A Cowbell Revolution

You know when someone is coming up behind me and gives the "Hi I'm here behind you" honk I always startle.  Its hard to interpret a car horn too.  Was that a friendly honk, a get out of  the way honk? A I will run you over with my car honk?  No idea.  But a cow bell!  That can only mean someone is cheering you on!  Really I can't see how it would even be possible to ring a cow bell in anger.   I don't think it would be nearly as startling to hear as a car horn.

What a great idea. I've had a BT cowbell in one of the door pockets of my mini-van (aka the Death Star) forever and I've never thought of doing this. I start today.

BTW, I also keep a couple of tubes, a patch kit and a CO² canister in the glove box in case I come across someone with a flat. Karma and all.

Great idea!  I'm definitely stealing it!

-Joel

REally, if you think about it, what this world needs now- more than ever- is more cowbell.

I've got a fever- for more cowbell.

I like it.  Cowbell it is!  Clang-a-Clang-a-Clang-a-Clang.

Are we extending this to runners as well?

You know when someone is coming up behind me and gives the "Hi I'm here behind you" honk I always startle.  Its hard to interpret a car horn too.  Was that a friendly honk, a get out of  the way honk? A I will run you over with my car honk?  No idea.  But a cow bell!  That can only mean someone is cheering you on!  Really I can't see how it would even be possible to ring a cow bell in anger.   I don't think it would be nearly as startling to hear as a car horn.

In Vermont, it is entirely possible that you're being rushed by a charging cow!

This is an awesome idea. Now where can I get a little cowbell? I left my giant Authentic Swiss Alps cowbell at my parents' house and they live 8 hours away. Maybe I should steal one off my neighbor's cows...

When I got my bike I had three of my children with me and the owner of the bike shop had a bucket full of them behind the counter which he generously gave to each child.  First we made them "outside only" toys then we made them "special time only" toys and now they can only be used at races or parades.

All that to say check with your LBS.

Watching the Olympic Time Trial and hearing some cowbells ringing. 

I'm really liking this idea.

We got two for the kids from Ben & Jerry's - right near you! (And they are painted like a cow).

This is a great idea - I'll try to get the kids to help me with this.

That is why I honk (short couple of bursts) after I pass them.  I'm hoping that my bike rack and stickers will get my point that it was a motivational honk and I'm in the club.  Cowbell sounds fun.

I'm glad to hear everyone likes this idea.

And YES to this!! ^^^

-Joel

There is a BT cowbell?!?!?!?

And how come there are no BT bumper stickers???

We had a bunch of cowbells made a few years ago when we sponsored some races.  I have a handful left. I remember desperately trying to give away the last case at the Longhorn a few years ago so I wouldn't have to bring them home and experience my kids coming across an entire case of cowbells.

No bumper stickers, but we do have tattoos.

You guys are awesome!! What an idea, I love it!!

But, hoo boy, wait until I try this with my 17 year old daughter in the car. She's going to die of embarrassment.

No, wait, that makes it even more fun! ;-)