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Archives: September 2009

Heck Yeah!

Posted September 28, 2009 @ 2:23pm

[Photo of Kelly Mac's front wheel by Kelly Mac] The HECK DU NORD" has come and gone, and if you like the thought of riding 104 miles of mostly gravel roads in the Duluth area, then I suggest you make plans for next year. A big thanks to Jeremy Kershaw & his crüe for an excellent event. A few weeks back I flew to PDX to take part in the Rapha Gentlemens' Race. This was 6-person team event, featuring 23 teams racing from the coastal burgh of Otis, OR, all the way back to the Rontom Bar 138 miles away in Portland. Team CRC, (shown here in front of the Git-R-Dun Racing truck, which was discovered near a yard sale right outside of BEAVER, OR, -we "got lei'd in Beaver.") was once again victorious in the K.O.F. category (Kings Of Fun). No other team that we know of stopped at a winery in the beautiful wine-region town of Carlton.This weekend, why don't you get on up to the Ghandi Dancer Family Bicycle Ride For Peace, Sunday, 4 October. Utilizing the Gandy Dancer Trail & surrounding roads,...

 

We're Having Much More Fun...

Posted September 16, 2009 @ 11:18am

Ladies & Gents,Howdo. Just back from the Rapha Gentlemen's Race (RGR) this past weekend in Oregon. 138 miles, riding from Otis on the coast, to Portland. Photos soon. Meanwhile, there is so much crap going on this month it's hard to wrap the head around. Here are a few upcoming events for you to check out if you're in Mpls:The 8th Annual All British Cycling Event welcomes all nutters of the realm this weekend, with the ever popular Gravity Race & Pastry Joust, and other festivities, centered in and around Barley John's Brewpub. Remember: this is a lycra-free event... BABES IN BIKELAND returns for another Alleycat for the Ladies. Afterparty at the usual afterparty spot....Stalwart Almanzo 100 race promoter Chris Skogen offers his take on a gentlemenly Gentlemen's Ride, this Saturday, 19 September. Wish I could be there, but alas, I cannot.The "racing" season is still in full swing, and we wish the best of luck to all riders in this weekend's 666th running of the bulls in...

 

We're Having Much More Fun...

Posted September 16, 2009 @ 6:06am

Ladies & Gents,Howdo. Just back from the Rapha Gentlemen's Race (RGR) this past weekend in Oregon. 138 miles, riding from Otis on the coast, to Portland. Photos soon. Meanwhile, there is so much crap going on this month it's hard to wrap the head around. Here are a few upcoming events for you to check out if you're in Mpls:The 8th Annual All British Cycling Event welcomes all nutters of the realm this weekend, with the ever popular Gravity Race & Pastry Joust, and other festivities, centered in and around Barley John's Brewpub. Remember: this is a lycra-free event... BABES IN BIKELAND returns for another Alleycat for the Ladies. Afterparty at the usual afterparty spot....Stalwart Almanzo 100 race promoter Chris Skogen offers his take on a gentlemenly Gentlemen's Ride, this Saturday, 19 September. Wish I could be there, but alas, I cannot.The "racing" season is still in full swing, and we wish the best of luck to all riders in this weekend's 666th running of the...

 

And Now A Word From HANDSOME CYCLES Ben

Posted September 10, 2009 @ 6:34pm

Braaaap!>>> On tweeting/blogging/screaming from the rooftops that we are having > our 2010 product launch at OOOBS this saturday.>

 

Just In Case You Don't Know...

Posted September 2, 2009 @ 9:16am

On 6 September I'll be thrashin' and bashin' in Spearfish Canyon. If you are not, and you're in Minneapplepuss, then you should go to the following, dammit:And don't forget that Anitra is one of the major forces behind this years GNOMEFEST (6)

 

New Bikes + Used Bikes

Posted September 2, 2009 @ 9:15am

Charge Bikes, out of the U.K. are bringing to market some stylish, fast, functional urban hot-rods. This is the Plug Freestyler. Only one in stock right now, (53.5cm). Stock with flip/flop rear hub, includes fixed cog and freewheel. $SOLDSugino Messenger crank + chainring. Nice details.Voodoo Wanga. This bike is an amazing handling single speed, but since the frame has the proper braze-ons, will accept a geared drivetrain with no problem. This bike is a steal of a deal at $SOLDNote the disc-ready, sliding dropouts. Single or geared, you decide.Ooga-Booga! Ooga-Booga!18.5" Wheeler 5500 mountain bike. Tange steel frame (lugged!) with a nice Suntour kit. $275Includes the venerable Suntour XC-Expert thumbshifters.7 and 8-speed compatible. Note the sweet Dia-Compe SS-4 brake levers, as well.17.5" Nishiki Century single speed conversion. New 27" Continental Ultra-Sport tires, make this a solid urban commuter. $75. Better hurry...

 
 
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