Burlington Bike Night (Every Tuesday from 5:30-8pm)

[AHAMAYs2]

This week’s EPIC write up!
We had a Record high of 74 bikes show up this week!

Over all an amazing night! There were so many bikes and conversations and people that no matter what your preference, there was someone there to talk to. I was riding around Montpelier in the morning and pulled over to had a guy a card and invite him to bike night, and then he showed up! John was advertising us on his radio show again on WWPV, 88.7 FM. So a quick shout out to JohnCVermont

We had around 40 of the bikes all leave at exactly the same time and they created this kind of cool traffic jam (and we kept the noise to a minimum for the most part). Right as they were getting ready to head out a Winooski cop pulls down the street and I went over to say hi. He was super nice and said it was really cool to see such a large turn out! I love that Winooski PD loves us!……But when squids start reving their bikes….it’s all of our responsibilities to politely remind them that we have neighbors and that we have to keep the noise down.

We had a fun debate about what constitutes a free soda…..can-am spiders, mopeds, trikes…..? but the guy who showed up on the funny moped-esc little thing I think got free soda anyways.

Some people want to head out on the earlier side so Jason brought a group to the creemee stand, and then Mark and I led the second group around 7:40ish. I had my friend Becky perched and waiting on one of the corners to try and get some cool action shot….but she normally does still life…..any guess as to how that turned out But she’s going to practice with me and we’ll see if eventually we can grab some cool pictures of people on their way to the creemee stand When we actually arrived at the creemee stand (I love you mark) They were out of Rainbow Sprinkles! WTF!?! But we made do…..and then I released a methane cloud that not only cleared out the entire table….but floated over to the window and hit tommy and friends…and then floated back…. It was so bad the Mark was like “What the fuck! That was you Parker? I swear I thought a sewer main had broken or something….holy shit!”

Anyways, we missed Adam this week because his dumb ass was in Maine, but next week he promised to bring me some gas-ex when he comes so that we don’t have another hair curling event See you guys next Tuesday!

[NobodySpecific]

We had a fun debate about what constitutes a free soda…..can-am spiders, mopeds, trikes…..? but the guy who showed up on the funny moped-esc little thing I think got free soda anyways.

Are you talking about the Ruckus? Because he deserves a soda. I want a Ruckus, but I don't really know why.

[korndogg]

Top of page 10, nice.
Adam would have made 75. Loser.

[jopo16]

LOL. We even had one guy show up on a bike WITHOUT a shirt on and with one of those skull-cap type helmets.

That was... ...bold.

I made sure i got a picture of him

[Slyder]

Been awhile since I made it to bike night but even back then I was one of the, 2? 3? that actually was head to toe in race gear. I guess no one else caught on.

Of course if I lived 15 minutes away and bike night wasn't the conclusion of a 350 mile day, that might have been different.

[markbvt]

We had a fun debate about what constitutes a free soda…..can-am spiders, mopeds, trikes…..? but the guy who showed up on the funny moped-esc little thing I think got free soda anyways.

It has two wheels and a motor. It deserves a soda.

By the way, if it doesn't have pedals, it's a scooter. Mopeds by definition have bicycle-style pedals.

--mark

[AHAMAYs2]

Been awhile since I made it to bike night but even back then I was one of the, 2? 3? that actually was head to toe in race gear. I guess no one else caught on.

We actually get around 20 people that show up in gear...i know Adam and I used to show up in shorts, and now we ride in full gear....i just barely completed the outfit by buying a pair of Sidi Vertigos.

The hardest part about gear is helping the quids see that no one ever plans on crashing, and if you go down....that T-Shirt isn't doing shit..... but we continue to show up and fight the good fight....and we can usually convert a select few who hear the message....

[jopo16]

Alright guys, Photos are up! i made an album for bike night specific, you may have to sort from newest photos, idk BUT! here they are. There are some nice solo pics of people w/ their bikes. I was thinking if people wanted me to, i can do that, instead of catching candids
http://s1176.photobucket.com/albums/...ight%20Photos/

[jopo16]

Been awhile since I made it to bike night but even back then I was one of the, 2? 3? that actually was head to toe in race gear. I guess no one else caught on.

Of course if I lived 15 minutes away and bike night wasn't the conclusion of a 350 mile day, that might have been different.

I ride 200 miles just for bike night

[korndogg]

Thanks Jo! I'll add them now!

[korndogg]

Thanks Jo. I just put the 50 pics up and tagged a bunch.

[JohnCVermont]

I ride 200 miles just for bike night

Hands down.. You win the BTVBN's Awesome Determination And Seriously Steadfast award .. if we had one... Mmmm... another good idea.

[JohnCVermont]

Are you talking about the Ruckus? Because he deserves a soda. I want a Ruckus, but I don't really know why.

Agreed! If he didn't get a soda, I would have bought him one.

Seriously...that Ruckus was *cool*. Bags & Top Box... be the ultimate urban commando scooter needed for the grocery run.

[Baggey22]

I'M HOME!! Good to see the write up Parker!!! I'll definitely be there next week!

[korndogg]

You're still a loser for missing our biggest turnout as of yet, and reducing our numbers by 1.

[Baggey22]

You're still a loser for missing our biggest turnout as of yet, and reducing our numbers by 1.

[pk4882]

Did I see Rocky's had 12 riders show up?

PK

[korndogg]

Did I see Rocky's had 12 riders show up?

PK

Wrong thread.

[JohnCVermont]

This week’s EPIC write up!
We had a Record high of 74 bikes show up this week!

Over all an amazing night! There were so many bikes and conversations and people that no matter what your preference, there was someone there to talk to. I was riding around Montpelier in the morning and pulled over to had a guy a card and invite him to bike night, and then he showed up! John was advertising us on his radio show again on WWPV, 88.7 FM. So a quick shout out to JohnCVermont

Thank for the shout-out, Parker. I will work up some radio spots for BTVBN ... Again...a huge shout-out to Donny's for being a great host ... and also Donny's Pizza has been a great supporter of WWPV in the past.

[Baggey22]

OMG CAN WE RECORD A BIKE NIGHT ADVERTISEMENT!!! Parker and I definitely have radio voices

[MotoFreak]

Thats def a record for the year! I think the number to beat (unofficially) is 80+...but all things considered, who cares, thats a great turnout! Wish I could have added # 76.

Did I see Rocky's had 12 riders show up?

PK

Thats the word

OMG CAN WE RECORD A BIKE NIGHT ADVERTISEMENT!!! Parker and I definitely have radio voices

Oh Lord help us...

[jopo16]

So i got a new pipe! Its a 2bros idk, i got it from ebay, $140 shipped! lol fkin boss eh? I hope i can get it before tuesday so i can wear it over the BN!

[JohnCVermont]

OMG CAN WE RECORD A BIKE NIGHT ADVERTISEMENT!!! Parker and I definitely have radio voices

Actually, I think that would be great.

[Baggey22]

So i got a new pipe! Its a 2bros idk, i got it from ebay, $140 shipped! lol fkin boss eh? I hope i can get it before tuesday so i can wear it over the BN!

If you want help installing it come to Johnson and I'll help ya. I'm free Monday evening.

Actually, I think that would be great.

OMFG! We shall discuss at Bike Night. I have ideas! haha

[yesterdayze]

I didn't know Lake Champlain had such a huge squid population.

yeah.... lots of new people. But you know what? That is why we are here. To help encourage them (without being pricks) to ride and dress more safely. We had one guy I mentioned (kindly) to a few weeks ago about the right gear and not starting on an over sized bike for his first bike (1000RR) and the poor guy didn't listen and will be out of work for another month or two recovering from multiple to the bone pavement rash spots....

We don't want to drive them away but by encouraging and wearing the gear ourselves mb we can keep a few others out of er.