Just Coffee peoples are sporty. And we like to support some of the sporty people around us. Here are some recent stories about our own recreational activities, and others that we've sponsored and supported in our comunity.
Excellent Isthmus Exposé on JC's "Spark"
Posted by matt at about 11am on Viernes Septiembre 28, 2007
Acclaimed writer and documentarian Kenneth Burns wrote a wonderful piece on JC's cultural Icon Mark "The Spark" Bystrom and our rolling delivery trike this week.
Check it out by clicking HERE.
Thanks to Ken and the Isthmus for the shout out...
Kenneth Burns follows JC deliveries
Posted by mark the spark at about 11am on Jueves Septiembre 27, 2007
Just Coffee tricycle delivery person Mark T. Spark was followed on bicycle Tuesday by Isthmus journalist Ken Burns. Mr. Burns met up with Mr. Spark at Just Coffee's facility on East Wilson Street. The trike was loaded and ready to roll. As the two rode down the bike path they engaged in easy chit chat covering topics ranging from politics, living in Chicago, cycling, and of course sports. Mr. Burns and Mr. Spark both lived in Chicago for some time, and shared some thoughts on that city. Mr. Burns moved to Madison for grad school, and ended up staying after meeting a special someone.
Deep Fair Trade Basketball Tour
Posted by matt at about 7am on Viernes Agosto 17, 2007
My brother Jim (aka Juice or Baby Hook on the court) and I are both from Lexington, Kentucky. Being from Kentucky, we are basketball addicts. Even though we both grew up railing against the mainstream and taking pride in being freaks, we still could not avoid the hoops. Many a Saturday was spent counting backwards from 10 and throwing up last second circus shots to win imaginary crowns. And the crowd goes wild...
In KY basketball is a religion. No...seriously, it is a bona fide religion. And if it came down to Sunday service or the 'Cats vs. the Cards (or Carolina, or Florida, or Indiana, or K-State Tech A&M, or whoever), you can bet that the churches would be empty. Sorry God, but unless Jesus is a 6'8" power forward wearing a blue jersey and dropping 3s from NBA range, he must wait.
Team JC repeats as Midwest Bike Polo Champeeens in Chicago
Posted by admin at about 4pm on Lunes Mayo 7, 2007After letting up only two goals all tournament, Team JC (Just Coffee/Jonny Cycles/Jesus Christ/John Cougar (Mellancamp)) held on to their Midwest champion status at the bi-annual Midwest Bike-Polo Champeenships, held May 5th in Chicago. Team JC faced a bigger, faster, and generally much more handsome team from Milwaukee in the finals, but proved unstoppable, winning 3-0, 3-0.
MAD ROLLIN' DOLLS
Posted by mikemiller at about 7pm on Jueves Noviembre 30, 2006Is any sports page.... really.... complete without "Hurt in a Skirt"
Thanksgiving ping pong
Posted by admin at about 3am on Viernes Noviembre 24, 2006
Late night thanksgiving ping pong chez Just Coffee
Team Just Coffee takes Midwest Bike Polo Championship!!!
Posted by matt at about 4pm on Lunes Noviembre 6, 2006
On 11/4 Team JC won the first annual Midwest Cup playing against bike polo teams from all over the midwest.
The team, featuring our web designer Heavy Kev Walsh, our Fair Trade Enforcer Jack Serpico, and Underground Catering's Jonny Hunter, finished the tournament undefeated. 12 teams from Madison, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Detroit (Rock City) participated in the event.
Next year Chicago has been slated to hold the event. Thanks to everyone who played, watched, and came to JC for the after party. For those about to rock, we salute you.
