Hey Gang

If you have been keeping up on fbcbook, you have noticed that I have been begging for donations. I have gotten a great response from the fans there, so I thought I would go ahead and post it here on the blogspot as well. Don't be surprised when you get an email, too. I am nothing if not thorough.

There is no donation that is out of bounds. Last time we had some sweet major prizes from some national/international friends such as Knog, Chrome and REI. As for the local guys, North Division Bicycles, The Scoop, Neato Burrito and Fresh Abundance has always been there with some fun, valuable donations. I know I'm leaving some folks out, but you can check out the full list on the Festivus 09 Wrap Up.

If you have a business or know someone who does that would like to make a donation to FBC Spokane, shoot me an email. Link on the left. In return, you can expect at least one link to your business and some really great karma. If you want I will give you a hug.

A couple of notes about the ride:

• We will be starting an hour earlier. We meet at 7pm on Friday December 17th at The Swamp.

• There is a contest for best decorated bicycle. Depending on participation, available donations and the whim of the judges, there may be split categories for best use of decoration, best use of lights and an overall winner. So get to the dollar store and grab some decorations.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to send an email or just post it in the comments. I'll do my best to answer. Also, I will be updating the blogspot with some progress as we get closer to the date. Who's excited!?

Troopers

Keep your card
in case I come up with something special.

(click card for pics)

Other than having entirely too many spoke cards for the event, everything went great for the first Pilgrims & Indians Ride.

The snow kept a lot or riders from coming out, but the riders that were there were ready for a good time. I wish I could give each of you a prize for riding. Tell you what, go knit yourself a snazzy toque and say it's from me. You deserve it. 

I had planned for a longer route, but it included some precarious bridges and I didn't feel like fishing riders out of the river so we took a straight shot through town. While it was not without spills, all the riders jumped right up with a smile and got right back to pedaling. I turned around to see one rider fall while still hanging on with one hand, get up and continue without loosing forward momentum. I think a cushion of winter clothes, 3 inches of snow and beverages contributed to his resilience. To see a pilgrim, Indian and a turkey in a laughing heap in the snow was pretty good, too.

We soon arrived at nYne, a bar and bistro on Sprague that has been asking to have the FBC visit for a while. I was hoping for a larger crowd for our first visit, but karaoke, a regulation baseball hoop, great service and a capacity of well over 150 will have us back for a summer ride. Thanks for having us.

20+ riders; 20º and snowing

December will be the Festivus Ride. 

Big. 

Important. 

Fun. 

Do not miss this one.

Cranksgiving Was Taken

Well Lifetime Members For Life, it's November and time for the 40th Full Moon Fiasco. This month will be the Pilgrims & Indians Ride. You are encouraged to dress as any of your favorite Thanksgiving super heroes and come ride. Get there early for spoke cards as there will be fewer than last time.

We will be meeting at our usual spot of The Swamp on Sunday November 21st at 8:00pm. Be prepared for a medium ride as we make our way across town to our awesome destination. If it snows, well, we will get to ride in the snow.