Breakaway News Volume No. 21 Issue No. 7 July 2016

Happy Fourth 

Summer is here, having started on June 21st, but the colorful confirmation of summer is but days away, appearing as streaks in the night sky and great thundering explosions as we celebrate our independence. We wish all of our customers a happy and safe Fourth of July, and if you need any supplies (other than a crate of M80s), don’t hesitate to call us to deliver. 

Civilized Commuting  

Our colleagues in Boston are being treated to an expansion of the Park and Pedal program. “What is that,” you ask? Simply put, the city of Boston is hosting a bunch of locations where Bostonians can park their cars for free, and then bicycle the rest of the way to work. One lot offers access to a bike path along the Charles River to Cambridge and downtown Boston. You might even be able to ride alongside one of our Breakaway Boston couriers. 

Keeping Cool 

We’ve said over and over in this space that climate change is making everything hotter for all of us. Fortunately, our messengers are made of tough stuff. But, if you need to send something and keep it cool, then call us for our refrigerated trucks. They keep anything cool, from the biggest steaks to the smallest bottles. All serviced by our crack staff of penguins and polar elves that are moonlighting from Santa for the summer. 

The Outer Limits 

Speaking of tough stuff, everyone knows our couriers ride Manhattan all day, but did you know they can pick up and drop in certain parts Brooklyn as well? And for less than $25? Check our website for Brooklyn bicycle zones, and give us a call. Our guys love going over the bridge. For an extra charge, they’ll run over a hipster or two.

Pulling a Runner 

As of this writing, our friends across the Pond in the UK have voted to leave the European Union, after more than 43 years in. What this means for the UK and for the USA is unclear at this point, but here’s hoping the effects won’t be disastrous. One thing that we know it means for sure; the pound sterling is a lot cheaper. Fancy a cuppa? 

Le Tour 

July is here, and that always means Tour de France. Yellow jersey fever will have gripped us here in the Breakaway HQ, but this year is going to be a little sad, as there are no really strong American competitors of note. Look for Nairo Quintana, a Colombian who rides for Spanish team Movistar, to try and heat things up on the climbs this year. 

Stump the Band 

Last month we asked why the Empire State Building was lit up blue and white in May. Answer: To celebrate the graduation of Columbia students, Columbia’s 262nd commencement. 

T-Shirt Question 

The pound sterling took a beating on the result of the Brexit referendum, which got us to wondering: Why is it called the pound sterling? The first one to call Gil Ortiz with the correct answer will win a coveted Breakaway T-shirt.