Classy Tallahassee Bikini Bicyclist Fan Club Meet & Greet

RECENT NEWS: 28 July: I have this netbook computer ready to give to Richard. He'll be able to communicate with the group and enjoy a virtual life as he sees fit from "on the road." AUGUST update on Richard's computer. I've been unsuccessful getting the computer to Richard. If anyone can contact him to arrange a meetup, I'd appreciate it. Failing that, the netbook may be "repurposed." Thanks! Photos 1-56 from the SUNDAY, 28 June '09 Classy Tallahassee Bikini Bicyclist Fan Club "Meet & Greet." Sign up and join this (as of this typing) 3500+ member group! We spent a couple hours with Richard Irby, the speedy Speedo-clad cyclist, at Helen's Silver Bullet Diner. Speaking of Speedos, apparently there's a National Speedo crisis in Ireland. Photos 57-126: MONDAY, 29 June at 6pm, we met at the Corner Pocket Bar & Grill. A pro videographer and photographer documented, and St. Pete Times and Tallahassee Democrat reporters interviewed Richard and the gang. (Re the Monday photos, please be kind - all the Monday photos were shot in a typically dark bar, no flash, hand held, f/3.5-5.6 zoom (instead of the 50mm f/1.8 conveniently forgotten at home). Shot at ISO 1600 to reduce blur - but then you've got grain. Just 'shop anything that needs major tweaking with some magic Adobe filter and maybe this for the digital grain, m'kay? I did a crude tweak job on 7 of the worst photos. Left the originals, so you may DIY.) Online Tallahassee Democrat report re Monday night's get together here or here. St. Pete Times online article here. ABC News picked up on Richard's story here. 17 August: The Netherlands picks up the story here. Read some background on Richard in Brian Ramos' online Tallahassee Democrat article. Thanks so much to Richard, Facebook group creator Whitney Fruge, Brian Ramos (group VP, commemorative posters!), and Allan Porostovsky for the custom t-shirts! Some $250 was donated Sunday toward a new bike for Richard. (Monday's meetup more than doubled the total.) Richard is a super great guy who deserves our support. Be sure to sign up at the group Facebook page, and stay tuned for more photos and fun. THIS SITE is private property, and doesn't necessarily represent any other individual or organization. You are welcome to download/use my photos for your private enjoyment, including printing them. Any other usage/linking must come from me in writing (email ok), with credit given. Questions, pre-scoldings, comments, ID, complaints? Thanks, John Kalin Email me "If I fall you're going down with me" - Trail running advice from my Dixie Chicks http://www.tallahasseetrails.com/