The Squad Gathers: La Squadra at The Chimney House
14 May
Spot the purloiner!
Aim for the chimney we told our La Squadra guests…when asked how to find The Chimney House… which seemed to work really quite well until somebody pointed out when in the old industrial heartland of Kelham island there was a couple of options on rather tall chimneys… I maintain ours is by far the largest…
Lots of positive food and bike chat on the night!
Chimney size aside – and onto business.
Question. How do you welcome members of La Squadra to the inaugural meet?
Answer. Take one restored grade II listed Chimney House, fill it with amazing food from Nonnas, perfectly chilled beers (courtesy of Nonnas) put our drapers cabinet to good use and cram it with 93ft designed jerseys, show off the new Planet X Nanolight road bike and Exocet time trial bike, throw in some chilled ambiance and lots of eye candy (rare mags, maps, collectors items, posters and books) carefully selected by Marco (Gusto Cycling) and you’ve pretty much got the basis for plenty of hearty bike chat.
Looking great! The La Squadra Jersey's went on and off like a treat!
The Chimney House was a hive of industry… at one point a queue had formed going from the design office where Nick was signing new members up curving down the stairs, members trying on jerseys, The purloining of food by Mini (check the pics), training schedules being swapped and new people meeting each other, plans hatched and adventures in the making being created with chat of European trips.
A size for everyone, but they're going fast! And we're not just saying that!
Delighted you all came down – comments were really amazing for both the evening and of course about the squad. Happy to report there was barely a skerit left and our drapers cabinet is looking particularly roomy this morning.
Members of La Squadra I salute you…
The end to a great evening with old friends and new friends!
Is there any of that food leftover…….?
Thanks for the scran and Peroni!!! Anyone fancy a trip over to France to watch Stage 9 (13th July) of Le Tour, and to go ride Alpe d’Huez, Col de la Madeleine, etc?
Love to but we are out doing the maratona di dolomiti I think on those dates. Maybe some of the other guys do?
Only energy gels
All welcome to France. Different subject…me and Justin Gale of La Squadra launch night on-line picture fame are going out on Sunday if anyone wants to get involved. 10:30am at Hunters Bar roundabout.