Morbid T-Shirts Now in Stock

The first run of t-shirts have been run and many are already claimed. I did do some extras and will post up the sizes and colors still available after tonight.

Replace the Raft!

A call to action:

Some asshats cut the raft free at the River Bottoms. Sounds like it was the work of some vandal fisherpeople. Asshats. So what should you do? I would appreciate if you would donate to the replacement fund. It is such a unique part of the trail and needs to be replaced if you want to ride the full trail.

Please donate or if you would rather donate in person, I will be at the MORBID Meat UP and you can give me cash there to donate to the fund.

DONATE!

You don't want to have to have me strap bikes to Mikey and make him swim across do ya?

5.22.08 Ride

We hit up The Hills a little earlier than the rest of the Thursday Night MORC Group Ride and made it back to the lot while the rest of the folks were on the trail. After the sufferfest the night before we were a bit spent but probably could have knocked out another loop but decided to have a beverage in the lot instead and wait for the rest of the crew to roll though.

As I was enjoying a Premo, or was it a KBC, anyways, as I was enjoying the bevy some rollypolly soccer mom gets out of her van and shakes her head at us...wtf. We than witness her waddling over to the soccer pitch and berate some other bikers that were "in her way." I went over and talked to them for a bit, they said she came by and told them how us bikers just take over the parking lot. Which is funny since it is a County lot and the soccer pitch is an Eagan park...Who shouldn't be parking there?

When she and her precious snowflakes got back to the minivan we got some more head shakes as a group of about 8 of us enjoyed a brew. We all waved to her as she was driving away. I think that really got to her. :) No police presence this week, I think they are sick of her calling in.

After the parking lot action it was off to the OC for some food and discussion. Ahh, good night. Thanks to everyone and it was nice meeting all, y'all.

Oh, forgot about this. Supposedly the 10 Best Beer Names. They are pretty good. :D

See ya out there..

-pete

Ride and Brew and Grill

Last night a few of the MORBID crew rolled up to Murphy to do a little riding. I got there a little earlier than the rest and did a couple of the easy loops and the intermediate once. Then Mikey showed up and we knocked out a full loop before Kris arrived. Mike cracked open a beer and we hung out in the lot waiting for Kris to change out of his fancy pants work duds.

We slowly rolled out for another lap on an awesome night. At marker 61 we saw the crew putting in the posts for the feature that is going in. I am 99% sure I am going to break something out there this summer...hopefully it is the bike and not me.

After the loop we got down to business. Cracked open a few of KBC's finest and started up the grill....uh oh. Mikey ran out of gas. After shaming him into going to Target to get more we were back in business just in time for the trail workers to come out and have a beer and brat or two. We stuck around until sundown and then called it a nice long day. See you on the trail...or parking lot!

KBC!

So Scott had an event to attend in the UP of Michigan. What was the first thing some of us thought of when we heard he was hitting up the UP? KBC. aka Keweenaw Brewing Company A few of us tasted the yummy of KBC last fall when we were up in Houghton. We hit up the KBC tap room and fell in love. If you ever have a chance to stop by, go in when they open, I bet you don't leave until they close.

So where was I going with this? Ah yes, the over $100 of KBC in cans that were picked up tonight from Scott. Some Blonde, some Brown, and some Amber sounds like a good combination to me and luckily that is what they can. I am enjoying a Pick Axe Blonde Ale as I type this but wish I could get a Coal Porter on nitro here in the TC.

Anyway Wednesday some of us will be riding, beering, and grilling at Murphy Hannrehan tomorrow around 6ish. Say hi or bring some beers and meat and hang out.

For now, I leave you with this...

How to Open a Beer Without an Opener.

IMAGINARY BAGS

A Crumpler Art Bag Auction @ One On One Bicycle Studio
117 Washington Ave. N, Mpls Warehouse District
Monday, June 2 – Saturday, June 7

Closing Night Party
Saturday, June 7 @ 7:00PM
Featuring DJ Millions Billions and live music by The Haves Have It

Imaginary Bags is a silent auction and fundraising event featuring unique Crumpler messenger bags created by artists and designers from the Minnesota biking community. All proceeds benefit the Mark Loesch Memorial Fund.

For more information about the event, visit imaginarybags.com.

Sponsored by Crumpler and One On One Bicycle Studio

P.S. If you're on Facebook, please join the Imaginary Bags group.

Beer Stuff/etc.

First up:

The Toronto Star asks:
Is American Beer Any Good?

Yes. That is the conclusion. I saved you a bunch of reading. People in Canada really want to drink our beer. Bonus: New Glarus is mentioned.

Next up:
Miller CEO says drinkers are trading down to economy beers

I was discussing this with someone the other day. I love the variety of beers we have to choose from now, but if I am going on an all out get stupid bender, I pick the cheap beer. Sure, I may start with something nicer and then switch after a few, but I usually end up drinking the economy beer later in the session.

In other news I will be riding out at Murphy Wednesday and Thursday with some of the other MORBID members. There may be a grill also for a little after ride dinner. I will post up specifics if weather holds and it is dry.

Also, do you need a MORBID t-shirt? Check out this link and post up what you want.

Last thing today. Have you been on the Minnesota River or even the Mississippi? Have you seen a raft that may at one time have been used for transport on 9 mile creek? Well if you know where it might be I will offer up a six pack reward for information leading to its recovery. Details Here.

That is all. Get out and ride!

Lebanon Hills

Pete, Mikey B, and myself hit up Lebanon for a loop last night. On the trail we met up with April and then afterwards were joined by Katie and David in the parking lot for post ride treats. Not even the Po-Po could put a damper on our little party. Though from what I gather drinking in the Lebanon lot isn't really illegal. Woot!









Suspects: Pete, Mike B, April, Katy, David, Scott

Beers: Shell's Original, Rush River Amber, Premium Grainbelt

Morbid Meat UP

Hello-

It is that time again and I want to drink a beer or two. Please join us and have one or eight.

Details:
May 28th 2008
Stub and Herb's
3-6pm/10pm-midnight - 1/2 off Apps, $3 Pints and Rail Drinks
$5 off pitchers
Ommegang Tasting!

Please come, you mom doesn't want you drinking alone....

Mystery Build Blog

Over the course of the next month I'll be posting parts for my new bike. Hopefully if all goes well I'll be posting pictures of the final product sooner than later.

There should only be one choice when it comes to your headset:



I've always ridden Salsa or XTR skewers so I decided to switch it up and try the Hopes. I really love the all metal design. No cheap plastic bushings here.



And if you have Hope skewers might as well have a matching seatpost collar.

Morbid at the Spring Cup

Numerous Morbid members were present at the Erik's Spring Cup this last weekend. Pete and I helped spearhead the registration table and I was able to get out and take some photos of the event as well.

Those photos can be seen at:

http://www.theharaldsons.com/blog/2008/05/2008-eriks-spring-cup/

Surly

ADVERTISE

So you wish to advertise to a very targeted audience...an audience that likes to drink and ride their bikes in the dirt. No problem, we probably already like and own some of your stuff, but not too much. So here is where you fit in. MORBID doesn't want your cash, well, we will take it but we would rather have product to give away to our membership. Got some extra(unworn) socks laying around with your companies logo on them? We'd love to give them away for ya. Sponsor a meat-up? We'd love to drink your beer. Really love to drink your beer.

What do you get? Banners, links, plugs, etc. Give me a shout at pete@morbidmtb.com or a call @ 612.326.4133 and we can talk.