We need more line dancing in this world.  Have the best Monday of your entire life.

#3 & Caroline

Dylan, I thought you were dressing up as Santa?

Dad, who is that girl?

Dude, what kind of cranks are you using?

Ryan and Kimmer smell fun

Cheeeeeeeeeeese. Psst, Rachel, did he take the picture yet?

Kathleen, aren't I really funny?

“…we are looking for 25 riders to lead 25 different rides around the country. If you are a committed rider with knowledge of a great local ride, we’re offering you the chance to lead and become part of the team of Rapha riders for a day. To be documented in a series of stunning images and elegant prose, the story of your ride will then join those already archived in the Rapha Continental, the pre-eminent account of North American road riding. As a thank you, Rapha will provide each host rider with a Rapha product bundle to enable them to look and feel part of the team.”

I’m sure we all know of some great rides - submit them and let’s team Mission Cycling up with Rapha again next summer.

Here’s the link to the submission page.

And here’s the link to the ride we did with them this past summer: Palo Alto Gentlemen’s Ride

It’s time to celebrate our inaugural year of quality cycling with quality people. Let’s get together and re-live our first year with some beer, wine and food (thankfully not Shot Bloks and GU although that was discussed). Please join us at Coffee Bar on Wednesday, December 17th from 6pm to 9pm.

We’ll have some gear samples to try on so you can pre-order next year’s kit. We’ll also be making some announcements about plans for 2009. A key part of next year’s rides will be arranging different speed rides so that EVERYONE can find a group to fit their ability and hangover level. There will also be some new sponsorship opportunities if your company is interested.

If you haven’t been out on a ride in a while please make this event - we’d love to see you. And feel free to bring friends and family.

The details:

Mission Cycling Holiday Party
12/17/08
6pm - 9pm
Coffee Bar (corner of Florida/Mariposa MAP HERE)
Plenty of parking

See you there!

Hey friends, it’s that time of year again. Time for the SF Bike Coalition’s annual Winterfest party. If you’ve never been you should rally your posse and check it out. It’s a really good time. Here’s what you can expect:

• Great deals in the silent and live auctions for new bikes, bike-gear, local artwork and the best local restaurant & health gift certificates and many, many other goodies.
• Endlessly flowing beer taps courtesy of New Belgium Brewery
• Booty shaking live music by Brass Mafia, featuring Dublin & grooves by DJ a record player named adam
• The famously fun photobooth
• Food provided by Askew Grill
• A regular who’s who of local politicians, and your favorite bike pals.
• Kevin will be dressed as an elf. Again.

But don’t take my word for it. Get the details here: WINTERFEST

Merry Wednesday to all.

Let’s all shoot her some good vibes for a great race. The big event is this Sunday 11/23.

On the day, you can follow her ass-kicking progress by going to IronmanLive.com and entering her number: 2304.

Go K-Ruff!!!

Maybe this article from the NY Times will have some info you’ll find interesting…

Nick is singing Borderline. I kid you not.

Go Shorty. It’s your birthday

Scott tells Dylan that he’s actually “that guy from Nantucket.”

“Hobe, you’ve gotta rent Nightshift.”

Don saluting Hobe’s magnificent Camino Alto climb.

“Beat this: looking down over San Francisco at 6:55 AM.” Thanks Andrew!