John Benenate

From Failing Street to a DISHMAN ROLLER EXTRAVAGANZA

Rolling at the nexus of "inner city youth," Fiona
Grahm found herself off the front where the pugilist
meets the cyclist Thursday evening. Looking forward to
the Giro di Italia, on the Rollers, in a hallway.

Pursued by a rider named Armstrong, she pedaled with
one leg and no hands, yet her lead went unchanged.

Such was the case when the BBC prodigy shared the
glory of roller riding with Golden Gloves Champion and
undefeated pro boxer, Cedric Armstrong at the Knott
Street Boxing Gym, Thursday night.

"I came to help other kids learn to ride the rollers,"
said Fiona, "I never thought I would teach a pro
boxer."

OBRA clergy of all cloth were lending a hand in the
central hallway of the venerable community center that
is Dishman, when Rollers 101 commenced at 4PM.

Oregon Cat 3 phenom, Carl Choltus shared his carbon
fiber ride with a boxer named Jose'. Meanwhile, Sasha
Lasey pumped up the tires for lanky middle schooler,
Adam Mobutu, while big Kierin bumper, Chris Deardorff
adjusted the wheel base for 12 year old Janesha Sims.

Dr. Tony Ohotto built a stationary rig for the
smallest BMXer, while Dr. Jeff Gerwing pushed in Giro
CDs, found lost allan wrenches, and passed out water.
(or lost allan wrenches and passed out from no water)

Lilliane Gerwing and a little seventy year old man sat
on the bench looking on nearby while reading "Major
Taylor."

The community center Director was so impressed, she
offered us another 8 weeks, on the spot.

Rookie Dave Wingard showed up in his work clothes just
in time to clean up, and carry rollers to the car.

Tim Bergmann and his daughters were waiting at the
Green Onion when we all arrived for dinner.

Now, I am not saying that cycling is going to become
bigger than boxing, but if it did, it might be because
of "Rollers 101" at Dishman Community Center, on
Thursday Nights.

See you next week.
Thanks everyone!
jb

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