> > > >> 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>
I believe the GIs left a couple of jars of instant, and we've been diluting it ever since. Bob -- 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.
