We ride tonight!
It is with sincere joy that I proclaim that the Bike Brigade (Steubenville Chapter) was formed on Wednesday, May 25, 2005 with two bikes and a dream. Our vision: that the campus of Franciscan University, and surrounding areas, might be terrorized by men riding bicycles made for women (and outfitted to safely hold a small child in the comfort of a secure children's seat). This dream, though realized yesterday, has yet to reach complete fulfillment. We eagerly await the day when Russell Hoyt, the man who originally conceived of the Bike Brigade, purchases a bike from a thrift shop and joins his brothers in the mission of semi-speedy travel.
For now, the current members of the Bike Brigade are John Stadelman, who is hereafter to be referred to as "Nasty" (Mr. Nasty to anyone not affiliated with our gang) and myself, who is hereafter to be referred to as "Bodie" (pronounced BO-dee, a nickname taken from the word bodacious). As with any newly formed group, this is an exciting time of establishing traditions and enjoying the communal bond experienced in working toward our goals (namely, riding sweet bikes in style).
We love and miss you Russell. Patience, my brother. You will one day own a killer bike and go by the name of Crockett (so given for the coonskin cap made of your hair that your head will soon adorn).
In closing, bicycles are so choice. If you have the means, I suggest picking one up.
posted by Greg S. @ 1:20 PM
2 Comments:
Oh, you know I'm in. That is, if I get a sweet name and am found worthy.
you know that saying, "it's like riding a bike"? it doesn't apply to me. i got on a bike recently and promptly fell off. so i'm heartily jealous of you and said gang.
one of my roommates from franciscan, anne, had a bike that hung from our ceiling. she would ride her bike to robinson on saturdays. she's my hero and i think, if you lack a mascot, she could fill that position nicely.
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