tally ho, old chap!

Submitted by icepick on Wed, 01/28/2009 - 09:24

Our buddy Djonn sent us a link to this flickr account that dropped the knowledge of the London Fixed-Gear and Single-Speed forum "Tweed Run" on us. The ride went down this last weekend and started on London's famed Sevile Row. It was billed as a 'social ride with a bit of style.' I did some web searching this morning and found the invitation read:

"Proper attire will of course be expected, so dapper gents and elegant ladies, polish off your lugged steel beasts and prepare your best outfits. Suggested attire: wollen plus fours, cycling skirts and perhaps an jaunty cape for the ladies, cravats or ties for the gentlemen and of course a hip flask of brandy."

Wouldn't you know it? Jaunty capes and hip flasks of brandy are two of my favorite things. Too bad this happened in England. Last Saturday. While I was sleeping.

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A Domestic Run

Submitted by Matt (not verified) on Fri, 01/30/2009 - 20:21.

Google the Lake Pepin Three Speed Tour which happens in Minnesota/Wisconsin each year. It's all English 3-speeds, Norfolk jackets, knickers and of course raincapes, since we always get at least a spot of rain. Flasks (whiskey, usually) come out at the top of the major climbs, there's opportunities for tea and beer along the way, it's a delightful ride. It's a two-day ride with an overnight. More of these should spring up.