bay area tarck
Since Austin and H-town have their own threads, I figure the preponderance of Bay Aryans means we can have one too. 
There's an alleycat scheduled for tomorrow in Pleasanton. There's been some drama around it, but it looks like it might actually happen.
I'm fi'n'a go. If anyone else wants to BART or even drive out that way, we could roll together. If not, that's cool too.
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There's also a great group ride on Wednesday nights in Oakland that I take part in when I can. It meets at 7pm @ MacArthur BART. Great guys, chill pace, ends up at the Albatross and/or Lanesplitter in Berkeley. Fix Without Dix also has a ladies-only ride on Wednesday night that meets up with the dudes.
Lots of SF-based rides too, but I'm not real tuned in to 'em since I'm East Bay-based.
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I Left My Heart in SF alleycat is scheduled for Valentine's Day '09
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Most of my event info comes from sffixed. If you're local and not on the board, please join. I've heard people talk shit on sffixed a lot, but frankly I've found it to be an awesome, supportive, informative community. There's also a very active buy n' sell board. So if you haven't, g'ahead and apply for membership.
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If anyone's up for a tarck-specific Bay Uhhrea get-together, lemme know. It would be nice to meet you creeps.
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
im down for a drink and get creepy type of dealy
tc sol gets moar p in v than i do. doinitrong -biekrider Normally I would think this is good advice, but this is solife.-rich
Yes, we know.
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
I'm not going to the Pleasanton race. I grew up in the area and expect nothing but the worst.
I'll be racing the Valentine's Day race.
I'm down for that group ride. Shoot me a PM next time you're going and I'll head over.
put the spurs to her.
Also, I'm down to meet up, but not if sol is going.
edit: and I did apply to join sffixed once and they never got back to me. Guess I'm not welcome.
put the spurs to her.
tc sol gets moar p in v than i do. doinitrong -biekrider Normally I would think this is good advice, but this is solife.-rich
east bay suburbs alleycat lol. although I lived in marin county for 8 years, so I guess I'm in no position to poke fun.
[quote=jordan]Tell me what to do. I'm a 20 year old vegetarian. Is there someplace I can see a macaframa screening?[/quote]
I thought the same thing then went back and tried the username and password that I applied with and found that it worked.
tarckbike hates on everyone and everything, but we do it with a bit of intelligence, and a bit of consideration for our fellow haters. it's what separates us from the animals. - Dylan
Oh yeah. Don't expect a confirmation message. I didn't get one.
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
As predicted, the Pleasanton alleycat was fraught with fail. No one at the checkpoints, totally half-assed. Most people packed it in about halfway through and just started drinking and tricking. At least it got my ass out of the house on a gorgeous day.
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
This is a ways off, but it looked pretty cool.
Architecture Ride - The Reid Brothers
Sat., Jan. 17 | 1:30 pm, in front of the David Hewes Building, 995 Market St (at 6th St)
What do the Cliff House, the Fairmont Hotel, the GG Park Music Concourse bandshell and the SFBC's Market St. headquarters have in common? They're all projects designed by the Reid Brothers, who, in the first few decades of the 20th Century, designed an impressive number of San Francisco's buildings. With scant professional training but plenty of hustle, these Canadian brothers left their mark across the width of our city. Come discover some of their work and hear their story. 2 hour ride, longer if we're having fun; have a big lunch beforehand, we'll stop somewhere for a snack; rain cancels.
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
Sounds like fun. Almost finished with the girl bike, she might like to do this as well.
tarckbike hates on everyone and everything, but we do it with a bit of intelligence, and a bit of consideration for our fellow haters. it's what separates us from the animals. - Dylan
So, I tried to resign-up a few days ago and they still haven't given me access. Someone who's on there give the people that run it shit and tell them to accept zombieSF.
put the spurs to her.
i'm'a send a message. dicks.
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
I'm from San Jose. I've never done an alleycat but last night I dreamed I was riding a Nancy Drew themed race. I lost :(
are you a chick? btw FUCK YOU!
tc sol gets moar p in v than i do. doinitrong -biekrider Normally I would think this is good advice, but this is solife.-rich
yeah and no thanks
sup girl
tc sol gets moar p in v than i do. doinitrong -biekrider Normally I would think this is good advice, but this is solife.-rich
sup girl, srsly
tc sol gets moar p in v than i do. doinitrong -biekrider Normally I would think this is good advice, but this is solife.-rich
my legs are sore is what's up.
u got a myspace?
myspace.com/solbrothers
tc sol gets moar p in v than i do. doinitrong -biekrider Normally I would think this is good advice, but this is solife.-rich
A/S/L??????????????????
welcome, missbyamile. now fuck off.
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
Thank you kindly.
those fuckerfaces still didn't accept me on their forum either.
put the spurs to her.
I'm on it as me. I don't remember what I said. I don't know that I even rode track bikes when I joined...
zombie, a mod got back to me and said he didn't see your request in the queue... weird.
maybe try again?q
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
I just reapplied just this second as "zombiecarl". If they don't take me this time I'll just give up.
put the spurs to her.
Coupla things brewing for Feb 8th:
SJF alleycat in San Jose
Bike swap in SF
More details on these events as they materialize.
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
I want to race the SJ thing.
put the spurs to her.
Spoke too soon -- looks like swap might be 2/15 so as not to conflict with SJF alleycat.
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
now i'm pissed. i want to know about when shit's happening, but those fuckerfaces still won't accept my applications for the forum.
kowloon, just sign up another account for me to use and maybe they'll accept that ish. make it like z0mbie or _zombie_ or something. i'll owe ya one of whatever it is sober people drink.
put the spurs to her.
i think i'm on sffixed. haha
Burn the hive. [quote=Cy Trivialities]frankstoneline taught me that PB&J sandwiches can be MADE while riding. I am looking forward to trying that out.[/quote]
Looks like they're trying to start a monthly Bike Night at the Parkway. First feature is Oldboy, on 1/15.
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
This is 3 miles from my house. I'm not sure I can make it.
tarckbike hates on everyone and everything, but we do it with a bit of intelligence, and a bit of consideration for our fellow haters. it's what separates us from the animals. - Dylan
For those of you looking for a SERIOUS Sunday ride:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2428882
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
someday i'll be that hardcore!!
x2 sup girl
tc sol gets moar p in v than i do. doinitrong -biekrider Normally I would think this is good advice, but this is solife.-rich
East Bay Hills Mixed Terrain Alley CX - Saturday 2.7.09 - High Noon
Start/Finish - Lake Temescal, Oakland, CA
30-50 miles of roads and trails in the Oakland and Berkeley hills.
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
also, i know zombie expressed interest in this alleycat.
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
one more! this ride is tonight and every Tuesday.
POO RIDE. Tuesday night Port of Oakland Crit ride
7pm meeting @ the columns far end of Lake Merritt
loops around port of oak town
fixed/geared
it Will be fast!
ave. 30mph
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
I should go to this so I can learn to feel what it's like to get dropped in the first two minutes of the ride.
tarckbike hates on everyone and everything, but we do it with a bit of intelligence, and a bit of consideration for our fellow haters. it's what separates us from the animals. - Dylan
fo rill. That is insane pace.
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
20% all in-stock stuff at Box Dog, now thru 2/1
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
Oooooh sales. i've never been to any shops in the city, how is this place? worth a day trip up from SJ?
Yes it most certainly is. I'm gonna be stopping by and picking up a cap I think. I love boxdog.
rad. I hope i can somehow get money and get up there before the 1st then!
Box Dog is awesome. Good and knowledgable people who aren't dicks.
Practical jokes are like regular jokes, only with panniers. ~bikesnob
And they have a lady mechanic who is very nice
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it's not the first bike night, i hear. but still sounds good. too bad i already planned to go to the gilman st. flashback night.
parkway has comfy couches and some of the best vegan pizza i've ever had. the next bike night will rule.
[quote="crass"]be exactly who you want to be, do what you want to do. i am he and she is she and you're the only you. no one else has got your eyes, can see the things you see. it's up to you to change your life and my life's up to me.[/quote]
Eh Boxdog is alright. I guess I never had any problems with them but they are just so busy its hard to get quick service.
scott, you are an inspiration. - Conor