in the US is not perfect, but it's all I have. I have a good espresso machine, the Starbucks Barista (for $300 it's pretty darned good). I use Starbucks espresso roast, and have a double cappuccino every morning. I would love to try Italian coffee, but alas, by travel budget is a bit low at the moment.

Steve
-coffee and chocolate are proof that God loves mankind