Maximum Mags

by Koppenberg on Jul 27, 2007 1:31 PM EDT

Not to steal Scott's thunder, who posted the link to Mags' Pez diary on the stage 18 live thread, but if you haven't read it, do so. http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/?pg=fullstory&id=5156

Anyway, call it an impulse, but I responded so positively to Mag's outburst, that I shelled out 27 bucks and change for a pound (500g) of Mags' coffee. Almost half of the $ goes to shipping, but the $ helps out young cyclists, and that is the point.

I've posted before that while I really, really want to see the sport clean itself up, I still am inspired by what riders who have cheated accomplished. I can't turn my back on heroes from past and present who have used PEDs. I don't approve of their methods or how they handle themselves in the press, but I don't want to throw them under the bus completely. Still, change in culture is happening and needs to happen. Change means what was let go last year or 10 years ago can no longer be let go.

I want the next generation to have a better chance of being able to push the envelope of their abilities and explore their physical and psychological limits without resorting to the pharma crutch. So I'm buying some expensive coffee from Mags. I encourage y'all to do the same.

Link: http://www.magnusbackstedt.com/MB/store.cfm

(I hope ads like this aren't against the PdC bylaws, apologies if my blatant shill is out of line.)

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no worries

In truth, I was stealing thunder from Pez/Mags.

by Scott. on Jul 27, 2007 1:44 PM EDT reply actions

We have

very few laws. No assholes, but otherwise be yourself. And if that means being a tool of the corporate consumption forces, c'est la vie.

Got a problem? Va fa Napoli!

by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 27, 2007 2:54 PM EDT reply actions

Another note:

The price of the coffee w/o shipping is in line w/ good beans and it goes to a great cause.

If you are going to order from the US, fer crissakes get whole beans instead of ground coffee. Your taste buds will thank you profusely.

Brooklyn Chewing Gum: Vlaanderens Mooiste

by Koppenberg on Jul 27, 2007 2:58 PM EDT reply actions

This is controversial

We recently switched to grounds, because we have too many children to grind our own beans every day, especially since one or both of them can't stand the sound. I'm actually using espresso pods for a variety of reasons. Is this a mistake?

Got a problem? Va fa Napoli!

by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 27, 2007 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions

you can buy a silent

coffee grinder for a mere $600 or so.

-K-

by KevinK on Jul 27, 2007 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Priorities

That $600.00 will go a long way towards a new wheel set.

I'm just sayin'

by johnw on Jul 27, 2007 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

an easier way: wrap your grinder

in 600 $1 bills. Sort of a piggy bank/grinder muffler combo.

-K-

by KevinK on Jul 27, 2007 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Not unless the grounds

have to cross the Atlantic on a boat. The problem w/ buying ground coffee is that it can't be stored as long as beans. If you buy a pound and brew it every day, no problem. I grind my coffee in the store.

But I got a lecture and was nearly assaulted by a Stumptown roaster (Far and away Portland's best coffee, IMHO) When I tried to ship a pound of Finca del Valle coffee to a buddy in Boston. He INSISTED that I send beans since the time in the mail would make sending grounds a waste of primo coffee.

So I allowed his enthusiasm to persuade me.

Brooklyn Chewing Gum: Vlaanderens Mooiste

by Koppenberg on Jul 27, 2007 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Coffee

I only weigh 65KG. Is there a Maximus Medius blend for me?

by samboo on Jul 27, 2007 3:31 PM EDT reply actions

I think that

I may be the only non-coffee drinker in cyclodom. I enjoy a good double espresso after dinner from time to time, but otherwise couldn't be bothered with the stuff. The horrified look on your face? Yeah, I get that every time I mention this to someone new.

by Sui Juris on Jul 27, 2007 3:39 PM EDT reply actions