How to Avoid the Bummer Life: As promised, a bit of Monster Track 8-ness.

I blackmailed Ms. Erin Nicole Brown to get her to procure something about last weekends Monster Track 8 held in New York City. Shes came through with not only a blurb, but some pics as well.

'On February 17, 2007, held the 8th annual Monster Track in New York City. This is a track bike only alleycat race with NO BRAKES. The race started at Sara D. Roosevelt Park. Despite the snow on the ground and the cold weather people came from all over. Alfred from NYC took first place male (third time winner) and Heidi, also NYC took first place woman. There was a guy riding a penny-farthing during the whole race! It was amazing. Thanks to Victor, sponsors, and many others in NYC for making this, another memorable event.'

In regards to this photo, as an old crusty shop guy I used to know was fond of saying, "it looks like a bunch of monkeys humping a football."
He had the heart of a poet. And what do I spy over there in the left hand corner? A red jacket with white piping? Could that be an original issue Swobo windbreaker? I think it might be....

The aforementioned blackmail involved a threat that I would write something about it, if she couldnt get me a piece instead. What follows is what I wrote:

'It was a wintery day. Alot of people were there. Some were men, and some were women. There was one guy who wore a red jacket. Another guy wore ski goggles. There was snow on the ground, and despite the fact that it was very cold, bicycles were ridden.'

I know.. Totally inspired. Really, its a gift.

Anyhow, Michael Greens bike blog has a great scoop on the whole debacle as well.

Now, if only one of the lazies from Minneapolis would pen a piece about the Stuporbowl....

As promised, a bit of Monster Track 8-ness.

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