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July 22, 2011

Pro Bike: Brad Cole’s rigid belt-drive Boo 29er

by Nick Frey

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

Two Wins for Boo at Crusher in the Tushar!

by Nick Frey

“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 »