October 7, 2016
Words and photos courtesy of Dirk Friel Edited by Drew Haugen Rider Background I’m an ex-pro road cyclist and I retired in 2002 after 12 yrs of racing pro. I transitioned into coaching along with my father, Joe Friel, in 1999 and at the same time I started TrainingPeaks.com. Somehow I found a void in the marketplace, so my transition … Read More »
September 30, 2016
Words and images by Erich Wegscheider Ultra-endurance athlete and Boo Ambassador Erich Wegscheider details his second LT100 MTB race and his Leadville Leadman Series race. Race: Leadville Trail 100 MTB Distance: 104 miles Elevation: ~ 12,000 feet Time: 8:43:47 Equipment Bike: Boo RS-M Wheels: ENVE XC Tires: Maxxis Ikon 2.35/2.2 Components: SRAM XX1/X0 Fork: Cannondale Lefty Carbon XLR –– It’s 6:29 am. It’s … Read More »
October 26, 2011
Jordan Carr, Brian Riepe, and the rest of the boys at Mountain Flyer Magazine have just finished putting the Boo 29er through its paces. I’m happy to report, “this bike is truly a rocket.” MOUNTAIN FLYER MAGAZINE TEST REVIEW: BOO 29ER While the Boo 29er is getting some great recognition, the Boo Cross–specifically, Tyler Wren’s Boos–are in for … Read More »
July 22, 2011
Just racing Burke’s new Crusher in the Tushar takes some serious cajones, or at least a momentary lapse in one’s sanity. But to race for 80 miles, up over 10,000ft of vert, with just a single gear? I was getting ready to call up Nurse Ratchet when Brad told me this plan. Maybe some old-school therapy would help dissuade … Read More »
July 19, 2011
“Crusher…..CRUUUU–SHER….come out and Plaaaayee-yaaaa!” That’s how one of the most epic events in recent memory began: Bruce Bilodeau sang his warning chant while clanging three Coors longnecks connected to his fingers. And how could a self-proclaimed 80 mile “roadirt” event with over 10,000 feet of climbing begin any other way? An event dreamt by Burke Swindlehurst, notorious … Read More »
