So I had a bicycles and beer epiphany over the weekend. They go together so well and there are so many products that help it fit even better. Post ride libations are great and Guinness is rocket fuel.
So here is a run down of some of the bikes and booze fusion products that are out there today.
- One of the most popular is the Surly Jethro Tule
- The Ahrens Bicycles WiseCracker Bottle Opener is a sure winner
- Another good one from Surly is the Singleator Scrap Tool
- So the guys at Surly are drunks. Here is their Tuggnut Chain Tensioner
- Of course Park Tools makes one. Its a tool.
- Blue Collar Mountain Biking has a how to article: make your own bike chain bottle opener
- If you don’t want to make your own bicycle chain bottle opener you can buy one here
So everyone get out there and ride and share some cold ones with friends. You should also share your favorite post ride “recovery” drink in the comments.
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Levi 02.25.08 at 2:28 pm
There’s nothing like replenishing all the calories you just burnt with a cold Guinness!
Bradly Fletchall 02.25.08 at 3:47 pm
@Levi - Amen Brother…Thats my post ride drink of choice.
will 02.25.08 at 4:10 pm
OK I am Canadian - but this is essential beer/bike gear
http://www.teamcyclist.com/store/Primal-Wear-Jersey-MTB-s-s-Men-Molson-Canadian-ID_P16009C1747.cfm
Bradly Fletchall 02.25.08 at 4:42 pm
@Will - Thanks for the link. That’s a great jersey.
Joe Bagadonuts 02.25.08 at 6:08 pm
When pressed, clipless pedals also make a good bottle-opening device; I’ve found Time ATAC-type pedals to work the best, though Shimano-SPD style also get the job done.
Bradly Fletchall 02.26.08 at 10:52 am
@Joe - Excellent Tip!!!! Very resourcefull
Dana Lookadoo 04.04.08 at 8:29 pm
Peas and carrots? uh uh…
But the combination of carbohydrates and protein in brewed yeasted beverages is supposed to be almost as good of a recovery drink as chocolate milk and Endurox R4!
Fusion products?
Front teeth! If the cap breaks them, come up with a good crash story!
Bradly Fletchall 04.05.08 at 10:26 am
@Dana…If you you can open a non-twistoff beer bottle with your teeth, you’re hard core.
I did a mountain bike race last weekend and we had a cooler full of Guiness bottles and no opener. I used my clipless pedal and it worked like a charm.