Roadies

Many people have certain images and associations that arise when they hear the word "roadies" -- gruff, pony-tailed, hard living folks surrounded by all the temptations of life on the road in the company of celebrities. ❋ Tim Jahnigen (2011)

If anything, the real concern should be that a New York City cyclocross race will result in an infestation of roadies, which is far more insidious and potentially dangerous for the sport. ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2009)

It was only a matter of time before "roadies" entered the world of artisanal soaps, and I suspect it won't be long before someone markets a bar of soap with a scent inspired by the smell of Jaques Anquetil's "pants yabbies." ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2010)

Taller headtubes have more to do with cracking CF steerers from the 99.9999999% non-pros running too many spacers rather than a non-horizontal stem, which offends "roadies" everywhere. ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2009)

Since "roadies" have already been spotted taking advantage of the mild winter weather, the timing couldn't be better. ❋ Loadxml (2010)

Players won't just be able to customize their band members, but also other people, such as roadies and managers. ❋ Unknown (2009)

About 500 volunteer "roadies" helped stage the event, handling logistics, traffic control and medical team duties, and handing out food and water. ❋ Unknown (2009)

F-150 - to offer fans an experience they will never forget: a rare opportunity to be one of Toby's "roadies" for a weekend. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Indeed, Lisa and Steve are heavy metal fiends who dress like roadies on the Rock of Love bus and whose small outer-borough apartment is adorned with skulls, swords, and electric guitars. ❋ Una LaMarche (2011)

Since there are only 18-20 home matches in a season, why not gather up all the former roadies now house-bound and living in Portland with their wives and children. ❋ Unknown (2009)

My air roadies (Peter “Stiff” Dickens and Mot Waldmann) and I hit the stage with lots of energy. ❋ Unknown (2009)

(A special thanks to air roadies Peter “Stiff” Dickens and Longbottom Leif.) ❋ Unknown (2009)

About 200 people, from songwriters to roadies, join that program annually. ❋ John Jurgensen (2011)

For example, when a band appears at a venue like Madison Square Garden MSG a huge amount of food may be prepared for the band, its roadies, set-up team, concert-goers, etc. ❋ April Rudin (2012)

Dashed out by a studio or production assistant who probably dropped out of high school to follow his/her favorite rock band but ended up shlepping coffee to roadies. ❋ Unknown (2009)