END OF WINTER PARTY FEBRUARY 24 WITH CHRIS CARMICHAEL!
SPEAKING OF WINTER, WHERE IS IT?
POLE 2 POLE RACE IN JEOPARDY!
A NEW MINION “RAINDROP” IN THE PELOTON?
Belo News
February 1, 2011
Battle Creek, Mi. – We know you have all been waiting for it, so here it is!
Yes, boys and girls, it is time for the Mid-Winter Belo News Update!
And what a lousy mid-winter it has been, eh Bunkie?
Oh, sure, some people like the fact that it has been warmish, with little to no snow, however, since January 7, our intrepid hero, the Sharkman, has not been on the bike outside!
Oh, the humanity! So, what’s wrong with it being warm?
Just enough snow (and slush) to keep our hero off the trails and roads and not enough snow to cross country ski!
Cruel irony, eh?
What does this all mean, you ask?
Well, Belo News will tell you what it means!
It means logging miles and miles on the torture device we have all come to know as, the dreaded indoor trainer!
It also causes one to wonder when the payback will come. Heavy snow and rain for Opening Day? A long, cold and wet Spring? Hey, we’re from Michigan, we know payback is hell! But the Mighty Minion Nation will survive!
If you are riding outside, always remember Rule # 9 from “The Rules” at Velomainati!
Rule #9 – If you are riding outside in bad weather, it means you are a badass! Period!
For more rules see; http://www.velominati.com/blog/the-rules/#9
So even if the weather get’s bad, the badass Mighty Minion Nation will ride!
Maybe…
Actually, the Sharkman does have a “state of the art” trainer in the cove basement but he just hates riding indoors when he can be outdoors! He does, however, like kicking Lance Armstrong’s butt in the basement and he does want the mighty Minion Nation to know he has never, ever lost a sprint against Armstrong or any of the European Pro’s in his basement. Yep, completely undefeated down there and a complete “Master of his domain!”
So, with only 8 weeks until Opening Day, we here at Belo News are hoping that everyone is getting their training in.
But we digress. Belo News has a lot of news for the Mighty Minion Nation, so let’s get started……!
END OF WINTER PARTY FEBRUARY 24, 2012!
SPECIAL GUEST CHRIS CARMICHAEL!
FREE WEEKLY SPIN CLASSES!
Belo News
February 1, 2012
Battle Creek, Mi. – An annual tradition in the world of cycling is the Team Active End of Winter Party at their store in Battle Creek. This annual event has become famous both as a great show of new gear and a celebration that cycling season is right around the corner. But the other thing the party is famous for are the Celebrity Guests!
Reporting from our own fellow Minion, Dutch, so here is the scoop:
First: Friday, February 24th is the date for the 19th annual Team Active End of Winter Party. We are especially psyched this year because our special guest will be none other than Chris Carmichael. We are looking forward to our biggest EOW party ever. The event kicks off at 5 PM and will run until 9 PM. As usual we will have some great deals on all things cycling and will also have food, beer, and wine on hand. The EOW party is a great way to celebrate the upcoming riding season and an awesome opportunity to reconnect with all your riding buddies.
Second: Team Active is holding free weekly spinning sessions on Monday and Wednesday evenings here at the shop at 6 PM and also on Tuesdays at 5:30 PM. Participants need to bring their own rollers or trainer, appropriate riding attire, a water bottle and a towel. The weekly sessions will continue through the end of February. Riding with friends is a great way to make indoor riding more tolerable. And let us not forget that the spring riding season is just around the corner; time to charge up those legs and slim the waistline.
Thanks Dutch!
SPEAKING ABOUT PARTIES, WHAT ABOUT THE POLE 2 POLE RACE?
Belo News
February 1, 2012
Gull Lake, Mi. – The second annual “Pole 2 Pole” race that is put on by our own Zickman is in jeopardy this year, as the Lake has not yet frozen. O.K., we are the “Shark Minions” but nobody wants to swim or put on a wet suit this time of year, right? So unless it get’s pretty darn cold, the Pole to Pole Race will be cancelled. Look for another Belo News edition later in February to announce if the Race will go on.
As Zickman mentioned in a recent email, we wouldn’t want to see any drownings as they tend to be real downers no matter how much beer there is…..
NEW “RAINDROP” EXPECTED IN JULY!
Belo News
February 1, 2012
Shark Cove, Mi. – Over the holiday’s, it was revealed that the “second couple” of the Mighty Minion Nation, Rainman and Tardette (the first couple is, of course, Sharkman and Lava Girl) have a little “Raindrop” in their future!
Yes, the Mighty Minion Nation seems pretty fertile these days, as yet another cycling legend (who looks a lot like Andy Shleck) and the famous cycling couple have announced they are expecting a baby sharklet this coming July! There goes Rainman’s training schedule!
Tardette is doing well and all in the Shark Cove are extremely excited at the prospect of yet another sharklet addition to the Nation!
Congratulations to Rainman and Tardette from the Minion Nation!
RAINMAN ON A NEW RIDE?!
Belo News
February 1, 2012
Fort Custer, Mi. – It was not only a special Christmas at the Shark Cove with the announcement of the new “Raindrop” in the neighborhood but also the announcement that Tardette had purchased a new Trek Superfly 29er for the Rainman for Christmas! Whoa, a new carbon fiber 29er for Christmas? You bet! Rainman is seen here standing next to his new steed as he took on Ft. Custer over the Holidays! In her acceptance speech for “Wife of the Year” award, Tardette was quoted as saying, “Is this great country or what?”
Belo News
February 1, 2012
Fort Custer, Mi. – It was not only a special Christmas at the Shark Cove with the announcement of the new “Raindrop” in the neighborhood but also the announcement that Tardette had purchased a new Trek Superfly 29er for the Rainman for Christmas! Whoa, a new carbon fiber 29er for Christmas? You bet! Rainman is seen here standing next to his new steed as he took on Ft. Custer over the Holidays! In her acceptance speech for “Wife of the Year” award, Tardette was quoted as saying, “Is this great country or what?”
BARRY-ROUBAIX, WHO IS IN?
Belo News
February 1, 2012
Battle Creek, Mi. – Don’t forget that Barry-Roubaix is coming up on March 24, 2012. Wrongway wrote in to Belo News that he is signed up for the 62 miler under the team name “Meat Factory!” Whoa Wrongway! Make the Mighty Minion Nation proud and remember to report your results back to Belo News!
RACING INSIDE A STORE? CRAZY!
Belo News
January 9, 2012
Grand Rapids, Mi. – So, what has our other intrepid hero, Brewman been up to? Well check it out at these sites below! This guy, famous for riding mountain, cross, road and swilling beer is just everywhere! Where else can you get in-depth reporting like this? Check these sites out!
First race of 2012. What a fun event. In and out of an old Meijer store.
Check out their facebook:
IS BIKING GOOD FOR YOU?
Belo News
February 1, 2012
Shark Cove, Mi. – So, you’ve been wondering, “are all the miles I ride good for me?” Well, Bunkie, here is some proof that they are, as well as a great blog to check out. Sharkman’s daughter knows this bloggist from her days at Ski Magazine and passed it on to our hero. Enjoy!
If you don’t think this bike riding thing makes a huge difference as you get older, then check this out!
http://www.adventure-journal.com/2012/01/finding-inspiration-in-an-mri/
(Rumor has it that the photo of the 74 year old sedentary gentleman legs are really the legs of Wolf King after doing “virtual training” on the couch with a bag of Doritos.)
On this same blog, you are going to want to watch this video!
Love Scotland? Love mountain biking? Well why not do them both! Is this a great country or what!
http://www.adventure-journal.com/2010/07/worlds-best-bike-handlers-throw-down-in-scotland/
DON’T FORGET! OPENING DAY!
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012!
BE THERE!
Belo News
February 1, 2012
Shark Cove, Mi. – So, you’ve been wondering, “are all the miles I ride good for me?” Well, Bunkie, here is some proof that they are, as well as a great blog to check out. Sharkman’s daughter knows this bloggist from her days at Ski Magazine and passed it on to our hero. Enjoy!
If you don’t think this bike riding thing makes a huge difference as you get older, then check this out!
http://www.adventure-journal.com/2012/01/finding-inspiration-in-an-mri/
(Rumor has it that the photo of the 74 year old sedentary gentleman legs are really the legs of Wolf King after doing “virtual training” on the couch with a bag of Doritos.)
On this same blog, you are going to want to watch this video!
Love Scotland? Love mountain biking? Well why not do them both! Is this a great country or what!
http://www.adventure-journal.com/2010/07/worlds-best-bike-handlers-throw-down-in-scotland/
DON’T FORGET! OPENING DAY!
SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2012!
BE THERE!
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