British Bicycles of Chicago

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Comment by globalguy on May 3, 2009 at 12:19am

Thank you all for o wonderful ride!!!

Comment by Alan Lloyd on May 1, 2009 at 11:58pm

I've 'packed' and filled the hip-flasks up ...

Comment by Aaron Bussey on May 1, 2009 at 6:11pm

poor sound nice tweed

Comment by Alan Lloyd on May 1, 2009 at 1:10pm

I feel the need for tweed, not speed!

Comment by John on May 1, 2009 at 9:07am

Nah! Gives us all a benchmark.

Comment by Aaron Bussey on May 1, 2009 at 8:23am

Need to shrink.

Comment by globalguy on May 1, 2009 at 7:54am

Fetching, I say, fetching!!!!

Comment by John on May 1, 2009 at 1:47am

Am I the only one who did not realize Aaron was so tall?

Comment by globalguy on April 30, 2009 at 6:05pm

My Young & Lively Companions,

First, my profound apologies to the Right Honourable Lee. Next 12 September's Tweed Ride will most certainly be addressed through a forum discussion. But with a little more than a day and counting, it's unfortunately too late.

Second, I ran into the comely Sailor today at U of C. She inquired as to the tweedyness of our little tour Saturday.

To use the wonderfully colourful vernacular of our American Cousins, tweedyness ain't all that mystifying. All it takes is a scrupulous informality in your attire!

Most of the more gentile sort (lads & lassies alike) have the essential ingredients in their modest boudoirs. Your standard issue bike cap or flat cap is also most decently appropriate.

If you lack the tweed jacket, then a vest will do. No vest? Then a light, V-neck pullover (or sweater for our uncouth American Cousins) will do. The stripery the better!

Underneath DO WEAR a dress shirt; again, the stripery the better. Crown it off with a narrow tie or the more sartorial bow-tie. School colours get extra points! Remember, fastidious fashion are the words of the hour.

And below the decks? Whether you refer to them as Knickers, Breeks, Breaches, or Pantaloons, all you need is leggy attire that floats seductively at mid-hip or modestly drops to just above the knee. Of course, exposing your devilish calves is strictly unseemly so cover up with knee-length socks. Argyle is MOST fetching.

Please be attuned that the point of our little tour is to SPRUCE UP, blast it! Do fight the slavish temptation of those horrid man-made fibers so much favored by the more odious lycra louts.

Comment by globalguy on April 30, 2009 at 5:23pm

2 days and counting! Thanks to all for the music suggestions. To whet your appetites, the Right Honourable John, Sir Aaron, and my humble self have been calling the speakeasies on the route. Here's what some are offering:

John Barleycorn's in Lincoln Park: $1 off drinks.

Emmits agreed to give us $1 off Guiness pints which usually go for 5.50

Paramount Room has 2.50 PBR's and $5 shot and beer specials

Billy Goat said they have 3.50 domestic beers

Twin Anchors has $3 bottles of Brooklyn Ale or something like that...

Gold Star Bar - opens at 4. $2 Schlitz and Hamm's; $3 Old Style; $4 Dead Guy Ale; all taps are $4. We will have to show ID as only the bartender will be there. Ghost info - and two of the greatest review quotes I have ever seen - are here: http://www.chibarproject.com/Reviews/GoldStar/GoldStar.htm

Rainbo Club - $2 PBR; that is their special every day. They are also cash only, so the plastic-preferring riders should be warned. Also very crowded the later it gets in the evening. More at: http://www.chibarproject.com/Reviews/RainboClub/RainboClub.html

Inner Town Pub - no specials and they don't care. They have an interesting history, but BOO to them!

Club Lucky - won't know about the specials until that day, BUT the owner would love to have us come by. Eric will be the Manager working that day, and we are to ask for him to see the bullet hole in the bar and hear about the murder that took place there. The earlier we can get arrive (5-6pm) the better it will be, as the place gets really crowded on Saturdays. Other good stuff here: http://www.chibarproject.com/Reviews/ClubLucky/ClubLucky.htm

Lottie's Bar and Grill - Beer of the Month (TBD) for $3 or $3.50; 25 cent wings. Highly entertaining info on Lottie's at: http://www.chibarproject.com/Reviews/Lottie's/Lottie's.htm

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