Mock Bike-n-Brew 2009

Saturday April 11, 2009:

The NORSA spring bike-n-brew features an easy 15-mile ride from Bethesda, MD along the Capitol Crescent and Mount Vernon trails to a local watering hole near the Reagan National airport in Arlington, VA.

Team NORSA members Steven S, Matt, and Russ gathered near Francis Scott Key bridge on a gray Saturday morning to ride to the rendezvous point in Bethesda. In true NORSA fashion, the event was advertised as "rain or shine." Russ showed up on time (for his NORSA debut!) Matt was late.

The three departed on what would be a cold and soggy ride, with temperatures in the mid 40s F and under a steady drizzle. Then, in his anger at Matt's tardiness, the god Poseidon unleashed new storm clouds, and the fury of the four winds befell the cyclists. Unflinching, they advanced in the onslaught, but Poseidon took aim with his mighty trident and punctured Matt's tire. As Matt set to work on the repair, the other two continued as the god of the sea pelted them with heavy bursts of spring rain.

Needless to say it was still raining when they got to Steve-o's house. No other NORSA members (including Tom, Steve-o, Adam, and the Neil) were willing to ride in such conditions. Hot tea was poured for all. Russ wore a woman's coat to stay warm. Matt contemplated the idea of moral causation, or karma. Everyone else went to brunch. Tom was unsuccessful at ordering a bagel sandwich.

Russ and Steven S. rode home in the rain. Mock bike-n-brew was a success in that there was minimal biking and brews. Stay tuned for upcoming actual bike-n-brews!