Posted 02/15/2010
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The Road to Roubaix - Beer, Meat, Movies and Bikes

In celebration of the guts and glory of the Paris-Roubaix riders and to get local riders whipped into shape for the coming racing season the staff of Tacoma Bike is inviting customers to watch movies, drink beer and eat food! Special guest at the event will be San Francisco-based frame building legend, Brent Steelman.

Steelman will be visiting Tacoma Bike the afternoon Saturday 27 to talk about his bikes, his work, and personally size customers for his frames. Mike Brown of Tacoma Bike says, "This is a unique opportunity to meet and explore with a true craftsman. If you are interested in working with Brent, please email me mike@tacomabike.com to discuss your ideas."

What will there be?

Meat products will be supplied by Tacoma's Dave’s Meat and Produce. "Dave" will be there to cook personally. Beer is being chosen from the Belgium selection at the Metropolitan Market who are also supplying cheese and crackers.

What will we see?

The show-piece presentation will be the epic ‘Road to Roubaix’ including rare interviews with current cycling superstars, legends of the sport, mechanics, and fans lead the audience through the brutal, unpredictable landscape that elevates Paris-Roubaix to its epic status.

Contact Tacoma Bike on 253.272.1351 or drop in and see them at 309 Puyallup Ave. for more information.

When: Saturday February 27, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Where: The Mountaineers’ Club
(2302 North 30th Street Tacoma WA 98403)

Pre-Movie Pavé

Tony and the gang invite you to join them on a tour of the Tacoma pave (cobble stones) to get in the mood for the movie. N10th included! Leaving the shop 5.30 p.m.. Lights and helmets required.

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