July 6, 2017
by Joe Kleidosty Members of the Dirty Dog Race Pack, including Boo riders Joe Kleidosty (second from left) and Greg Vaught (far right) The United States Endurance Cycling Federation chose Lawrence, Kansas, for its first annual USECF Gravel Grinder National Championship, with scenic gravel roads that pass through Douglas, Shawnee, Franklin, and Osage counties. The course did not disappoint, crossing … Read More »
July 1, 2017
The author, Joe Kleidosty, during the 206-mile Dirty Kanza 200 Don Daly, Joe Kleidosty, and Greg Vaught, of Dirty Dog Race Pack, toed the line at Dirty Kanza in Emporia, KS, on June 3, 2017, aboard their new Boo SL-G custom gravel bikes. Daly is the owner of three Boo Bicycles. His current Boo SL-G is his favorite, equipped with … Read More »
March 1, 2017
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. I recently put this saying to the test on the Cinnamon Roller Ralleye–a 50+ mile self-supported ride on rutted dirt and gravel roads north of Fort Collins, CO. In my case, the more accurate phrase might be “a wheel is only as strong as its weakest spoke nipple.” And though … Read More »
December 17, 2016
Words and images by James Wolf Edited by Connor Smith and Drew Haugen The first time I rode a bamboo bike, I immediately wondered “where did the vibration go?” It was like they had repaved the road that I ride on every day. But the road hadn’t been repaved, I was just riding a bicycle made from a frame material … Read More »
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 »
August 11, 2016
Bikepacking From New Mexico to Canada along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route Words and Photos by Mat Thompson Edited by Drew Haugen In January of 2015 I decided I wanted to try out a fat bike. A close friend had just purchased one, and I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. I rolled into a … Read More »
July 21, 2016
Words by Conrad Tapia Edited by Drew Haugen The Leadville Trail 100 MTB–every mountain biker’s dream, right? 2016 would be the year to scratch Leadville off my bucket list, assuming I could get into this race that always sells out… So after a discussion with my fiancé and taking a night to sleep on it, I entered the … Read More »
June 8, 2016
A man’s reputation…I’ve always been lucky enough to have mentors impress upon me the importance of mine. Recently, you may have heard I was disqualified from a major cycling event that I’ve done twice and loved: the Dirty Kanza 200. It is one of the most challenging sporting events in which I’ve participated, and while it’s not a “governed” race … Read More »
April 4, 2016
Boo master craftsman James Wolf discusses the lengths to which he and his team go to produce frame-worthy bamboo tubing. Where does the bamboo grow, and what kind is it? The younger plantation is on land that we own and currently supplies our chain stays and seat stays. Specification for these parts is hard-to-find, so it’s good that we are growing our own. … Read More »
