Serbian Cycling Challenge 2005 quandary

Serbian Cycling Challenge ^

[ma bell]

A decision regarding the 3d Annual Decani Monastery Serbian Cycling Challenge's "Pedal in Peace - Bicikiljada za Mir" needs to be made.

This is what SCC 2005 is facing: Myself, the main rider, will be shipping overseas but do not know when.

Should SCC 2005 still be set up as set to go, or shutdown completely? The ride is firmly scheduled for August.

If I haven't shipped yet, it will be ridden.
If I've shipped, whatever is collected will be turned over to the Decani Monastery Relief Fund for the second year.

I need your feedback as I've emailed similar surveys to others. Talk to me people and email this to others if you feel compelled or interested.

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If you were offended that I pinged you, I apologize.

[Cagey]

I once met up with some cyclists from the Soviet Union for a 100K ride here in the States. I met them at 6:00 A.M. at an American Youth Hostel and three of them were on the front porch drinking beer.

Do they carbo-load in the same fashion in Serbia?

[ma bell]

nooo..beer? that is nasty bad for you in cycling. I used Slivo to eradicate a 3 day fever during SCC 2004. Slivo has mysterious ways of providing instant cures, right getoffmylawn?

[FormerLib]

I would think you'd be ok if you just kept it all up front as you've done here; let folks know that the actual ride may be cancelled due to military-service obligations of the main organizer but that the money will go to the monastery regardless.

[ma bell]

Exactly. Besides, it is another generator of donations for the Decani. I believe I can bring the ride down to 6 days instead of 7 due to the longer days. I will also have a lighter load to carry in my Ruck and panniers.

I was able to raise just under a Thousand US Dollars in 2004. What little I can raise, the better off the legal residents of Kosovo are.

[getoffmylawn]

nooo..beer? that is nasty bad for you in cycling. I used Slivo to eradicate a 3 day fever during SCC 2004. Slivo has mysterious ways of providing instant cures, right getoffmylawn?

I've got some homemade slivo from the "old country" that was aged in the cask for 28 years before it was tapped. I'm saving some of it just in case I happen to ever be involved in a freak farming equipment accident. I swear this stuff could re-grow lost limbs ;-)

[FormerLib]

Aged in the cask for 28 years?

Where do you live? I'll go get my keys...

[Kolokotronis]

Slivo? Slivo!!! Nectar of the gods themselves, especially domaca!

[ma bell]

Slivo has been known to improve your naturally good looks and prim and proper mannerisms late nights at disco/bars..you know that? I recommend you try it if you have yet to...:)

[Kolokotronis]

I wish I could say that I am a slivo neophyte but, alas, no! In fact I'm looking forward to a little domaca and a late night or two in Belgrade in May. I'll need to go; the domaca supply here at home is down to a swallow or two, and its Bulgarian (actually not too bad)! :(

[ma bell]

The best and strongest Slivo is at a little roadside cafe/kafana south of leposavic, kosovo. It is on the right side, about 4 miles from town. Stop in and just say, 'slivo me'. His slivo looks like water, very very clear, the clearest I've ever seen. His is The BEST!

I still have one bottle remaining, so I have to pick up at least 3 more bottles next time around.

[Kolokotronis]

I'll mark the coordinates and head down if I get over there! Thanks for the tip!

[ma bell]

hey, that area of Kosovo is safe: Under complete control of Serbian Police forces, unlike the remainder of Kosovo. You will be safe, just say you are a Serb and people will love you! /sarcasm...:) lol