Tuesday, December 29, 2009
WAR XXXIX - Goodbye 2009
Well, that about wraps it up for 2009. Any year without a Bush administration is a pretty good year in my book. Plus, by my count, we had 26 WAR rides, meaning we didn't miss a ride. So congradulations to all of you for saving the enviornment and supporting you local brewerys.
For the last ride of 2009, let's hit a few favorite spots. Meet at the flying saucer at 6. Ride leaves at 7. I'm not sure where we will go but I would suspect the draughtt house nastys crown billys woodys or the dog and duck could make their way into the rotation.
Bring a light lock and a friend
Monday, December 14, 2009
WAR XXXVIII - Xmas
Christmas Presents!
Local WAR Rider/Blacksmith/Artist Wendy has generously offered to help all of you last minute Christmas shoppers by bringing her latest creation:
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
WAR XXXVII - Wahoo
Monday, November 16, 2009
WAR XXXVI - Winter??
Looks like the first cool front of the year descended today. But, looking at the weather on Wednesday, it could be warm or cold. That is Texas weather for you. If you don't like it...just wait...it'll change.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
WAR XXXV - Knight Rider
So this weekend marks my least favorite of all holidays. The dreaded 'Fall Back'. I think we should officially change from Daylight Savings Time to Daylight Wasting Time. It sucks.
But, hey...we can bitch and moan about it (and we will) or like a Norwegian Death Metal Band, we can embrace the darkness. So, bust out your headlamps, handlebar lights and change out the batteries in your blinky, because this week we ride in the night.
And as a shout out to the original Knight Rider, let's get drunk and eat cheeseburgers, too.
This week's ride will feature the darkest bars in Austin. The Cloak Room, The Hole in the Wall and Nasty's. But them together and you MIGHT have one window. Embrace the darkness.
Meet: Five Guys Burgers at 6:15pm (32nd and Guadalupe). Ride will depart promptly at 7pm.
Bring: Lots of lights and a friend.
THE MAP
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
WAR XXXIV - South Austin
As I am travelling on business this week (Damn you gainful employment!!), this week's WAR will be ghost-written and led by WAR-Veteran Dr. Crowder. Crowder became a doctor because no creative-writing classes were required. Here is the ride:
WAR XXXIV: South Austin
In its history the WAR has made only an occasional stop south of town. This week's ride will take a tour of South Austin visiting some of 78704's finest establishments.
Meet: Threadgill's World Headquarters (301 W. Riverside). Ride leaves at 7:15. Show up early (6ish) if you want to get your eat and/or drink on before the ride.
Route: Not set yet but expect to visit some of the following 04 Lounge, Broken Spoke, Trophy's, Blacksheep Lounge, Horsheshoe Lounge, Ego's (where we will end).
We ride rain or shine. Hope to see you there.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
WAR XXXIII - Biketoberfest
It's that time of year, kids. Lace up your liderhosen, hide your Schnitzel and come out for a bike ride.
This week we will celebrate the great German tradition of drinking copious amounts of beer. Why? Because beer is good, dammit.
Before any of you get snappy, yes Octoberfest is technically over. It's the 16 days leading up to the first Sunday in October. But as US Americans, we have a hard time reconciling that with with the actual inclusion of the word 'October'. Plus, you can say it's over....but was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell No!
The ride - Wednesday - 10/7
Destinations: Flying Saucer, Scholtz Beer Garten, Draught House
THE MAP
Monday, September 21, 2009
WAR XXXII - The Real ACL
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
WAR XXX - Are you ready for some football?
The WAR is Famous
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
WAR XXIX - Two Words
Okay, WAR 29. That is a lot of planning. While this might not be my most creative idea to date, it is an idea.
Monday, July 27, 2009
WAR XXVIII - Ghost Town
WAR = Copyright Infringement?
I need to ask you a favor. For 7 years and over 30 events we’ve produced the Urban Assault Ride and established a name for the event. We trademarked the name and have worked hard to create an understanding of our concept.
I see that you’re running a site called the “Wednesday Urban Assault Ride”. As much as I really like what you’re doing, I have to ask you to not call it the Urban Assault Ride. Not only could it be confusing to potential UAR riders, but there’s also the potential for bigger issues. If a rider were to get hurt or worse on one of your rides and it was publicized, the public would see that there was an accident on an Urban Assault Ride in Austin. You can imagine how this could effect our event, sponsorship. Insurance, etc.
I have no problem with you call your ride the WAR – Wednesday Assault Ride, but the Wednesday Urban Assault Ride is just too close.
I hope you understand and that you’ll make the necessary changes to correct the issue.
Monday, July 13, 2009
WAR XXVII - Tour De France
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Weekend Event - Cutters!
Friday, July 3, 2009
Cool Tour de France Kickoff
WAR Takes Down the Urban Assault Ride
Monday, June 22, 2009
WAR XXVI - One Year's Old!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
WAR - XXV - Gay Bars
Monday, June 15, 2009
WAR - The Other Urban Assualt Ride
It's here....the other Urban Assault Ride. Our good friends at New Belgium Brewery, who have the same passions as we do - bikes and beers - are hosting the glorious Urban Assault Race on 6/28 here in Austin.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
WAR XXIV - Bachleor Party!
Monday, May 18, 2009
WAR XXIII - Top Gun
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
WAR XXII - Cinco de Mayo
Ok, so technically, it is Seis de Mayo, but close enough, right?
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's unlikely defeat of the French in 1862. I think the Mexicans are onto something here....If we make every defeat of the French a holiday, we'll never work again!
So, it is time to celebrate Cinco de Mayo WAR style. Put on your sombrero, shove a lime in your beer and hop on your bike, because we are goin' East Side, esse.
We will meet for dinner at El Chile - 1809 Manor - at 6:15pm. El Chile has, in my opinion (which is always right), some of the best mexican food in town. They also have great Micheladas. Ride starts promptly at 7pm. We will visit Rio Grande downtown, take a tour of the East Side, visit Fiesta Gardens, thumb our noses at the French Legation Museum and have a cold one at the Long Branch Saloon. We will end up next door to where we started on the porch of the Red House.
Bring lights, a helmet, a lock and some friends. See you there.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Real Ale Ride - May 30th
Monday, April 20, 2009
WAR XXI - Happy 21st Bithday!
Well, mathematically, it was bound to happen. The Wednesday urban Assault Ride is officially old enough to drink. I don't know if you remember your 21st Birthday, but I do remember a portion of mine.
Let's see, being 21, of course we went to 6th street and visited a bunch of bars which don't exist anymore. If you remember The Black Cat, Joe's Generic Bar, Steamboat, Tropical Isle or the Daiquiri Factory you might have been there. You know, all of those bars are gone now. In fact, hell, I think all of the bars on 6th have changed. I don't even know where the kids puke anymore. Anyway, my night culminated by being thrown out of one of those fine establishments when a friend of mine attempted to head butt a towel dispenser. (He lost and has still has the scar to prove it.)
So, this week, let's attempt to recreate our 21st birthdays. I mean, really how long has it been since you tasted the sweet sweet nectar that is a Flaming Dr. Pepper? This re-creation is like visiting the Gettysburg battlegrounds - you know SOMETHING happened there, but all the evidence is long gone.
Well, let's give it a shot. Meet for a nice college meal at Plucker's - 22nd and Rio Grande at 6:15. Ride will depart at 7:00pm. Then we will visit the last remaining 'legacy' bar on 6th Street - Shakespeare’s. From there we'll visit the 'north legacy' - Nasty's. Finally, we will hang out with the frat boys at Cain & Ables.
See you there. Party on, Wayne.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
WAR XX - Spring has Sprung
Monday, March 23, 2009
WAR - XIX - Exodus of the Hipster
Sunday, March 8, 2009
WAR XVIII - Put a little Irish in ya'
Monday, February 23, 2009
WAR XVII - Texas Independance Day
WAR XVII is upon us, as is my favorite National Holiday: Texas Independence Day.
On March 2 each year, we celebrate our state's independence; the signing of the declaration, the drawing of the line in the sand. We remember
We're the biggest state in the union. No,
The Capitol is the only state capitol building taller than the U.S. Capitol. We're the only state that can legally fly our flag at the same height as the US Flag. That, my friend, is pride.
So, let's be proud, and proud of our pride and visit a few classic "Texas Bars". What better way to start out than eating a bowl of the State Food of Texas - Chili. We'll then make our way around the city, visiting Scholtz's Beer Garten and Donn's Depot as well as a few
Meet at TCP (Texas Chili Parlor - 14th & Lavaca) at 6:30pm, this Wednesday - 2/25 for dinner. Ride will begin at 7:15 sharp, so be there early if you want a bowl of red.
Bring lights, lock, helmet and friends. Drinking at least one Lone Star will be mandatory. Oh, and Don't Mess With
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
WAR XVI - You're a Dick
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
WAR XV - Animals
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
WAR XIV - Changes
2009. New Year. New President. New Resolutions. Lots of changes. So rather than slipping back into the normalcy of fearing change, we are going to embrace it.
As the man said, "Turn and face the strange." He also told me take my protein pills and put my helmet on, but that is a different ride.
We'll start the ride at Drungo's Ice House at 29th and Guadalupe. If you have lived in
Turn and face the strange....the Gingerman is leaving. Those fucking condos again. They took Waterloo Brewing next door and now they are taking the Gingerman. It's not all bad news the G-Man found a new location close by. They will be moving very soon, so this could be your last chance to grab a $7 beer at the original location.
Time may change me....Little Woodrow's is the next stop. And no, you HAVEN'T been there, jackass. Remember the Showdown? No? - Remember throwing up in that bar on the drag? Yeah, THAT was the Showdown. Sadly, it is no longer there. However, Little Woodrows is - forever to be known as 'the other Little Woodrows'. As an added benefit, you can still puke there.
Ride is short, under 10 miles. Bring a front and rear light and a lock. It should warm up tomorrow, but don't get cold - dress for the weather.
Change - Yes we can!
See you there, bring a friend.