Photo credit: Zach at TopShelfPolo.com
Saint Louis Bike Polo believes in a few things:
- Partying hard.
- The healing power of Mt. Dew.
- The belief that having fun is easy.
- Beer is better when it's < $0.50 for 12oz.
We also believe in shredding polo rinks on a bi-weekly basis.
For the uninformed, we play on Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons.
Wednesday night sessions take place in Maplewood at the Maplewood Family Aquatic Center. Ideally, we start around 6PM. Come check it out; even if you've never played. We have all the equipment you need to give polo a try.
Sunday afternoon sessions take place at Mt. Pleasant Park. We try to start as close to 2PM as possible. Mt. Pleasant Park is one of St. Louis City's hidden gems. Prepare yourself for motorcycle gangs, full-contact football games, 7v7 girl brawls, a lack of shade, no amenities, and the occasional murder after hours.
Everyone is welcome to join us. Don't be scared. We're nice people.
88 comments:
Polo is TONIGHT! 6p mapleHOOD!
I'm in! Cant wait!
me tooooooo.
See y'all there~
Francis and I will be there eventually!
Chovy, if you are coming, will you please bring that back wheel? (if I am too late/you are not coming, no worries, the bike still rolls).
By popular demand:
Wednesday PM (aka, night of):
http://i.imgur.com/gyO19.jpg
Thursday AM. I don't know if it's changed much :http://i.imgur.com/Mf8Jk.jpg
Not pictured -- bruise from Nick, considerably less impressive (but still quite painful) welt on front of other leg from falling.
Gnarles!
I need a team for the out of the kitchen tournament!
I need a team for the out of the kitchen tournament!
I think we should invite an ice cream or shaved ice man/ woman to the heat stroke. Anyone know any good truck drivers?
Thursday am/Friday pm combined (I took it at like 2 am): So the swelling has gone down but the color has DEFINITELY gone up. Fun fact: That ring of flesh that's still skin toned? Perfect size and shape of the widest part of a ball.
http://i.imgur.com/QlwqX.jpg
I will practice, and get better at this in time. However if anyone can offer up an old crappy mallet on lend (so I can practice), and/or any advice on skill building, or even want to hit a ball around on off days-it would be much appreciated! e-mail me if ya wanna help a rookie out!
getting_closer_2_2005@yahoo.com
Hey Char! Here is a (rather old, but still relevant) post that contains lots and lots of advice for new players:
http://stlbikepolo.blogspot.com/2010/08/newbies.html
Hope it is at least a little helpful!
I'm not going to be able to play on Sunday. Havefun without me.
Thanks Rose! The myspace page hasn't had activity since 2009 HA Sounds like It's a matter of trial/error,observation,inquisition,and practice.
Are there any really good mallet building instructions anywhere?
Sunday polo is on!!! 2p mtP. Post if u wanna play later so we don't just sit in the sun! Thanks!!! -Jake-
I'm out for sunday
-Lee
Not me today :(
Im in today i think 230 -dave
i'm out today too
-
trent
I'll be there if we play.
Heat stroke training
Im in if we get 6
Me n baby j'll be there. -Eva
nick, jake, eva, baby j ,dave....almost 6
There's always like one or two people who show up unannounced, yeah?
Who usually goes on Sundays, anyway?
Nicks out. Thinks polo is canceled
I'm selling my redline urbis if anyone is interested. Will have proper pictures up soon.
http://www.redlinebicycles.com/archives/2010-urbis
250 for you dudes.
Keep an eye out for my friend's bike. It was stolen last night in the Central West End.
http://www.granroyale.com/bikes/lurker
Black with clear grips and pedals. Fixed gear with front brake.
I still need a team for heat stroke! Who else is in the same boat?
Brian
Tim A and Tim D from CoMo are looking for a third.
It would be safe to assume no polo on the fourth- any other rad ideas?
bike downtown to see explosions.
Yo! Bike polo can and should be held at the Admiral Casino spot Iv been ranting about followed by fireworks from wads bridge followed by more polo! -jake-
Dude, Jake. I've been lazy about it, but: http://imgur.com/Y1Xxb
A lot of people admiring your work on the ride tonight. Good chunk thought it was a tattoo at first. Most were mighty impressed when they realized it was a bruise. Someone took a picture.
And it takes up the whole back of my thigh now.
On a more polo-related note I don't have shit planned for the 4th, and I don't have work, so I'd be down for polo-ing...
Jake - dig the idea! I would be down for that-let me know!
Eva- YAY-ER!
I'm going downtown tonight. I will not be riding my polo bike.
Eads Bridge party.
I didn't know anything about Surly bikes (except I love the adj. "surly") so I looked them up- Those are some gnarly cycles! Nice choice :)
CACAW!
awesome link! by the way I'm in for polo on sunday
-Patrick
Me too!
-Eva
Stl bike polo in final day of polo at north American hardcourt polo championships
I'm back in town and ready to play some sunday polo.
I'm in
I thiiiiiiiiink Baby J is in. I shall re-check tomorrow.
And Francis and Rose, Francis wanted us to play.
Char, I believe, will be in.
-Eva
I will be there, closer to 4pm though. Hoping to take myself off the DL.
-Brian
Well I think a few are in Milwaukee, and lee and trent might be camping. I'm in if we can get 6.
I'll come if we can get 6 as well (not that my skills really make a difference yet haha)- still working on the mallet situation though.I would like to avoid a pointless trot into the city-so let me know if it's 6! :)
-Char
Patrick, me, Jake, Kevin, Brian, Baby J and Char.
That's 7!!
Ok kids. What time? 2? 3?
I'm bringing a friend too. Never played polo before. So add a newbie to the count.
I'll shoot for close to 2...someone have an extra mallet?
I'll be there whenever y'all say so. It really isn't as far away as I thought it was, so it doesn't take much time.
Yeah I have a Spare
3 works best for me. I'll bring extra mallets, balls and a 5gallon jug of water.
I don't know about anybody else, but today ruled hard.
Shit was rad
Good polo (and beer, and icecream) for sure.
Jake: so, hypothetically speaking, if I were to change out the bars/stem on my bike, they should be...shorter? More upright? Closer?
and also TRENT-thank you thank you thank you!!! This mallet feels like it was made for me! You kick high.
Eva. Closer and narrower. Maybe google surly polo bike and mimic what someone else has done
also google steering angle on bicycles. It will help you understand why i think its a good idea
Do we still want to have this tournament this weekend?
It sounds like we do.
Can any one host people?
I'll be playing.... but with a megaphone and a bugle I think I could get down on hosting as well.
How many teams does it look like we have?
Hell yes we are having it! I can host but only sat night. Werkin friday
If you're willing/able to be a host this weekend, shoot me an email with how many people you can house and your address.
rosemary louise at sbcglobal dot net
Phil and I need a third! Would prefer to keep it local, but we just wanna shred.
Rose, I will drop you an email.
-Brian
I know I said I was going to try to at least hit the tournament for a bit before leaving but I have to be in Colorado Sunday evening, so it looks like I'll be driving all day Saturday anyway :(
Jake: Thanks for the advice! I found some ridiculous Kevin-sized kid bmx bars (don't rise as much as real-people-bars) and a shorter stem at bicycle works. I rode out to a parking lot to test 'em last night -- I dig 'em.
I'll see you kids tomorrow?
I doubt I'll make it tomorrow night (work) but I'm trying to come cheer on Sat! Has anyone thought of calling the Mt. Pleasant fire dept and asking if they would open a hydrant for awhile? Just crazy enough to work!!
I'm out for tonight. Have fun y'all!
Could someone bring their extra mallet head material to Maplehood tonight, I think it was Phil or Brian who said they have a bunch extra. Also I'm down to be on your team if you still need a 3rd.
I'll bring some yellow pipe.
I'm out for tonight.
I'm gonna head to the court, see who-all's there.
We're headed there shortly.
Me too. I guess leaving now. Anchovy
For Saturday. http://stlouis.craigslist.org/bik/3135178957.html
Bike tire. $15. No size or any other info...
God I love craigslist
What time is polo today? -Anchovy
Polo is now. Mt P
That sucks...so. far.
Hey, this is Nathan formally of CoMo Polo. Will there be Polo at Maplewood tonight? 6 or 7?
You guys playing this Sunday? I'm a college student interested in bike polo, also writing a piece on it and was hoping to stop by
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