Just in Case

Hurl from Cars r Coffins posted this on his Blog.

If you are up in the northlands saddle up and do it. I would.

best,

Ari

Nocturnal Metric

The Slender Fungus Cycling Association
is having a Nocturnal Metric Century Tonight
Start Time will be at 8:30 p.m and will commence at Ari's house.
Bring lights, food and whatever you need. No drop rule, no cues, no maps.
No weeping.

best,

Ari

Bonkfest is Over

best yard ever

the bonkfest route was very desolate and creepy

Jay and B.B. heading west

Steill some snow out there.

Mark's Fat Schwalbe Marathon Extremes in 700x40c. Check it.

Thanks for the generous post by Chrome Fork and Transit Interface. I just must say that the whole thing was an experience. I did learn how inept I am with technology as I failed to correctly use Mapmyride, Delorme and Google Maps. Please don;t send me any free tutorials as nothing can help at this time. I did manage to get some mapping done and with the kind help of the wife the cue sheets were accurate and nobody got lost even though we pretty much stayed together. I am glad to have done this as I have some more rides planned out . If you did not come because you were out of shape or it was too cold you were right in doing so. We rode 60 miles into a headwind. Then made it to Oregon, IL for some tasty D.Q.
The gravel, the hills, the fresh air, the endless jokes and brutality of language were par none. Our bike were great except for a broken chain and some rusty housing. On the way back we picked up the pace to get done with the ride since we had been outside for 9 hours. The ladys awaited us with food and beverages and later on we were treated to the presence of D'evan, straight out of Chicago. Between the crampy legs and crampy stomach muscles from laughing so much the day was excellent. I hope to do this on next year again. Now it is onwards to the next destination of Grinnell Iowa for the monster event of the year: Trans Iowa.

Lube your chamois' and let's go riding,

Ari

Bonkfest 100

Tomorrow is the big day. Cue sheets are ready,some maps and the weather looks like it is going to cooperate. Todays severe wind is supposed to die down. Tomorrow we should see 5-10mph winds out of north-northwest. Partly cloudy. I would like to assemble at 7:30 and roll by 8:00 a.m.
See you there.

Ari

To our friends in Japan

Flandria Velosport, The Slender Fungus Cycling Association would like to give our deepest sympathies to our friends in Japan. The size of this catastrophe is so immense it is hard to believe.
Sunday's Bonkfest ride will be in honor of all people that lost their lives during the earthquake and the tsunami that followed. We will stop and have a moment of silence.

best,

Ari

What a great Video!

L'EROICA - ENGLISH from Edouardi Sepulchro on Vimeo.

I know that if I went there I would probably lose my mind. For sure! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Thanks Jay, thanks Hurl from Cars R Coffins

Ari

Invite to Bonkfest 100

Daylight savings starts on Bonkfest Sunday. Mark your clocks!!


Start time will be 8:00 a.m.
Start point will be 548 S. Peace rd.
Sycamore, IL. 60178 U.S.A.
Post on the Comments if you are coming so we can photocopy cue sheets for everyone. Bring your Illinois map or GPS if you have one in case you get lost. There is no sag, no friendly check points.

Roster:

Ari
Eric S.
Jay B.
Mike B. Huntley
Mark B.
Lee

The Slender Fungus Cycling Association
cordially invites you to participate in the Bonkfest 100.
Route will include Pavement, Dirt, Gravel and desolation.
Stay tuned for updates on Start time. The ride will be un-supported and there will be some gas stations to refill. Cue sheets will be provided and you will be responsible for yourself.

Good Times,

Slender Fungus Cycling Association

Special Thanks to B.B. for the awesome Artwork!!


Update on 3/7/2011
Recon was done on the Route. Gravel was firm due to freezing temps. Some loose stuff. Saw some doggies out there so be prepared to deal with them. Cue sheets should be done soon so I need to start getting a head count. Ride will leave from my house and will come back to my house. There is parking and I will have some drink and food for the end of ride. Bring water, food and whatever supply needed since there will be no chance of Supplies for at least 50 miles.

thanks,
Ari