On Sat, Apr 11, 2009 at 1:37 PM, Bob W <p...@web-options.com> wrote: > >> Checking out my M8 today after getting it back from repair. >> Not a great >> picture, but a nice way to serve coffee: >> >> http://www.web-options.com/L9990026.jpg
> In supported bicycle touring the van that follows people is called the sag > wagon, because it's what collects you if you start to sag. It kind of fits > as a name for a coffee stop, too - you need coffee when you start to sag. > > That little type of Citroen van reminds me of a terrific French cartoon film > (Belleville Rendezvous) which featured such a van being used to collect > racing cyclists, although in racing I think it's called a broom wagon, or > something along those lines. Around here, we use "sag wagon" for the follow vehicle on supported tours. It typically carries luggage, spare parts, the driver's bike, etc. I think you're right about "broom" being more of a racing term, although on our slower club rides I often volunteer to ride "sweep". Nice pic, btw. When did you guys get coffee over there? <g> -- Scott Loveless Cigarette-free since December 14th, 2008 http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
