Ah, summer. Finally! Right, folks? When you live in a place like Minnesota, you really appreciate the seasons, because you get all four. Each has its own special
qualities, but here at Civia, summer is our favorite. Blue skies, streets lined
with ash, elms, oaks and maples. Warm summer nights are perfect for riding. With
that in mind, welcome to our Summer 2013 newsletter. We hope you find it
informative and entertaining, and as always if you have questions, feedback or
just want to chat, call or email us. We’d love to talk with you. Enjoy!
CIVIA PICNIC
Here in Minnesota, it’s not unusual to turn on the furnace in late October and
run it well into April. Six months of winter can make anyone a bit stir crazy. It
becomes difficult to sit in meetings, discuss spreadsheets and chip away at the
'ol email in-box all day long.
This year, a late spring made winter seem even longer. When it finally warmed up we were more than ready to get outside so we found an excuse: we needed
photos of some of our stuff, like our rattle-free racks and the downtube-mounted
pocket bag. What better way to multitask? So when a warm, sunny day came,
we pounced. We grabbed a fleet of Twin Cities, filled panniers and baskets with
chorizo, bread, cheese, olives and the fixings for sangria, and went searching for
a lakeside picnic table at a nearby park.
Once we located our spot, we set to work. Drinks were drunk, food was inhaled and laughter ensued. We stayed for a couple hours, enjoying the sunshine and
conversation. And as we hoped, the break in routine lent fresh perspective.
The sky looked bluer, the grass greener, and we rekindled our creative spark.
Eventually we rolled back a little regretful to have to return to reality. We had to,
of course. All the sangria was gone.
STYLIN' SHORTS & CROP PANTS
The Civia Uptown men’s shorts and women's crop pants
are in stock and available through your local bike shop.
We've taken great care to provide high-quality, stylish
shorts and cropped pants that you'll be pleased to wear
as everyday clothes, but with features that make them
great for riding. They're comfy and fit great. Ride friendly
features include:
Breathable double weave fabric that is durable and
stretches as you move
Virtually invisible saddle area lining for added comfort
without heat or bulk
Be visible: flip-out reflective tab on left rear pocket and reflective Civia label on left leg
Slim but not tight fit
CIVIA HAPPY HOUR
Mixed Berry Limoncello Sangria
Serves 4—6
Ingredients:
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 cup halved fresh strawberries
1/2 cup fresh blackberries
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
1/2 12 oz. can frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup (4 ounces) limoncello (lemon-flavor liqueur)
2 750mL bottle Prosecco or sparkling wine, chilled
Directions:
In a large pitcher or glass jar combine raspberries, strawberries,
blackberries, and lemon slices. Stir in lemonade concentrate and limoncello.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours to blend flavors.
Just before serving, add Prosecco. Serve in glasses over ice.
STYLIN' SHORTS & CROP PANTS
