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Sunset Lane
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Sweet.. Smokey… Smooth… Delicious
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I would like to thank my family and all those that believed in me. I'll be back to defend my title in 2023. #Swirlie2022
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The Tom and The Jerry #TNR
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Tuesday Night Ride - 8/10/2021 - @ltsbrewing at 8 pm. Then audible. #TNR
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Mullet brothers #ragbrai2021
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Tuesday Night Ride - 6/29/2021 - Eagle's 8 pm - Trail ride, troll stops & art project #TNR
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Red sky at night….
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Gravel season has sprung
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May need more pints to get through the Stupid Bowl watch party at @ltsbrewing #TNR
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Night gravels. It's been a while old friend.
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New mascot. Enough said.
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Message us to get the link for the google hangout happy hour.
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A little spoke card sneak peak. Reminder that The Swirlie is Saturday 2/22 - 10 am at the Douglas Trailhead #swirlie2020
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Tuesday Night Ride 1/14 - Feast of the Ass #TNR - Depart Brother's at 8 pm. Ride in snow. Visit Smoak.
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New Year's Day Ride 2020 - Thesis Brewery at Noon. Some miles, some stops, and a great ride to kick-off the new year.
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Tuesday Night Ride 5/21 - May showers bring troll stops. Brother's at 8 pm
Tuesday Night Ride 5/21 - May showers bring troll stops. Brother's at 8 pm. #TNR
Tuesday Night Ride 4/23 - We love spring. Brother's at 8 pm
Tuesday Night Ride 4/23 - We love spring. Brother's at 8 pm. #TNR
Saint Patrick's DAY Ride - March 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm. Starts at @ltsbrewing
Saint Patrick's DAY Ride - March 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm. Starts at @ltsbrewing
Taken at: Rochester, Minnesota
Eggs eggs baby
Eggs eggs baby #swirlie2019
Taken at: Douglas Saloon & Social Club
It's always beautiful weather for a bike ride
It's always beautiful weather for a bike ride. #TNR
Tuesday Night Ride 9/11 - Brother's at 8 pm. Ride somewhere
Tuesday Night Ride 9/11 - Brother's at 8 pm. Ride somewhere. #TNR
Tuesday Night Ride 8/21 - Brother's at 8 pm. Slow trail ride heading northwest to @ltsbrewing
Tuesday Night Ride 8/21 - Brother's at 8 pm. Slow trail ride heading northwest to @ltsbrewing #TNR
Tuesday Night Ride 7/17 - Brother's at 8 pm. Slow trail ride to the northwest past @littlethistlebeer
Tuesday Night Ride 7/17 - Brother's at 8 pm. Slow trail ride to the northwest past @littlethistlebeer #TNR
Winter Birthdays Suck so I Celebrate My Half-Birthday Ride - Start at Eastwood Park - 5 pm
Winter Birthdays Suck so I Celebrate My Half-Birthday Ride - Start at Eastwood Park - 5 pm
Saint Patrick's DAY Ride - March 17, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Starts at @ltsbrewing
Saint Patrick's DAY Ride - March 17, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Starts at @ltsbrewing
Fat - 2/13/2018 - Beads and Bikes. Brother's at 8 pm.
Fat #TNR - 2/13/2018 - Beads and Bikes. Brother's at 8 pm.
1/2 - Happy New Year - Meet at @ltsbrewing at 8 pm
1/2 - Happy New Year - Meet at @ltsbrewing at 8 pm. #TNR
In Honor of This Day of Love
Don't forget the Revengeance Valentine's Ride is tonight.
Welcome…
I would like to welcome Tyler. He has been bestowed the title 'Honorary Member of Revengeance'. For his efforts he will be granted a Ph.D. in Revengeanceology.
RAGBRAI Dreaming
Deep thoughts…. RAGBRAI dreaming edition.
Hmmmmm…. I wonder if my ass could be more sore. I wonder if I could eat one more brat. I wonder who would I call to bail me out of jail. I wonder if I'm going to be crazy enough next year to do this again. If so, I wonder what kind of crazy I will see. Now, where did I put my Gatorade?
See, crazy is found in the craziest places. Looks like he keeps his chapstick in the front of his shorts. Also, it's a hard decision as to who is better endowed
Youth definitely has its privileges. One guess who just defiled a Kybo. One guess to which one wants to but doesn't have the energy.
Uh, yeah…. I really could of done without seeing that. Is this what people do when the are drunk at 9 am? The guy on the left really has the Chris Farley “I'm on my way to the gym” pose down to an art form.
Truthfully it'll be great to see this crazy group again. The more crazy the merrier.
Super Powers
Just who is this masked man?
Possessing super-human strength and able to destroy chainrings at will.
OH MY GOD, THE HUMANITY!!!!!!
Deep Thoughts - Almanzo 2011
Everyone is posting their emotional recap of this years ride. I thought it would be better if I listed some of the actual thoughts that went through my head during the ride. Here is what I can recall:
Mile 0: I truly doubt that it's going to rain all day. I better slap on some sunscreen just in case.
Mile 5: This is awesome. The road is full of bicyclists. The riders are having fun. I bet the weather will clear up.
Mile 7.3: Nothing better than a mouth full of gravel in the morning. At least I'll get my calcium.
Mile 10: Well, that got the legs warmed up.
Mile 28: For some reason these raindrops taste kind of sweet
Mile 28.1: Oh wait, that's drops of snot from my nose.
Mile 38.5: Sweet baby Jesus, there's Preston.
Mile 39: This is awful. The road is full of bicyclist carnage. The riders are all crying. I think the weather is somehow getting worse.
Mile 39.2: Half my team just dropped. 75% of the other riders are dropping. Am I an idiot by continuing? If so then there are other idiots as well. Let's roll.
Mile 41.5: I swear to God if that dog gets anywhere near me I'm going to kick it in the face.
Mile 45.3: Well, that got the legs warmed up again.
Mile 52: This has to be the worse gravel road on the face of the planet. Loose. No lines. I want to cry.
Mile 54: This is where the head wind starts. Maybe I should just turn of my brain for a while.
Mile 64.3: Sorry, I don't know my number. Sorry, I also don't know my name. You wouldn't happen to have a beer would you?
Mile 64.31: Thank God there's food, water & some friends to regroup with. Let's down some goo and knock this bitch out.
Mile 68.5: Well, that got the legs warmed up…. again.
Mile 76.5: I wonder where the cherry grove is at in Cherry Grove. Hell, I wonder if anyone even lives in Cherry Grove.
Mile 77.5: Last stretch of head wind. I knew all of those miles in RASC draft lines would come in handy some day.
Mile 80.6: At least it washed the mud off my shoes.
Mile 86.1: That has to be about the last hill.
Mile 89.5: Ok, a left turn. Didn't we turn right last year?
Mile 91: Ok, a turn. Counting down, now at mile 94.5.
Mile 91.1: Oh shit. That doesn't look fun. I wish we had turned right like last year.
Mile 91.6: That has to be about the last hill.
Mile 94.5: Ok, another turn. Wait, didn't we already have mile 94.5?
Mile 95.4: That has to be the last hill.
Mile 96: Awesome, there's the water tower!!! €¦… Shit, still 3 or 4 miles to go.
Mile 99.1: Oh my Lord I AM DONE. There's Chris. I don't know if I want to give him a hug or punch him in the face.
Mile 99.2: Well, that was fun. I'm covered in mud, I can't feel my left hand & I've just had the time of my life. I can't wait to do it again in the fall. The weather can't be any worse.
Leave a comment if you have any of your own deep thoughts from the Almanzo 2011 ride.
Easter Pot Luck Ride
Because of the wonderful work being done by Anna and Ilsa (aka The Planning Committee), we have an Easter Ride for young and old alike (aka bring the kids) to enjoy on Saturday, April 23rd.
Here are the details:
Meet at Eric and Anna's a 10 am for drinks and snacks
Ride to an undisclosed secret location to search for the spoils that the Easter Bunny is custom delivering for us
After the hunt we will then ride to Jeremy's house for a pot luck
For the food you can either drop it off at Jeremy's house that morning or you can bring it to Eric and Anna's. There will be a car there to transport it to the final location.
If you need more details send a note on the Contact Us page
IT'S A TRAP!!!
I don't know which would be Ron's undoing…. The PBR or the pink sunglasses?
High Steaks Cycling
I've slowly been becoming more and more apathetic towards professional cycling over the last few years. I had grown sick of the constant failed drug tests and the “you doped”/”no I didn't”/”I know you were molested as a child”/”you disagree with Lance so we will destroy you” attacks between the cyclists, coaches and sponsors. Because of all of the bad news always overshadowing the good, I was starting to not enjoy the actual sport any longer.
But for some reason the recent Alberto “El Pistolero del Toro” Contador saga has drawn me back in to the fold. I don't really know why. I think it started for me at the very beginning with “The Steak”.
Most everyone that follows cycling knows that Spanish riders (pro and amateur) are among the biggest violators of the doping regulations. I mean come on, one of the biggest (if not the biggest) doping scandals in cycling history occurred in Spain. So when the news came out that Contador failed a drug test during the Tour de France the world of cycling noticed but by no means was it shocked or even surprised.
But then the excuses started. I didn't think anything would ever beat the Landis 'shot of whiskey' defense, but a steak? A wholesome, juicy and delicious hunk of bovine? Now how could you blame a steak? That's like being angry at your best friend, your dog and Bill Murray all at the same time. From that point, I knew that this was going to be legendary.
In case you're not up to date, here are some articles, tweets and comments that I have found to be informative and humorous.
Tweet from VeloRacer5: Contador cleared of doping charges. Landis to apply for Spanish citizenship.
Tweet from FakeUCI: We plan to announce randomized beef testing just as soon as we figure out how to get a bull to pee in a cup.
An overview of the current situation and how Spain refuses to punish their most popular athlete and favorite son.
Link to Versus.com Article
A good opinion about the silly-ness of the steak defense.
Link to Yahoo! Sports Blog
And last, but not least, how the Spanish meat producers (Asoprovac) are reacting to be thrown under the bus by Contador, the Spanish Prime Minister and the Spanish cycling federation (RFEC). Note: Use of clenbuterol was banned in Europe in 1996, so blaming a steak is also accusing the meat producers of engaging in illegal practices.
Link to Cycling News Article
Where is this all heading? Who knows, but I'm sure that it will drag on for months or maybe even years. Either way it's a lot more exciting than the Tour of Oman or the Volta ao Algarve, so for now I will just sit back and enjoy saga as it unfolds.
OLE!
Some photos….
Are just made to be manipulated.
New Year's Day Ride 2022 - @brothers_bar_and_grill at 1 pm. Bundle up!!!
Tuesday Night Ride - 6/15/2021 - meet at Brother's - Depart 8 pm #TNR
Almost Memorial Day
Current vibe at 63 club, as displayed by Tilson's Auto Repair next door.
Tuesday Night Ride 2/12 - More snow.. ho.. hum.. Brother's at 8 pm
Tuesday Night Ride 2/12 - More snow.. ho.. hum.. Brother's at 8 pm. #TNR
Taken at: Rochester, Minnesota
After the Tuesday Night Ride you get Wednesday Morning Conversations
After the Tuesday Night Ride you get Wednesday Morning Conversations. #TNR
Bridge stop art gallery
Bridge stop art gallery #TNR
The best stop on RAGBRAI. Sorry, Geo couldn't make it this year.
The best stop on RAGBRAI. Sorry, Geo couldn't make it this year.
Great Iowa Brewery Tour #5
Great Iowa Brewery Tour #5
Taken at: Peace Tree - Des Moines Branch
Great letter to the editor but, unfortunately, nothing will be done. Cars rule supreme in
Great letter to the editor but, unfortunately, nothing will be done. Cars rule supreme in #rochmn. #bikerochmn
TNR 8/23 - Depart @ltsbrewing at 8:15 pm. Head to Douglas Saloon and Social Club
TNR 8/23 - Depart @ltsbrewing at 8:15 pm. Head to Douglas Saloon and Social Club. #TNR #bikerochmn
TNR 5/3 - @ltsbrewing 8 pm. No sleep 'til Douglas
TNR 5/3 - @ltsbrewing 8 pm. No sleep 'til Douglas. #TNR #bikerochmn
It's always a good time to poke a beer
It's always a good time to poke a beer. #bikerochmn #StPR
Climbed the mountain to refreshments
Climbed the mountain to refreshments. #theswirlie #bikerochmn
I wanna rock!!! #ragbrai2021
Refreshment refill
Warmth and stars
Stop on the Great Iowa Brewery Tour (not a brewery
Stop on the Great Iowa Brewery Tour (not a brewery) #nofilter
Taken at: Iowa
Putting the 40s to the test
Putting the 40s to the test. #bikerochmn
Quick wind down stop at 63 Club
Quick wind down stop at 63 Club. #TNR #bikerochmn
Dangit @randybrock, where did this stuff come from?
Dangit @randybrock, where did this stuff come from? #bikerochmn #drinkingwithdino
Taken at: Quarry Hill Nature Center
Full parking lots on Winter Bike to Work Day
Full parking lots on Winter Bike to Work Day. #winterbiketoworkday #wbtwd #bikerochmn #rochmn
Taken at: Rochester, Minnesota
Mission accomplished
#TNR welcome to June!
Sometimes cycling makes you hungry
Sometimes cycling makes you hungry. #bikerochmn
Cool bar, great music, pretty Bloody Mary. Too bad it tasted awful
Cool bar, great music, pretty Bloody Mary. Too bad it tasted awful. #recovery
I guess Char fell here. She's not the only one
I guess Char fell here. She's not the only one. #bikerochmn #rochmn
Taken at: Gamehaven Reservoir Park
This rocks! #decorahrocks
All you need to know is that this tent is made out of nylon, poles and dark voodoo magic.
All you need to know is that this tent is made out of nylon, poles and dark voodoo magic.
Island in the sun. Playing and having fun
Island in the sun. Playing and having fun. #bikerochmn
New trails… Old friends…
A beautiful big pour of @odellbrewing Russian Pirate at Pappy's
A beautiful big pour of @odellbrewing Russian Pirate at Pappy's. #TNR
Tuesday Night Ride - June 1 - Depart The Rocks on the Cascade Trail at 8 pm. Easy ride to The Cabin on the Douglas Trail #TNR
Tuesday Night Ride 5/18 - raindrops and troll stops. Leaving @littlethistlebeer at 8 pm #TNR
Sunday mornings are powered by….. NUTZ!!!!!
Another successful Tuesday Night Ride in the books. A world tour from @thethirstybelgian to @littlethistlebeer. #TNR
We've all been there…. Physically…. Literally….
Got the after mountain bike practice cravin' for some @snappystop #rochmn
Meet at brothers at 8am. Route TBD!
Tuesday Night Ride 5/7 - While spring lasts we find Byron. @ltsbrewing at 8 pm
Tuesday Night Ride 5/7 - While spring lasts we find Byron. @ltsbrewing at 8 pm. #TNR
Taken at: Rochester, Minnesota
Stunts
Stunts. #swirlie2019
Taken at: Pine Island, Minnesota
The Swirlie is coming! The Swirlie is coming! 10:00 AM - February 16, 2019 - Douglas Trailhead
The Swirlie is coming! The Swirlie is coming! 10:00 AM - February 16, 2019 - Douglas Trailhead. #swirlie2019
Taken at: Rochester, Minnesota
Tuesday Night Ride 1/29 at 8 pm - Meet at @foragerbrewery and then survive. Prepare for -20s air temp and -60s wind chill
Tuesday Night Ride 1/29 at 8 pm - Meet at @foragerbrewery and then survive. Prepare for -20s air temp and -60s wind chill. #TNR
Tuesday Night Ride 1/15 - Meet at Brother's at 8 pm. Then outride the polar vortex
Tuesday Night Ride 1/15 - Meet at Brother's at 8 pm. Then outride the polar vortex. #TNR
June 12 - Meet at Brother's and depart at 8 pm
June 12 - Meet at Brother's and depart at 8 pm. #TNR
The Swirlie is coming! The Swirlie is coming. 10:00 AM - February 17, 2018 - Douglas Trailhead
The Swirlie is coming! The Swirlie is coming. 10:00 AM - February 17, 2018 - Douglas Trailhead
11/14 - Potluck Ride recovery - Meet at Brother's at 8 pm. Then dodge raindrops
11/14 - Potluck Ride recovery - Meet at Brother's at 8 pm. Then dodge raindrops. #TNR
TNR 10/3 €“ Bicycles, Beers & Baseball. Brother's at 8 pm. Cheer Twins on to a victory
TNR 10/3 €“ Bicycles, Beers & Baseball. Brother's at 8 pm. Cheer Twins on to a victory. #TNR
Repost from @beccamping - Bridge stop on TNR
Repost from @beccamping - Bridge stop on TNR
In desperate need of RAGBRAI housing host in or near Waukon, IA. Small group of 5 riders & driver. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
In desperate need of RAGBRAI housing host in or near Waukon, IA. Small group of 5 riders & driver. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Great Iowa Brewery Tour #6
Great Iowa Brewery Tour #6
Taken at: Exile Brewing Co.
Great Iowa Brewery Tour #2
Great Iowa Brewery Tour #2
Taken at: Firetrucker Brewery
Wonderful bench for a beautiful girl.
Wonderful bench for a beautiful girl.
8th Annual Saint Patrick's Ride - 3/18/2017 - 2 pm pot luck at @ltsbrewing. Ride and relays after.
8th Annual Saint Patrick's Ride - 3/18/2017 - 2 pm pot luck at @ltsbrewing. Ride and relays after.
Special delivery.
Special delivery.
Music to break down bicycles to…
Music to break down bicycles to…
TNR 9/6 - Meet at Brother's at 8 pm. Route TBD based on weather. May just ride laps in the bar
TNR 9/6 - Meet at Brother's at 8 pm. Route TBD based on weather. May just ride laps in the bar. #TNR #bikerochmn
Big crowd on the Tuesday Night Ride. Must have been the donuts courtesy of Bob 'True' Gritman
Big crowd on the Tuesday Night Ride. Must have been the donuts courtesy of Bob 'True' Gritman. #TNR #bikerochmn
Random Ride stop #1 - Silver Lake
Random Ride stop #1 - Silver Lake. #TNR
Party packing out
Party packing out. #TNR #bikerochmn
I have a bad feeling that, “It's dead Jim.” May need a second opinion.
I have a bad feeling that, “It's dead Jim.” May need a second opinion.
No matter what you think, we won RAGBRAI.
No matter what you think, we won RAGBRAI.
TNR 7/5 - route TBD based on whether or not we want to get wet. @ltsbrewing at 8 pm
TNR 7/5 - route TBD based on whether or not we want to get wet. @ltsbrewing at 8 pm. #TNR #bikerochmn
Cemetery refreshment
Cemetery refreshment. #bikerochmn
TNR 4/12 - Brother's 8pm then 15 mile gravel loop with stop at Shar's Country Palace
TNR 4/12 - Brother's 8pm then 15 mile gravel loop with stop at Shar's Country Palace. #bikerochmn #TNR
Poking beers want hard core enough for us. Now poking Jameson
Poking beers want hard core enough for us. Now poking Jameson. #StPR
Happy St Patrick's Ride day
Happy St Patrick's Ride day. #StPR #bikerochmn
TNR 3/15 - Ides of March cruiser ride around town. Brother's 8 pm
TNR 3/15 - Ides of March cruiser ride around town. Brother's 8 pm. #TNR #bikerochmn
File under 'You can't build a better Mousetrap'. Oooooo…. blue vinyl
File under 'You can't build a better Mousetrap'. Oooooo…. blue vinyl. #omaha
Weekend gravel ride. Tailwind out. Headwind back. Just how we like it
Weekend gravel ride. Tailwind out. Headwind back. Just how we like it. #bikerochmn #ohtheholiday
TNR 2/23 - Lookin' for the @randybrock Alberta Clipper. Brother's at 8 pm
TNR 2/23 - Lookin' for the @randybrock Alberta Clipper. Brother's at 8 pm. #TNR #bikerochmn
TNR 2/16 - It's a warmin' up out there. Brother's 8 pm. Troll stops to Binkie's North
TNR 2/16 - It's a warmin' up out there. Brother's 8 pm. Troll stops to Binkie's North. #TNR #bikerochmn #rochmn
@foragerbrewery fulfilling our Mardi Gras needs
@foragerbrewery fulfilling our Mardi Gras needs. #TNR #bikerochmn #rochmn
TNR 2/2 - Snow…. meh. Brother's at 8 pm. Route TBD
TNR 2/2 - Snow…. meh. Brother's at 8 pm. Route TBD. #TNR #bikerochmn #rochmn
Jersey Order
A jersey order is in the works. Price is $72. Available in Red or Black, size X-Small to XXX-Large, 3/4 or full zipper and sleeved or sleeveless.
If you are interested use the 'Contact' page and let us know by 6/17.
I doubt George Hincapie could design anything better.
Valentine's Ride 2012
Prepare yourself for the first ever Revengeance Valentine's Ride.
Use the link on the right to visit the ride page for more information.
It's that postcard time of year
If you are partaking in any rides this year that require a postcard entry then feel free to use the brand spanking new official Revengeance postcard.
Linky to: Revengeance Postcard
Just type in your information and the address, print on a piece of card stock, slap a stamp on it (32 cents these days) and then it's all set to go.
Dickie Scramble Review
I had a great time at the 2011 Dickie Scramble and I'm positive everyone else there had a great time as well.
Drew and Laura hosted a spectacular event and I will do everything in my power to encourage them to continue organizing the ride every year. Maybe I'll just mark February 11, 2012 as the date for the next edition of the Dickie Scramble.
I stole some of Laura's pics and posted them on the Media page. If you want to see her entire album it is located at:
http://s138.photobucket.com/albums/q243/teamsilence1/dickiescramble/
I also want to send my heart felt thanks the support crew for the ride. Their energy was yet another reason this ride was so grand.
Detachable Crank
It's funny how our brains work. I hear that Geo Revengeance has dropped his crank, and this is immediately where my mind goes. Go figure….
I guess at least he's not a sensitive artist.