Great new the Tour de Fat Cycling festival is only weeks away and we've
booked two out of three of the bands.  Drum roll please! and the first two
bands are: The Confidentials and Bluehouse!!!!!!!!
Awesome!
I'm still looking for ride leaders for the kiddie loop 6mile, family loop 10
mile and cruiser bike ride 14 mile plus beer vender for the 11:00-1:00 shift
and 4:00-6:00 shift.
Plus let me know if you will be able to bring your bike team buses for a bus
show during the festival.

Thanks
David
331-3455 W
572-0124 H
dkarlson63@...


>From: "David Karlson" <dkarlson63@...>
>To: dkarlson63@...
>Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2003 13:18:16 -0500
>
>New Belgium Brewing Company. Inc.   Fat Tire Amber Ale Presents!
>
>2003 Tour de Fat Bicycling Festival,  A Ballyhoo of Bikes & Beer!
>
>Date: September 20, 2003       Venue: Seymour Smith Park (72nd & Harrison,
>Omaha NE)
>
>Benefiting: Proceeds raised from the rides and beer sales will remain in
>the community to benefit local cycling non-profits (bikes for
>underprivileged children and trails) and to promote the benefits of
>cycling.
>
>Morning Bicycle Rides:  Road Bike Rides (several distances), Mountain bike
>Ride (Swanson), Family Bike Ride, Cruiser Bike Ride.  On-site registration
>only.  All rides cost $5.00.  Ride registration begin 8:30 a.m.,  Rides
>depart 9:00 a.m.
>
>Afternoon Ballyhoo: 12:00-6:00 p.m. Live bands all afternoon, New Belgium's
>Wacky bike games 2:00 p.m., Classic Cruiser Bike show all day long.  Food
>provided by the Dundee Dell & Old Chicago.
>New Belgium Brewing Co. Beer Tent.   Awesome prizes and a chance to win a
>Limited Edition New Belgium Cruiser Bike at 4:00 p.m.
>www.newbelgium.com  www.omaha-pedalers.com   dkarlson63@...
>

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If you're one of the 114 people going to the Duck Races with Team
B.A.R.T. tomorrow or not join us right after work tonight for a
Pre-Race Social at Arthurs (on Dodge)5:30 p.m. to ?
There are still several seats available so if you're not signed up
yet or you are and have a friend that wants to go stop by & sign up.
The Duck Fly South in less than 24 hours so let's get the flock out
of here. Bird's of a feather flock together so join us tonight.
David

After having 2 bikes stolen and a window smashed out last week,the
new starting point for the Thursday Night Ride will be Clancy's Pub
on the NW corner of 72nd Street & Pacific. We'll still meet at 6:30
pm and ride shortly after that. Remember to lock you bike to your
vehical even if you're only going to be inside for a few minutes and
keep all valuables out of sight.

Reminder: Half-brai, Artic Blast Bike ride starts this Saturday at
11am. at Nino's Bar (Just 1/2 mile east of 72nd street on Grover)
The ride will go north on the Keystone trail to Clancy's Pub(1.5
miles), then to the Brazen Head (2 miles)and finally to Jonesy's (2
miles) and back to Nino's. Don't miss out there were over 100 riders
last winter. The trail will be cleared so all bikes will work. It
will have every thing you could ever want. Bikes, Beer, Babes/Boys,
and drawning for fabulous prizes.


Reminder: Team B.A.R.T.'s Annual Trip to Avoca Nebraska's Great Quack
Off, yes live Duck Racing/Social is the following weekend Saturday
the 25th. We currently have over 100 people signed up and paid. Yep
we have 3-47 passenger buses going this year. With the addition of
the third bus we still have seats available but they are filling
fast, so don't miss out. To reserver your seat get $20.00 to me ASAP
David Karlson 572-0124 H, 331-3455 W!
Your $ will get you an honorary membership on Team B.A.R.T.'s Social
Club & Bike Team, a seat on the bus, breakfast (bagel/donuts/Bloody
Mary's/Screwdrivers, 2 kegs, munchies, your vary own Duck Neckless
(the envy all Non-Team B.A.R.T. members)a chance to win awesome
prizes, 10 Team B.A.R.T. stickers to stick on the opposite sex (Great
icebreaker to meet people)I'll even show you how to heat seal them.
This is the ultimate winter social!
Team Angry (George,Jim), Team Checker (Sam), Team Pucker(except
Chris/Carol) Where are you, your not registered yet! We thought you
were fun! Especially you Team Angry, just because you won Ragbrai you
think you can rest on your laurels.

The Top Social Events of the Winter Don't Miss Out!

That's right folks it's all most here.
The Fat Tire Beer, Half-Brai Bike Ride is this Saturday, 11:00 am
start at Nino's Place (6503 Grover, 1/2 mile east of 72nd St.)
Join us for the ride/social, Don't be left out in the Cold!

And For you Duck Race Fans we've just ordered our 3rd 47 passenger
bus to go to the Duck Races in Avoca Ne on Sat. Jan 25 So there is
still room. 102 People are currently signed up! $20 will reserve you
a spot!
David
331-3455 W  572-0124 H

Hi Gang,

Duck bus #1 is filled, Duck bus #2 is half filled and Todd & I are still
receiving multiple registrations every day. DO NOT DELAY get your $20.00 in
today. Call or stop by my work or house if you need. I'll be at Nino's this
Thursday at 6:30 for the Thursday night ride. Sorry but only cash in Todd or
my hands will reserve a spot.
Don't miss out on this halarious day of fun!
We'll be taking close to 90 of your closest friends on the buses!

Home 572-0124  8818 N. 82 Ave. Work 331-3455 8116 Parkview Blvd. LaVista
dkarlson63@...




>From: "David Karlson" <dkarlson63@...>
>Reply-To: thursdaynightride-owner@yahoogroups.com
>To: thursdaynightride@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [thursdaynightride] Fwd: 2003 Duck Races - Register NOW!
>Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2002 16:06:12 -0600
>
>>
>> >From: "Feldman, Todd" <TFeldman@...>
> >Subject: 2003 Duck Races - Register NOW!
> >Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2002 14:26:43 -0600
> >
> >Please pass this on to anyone I might have missed...
> >
> > > Attention Team B.A.R.T. Members and Friends of Team B.A.R.T.:
> > >
> > > The next exciting Team B.A.R.T. social event is the -
> > >
> > > QUACK-OFF
> > > Saturday, January 25, 2003
> > > Avoca, Nebraska
> > > (Approximately 45.45 miles south of Omaha)
> > >
> > > This is one of our most popular all-day events!  (In fact, last year
>the
> > > bus filled within two weeks and a waiting list of fourteen had to find
> > > their own transportation, or, worse - missed all the fun!)
> > >
> > > Nearly 150 participants wing to this tiny town (population: 254) for
> >winter
> > > duck racing on icy tennis courts.  Bring your own lucky duck or rent a
> > > local web-footed quacker for just $5.  The event is said to have
> >originated
> > > with bored ice fishermen in the North Country.  An entry fee of $10
> > > benefits the town's volunteer fire department (no charge to view the
> > > slippery action, except the cost of a new liver).
> > >
> >Most of you already know that Team B.A.R.T. has purchased an exciting new
> >bus
> >that is even better than its predecessor.  Unfortunately, the new and
> >improved bus will not be ready in time for the first major event of the
> >social season, so the team has made arrangements for two chartered
>Laidlaw
> >buses to haul our sober butts down and bring our drunk asses back!
> >
> > > The buses and goodies are scheduled to travel to this event with a
>full
> > > load of friends, so advanced reservations are necessary - and very
> >limited.
> > > If you are interested, please submit a non-refundable $20 to Todd
> >Feldman
> > > (Captain), Dawn Feldman (Publicity/Bail Chair), Jim Winkelman (Body
> > > Double/Propane and Keg Expert), or David Karlson (Spiritual
> > > Advisor/After-School Snack) as soon as possible.  (As seating is
> >limited,
> > > seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.)  Detailed
> > > information will be distributed once the seating list is established,
> >but
> > > here are the basics:
> > >
> > > * Arrive at HDR (southwest corner of 84th and Dodge) between 8 and 9
> > > o'clock on Saturday, January 25th, for breakfast, game rules, and
> >pre-party
> > > festivities.
> > > * Depart the HDR parking lot at 9 o'clock sharp with ongoing
> > > festivities and door prize drawings.
> > > * Arrive in Avoca and party at the bar.
> > > * Register ducks at 10 o'clock (or just continue partying).
> > > * Races begin at noon (or just continue partying).
> > > * Town Hall dance begins at 2 o'clock (or just continue partying).
> >* The current plan: buses depart Avoca with the walking wounded at 5
> >o'clock for a planned arrival at HDR by 6 o'clock.
> > > * Just continue partying in Omaha.
> > >
> > > The cost covers breakfast, beverages, snacks, round-trip
>transportation,
> > > door prizes, and - most importantly - a toy duck to wear around your
> >neck,
> > > identifying you as an official Team B.A.R.T. participant!  (This makes
> >it
> > > easier to identify the bodies.)  The cost also includes a $5 donation
>to
> > > help finance the renovation of the new party bus.
> > >
> > > Please contact your Team B.A.R.T. representatives with any questions:
> > >
> > > Todd Feldman (tfeldman@... <mailto:tfeldman@...>)
> > > 402/399-1452
> > > Dawn Feldman (dfeldman@... <mailto:dfeldman@...>)
> > > 402/399-1377
> > > Jim Winkelman (jwinkelm@... <mailto:jwinkelm@...>)
> > > 402/399-1347
> > > David Karlson (dkarlson63@... <mailto:dkarlson63@...>)
> > > 402/331-3455
> > >
> > >
> > >
>
>
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Quack
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572-0124H
331-3455W
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>From: "Feldman, Todd" <TFeldman@...>
>Subject: 2003 Duck Races - Register NOW!
>Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2002 14:26:43 -0600
>
>Please pass this on to anyone I might have missed...
>
> > Attention Team B.A.R.T. Members and Friends of Team B.A.R.T.:
> >
> > The next exciting Team B.A.R.T. social event is the -
> >
> > QUACK-OFF
> > Saturday, January 25, 2003
> > Avoca, Nebraska
> > (Approximately 45.45 miles south of Omaha)
> >
> > This is one of our most popular all-day events!  (In fact, last year the
> > bus filled within two weeks and a waiting list of fourteen had to find
> > their own transportation, or, worse - missed all the fun!)
> >
> > Nearly 150 participants wing to this tiny town (population: 254) for
>winter
> > duck racing on icy tennis courts.  Bring your own lucky duck or rent a
> > local web-footed quacker for just $5.  The event is said to have
>originated
> > with bored ice fishermen in the North Country.  An entry fee of $10
> > benefits the town's volunteer fire department (no charge to view the
> > slippery action, except the cost of a new liver).
> >
>Most of you already know that Team B.A.R.T. has purchased an exciting new
>bus
>that is even better than its predecessor.  Unfortunately, the new and
>improved bus will not be ready in time for the first major event of the
>social season, so the team has made arrangements for two chartered Laidlaw
>buses to haul our sober butts down and bring our drunk asses back!
>
> > The buses and goodies are scheduled to travel to this event with a full
> > load of friends, so advanced reservations are necessary - and very
>limited.
> > If you are interested, please submit a non-refundable $20 to Todd
>Feldman
> > (Captain), Dawn Feldman (Publicity/Bail Chair), Jim Winkelman (Body
> > Double/Propane and Keg Expert), or David Karlson (Spiritual
> > Advisor/After-School Snack) as soon as possible.  (As seating is
>limited,
> > seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.)  Detailed
> > information will be distributed once the seating list is established,
>but
> > here are the basics:
> >
> > * Arrive at HDR (southwest corner of 84th and Dodge) between 8 and 9
> > o'clock on Saturday, January 25th, for breakfast, game rules, and
>pre-party
> > festivities.
> > * Depart the HDR parking lot at 9 o'clock sharp with ongoing
> > festivities and door prize drawings.
> > * Arrive in Avoca and party at the bar.
> > * Register ducks at 10 o'clock (or just continue partying).
> > * Races begin at noon (or just continue partying).
> > * Town Hall dance begins at 2 o'clock (or just continue partying).
>* The current plan: buses depart Avoca with the walking wounded at 5
>o'clock for a planned arrival at HDR by 6 o'clock.
> > * Just continue partying in Omaha.
> >
> > The cost covers breakfast, beverages, snacks, round-trip transportation,
> > door prizes, and - most importantly - a toy duck to wear around your
>neck,
> > identifying you as an official Team B.A.R.T. participant!  (This makes
>it
> > easier to identify the bodies.)  The cost also includes a $5 donation to
> > help finance the renovation of the new party bus.
> >
> > Please contact your Team B.A.R.T. representatives with any questions:
> >
> > Todd Feldman (tfeldman@... <mailto:tfeldman@...>)
> > 402/399-1452
> > Dawn Feldman (dfeldman@... <mailto:dfeldman@...>)
> > 402/399-1377
> > Jim Winkelman (jwinkelm@... <mailto:jwinkelm@...>)
> > 402/399-1347
> > David Karlson (dkarlson63@... <mailto:dkarlson63@...>)
> > 402/331-3455
> >
> >
> >


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Bike Riders, Join us on Thursday September 12 For the New & Improved
TNR=Thursday Night Ride! We've taken it out of the dirt,dust and away from
the Miniola Steak House which DOES NOT APPRECIATE OR RESPECT US.
Join us at the same time 6:30pm at the Aksarban parking next to the Keystone
trail, where we will ride south on the Keystone to the new Margaritaville,
back to the Skybox Cafe on 72 & Harrison for great food & Drinks (Thursdays
ladies night!)and then back to the infamous NINO's Bar for drinks & some of
the best entertainment on the Keystone (if you've been there you know what i
mean)If your a regular rider please continue to join us, if you haven't
ridden for a while dust off you're bike & join the fun also!

And if that's not enough fun for you this week! Join us Tour de FatIII>


That's right folks it's back!
    Tour de Fat III
>Saturday September 14, 11:00am till????
>(17 miles. small rolling hills to Elk City, flat with 1 big down hill the
>rest of the way, along with ditch twister & several B.O.B. stops!)
>
>We'll meet around 11am at Sam Houston's Bar on the northwest corner
>of Center Street & Main in downtown Elkhorn. Ride north to Elk City
>home of the Ponderosa Bar for beverages. Then back to Sam Houston's Bar for
>more food & Beverages & Prizes. As an added bonus there's a street dance in
>downtown Elkhorn that evening YeeHaa And they have several TV's to catch
>the Husker Game!  Come for the ride, come for the social,come for the
>PRIZES!  FAT TIRE BEER, THE DUNDEE DELL along with several other local
>businesses & bike shops have graciously donated a variety of  fabulous
>prizes to give away.

Happy Trails
David





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That's right folks it's back!   Tour de Fat III
Saturday September 14, 11:00am till????
(16 miles. small rolling hills to Elk City, flat with 1 big down hill the rest
of the way, along with ditch twister & several B.O.B. stops!)

We'll meet around 11am at Sam Houston's Bar on the northwest corner
of Center Street & Main in downtown Elkhorn. Ride north to Elk City
home of the Pondarosa Bar for beverages. Back south to Waterloo for
Food & Beverages and back to Sam Houston's Bar for more food &
Beverages. As an added bonus there's a street dance in downtown
Elkhorn that evening YeeHaa!  Come for the ride, come for the social,
come for the PRIZES!  FAT TIRE BEER, THE DUNDEE DELL along
with several other local buisnesses & bike shops have graciously
donated a variety of  fabulous prizes to give away.

Happy Trails
David

>From: "Smith, Tod W" <SmithTW@...>
>To: "'dkarlson63'" <dkarlson63@...>
>Subject: Stolen Bike I need your Help
>Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 17:12:31 -0600
>
>Dave, I need you help. Could you post this on the
>thursdaynightride@yahoogroup for me.
>
>My bike has been stolen from my Van today.  I was parked at the Downtown
>1st
>Nat Bank/DoubleTree Parking Garage 4th Floor.
>
>It is a '97 Trek Y22 White OCLV Carbon Fiber Frame/Black Bottom Bracket,
>White Brothers triple crown fork with XTR Components  & Red handle bars.
>
>  <<...OLE_Obj...>>
>
>This was Jason Powell's old bike.
>
>If you see this bike or need more info, please call Jason-291-3971
>c-850-5971 or email
>
>Thanks,
>
>Tod Smith 328-7254 c-290-8311
>mailto:tod_smith@...
>
>
>
>Thanks,
>
>Tod Smith
>mailto:tod_smith@...


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There are now a bunch of photos from the 200th ride out on our
website.

You can follow the link below or copy & paste it in the address.

http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/thursdaynightride/lst

The 200th ride photos are in a folder called 200th ride while the
older pictures are now is a folder called 2001 photos & 2002 half
brai.

Happy Viewing.

[[ OLE Attachment : 4121 In winmail.dat ]]



Tomorrow night we'll be meeting at the trail head in Council Bluffs at 6:30
and plan to ride to Mineola with our usual stop at Margaritaville.

We all will be helping to celebrate Greg & David's 200th Thursday Night Ride.
   I believe under Queensbury rules that between David & Greg they will have
to have at least 200 drinks.

In case of light rain tomorrow, we'll meet at the trail head at 6:30 and ride
  the paved trail around Lake Manawa and if there is heavy rain plan to meet
at the Driftwood around 8 o'clock for some adult beverages.

Hope to see everyone tomorrow.



steve.rosenzweig@...

I have uploaded about 20 pictures to the group Website and they are under the
  photos area.

For those of you who need the link to our home page, here it is...

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thursdaynightride/


Remember, if anyone has a few photos you would like to see on the Website,
please bring them to a ride and I'll do my best to scan, upload, and return
as soon as possible.

Happy Viewing.

Steve

Here's the link to the Thursday Night Ride Web site.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thursdaynightride/


Currently there are a few old pictures under files instead of photos.

I plan to update as soon as I can.

For those of you who say you have photos you need me to scan in, there is an
easy way to get them to me.

Bring them to the Dawg House for our Thursday Night Ride.

Happy Trails.

Just a note to thank everyone who participated in our HALF-BRAI
ARCTIC BLAST BIKE RIDE. We had well over 90 riders and one driver
(you wuss Gary K. but at least Gary made it, Traci V & Greg B).

With that behind us now it's time for some more fun. Join us this
Thursday (January 24th) at the Dawg House Bar (90 & Fort St.just west
of the Nebraska Humane Society) If you're interested in a quick bike
ride first, we'll meet at the Dawg House at 6:00 p.m. and head south
on the Keystone trail around 6:15. If you're not up to riding we are
planning on returning around 7:30 p.m. for a awesome social!
We have several prizes & awards to give away again.

P.S. If you haven't joined us at the Dawg House Bar yet you are
missing out, the food is great, the beer is cold (ask me about the
Schooner)and hey Greg & I'll be there what more could you want.
Happy Trails
David

Yep, it's time for another reminder!

Half-Brai Artic Blast Bike Ride!
Meet at 10:30am at the Dawg House Bar 90 & Fort.
Ride south on the Keystone Trail around 11:00 a.m.
Several bar stops and a great social following.
Sorry but I have no idea what time we'll be back at the Dawg House
for the social, so you'll just have to ride to find out.

Happy Trails
David

HALF-BRAI ARTIC BLAST BIKE RIDE! WHEN RAGBRAI FREEZES OVER!

January 12, 2002. Meet at 10:30 a.m. at the DAWG HOUSE BAR,
90th & Fort St. (just west of the Nebraska Humane Society)

The ride starts at 11:00 a.m. and heads south on the Keystone Trail
(round trip 10 or so miles)
There will be a scheduled stop at the Brazen Head Irish Pub and
Nino's Place to warm up with your favorite beverage and food.

Drawings will be held along the way with prizes donated from area
stores, The Bike Rack, DAWG HOUSE BAR AND FAT TIRE BEER!

HALF-BRAI 02, WHEN RAGBRAI FREEZES OVER!

Join us on January 12, 2002 for a Halfway to Ragbrai Winter Bike
Ride. We'll meet at 10:30 a.m. at the DAWG HOUSE BAR, 90th & Fort St.
Omaha, NE. (Just west of the Nebraska Humane Society) The ride will
start at 11:00 a.m. and head south on the Keystone Trail (round trip
10-20 miles depending on weather). There will be a scheduled stop at
the Brazen Head Irish Pub and several other fine establishments along
the way to warm up with your favorite beverages (FAT TIRE BEER)and
food. Drawings will be held along the way with prizes donated from
local businesses, bike shops, FAT TIRE BEER AND THE DAWG HOUSE BAR!
There will be an awesome social following the ride at the DAWG HOUSE
BAR with the areas greatest food, beverages, music (possibly live),
Gorgeous Staff and MUCH, MUCH, MORE!

We are still meeting every thursday and riding. When the Wabash trail
get to soft we will start riding the Keystone and meet at bars near
the Keystone trail, till then bring some gloves and extra coat, see
you at the Wabash trail head. Greg

>From: Paul De Luca <pauld@...>
>To: dkarlson63@...
>CC: karman@...
>Subject: Museum of Ragbrai Buses
>Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 10:16:41 -0500
>
>Check this out...We made the cut (what cut??) ...Think of the good times...
>
>http://members.tripod.com/~lking/morb/7.html.
>

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