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So to summarise the argument, it's [i]yes there is[/i] vs [i]no there isn't[/i] demand for a cafe.
Bloody hell - I've just stumbled on this thread and read the whole thing through and all I can think of is the number of cyclists knocking an idea that basically supports cycling. Jesus! This is a cycling forum isn't it? As someone who's happy to drink an espresso at Mud Dock or a mug of builders at the buttery - if it's a cycle friendly venue then it deserves support from this community surely? Stop pulling apart the business plan and engaging in petty political rants and get behind it - in words if not in cash.
Basically cycling does not equal drinking coffee.
'Ave a word.
Good grief.
For the record, I'm not aware of any 'cycling cafes' in Bristol. Mud Dock is not a cycling cafe.
i'll be the one wearing the pro tour team lycra
Anyone who isn't a pro on a team wearing a pro team setup can push past me to the front of the queue for anything, for they must be TEH AWESOMENESS.
The critical factor is why would a non-cyclist choose this cafe over Starbucks?
because it isn't Starbucks? You do know about the whole Tesco / Stokes Croft thing? I bet you think the Bristol Pound is a bad idea as well.
Serious question - are cafes not being affected by the economic downturn?
I've started taking a flask with me in the car if I'm riding somewhere cos I just won't pay fancy prices for mediocre coffee at mountain bike hubs. Don't get me started on the price of cake!
That Bristol pound shit is just a load of reverting to tribalism crusty bullshit.Do you see the. chavs and St Pauls brigade bothering with that shit.This place is going to be Elitist and exclusive.
Do you see the. chavs and St Pauls brigade bothering with that shit.
I don't use them as a benchmark for my behavour or my actions. You appear to have a better knowledge of Bristol suburbs than might be expected of a monkeyhanger - are you sure you aren't a sockpuppet that really belongs to another user? Your posts are getting very trollish now.
That Bristol pound shit is just a load of reverting to tribalism crusty bullshit.Do you see the. chavs and St Pauls brigade bothering with that shit.This place is going to be Elitist and exclusive.
The more you type, the more of fekwit you become.
yeah, that was a too hypocritical..... ah well, good luck to all concerned, i'm glad team lycra earns queue jumping status, now i dont have to rely on my swarthy hispanic looks to push in as I ignore yout tuts.
This place is going to be Elitist and exclusive.
If it's exclusively for the elite who pay for a cup of tea with money they have earned from a *job that they do, then I'm all for it.
*By job, I do not mean the fortnightly queue for JSA, monkey.
Do us all a favour and stop breathing.
If you don't have the decency to do that, then stopping typing would be a welcome start.
They're up to £7,000.00 now.
http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/investment/roll-for-the-soul-a-community-bike-cafe-for-bristol-1228
I recognise a fair few of the donors' names and they're a diverse bunch consisting of everyone from girly girls on Pashleys to a pro rider who was in the breakaway of the ToB two days running.
But the question on everybody's mind is how many "fixie hipsters"? 😛
Cab's on there. He's not a hipster though, he's just been riding fixed long enough for it to become fashionable again.
its going to be a fixie hipster hangout and everyone else gets snubbed, roadies are made to feel unwelcome and dont come back and the place goes from being a cycle cafe to a fixie cafe....
the guy i know who's involved is very much into vintage touring bikes. the girl i know (who i'm 99% sure is involved iirc) certainly doesn't ride a fixie.
it's not going to be a fixie fest.
Cab's on there. He's not a hipster though
Have you seen him now he has a haircut? I had to double take!
There were some pics on a certain social networking site of him wearing a suit! 😯
cinnamon_girl - Memberare cafes not being affected by the economic downturn?
Some must be, some aren't. I gave an example earlier of one that's going from strength to strength, and not coincidentally the people behind this have been picking their brains.
Personally I'm as tight-fisted as the next man, but I'm not organised enough to take a Thermos and a packed lunch with me everywhere.
Well... they did it!
http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/investment/roll-for-the-soul-a-community-bike-cafe-for-bristol-1228
And in (possibly not) related news...
http://www.ramonwrites.com/2012/06/the-gallery-bids-farewell-to-its.html
Nice work!
Just slipped 50 notes in their fund; I like what I see there.
Nice one!
Ant, if you could have a small word, and suggest Broadmead for their location, that'd be ace 
Whether this succeeds or not it is a great idea and all power to those that are having a go. They get a couple of quid from me and the next time I am in Bristol I will pop over and have a brew. I have never ridden a fixie so I might be able to get some advice too..........
Dogsby
You can just imagine it.A bunch of boring Fixie beardoes sat about in a drug daze convincing themselves that Tricky and Portishead are a good vibe.With to tall in the corner drinking Latte doing a southerner impression.No wonder we Eck wants to escape the English.
Have this bunch a Jahs raised there get us of the dole money yet?If theres a decent return i might even invest for a laugh.Builders tea Gadgeys don,t forget.
dammit! looks like I'm going to have to pay up 🙂
Have this bunch a Jahs raised there get us of the dole money yet?
This doesn't appear to be a Northern dialect - can you please re-send so I can fully appreciate your valid and welcome input to this issue.
I wasn't really sure what a 'bunch a jahs' was so I had a quick google. This was the first image.
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Guess I need to change my image..
Sounds great. Goodluck. I wish there was something like that in my neck of the woods.
Is that sb and Mr A.Wurzel fashion is worse than i thought.
Tricky? Portishead? With that kind of extensive musical knowledge you need to get yourself over to the trip-hop thread, pronto! >>>