Roll This Up and Smoke It: Roller Racing at the Lizard Lounge

By JOHN MINERVINI
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roller racing
cowbell-wielding fans
stationary bikes
participants are at least slightly buzzed
empty bucket
Gentle Lovers
“that narwhal, or whatever.”
whispering private encouragement
Travis
Team Vanilla
Chas
the words “Track Cocaine” written in Sharpie across his stomach
“Equipment malfunction!”
When you give 100 percent, you give it for a reason
custom-built bike frame from Portland's Ira Ryan
“Ride it every fuckin' day.”

WWeek 2015

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