Getting Dropped by Google

We have noticed, while out on the streets, that some cyclists might have a bad perception of YouGotDropped. They might think we are malicious, smug, and just plain mean. We want to point out that we are all of those things. But we also have a good side. Take note. We are offering you a public service announcement for free. Before District Cycling. Before GamJams. Before VeloNation. We are on top of our shit.

Google has added bicycle directions to Google Maps. Now you can figure out how to get from point A to point B while you are trying to figure out where your local Starbucks is. We bet all you Iphone nerds can probably make it all happen on your Iphone then show all your friends your route in a boring social situation.

http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2010/03/biking-directions-added-to-google-maps.html

So sorry MapMyRide. Sorry Bilenky. The Eddy Mercx of Silicon Valley just threw it in the big chain ring and the hill is going up. Prepare for ultimate droppage.

Oh..speaking of District Cycling, there he is at Tour of Washington Crit last year making that corner look not so lonely.

Protesting Race Results

We promised ourselves we wouldn't post these xtranormal cartoons but there has been a flurry of MABRA related themed ones coming out recently that are pretty good. It's funny cuz it's true!! lol hahaha rotgl hahahahah @ me you us. fml.

Get Sprung - We got questions?

Trees are starting to bud. Flowers are starting to sprout. Little animals have started to show signs of life and every squirrel in the Mid-Atlantic has started to dart out and play chicken with every cyclist they see. This weekend, mother nature has given us a lot signs that spring is right around the corner but there are signs that spring is right around the corner in world of amateur bike racing too!

Here, an unidentified cyclist has made the pilgrimage to the Snowball Crit in Snowball Crit, Virginia to participate in a bike race. We have so many questions. Is it his first race of the year? Did he have a mechanical? Has he been slaving away all winter long for this moment?

Imagine yourself in his carbon soled shoes. You've kitted up. You line up raring to go to get your race on. You are in there the best you can but the writing is on the wall...you just can't hang. You move to the back and try to surf wheels but that isn't even happening. Then..you fizzle like a bottle rocket. Legs feel like blocks of lead. The lungs are burning. You. Just. Don't. Have. It.

We know the feeling, bud and we are here to help (point you out).

We only wish we could zoom in better. Oh well. There is always next week.

Then we have the following photo:

There is an ancient Chinese proverb that once said that a picture tells a thousand stories. Maybe it's not so Chinese or ancient but there are many things going on in this particular photo to highlight. We keep getting sucked in by the Fat Frog rider on the left. Is he holding an imaginary machine gun? Is he sparring or shadow boxing before his race? Is he giving the photographer an Elvis salute? It's wonderful!

WHO is this rider? We want more of him.

Thanks to Kevin Horvath's photos on his Facebook page which we got because he friended us. Then we took them without asking him. Peace out!!