March 18, 2015
Here at Boo, we’re constantly innovating and refining every step of our frame construction process. And the proof of this R&D is in the pudding: an Elite National Championship title, multiple appearances in the World Championships, and professional podiums on road, gravel, and dirt. No other bamboo bike on the planet can claim a comparable pedigree. Six years after first … Read More »
February 26, 2015
Words by Adam Blake On February 14th, 2015 USA Cycling hosted the first inaugural Fat-Bike National Championships in Ogden Utah, at Powder Mountain resort. At 9,000 feet the racers lined up for either two or three laps of a six-mile course. Swooping down long bermed sections, racers navigated a speedy downhill first half, and were greeted with a nice, long, … Read More »
December 23, 2014
Words by Mike Loots. View a gallery of his bike HERE The myth cycles of Eastern Asia are abounding in bamboo-spirit stories. Haunted groves and enchanted stalks bring luck, libido and a balance of grace and power to those who know well the nuances of this giant evergreen grass. The Alubooyah is no less legendary than the plant from which it … Read More »
December 12, 2014
Misery. Perspective. One sometimes brings about the other. I often find myself seeking out miserable situations, typically outdoors, in order to find perspective, as these situations have a unique way of sorting out the things that really matter in life. Too often, in a world full of comforts and conveniences, we find ourselves in these microcosms, living overly complicated lives, … Read More »
November 6, 2014
Boo Bicycles’ first prototype was built almost seven years ago. With humble beginnings, from cutting down the first bamboo on the side of the Delaware River in winter to using Gorilla Glue to keep a failing dropout in place just an hour before a race, we’ve come a long way. We’ve never really had a company “mission statement”, as is … Read More »
August 12, 2014
It’s been a long time since I did so few races in a year. While my maximum was just north of 80 days in 2010, I’ve averaged over 50 race days a season since the green age of 14. That’s over 600 race days! But 2014 has been different. I skied more days than I raced…I actually skied more … Read More »
August 6, 2014
We’re all very proud of Boo and Aluboo frames, but none of us more so than James Wolf. He is truly the Bamboo Master in Boo Bicycles, and his passion shines in every single frame his hands touch. Read his story below in The Word, and feel free to ask him more about his amazing life experiences. He can be reached … Read More »
July 14, 2014
Why do I still race bikes? It started back in 2001…Lance Armstrong was winning his third Tour when I was doing my first road races through the cornfields of Iowa. I’ve raced between 5 and 85 race days per year since then. It’s been an epic journey, and I have always honestly said that really every good thing in my … Read More »
July 5, 2014
Mountain bikers delight to ride singletrack – tight, technical, pounding, flowing singletrack. That narrow strip of dirt meandering through the trees and switchbacking up and climbs makes us feel alive, cut loose from civilization, and sometimes, like little kids playing out in the woods. But too much of a good thing can begin to hurt, and at mile seventy of … Read More »
April 14, 2014
It is always great to be reminded of how deep into the cycling community many of our customers and fans are. We’d like to thank each and every one of you, particularly those that helped influence the East Coastin’ tour (you know who you are)! The 5,000 carbon-offset miles of the East Coastin’ Tour. Just last Friday, Drew and I … Read More »
