"Whats this all about" you might be asking?

Well this here is the pre-bash bash thrown by our friends at American Cyclery and The Soil Saloon. The skinny is as such;

"SINGLE SPEED WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008
PRE-EVENT RALLY Y FIESTA
FRIDAY AUG 22nd
SAN FRANCISCO

Come join us in the City on the Bay in anticipation of the Greatest Show on Earth, the SSWC! This unique opportunity allows you to mingle with the seedy underbelly of San Francisco's bicycling culture, and ride with them off road in the urban environ. This all starts at the legendary American Cyclery, SF's oldest bike shop and refuge to the cycling masses. We then ride mostly off road and across the Golden Gate Bridge to the Marin Headland for much social exuberance.

-Meet and greet old and new friends from afar!
-Size up the competition!
-Determine who's most likely to make a drunken ass of themselves!
-Demonstrate your intent to make a drunken ass of yourself!
-BBQ foodstuffs in true 49er style!
-Imbibe beverages of fortitude and refreshment!
-Show your mettle in various Feats of strength!
-Win prizes of interest and useful nature!

Meet at American Cyclery (Frederick and Stanyan)
4p.m. Friday August 22nd
Ride at 5p.m. SHARP! Rain or shine!
Hosted by AMERICAN CYCLERY, the Soil Saloon, and The Sons Of the One Speed Revolution."

So there you have it. It should also be noted that your EVIL winter jackets might be a good idea to bring along, but assuming you dont have one, long sleeved woolies, and wind breakers will work just as well.

Now, on to the newz you can yewz;

The Rainman sent on an email concerning a topic that El Pirate Grande expounded on some time ago;

"Metallica- That sucking sound you hear is from none other than James Hetfield.
If everyone will go and pirate some more Metallica tunes maybe he will have to downsize his 14,000 sq ft shanty...

-Rainman"

And if you want, theres more info on this matter here..

One one hand, it is his property, with which he can do with whatever he likes, but on the other hand, folks have been using that trail for decades, and Im of the opinion that folks hiking on a small patch of your 500 acres couldnt possibly do much harm. Of course in the sue happy, and litigious society in which we live, somebody could stub their toe and turn around and take him to court, which in this day and age isnt such a stretch.

Though as always, theres the ever prevalent attitude of entitlement that one finds whenever one rides bikes in Marin.
Horses belong, everybody else get out.
Hikers belong, everybody else get out.
Bikers belong everybody else get out...
My property is my property and your property is my property.

Anyway you slice it, it still really sucks for the rest of us poor, non rock stars.

This next email I keep going back and fourth on. The link is pretty hysterical, but the content is not family friendly, nor is it safe for work. Remember, as Ive stated previously,(many times in fact) my sense of humor has not evolved one single iota since I was 13. If you feel the same about your own, then please, continue. If not, then Ive included a You Tube clip down below that will suffice, and transition you back into our regularly scheduled broadcast.
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Now then, onto the email;

*Again- you have been warned. I dont want to hear anybody bellyaching about this after Ive given you so many opportunities to get out.*

"Dear bummer life all knowing blog master:

I've been working on this amazing cycling specific blog you cats would totally dig. Now, I'll forewarn you, it does involve nudity, actually it's all about nudity. Here's the basic premise, you have bikes you love, whether it be racing bikes, messenger rides, or zoo bomb freak bikes. And, you want to show people how these bikes are yours and no one else should lay hands on them. So, I bring you Tea Bags on Top Tubes

Take your balls out and slap them on your top tube and mark your territory. Better yet, go ahead and bag your buddies bike. Yep, I know, how could this not have been thought of before. Here's what some people have said about the wonderful new Tea Bags on Top Tubes Blog.

I feel violated. - Marc

DUDE why would you ever send that to anyone. That is the most awful thing I
have ever seen. Oh my god you are out of your mind. Got thee to rehab!! -
David

Dude, that is totally NSFW!!! Where do you find this shit? - Tony

That is pretty rad. your teabagging skills are coming right along. - Phil

You’re a sick, sick man. ;-) - Tom

Must be the optical inch - Terry

Wow. Some shit you just don’t need to know about. Thanks for sharing. -
Bobby

I think my mom really likes your website - Paxton

Check it out, I think you'll enjoy, send your submissions to
teabagsontoptubes@gmail.com

Keep Baggin,

D-bag

Not only the founder but also a member of T.B.O.T.T."
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I feel kind of sick, but at the same time, this has ignited a smoldering way deep down in my hardwired, caveman sensibilities to do the same.

Anyway, for those of you who thoughtfully avoided the above train wreck, heres the video;

Anyway you slice it, youre still up to your neck in balls.

Seriously, this stuff just come naturally to me....

Nick avoided a bummer life by waking up the other day only to find that he got to drive one of the Mavic team support cars, after which he sent an update;

"Stevil,
You have been begging for more animal pics. I wanted to hook you up. (sarcasm)

I had to compete with a damn cat performing jump duties this weekend. everytime I got to a rider with trouble.. he was there first.
See attached pix.

-Nick"

I told him to do some brodies for me, but on that topic, he didnt respond.
And as far as that guy with the cat goes, I had to do a triple take, and cross reference it against the shot I had up the other day. The wonders of photoshop never cease to amaze and bewilder me.

But then again, Im a simpleton.

Now, in an email from John;

"Hey guys. I thought I'd send a couple of photos along that I felt you might appreciate. This hydrant is about a block from the apartment I lived in for several years up in Snowmass Village, CO.

I went up that way for a ride the other day, and thought to bring along the camera to get a shot of the new toy in an appropriate context. So here you go...
-John."

The people have their eyes peeled, and for that I am grateful.

Such is the case in an email from Marian;

"Grand total of 3 items for your viewing pleasure.

The first that I've atatched is a photo I took while I was out in Burlington, Vermont, hugging trees, eating granola, and riding bikes. Mostly bikes, though.

The second is a print ad that I found in Burlington's free weekly, 7 Days.

And finally, the third item is my very first 'cross race number.

Alas, starting my 'cross racing at such a peak means that it's just been one, long downhill slide.
Just like my life.

Rainbows, sunshine, puppy dogs, & bike rides,
m"

As I previously mentioned Ive got a thing for picking up on the triple sixes, and it does my heart so, so good that my affliction has spread to all of you.

Like my dad always used to say, "dont say I never gave you anything."
Which usually followed him handing me an empty beer can, or some fish guts.

Ahhhhh, A Freeman heard my call on Monday and responded in turn.
Are you ready for some art that doesnt suck?
Of course you are, and its with distinct pride that I present to you Adam5100.

Dig it.

Instead of a fancy studio and a big old, well contructed table my man has a back yard and some five gallon buckets.
That my friends, is how real artists roll.

Well, it is with a heavy heart that I sign off, as I wont be around to make a Bummer Life post for Friday. I will be avoiding a whole heap of bummer life myself however, and will have a full report to lay on you just as soon as the haze dissipates and I get my feet beneath me again, which if I dont miss my guess will be sometime in late 2009.

Just like Indiana Jones, I crack my whip, and I am out of here.