GabeMcG

Via Jason @ ATXBS:

"Today is the usual Sunday Bike Polo out at Eastwoods Park, but this time around there's going to be NOTHING usual about it. The pros are out of town at the tourneys so us amateurs get to work on some skill development without being slaughtered all day long, the weather is sunny and warm, and because we fucking felt like we we decided that we're going to have a BBQ! Show up at 2pm polo time (2:45-3pm for real time) to get in on some playing, I'll be showing up shortly thereafter to begin making with the grub...

As for the whys and wherefors of the BBQ, here it is: It's a beautiful February day in Texas, so what better way to enjoy it than with some friendly bloodshed and the roasting of raw meet over open fires? I'm pitching in for a lot of sausage, 2 lbs of chicken and some tortillas. There's going to be charcoal and some chips and shit also provided, but if you guys want more than that you need to swing by somewhere and bring it! Don't leave me hanging here, lets have a spread of some tasty shit. Veggie food and sides are appreciated, beer is REALLY appreciated, and if you had a bottle of liquor kicking around you'd be my best friend. I'm taking a short drinking break but today's my last day to imbibe. Humor me."

This juicy little story hot off the rumor mill has now been confirmed. According to a source with first hand knowledge of the event, cycling legend Gary Fisher will be in attendance and speaking at tonight's benefit for Mariel Mentink at Shangri-La. 

Early on New Years day a cyclist named Mariel Mentink was hit from behind on her commute home. The 40m/ph hit and run collision left Mariel struggling for her life in the Brackenridge ICU. Tonight's event is the second to be held to raise funds to support her ongoing medical care and recovery. 

The event, organized by Social Cycling ATX will follow the weekly Thursday Social Ride which meets at The Scoot Inn at 7:30pm. Ride leader Kieth Byrd teased his followers on Facebook this afternoon saying,

"Just got word that there will be a very special cycling celebrity at the event tonight. You do not want to miss the chance to hear this legend speak and get a chance to say hello.

Can't say who... just sayin."

ATXBS picked up on the story as well, but Jason has remained tight lipped about exactly who this special guest could be. Speculation has pointed towards everyone from Zombie Sheldon Brown to Lance Armstrong.

Gary Fisher is in Austin this weekend in support of several events at Armstrong's bike shop, Mellow Johnny's.

Tuesdays @ 5 - Joslin Park

Thursdays @ 5:30 - Eastwoods Park

Sundays @ 3:30 - Eastwoods Park