If you’re into celebrating things revolving around this country you should know I would sooner have you kick me in the nuts that get into a prolonged conversation with you regarding so-called independence. Seriously, just ask Becca over at the Swan Dive how government is letting us live freely and allowing individuals and small businesses to prosper. Regardless, if you’re heading down to the Waterfront Independence Festival bonanza here in Louisville on Sunday, July 4th, then you may be happy to know there will be FREE valet bicycle parking. You can thank BicyclingForLouisville for that one.
Next up if you remember Ian from SoupByCycle, he dropped me a email that noted he’s one step closer to BeerByCycle! Now, there’s no way in hell a real beer delivery service would be allowed under this government of yours, but hopefully Ian finds a way around it or just says fuck it and does it anyway. In the meantime, Ian has teamed up with the local Bluegrass Brewing Company and is offering beer cheese with pretzel rolls for delivery. If it was vegan beer cheese I’d be all over that shit. Anyway, contact Ian and give it a try. SoupByCycle is one of a couple bicycle based delivery services in the Louisville area. As far as I know, Becca is still offering vegetarian and vegan dinner options delivered Tuesday thru Saturday from the Swan Dive as well.
Now finally, it’s come time to replace the Surly that those hoodrat fuckers stole so let your opinions fly… things I’m considering at the top of the list are the Kona Paddy Wagon, All City Big Block, or another Surly Steamroller. Was looking at the Charge Plug Freestyler but the geometry on that thing is wack. Also open to any other ideas you may have. I’m looking for a single speed complete with track ends… that’s it.
Soup ByCyle is a new Louisville area, bicycle based soup delivery business. Ian, both prepares and delivers soup of which has a set weekly menu of 1 each, vegan, vegetarian and meat soups. As well, depending on your area will dictate which day you can have soup delivered to you. Being vegan, I discussed how the soups and ingredients are prepared and Ian assured me meats and vegetables are prepared separately.
Each 16oz container of soup comes in a with bread prepared by Blue Dog Bakery, a napkin and spoon for $5 (some meat soups can caost $6, this varies) plus a $1 delivery fee for 1 or 2 bowls. Order 3 or more and delivery is free. Just keep in mind the soup is delivered cold for safety reasons. I believe I’ve heard rumors of cold summer soups in the works too. I tried a black bean soup of sorts that Gary and Suzanne didn’t finish over the winter and I really enjoyed it. Considering I don’t even like soup, this is saying something. Now, if Ian could just turn it into Beer & Soup ByCycle…
Looks like another kick ass mountain bike video, hopefully On Your Left has a showing of this one too. I’d like to check it out. Derek, let me know and I’ll help spread the word. If you still haven’t been to On Your Left or a Fuck Gas ride, next Friday, April 23 would be a great time to check them both out. We’ll be meeting up at the shop at 618 Baxter Avenue about 8pm for a super out of the way, around town excursion (route map here) riding to the Swan Dive for Becca’s 1 year anniversary party. She’s offering up 25 cent PBR draft as well as some other yet to be named goodies. If you’re also curious what the Swan Dive is, well, it’s Louisville’s all vegetarian, generally vegan food and beer spot. Obviously, that would be a great night to check it out too. Hope to see some new faces.
This Sunday, April 18, The Freewheel Bike Collective is looking for some volunteers to help organize their existing inventory in preparation for next Sunday’s bike drive. The shop will be open from noon to 3pm and they could really use some assistance so please help if you can whether it be this Sunday or next. You can find them at 1101 S. 2nd St. (2nd and St. Catherine).
Finally, today is the city’s kick off to two weeks of partying leading up to the Kentucky Derby. Even if you don’t ride BMX and just want to enjoy watching some other people do it feel free to stop in at the Jeffersonville Trails (directions from the skatepark) today for the Thunder Over Louisville Trail Jam. Bikes, beer, friends and the cooker. If you’ve got a few bucks to donate to the cause that would be awesome too.
It’s that time of year again to go check out beautiful bicycles I have zero chance of affording. It’s a different world, the one of the handmade road and mountain bikes. Regardless, there is worksmanship to behold and bikes to oggle. This years North American Handmade Bicycle Show goes down in Richmond, VA. One huge thing that means for me is there will be food to eat! While I love Broad Ripple in Indy, there just didn’t seem to be a whole hell of a lot in line with the vegan eats up there. Maybe I’m wrong? Regardless, we’re heading to Virginia in a few weeks. Hope to see ya there.
I’ve never been a huge fan of Aerospokes… I was riding BMX in the 80’s when mags were the norm and that shit sucked. Hell, I even brought them back out when Vic Murphy made it cool again (I had a Havok Sprocket Pocket too… I ordered it from Ruben Castillo at Trend even - I was stoked). However, I digress. I understand Aerospokes are a greater technology than the ole Tuff Wheels, but they’re still heavy and I like spokes, rims and hubs along with building them. However, throw some Realtree Camo in front of me and the Kentucky comes pouring out… and I don’t even hunt. I’m vegan for fucks sake! I need this, it would go great with that argile rear Velocity and that new Peacock Groove I’ll never get. A boy can dream can’t he?
