Seriously now
Every once in a while, there’s a discussion on bikeforums.net about packing a handgun for touring. But I can’t imagine anyone taking one of these Smith & Wesson‘s on a ride.
My new winter ride
With this bike, I feel like I’ve come full circle. While I had several BMX bikes as a kid, I can remember that in the late 1970’s, I decided to take my brother’s bike out for longer rides. It was a red 1976 Schwinn Traveler 10 speed. At first, I was content to just ride … Read more
Cyclist shot while riding
Not just any cyclist, but Rodney King. Ok, so he’s not really a cyclist. And there’s nothing funny about getting shot with bird shot, even if it happened to Rodney King. And there’s nothing funny about Rodney King on a bike. Heck, there’s nothing funny about Rodney King, period. But I’m sure someone is going … Read more
More Local News, Sort Of
When I moved to Utah, I had no idea that I’d be living in such a hotbed of cycling goodness. Sure, we have great trails, slickrock at Moab, and the lifts at Sundance. But we’ve also got some folks that are just great for the entire industry. I’m talking about SOAR Communications. They not only … Read more
An important ride on December 1
Any time cyclists get behind a cause, it’s a good thing. I’m hoping that everyone reading this is able to organize something, or join one of the groups already signed up. If nothing else, get out and ride for yourself. LOS ANGELES – Nov. 27, 2007 – On Saturday December 1, 2007, cyclists from all … Read more
Logan Peat is a dirtbag!
And he’s proud of it. He recently won the 2007 “Be a Dirtbag” contest, and a spot on the Drop In video series. After five weeks of battling it out for votes against some very tough competition – talented riders Frankie Vass and Kyle Thomas, Logan came out on top as the Ultimate Dirtbag. His … Read more