Wade’s Wisdom

Coffee and mountain biking go together like crashes and bruises. Have a good strong brew in the morn, and then head out for a great rip. Sometimes, you’re meeting some bros, and have to pick up a coffee on the way. I enjoy a double short/small cappuccino in the morning, and I hate it when I get a latte when I order one. This is the wikipedia definition of a cappuccino:

In a traditional cappuccino, as served in Europe and artisan coffee houses in the United States, the total of espresso and milk/foam make up between approximately 150–180 mL (5–6 imp fl oz; 5–6 US fl oz). Commercial coffee chains in the US more often serve the cappuccino as a 360 mL (13 imp fl oz; 12 US fl oz) drink or larger.

Don’t make me a goddamn latte when I order a cappuccino, or give me a bigger size thinking you are doing me a favor when you’re out of small cups. All I want is a good strong brew in a small cup; not a coffee flavored milk drink.

  Never mess with a man’s morning brew. Wade enjoys a perfect cappuccino at Moja Coffee in North Van. Photos ~ Morgan Taylor

We all have pet peeves. The majority of mine involve coffee, food, and driving, or more specifically, bad drivers. I have an “old school” dad, and he is one of those dads who think just because he is driving the posted speed limit, he can drive in “which-ever” lane he chooses. Technically, he is correct. The odd time from returning home from riding trips, he’ll pick me up from the airport and drive me home. I’m very thankful for this, but each time we engage in a heated debate that plays out like this:

Dad (driving in left lane): “Look at this guy trying to pass us on the right, he’s going to cause an accident.”

Me: “Well dad, you are going 50kph in the fast lane driving down Marine Drive with three lanes, I think you are pissing him off.”

Dad: “ I’m doing the speed limit, I can be where ever I want.”

Me: “You can see everybody else is speeding and need to get around you; you woudn’t be in the fast lane on a highway would you?”

Dad: “Well that’s different, this isn’t a highway!”

Me: “It’s kinda like a mini-highway, I would think the same rules apply.”

You can imagine how it goes from there.

Another of my “driving” pet peeves are people who parallel park on a street with limited parking and don’t snug up to the car ahead or behind, or be conscious that other people would want to park. Thus, taking up two spots. This really pisses me off! I took some photos of this peeve, have a look:

  This guy is guilty, and has obviously never been to Europe where one learns space is tight! Photo ~ Wade Simmons

  Here’s another guilty photo…it’s everywhere! Photo ~ Wade Simmons

So, for this installment of Wade’s Wisdom, I want to hear about your pet peeves. It can be of any topic: biking, driving, wives, girlfriends, boyfriends, anything. I also want to see photo or video documentation, however funny or weird it may be!

  The prize pack for this installment of Wade’s Wisdom is worth over $350! In the first part of the prize pack: The Locals’ Guide to North Shore Rides includes maps, directions, ride suggestions, and great photos from Sterling Lorence. Keep your tires aired up with the Lezyne Swivel Drive HV, a light weight and compact, yet capable mini pump. Photos ~ Sterling Lorence / Morgan Taylor

  The RaceFace portion of the prize pack planning a ride with the Locals’ Guide over a cappuccino at Moja. The Ultimate All Mountain setup includes Podium gloves, drool-worthy Turbine 70mm stem, Turbine 3/4 riser bar, and Sniper lock on grips. Photo ~ Morgan Taylor

And like our stoked contributor Dave Hutton, who won the last Wisdom, we will post the best replies and then send the winner a great swag pack! This rounds winning swag is a All Mountain cockpit setup from RaceFace, a copy of the Locals’ Guide to North Shore Rides, and some sweet product from Lezyne!

Looking forward to hearing about what pisses you off!

Get out and ride,
Wade Simmons

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What gets your panties in a bunch? Riding through dog shit? Your friends demanding you shuttle them in your freshly detailed Tacoma? Neighbours’ bad taste in music? Tell Wade what irks you, include some photo or video, and you could take home the prize pack from RaceFace, Lezyne, and MTBtrails.ca.