HubBub Update

Winter is in its glory ... snow is flyin' out there right now.  So, let me suggest that you turn your mind toward Spring and riding!

On February 2nd, Dick & Betsy Jones will be giving the first of two presentations about self-contained touring outside the US. The events will run from 1-3pm here at HubBub.  These two wonderful people have been all over the world on their tandem and promise to deliver an articulate and interesting show.  Please call (800) 888-2027 or email me if you are interested in attending either one of these.  Presentations are free of charge, and refreshments will be served.  (No children please)

HUBBUB WILL BE CLOSED FROM FEBRUARY 5TH - 12TH  We board the "Framebuilder's Express" in Chicago and travel with twenty others to Portland, OR for the 2008 North American Handmade Bicycle Show Hope to be able to upload information, photos, and more from our trip!  We will re-open on February 13th.

The HubBub Calendar of Events is teeming with information on 2008 rides, workshops, presentations, and more.  Note that HubBub sponsored (or supported) events are designated with **.

For example, we will have a Spring Coffee Tasting on Saturday, March 22nd to celebrate the coming of warmer weather. Reservations are necessary as we will only be able to seat 10 per tasting.  Seating is at 1pm and 2pm. 

2008 PVG Ride registration is NOW OPEN!  You can sign up on line and read our FAQ's. 

In our January 2nd blog post, we mentioned our friend Paul Bacho and his 4 1/2 month trip from Paris to Beijing beginning March 16th.  The 100-member group will be accompanying the Olympic Torch in China on July 31st as they head into Beijing for the opening of the Summer Olympics.  Paul is still looking for sponsors (but is going no matter what) and I've got a couple of special requests.  If you know someone who could assist with communications - satellite phone, Blackberry, email, photography, or computer link-ups, please contact Paul ASAP.  You can reach him by phone (330) 815-5825 or email.   

Don't forget the HubBub Haiku contest!  The 3-line, non-rhyming poem needs to be submitted to us by Janaury 31st for consideration.  We will post them all on February 1st and you can weigh in with your vote.  Only restriction is that the word "hubbub" must occur somewhere.  Start thinking!

Last, but not least, in the "serves you right" department, one Melissa Arrington of Tucson, Az. will spend the next 10.5 years in jail for her insensitive, liquor induced irresponsibility!  Harkens back to the Clear Channel fiasco a few years ago - only worse!

Have a great day - stay warm.  For more information - log on to HubBub.com