Resolutions and Revolutions

It's that time of the year again, where everyone makes new years resolutions and hopefully keeps them. Here at 635 in the morning on a saturday your tireless blogger sits and is at a loss for what to resolve to do. Not that I accomplished much this year but that goes without saying. On the team front I'd really like us to to make a showing during the road racing season. Not to say we won't or we can't or any of that nonsense but I'd like to see that work out in our favor. I fully intend to at least try my hand at road racing. Can't be that hard really it's riding a bike.
On a personal level this year I'm gonna ride my goddamn bike. Last year was a miserable shit show for me and that's gotta change. Even if it means 9 pm bedtimes on saturday nights to squeeze in a 6 am ride I gotta do it. I think I'm gonna focus on just clocking in as many miles as I can squeeze in once the weather breaks in june or july.
I hope everyone has a nice new years eve and day and stays safe, it's amateur night out there so be careful on the roads. If you need me I'll be the one hopefully sleeping in past 6 tomorrow.

Mahallo
Dave

Now begins the winter

Of anymore only my discontent. Shitty weather here in Scum City yesterday which means the roads are soupy drek today. Be careful out there it's gonna be a rough one. I gotta go rip the cages off my bike and get to work, these orders aren't gonna deliver themeselves.
Also, have you ever thought of riding with the luminaries of Scum City? Now's your chance as we are intending to whoop it up a bit at the Camba New Years Day Ride. It's gonna be a fun day of bikes, beer, possibly ham sandwiches.

Ok, this bike isn't gonna work on itself

mahallo.
dave

Happy Non Offensive Holiday Wishes!

Just wanted to say have a nice fun one from me and all the guys and gals here at Team Scum City. It's been a really fun first year for all of us and we're all looking forward to 2012 in a positive light. Enjoy your holiday meals, and lets hope the weather breaks so we can actually get out on the road and work them off!

Happy Holidays and keep it rubber side down
Scum City

Happy Tuesday!

Another fun day downtown, just updating the winter movie list to include ride the divide which is now on netflix streaming. Also to repost this pic, as this is next level awesome.

Winter Movie Corner!

I know all of us are considering, or some have started their indoor training. Me, I just ate pizza training enough for me. But I promised a long time ago I'd blab about movies so I got a couple

Kill the Irishman: Not gonna lie, really really liked this movie. I'm biased in the fact that I love Cleveland true crime truth be told. Really well done, all the performances were good I give it two thumbs up.

Blood Sweat and Gears: Also, not bad, and a scant 90 minutes long to boot. It's nice to see the beginnings of Team Cervelo-Earl Scheib-Tea House Noodles-Waffle House, or whatever they are this year. Being they are my favorite pro team it was nice to see the behind the scenes stuff. Team management, structure and that stuff was really interesting to me and a side of the pro world I didn't know much about. Not nearly enough Zabriskie for this guy. But worth a rent from Netflix, two thumbs up.

I have yet to get any ham sandwiches downtown btw. And Captain George told me the only 815 tall boy he got was one he bought himself. For shame applicants, for shame. Good day to ride today everyone, clear and cold. Get out there if ya can.

Mahallo
Dave.

After a brief convo with Captain George.

I'm typing this whole thing in so you can see the insanity I deal with daily.

Me: Hey buddy, we're still trying to do columbus right?
CG: Did you fax ahead my list of demands?
M: No, you can't have a rider george, none of us are that famous yet.
G: What? I specifically asked for a tropical fruit plate, and the DVD Smokey and the Bandit playing on loop near my trainer?
M:Yeah, I didn't even send that out. It's not even worth trying.

At this point he started muttering about Buford T. Justice and how he had this whole thing in his head that he was gonna "catch the bandit" down in Cbus. Truth be told I have no idea what he's on about, but it's not looking good for the winter Scum City field trip.

Now I have eleven voice mails from Alex to answer, and 17 emails from Will. Hopefully it's not another "art shoot" from his camera involving sculpted tofu. I get it buddy, but you're never ever ever gonna get bean curd to look like Jonathan Vaughters. It's just not gonna happen.

Keep it rubber side down everyone
mahallo
dave.

So, you want to join team Scum City

I've been finally cleared to tell everyone the application process. All of this must be done, manifests will be checked before you're even considered for membership.

1. You have to have lunch at Tea House Noodles. What you eat is up to you, but a receipt must be provided and will be checked. No exceptions.
2. You can to only refer to Jay Karp as "sir" he's faster then you and deserves your respect. Hell I have to get him a sandwich once a week for allowing my continued membership on this team.
3. If you run into Captain George in the wild you have to buy him a beer. I don't care if it's 815 in the morning on a Tuesday, buy a tall boy at the Stab-and-grab and pass it off to him.
4. All applicants must be open to the idea of tattoos. Captain George and Alex waffle on this all the time so be ready at any time.
5. I require a Ham Sandwich, And no bullshit gas station sandwich. I'm talking an actual ham sandwich. I'm easy to find, I'm downtown. You can knock this and number 1 out in half an hour. See applicants, I'm doing your job.
6. I'm gonna need a brandy glass full of M&M's

Once you've done all of these you're application is logged and you'll start the interview process. Hopefully this helps all potential racers out there.

Carmen Gambino

Carmen brought positive enthusiasm to the team early on, though with some midseason opportunities calling we can only hope he will join us again next year. Get out here and play in the damn mud!

Scummy Newbs!

We have three racers who have been upon us for sometime or are brand new to our world. In any case we are excited that they will be wearing there very own jersey next year, thank you Carmen for letting us pass yours around.

Mitch Bear Gabel is a beast and a regional tough guy! Need i say more, its gonna be awesome to train and race next to him, if i can keep up.

Dean Sauer has been on the team since the beginning of the season. He unfortunately missed the jersey ordering, so i am considering him a newb even though he has been a longtime friend and race pal. Season #2 is a winter away.

Laura Webb has been introduced to us through Russel Lee. She has been epically photographing cx racing in NEO. She however decided to try her hand with three races to go and she did very very well. With that said, she is going to join us next year as our first female racer.

Scum City has a female racer! Laura Webb

This will be her first season racing cx. She finished three at the tail end of the season and did very well. The prospect of a woman's bike team is fucking awesome! Welcome Laura!

Dean Sauer

Dean has been amongst us for sometime now. He is a great friend to Scum City and we are excited to have him pull the red white and black over his shoulders. He is an integral part of our training and organization. Way to kick ass this season!

Mitch Bear Gabel

Chicago Crew: Dylan Gimpel and Cory Norris

Russel Lee and Laura Webb

Dave Schalmo and Alex Kinney

Jay Karpinski and Guy Singer

Will Ansley and George Gantner

Fellas!! One season under our belt

Thanks for all the hard work making this team a reality, we put a lot of time in our saddles and occasionally in the mud or sliding across pavement. I can say honestly that i have crushed more bricks, trees, potholes, wheels, frames etc. than all of you combined and those moments would only be a fleeting thought were it not for you brothas by my side!

This is the official introduction to our team. We are the ones who have seen it all the way through and are yearning for more in all disciplines.

We are who we are, we ride together because we are friends.

Thanks

George