Fixie Day in the Bernard Shaw THIS SATURDAY!!!

Late notice... we thought it was going to be next week... however. Get on down to the Bernard Shaw this Saturday, and bring your bike! Should be fun.

Velocity Blog

So I've started writing a blog to try and promote the company more.
You can find it here: www.velocitycouriers.wordpress.com

I'll still update here with more general messenger info and race times etc. but I will be focusing my efforts on the company. Again, if anyone wants to contribute to keeping this blog alive please get in touch.

Cheers,

Graham

Global Gutz results

A slow and windy course set our times behind those of previous years, but the main thing is everyone had fun and finished the race safely. Well done to Lizard for organising this years race.

Results:
1st: 25Sean: 45.02
2nd: Kropa: 45.10
3rd: Steve: 45.16
4th: Laurence: 45:23
5th: Noel: 46.03
6th: Noels roadie mate: 46.03
7th. Deano. 47.14
8th. Johnny. 49.58
9th. Josh. 52.45
10th. Carrisa. 53.30
11th. Perrine. 54.15
DNF. Brian

Full results will be up on globalgutz.org soon.

Global Gutz!!!

Late notice...

Tomorrow's Global Gutz will be taking place at 9pm. The start line is a secret so far...

Meeting at ToneHenge from 6pm. Group ride to the start from 8pm. Race starts 9pm sharp!

Remember this is taking place simultaneously all over the world so we HAVE to start on time.

21km's. A chance to win return flights to Tokyo.

See you there.
www.globalgutz.org

National Bike Week

Starting on Sunday, National Bike Week will comprise of a series of events aimed at encouraging more people around the country to get on their bikes.

There's a Family Day in the Phoenix Park on Sunday, with a 10k group ride around the park, and on Wednesday there is the cycle through the city, which thankfully this year they have had the balls to actually put midweek and in the evening. Places are limited apparently (not sure how they can stop anyone from cycling on the roads that night however!?), so you can sign up here . If it's another exercise in high-vis jacket wearing I'm pretty sure I shall ride off into the sunset and tell them where they can shove their cycle.

This is overall a good thing for the city however so be sure to check out www.bikeweek.ie and get involved somehow.

Dublin Messengers on film...

Nice little preview of stuff that Aly, Colin etc have been putting together over the last while.

Cycle Courier Forum

Hey all,
just a quick post to advertise a new forum for working messengers.
Cassandra from NYC has created a really good forum here:
http://cyclecourier.org/vanilla/

I highly recommend checking it out.

Global Gutz reminder and plea for content

Hi all,

you may have noticed there has been a paucity of content over the last while. Some of you may know that myself and Chris are hard at work trying to get our new company off the ground, which has left me little time for filling this blog. It's a shame as I love it, but it deserves more attention than I can give it right now. If there is any messenger out there in Dublin who would like to contribute to the blog PLEASE get in touch, as I'd hate to see her wither away and die. I'll add when I can, but who knows when that may be.

On another topic, Global Gutz is just around the corner, I've officially registered us as of this evening. I'm stepping down as course creator and we'll have a fresh design this year, hopefully giving us a better chance of competing with those Europeans who can apparently maintain an average of 42kp/h in city streets over a 21km course while negotiating 5 checkpoints... lets see if we have found their secret...

Details of start/finish will come some time after we return from Berlin. Stay tuned... and get the legs spinning.

ECMC Berlin, Dublin qualifier, final results

There are two places you can drink alcohol in this country; one is in your private home and the other is in a public house. This place is neither. You have to leave this place... NOW!!

Those were the immortal words of the Garda who moved us along from Grand Canal to marc the start of the last race in the ECMC Berlin Dublin Qualifier Series. So we started and ended at Portobello. Evening was very pleasant and they all turned out, Lizard with freshly shaved legs for the occasion.
About 15 riders raced the final race; two manifests, both with four checkpoints, two pick-ups and drop-offs at each one. It took 27Aidan just under an hour to come in first with Kropa in second and Lukasz in third on the night. All got t-shirts from another Lukasz from dotties as did Doricea as first girl.
Then came the prize-giving ceremony with a cacophony of prizes for the top ten. Results are below. 27Aidan had a great race on the night which left him that one point ahead of Lukasz to put the quiet Pole in third and to take second for himself. And Kropa took first, got a fancy shirt so as not to go away empty-handed on the night. He wins the flights and registration for ECMCBerlin which is not so far away at all.
There was a closing ceremony in the Portobello Pub where we all shouted, shoved and downed pints in one, as is our want. I am happy that people took part and made the series a good one and I am thankful. Thanks to the marshalls, to those who gave prizes over the weeks and thanks to the racers of course.

Can somebody put on an alleycat now please so I can have a go...

See you in Berlin
25Seán

1. Kropa. 90

2. 27Aidan. 79

3. Lukasz. 78

4. 33Steve. 63

5. Lizard. 46

6. Lally. 46

7. Josh. 42

8. Vinny. 34

9. Geri. 28

10. Doricea. 27

11. Delo. 21

12. Cliffy. 14

13. Jonny. 14

14. Colin. 13

15. Ricsi. 13

16. John W. 12

17. Pádraig. 11

18. Lorcan. 11

19. 23Cormac. 10

20. Jack. 10

21. Caríosa. 9

22. Big Al. 9

23. Eoin. 8

24. Rob. 4

25. Seán. 4

26. Dennis. 3

27. Aly. 2

28. Brian. 2

29. JT. 2

30. Raj. 2

ECMC Berlin Dublin Qualifier... results after race 3

ECMC Berlin Dublin Qualifier Series.
Results after Race 3

Race last week got a bit trickier, perhaps too much so. But the numbers were good. Niamh was filming on the night for her soon-to-come 2 minute short, looking forward to it. Kropa took first, great result for Josh in second and 33 Steve takes third two weeks in a row.. All this meant that the table looks like this:

1. Lukasz. 46

2. Kropa. 45

3. Lally. 44

4. 27 Aidan. 43

5. Vinny. 34

6. 33Steve. 32

7. Lizard. 27

8. Josh. 27

9. Delo. 21

10. Cliffy. 14

11. Jonny. 14

12. Colin. 13

13. Doricea. 12

14. John W. 12

15. Geri. 10

16. 23 Cormac. 10

17. Big Al. 9

18. Eoin. 8

19. Pádraig. 5

20. Rob. 4

21. Seán. 4

22. Dennis. 3

23. Caríosa. 2

24. Raj. 2

25. Aly. 2

26. Lorcan. 2

27. Brian. 2

A Polish double bill for first and second, Lukasz and Kropa, with our man Lally trailing just behind in third. The points could not be closer with Aidan on 43 in fourth. This series is very much open. It's all to win for, flights and registration that is for ECMC Berlin 09 in six weeks time.

Race number 4 is this Friday 24th, 7pm at Grand Canal Square. Come one, come all!


Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death. ~Hunter Thompson

S25

CMWC Guatemala...

It's getting exciting...

ECMC series race 3 details, race 2 results and current standings

Results here from friday night and ECMC Berlin Dublin Qualifier Series:

1. Lukasz.25 points
2. Lally. 20 points
3. 33Steve. 16 points
4. Lizard. 12 points
4. 27Aidan. 12 points
6. John W. 10 points
7. Kropa. 9 points
8. Eoin. 8 points
9. Jonny. 7 points
10. Delo. 6 points
11. Cliffy. 5 points
12. Josh. 4 points
13. Dennis. 3 points
14. Lorcan. 2 points
15. Seán. 2 points
16. Doricea. 2 points(DFL)
17. BIG AL. DNF

So with all that things are indeed shaping up the table looks like this:

1. Lally. 36 points
2. 27Aidan. 32 points
3. Lukasz. 31 points
4. Vinny. 25 points
5. Kropa. 20 points
6. Delo. 19 points
7. Lizard. 17 points
8. 33Steve. 16 points
9. Cliffy. 14 points
10. 23Cormac. 10 points
10. John W. 10 points
11. Big Al. 9 points
12. Geri. 8 points
12. Eoin. 8 points
13. Josh. 7 points
13. Jonny. 7 points
14. Doricea. 6 points
15. Dennis. 3 points
16. Rob. 2 points
16. Lorcan. 2 points
16. Seán. 2 points

With the fairer weather, more turned out. Pre-race refreshments were idyllic under the walls of the old city. The race itself had a few more checkpoints than the week before and this week's looks to be a bit trickier as well. Friday 17th, 7pm(2 pm for anonymous) at the Green. Race starts 730 sharp as craic to follow is in Anseo of Camden St. with 25Seán puttin down an electro seton the turntables. As always, results, prizes and refreshments to follow.

"It's still very early to make any calls on this race, nobody is talking just yet. But a few hungry faces can be seen in the pack..."

25 Sean

ECMC series race 2 details and race 1 results

ola.. Race 2:

Thursday April 9th. Cook St. By the old walls of Dublin.
Drinks in Dice bar to follow.
Remember all accumulated points from this series go towards a grand prize of return flights and registration for the ECMC in Berlin.

Race 1 results:

1.Vinny.25pts
2.Aidan.20pts
3.Lally.16pts
4.Delo.13pts
5.Kropa.11pts
6.Cormac.10pts
7.Cliffy.9pts
8.Geri.8pts
9.Al.7pts
10.Lukasz.6pts
11.Lizard.5pts
12.Doricea.4pts
13.Josh.3pts
14.Rob.2pts

Stolen Bike!

Another bike gone... this one belonged to Oisin from Knog who was very good to us during CMWC. He didn't have it long and it should stand out quite a bit. Please keep the eyes peeled. Here's the description:
The bike was stolen outside of Twisted Pepper on Abbey Street at 11PM last Saturday 4^th April.

Basic Description:

Custom built at brick lane bikes so the frame, crank etc are all BLB parts,

Frame: colour black

Rims: Velocity Electric Blue deep V with black tires

Riser Bars - Electric Blue with black grips

Two finger front break

Electric Blue pedals with silver cages and blue strap

Good Hunting!

ECMC Berlin, Dublin Qualifier Series

ECMC Berlin Dublin Qualifier is ready to go. First race, this Friday (3rd) April, 7pm at Portobello. Five alleycats over the month with the final on May 1st. Winner gets flights with his/her bike and registration for ECMC Berlin over our June bank holiday weekend, 28th May-1st June 2009.

There are five races with points awarded for placing as well as participation:

1st: 10 points, maximum
2nd: 7 points, maximum
3rd: 5 points, maximum
Participation: 2 points

Races are on the Friday of every week except Friday 10th, Good Friday, with the race on the day before, Thursday 9th. Qualifier final on May 1st with afterparty. €5 per race, craic to follow, always. Keep your eyes on http://www.dublinmessengers.org/ for race results, points table and upcoming race details.

Friday at Portobello, we see you there.
S25

Also! weardotties.com will be supplying some sweet t-shirts as prizes. Check them out.

Workaday Scavenger Hunt

For anyone who hasn't got a manifest yet, there should be some around the Green in the morning, or alternatively you can copy the list below:

You have all day to collect as many of these items as possible. Gather at Wilton Place from 5.30pm to tally scores. Cut-off is 6pm.
Overall prizegiving ceremony will take place in Bernard Shaw from 7.30pm.
Have fun!!!

copy of Metro (5pts.)
copy of Herald AM (5pts.)
Unlimited Magazine (6)
Totally Dublin (6)
GCN (6)
Event Guide (6)
IFI Timetable (6)
Argos Catalogue (10)
Golden Pages(10)
Docket Sheets from 5 courier companies (20)
Rubber Duck (20)
Lump of Coal (10)
Housebrick (20)
Briquette (10)
Carrott (6)
Rose (10)
Shamrock (10)
No Bicycle Sign (50)
'I like to ride' sticker ((10)
Giant Novelty Sunglasses(must be worn) (25)
Tricolour Afro (must be worn) (25)
Leprechaun Suit (100)
Green facepaint(on face) (20)
Traffic cone (50)
Photo of you and cycling police (50)
Photo of you with motorbike police (100)
Photo of you and security (50)
Photo of you in a lift (10)
Roll of toilet paper (10)
Photo of you with receptionist (50)
8 ball (100)
Pizza box (20)
Happy meal toy (25)
Deck of cards (10)
Fresh tattoo (200)
American Visa Application (200)
Driving License application stamped and signed by police(200)
Recipe for sponge cake (10)
Spare spoke (10)
Photo of you cycling an eco cab (50)
Photo of you cycling in Custom House Plaza (100)
Photo of you with security guard in Wilson House Fenian Street (100)
Photo of you with Horse and boy at Percy Place (200)
6 pack of booze (0)
Photo of you demonstrating with crazy people at Leinster house(bonus holding placard) (100)
Guinness beermat (10)
Whiskey tasting certificate from Jameson Distillery (200)
Photo of you in sky bar at Guinness Storehouse (200)
A bra (100)
A famous persons autograph (depends on how famous in OUR perception)

Final Timetable

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Saturday we meet at 3pm in Phoenix Park...
See you later!!!!

Entry for the weekend is €10 and that'll get you a t-shirt too... can't say fairer than that...

Dublins transport video

Genius...


Thanks to Niamh for pointing this out.

Paddy's Day Massacre; a rough draft

Now that we have a new logo... and a beautiful one it is too, I thought I'd give people a rough idea of what we're planning for the weekend.

Fri 13th: The St. Patrick's Day Massacre Alleycat followed by booze...

Sat. 14th: Out-of-towners alleycat (Mel Gibson Logistical Challenge Cup)
Phoenix Park...tricky competitions... more booze

Sun. 15th: Grass track racing(as the velodrome is being resurfaced) Venue tbc.
Footdown, messing... booze

Mon. 16th: Workaday Scavenger Hunt. It's going to be quiet on the road so spend your time
looking for random stuff: full list will be handed out and available here on Sunday
night. 5.30pm points will be tallied... booze

Tue 17th: Hey! It's actually Paddy's Day! If you're not too hungover go see the parade and realise that messengers aren't the only group of raging alcoholics wandering the streets of Dublin.

Party-wise we're looking at Thomas House for one of the nights... maybe Bernard Shaw or Feile
for another... any suggestions still welcome.

If anyone out there wants to donate a few prizes please get in touch also, this event is about so much more than winning (in fact, that's probably the last thing on anyone's mind), but it's nice to reward those who shine.

Photos from previous Massacres here, here and here

Friday! Cleudo alleycat!

Alleycats to beat the band this year! Hot on the heels of the Valentine's Day race comes Ali's Cleudo race (with lots of help form Perrine). He's been wanting to run this for a while so I'm looking forward to it, I know he's put a lot of work into it.

As the flyer states, registration is open form 6.30pm at my favourite start point; Grand Canal Bridge.

All proceeds are going to Frank, who is still hospitalised with an unknown illness at last report.

After party has actually been organised; we have downstairs in Sin e, on Ormond Quay. Anyone who's not racing could help the cause by filling some seats there around 8.30pm.

See you there!