Bicycles, Beer & Chili: Depot Town, February 20th

The anticipation of a refreshing craft beer might be one of the best motivators to get through a workout.  The Beer Runner (Tim Cigelske) recently wrote an excellent piece about this phenomenon.  If you missed it, you should go check it out after you read this (“Beer and running makes you happy”).  The same idea Tim wrote about for running can apply to cycling, or really any other type of workout for that matter.

 

As the Beer Runner says, anticipation can contribute to our happiness both in running (or cycling) and in drinking craft beer.  During a workout we anticipate the positive impact it has on our health, body, and life, which subsequently makes us happier.  A similar anticipatory happiness applies to craft beer drinking.  Whether you’re eager to drink one of your old favorites or looking forward to trying a new beer that you just discovered, the anticipation can certainly add to the enjoyment of actually drinking the beer itself.  

Experienced cyclists and beginners alike can participate in “Another Chili Ride!” presented by Wheels in Motion and the Corner Brewery this Sunday, February 20th.  Wheels in Motion is encouraging people to get out and enjoy a nice winter ride (don’t worry, it’s not a race!), so this event is FREE for all riders.  Depending on what type of ride suits you, there are three different routes available for the event—28, 12, or 4 miles.  All routes start at Sidetrack in Depot Town (come join me for a pre-ride beer) and end at Corner Brewery.

After the ride you can partake in the Depot Town Chili Challenge.  Chili bowls are available at Frenchies (next to Sidetrack) for $5.  You can fill your bowl with chili at any of the five restaurants participating in the challenge—Aubrees, Sidetrack, Ypsi Food Coop, Café Ollie, and Corner Brewery.  All proceeds for the event go to SOS Community Services.  Corner Brewery will be serving drinks at Happy Hour prices for the duration of the event, so come to Depot Town, get a good ride in, then enjoy some beer and chili!

For more information, routes/state times, or to register for the ride you can go to www.wheelsinmotion.us or call 734-971-2121.