Monday, November 05, 2007

Day of the Speedvagen

It's coming. Can you feel it? Yes, that is the feeling of eleven. And if you think it is unusually strong this week, you are right. That is because 11/11 is fast approaching. Yes, November 11th is just around the bend...

Announcing The Day of the Speedvagen to be recognized on November 11th, 2007. This is the inaugural Day of the Speedvagen and you should anticipate that the date of 11/11 will be celebrated from this date forward honoring the spirit of taking it to eleven. Your "it" may be something else (and that is OK), but in the case of the Speedvagen "it" is all about Cyclocross racing and eleven means going to extremes. Especially extreme suffering...

This year Seattle's Day of the Speedvagen will be celebrated at Fort Flagler, Seattle Cyclocross Series race #7. It is unclear exactly what activities will take place during the celebration. All that can really be said at this time is that it will be Spectacular.

Brought to you by the Single Speed Champion of 13th place. Putting the Spectacle back in Spectacular. I will be bringing the power of 11 unicorns to smite all who attempt to dislodge me from my rightful (13th) place in the Seattle Cyclocross Single Speed category.

Adendum to the above. If a Cyclocross race does not occur on 11/11, then the Day of the Speedvagen shall be celebrated on the date of the Cross race occurring in closest proximity to the actual date of 11/11.

That is all.

3 comments:

Andy Askren said...

Brilliant! I shall drink deeply of the pain wrought in the 11th day of the 11th month. This year, the -land of Port- shall welcome in the 1st coming of the 11th wonder at Estacada Timber Park, a worthy venue for the Single Speed Cyclocross Championships. Though this pale knight doth not havest the huevos to ride with but one gear, he shall take it to eleven in his own manner-- with 10 in back + 1 in the front. Bring it on, oh heavy gray clouds. Bring. It. On.
11 is thy name. 11 is my game.

tjh said...

drats. no racing for me on DOTS. Must wait until the 24th.

tjh said...

The gum is amazing. I must order some! I nicked some unicorn soap bubbles from one of my daughters birthday bags. I'm lower than low.