Vanderkitten-Focus releases limited edition Table Crayon Art Portfolio
by Vanderkitten-Focus on Apr 25, 2011 6:33 PM EDT
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PrintVanderkitten-Focus, fresh off watching the Spring Classics on Live Streaming, have released images of their highly anticipated limited edition Crayon Art Portfolio, inspired by the shenanigans that only occurs on Podium Cafe.
After a busy afternoon coloring in their nails on the eve of the Redlands Criterium, these determined racers decided that Sea Otter would require a "NEXT LEVEL" type approach to the critical stage of Sea Otter Classic. Given the successes achieved by any interaction with Podium Cafe in the recent past, it was decided that crayon art would be a guaranteed way to assure glory in the final stage.
So- after much discussion on race tactics and interaction with our awesome dinner hosts from Focus Bikes USA, we came up with some crafty designs only for viewing by Podium Cafe!!!
Jazzy Hurikino initiated proceedings by sketching our team captain, Fearless Fairy Princess JennX
Emily Collins found time to draw Kermit on a bike, along with several other creations...
Maura Kinsella was serious in her efforts, and designed a wonderful mural that future restaurant goers will gaze at in amazement for generations to come...
Well, despite the efforts of our fearless kittens, the crayons just didn't work. Emily Collins lost her fab GC position in a final sprint crash to end up 5th on GC. Vanderkitten-Focus went from being this close to Kristin Armstrong:
-to 5th, a fractured scaphoid and a place for the Champagne Spray to fall... not that we mind a bit of bubbly!
Anyways, Vanderkitten-Focus raced this weekend also and scored more podium time courtesy of Starla Teddergreen and Jazzy Hurikino
We think from now on we need suggestions from Podium Cafe on how to correctly go about the business of pre- race preparation. We've tried nails, we've tried crayons, we've let PdC interview us for luck... we have podiumed every weekend of Spring... but how are we going to get that elusive first in of 2011?
Let us know! till next time, kitty meow!!
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oooh, crayons :D
Super yay! Love the kermit portrait. Thanks for this one, good times, for sure!
Hmm, how to get a first. I shall have to think of a good ritual. Meanwhile, fingers crossed :)
Maybe just doing the (AWESOME!) drawings wasn't enough...
maybe they had to be posted here on PdC? And now that they have been, victory is in the air!
But a good ritual will ensure it. Perhaps involving these?
I yearn for the cobbles--Edvald Boasson Hagen
Crayon candles
Majope is suggesting playing with fire. Or maybe having a crayon candle light vigil. Or a sing along.
You know that it would be untrue
You know that I would be a liar
If I was to say to you
Girl, we couldn’t get much higher
Come on baby, light my fire
Come on baby, light my fire
Try to set the night on fire
Sign seen at entrance of local bike shop, " \o/ spoken here.". - Okay, I made it up, but wouldn't that be cool?
Totally, dude
The only thing worse than not winning a VDS race is winning a non-VDS one. -- Chris...
i think you found your perfect race prep
posts like these are worth at least 10 victories a pop.
thanks so much for sharing.
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
This is awesome!
Great Kermit drawing, and I think we’re definitely on the right path to victory. These posts are great, thanks.
Sometimes I take comfort in the fact that there is a parallel universe in which I'm winning both versions of VDS.
All us loopy's are sending good vibes for the VKs, so you gotta get a big win soon...
Just make sure when you do take the win, you toss up a huge \O/ shout out to us…
Props to Maura for the serious artwork there. I know Kermit gets a lot of play, but I like Maura’s efforts there…
+ a whole bunch of big made up sounding numbers
Sometimes I take comfort in the fact that there is a parallel universe in which I'm winning both versions of VDS.
by omnevelnihil on Apr 27, 2011 4:12 AM EDT up reply actions
We’ve tried nails, we’ve tried crayons, we’ve let PdC interview us for luck… we have podiumed every weekend of Spring… but how are we going to get that elusive first in of 2011?
Nude pictures might do it………………….just sayin’
who've thunk there'd be a difference?
But besides the obvious i suppose the fact there is less money, hype and pressure probably makes for a looser, happier ambience
i think dude cyclists are fun too
but they maybe have more people demanding their time, so there’s less time for hijinx like making crayon drawings for us here at the cafe. pete stetina is pretty fun :D
Hey Vanderkitten(s)
if i run into some of you in athens this weekend and i bring crayons, can i get a drawing?
"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."
Definitely do it.
Make up your own sign so they know you are PdC. \o/ Then they can find you.
Sign seen at entrance of local bike shop, " \o/ spoken here.". - Okay, I made it up, but wouldn't that be cool?
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