July 15, 2012
Bicycle racing is a tough sport. And bike racers are tough people. But every once in a while, a race comes along that sets the new “high water mark” for difficulty/struggle/insanity. Yesterday was pretty close to that for me! After a wonderful week cavorting through the high mountains of Summit and Pitkin Counties, going between Glenwood Springs, Aspen, and … Read More »
April 17, 2012
This is my 12th consecutive season racing a bike. I’ve struggled to balance racing with high school, Princeton, and then Boo. I’ve crashed, been dropped, gotten sick, overtrained, burned out, disenchanted…but I’m still racing. Why? Races like the Tour of the Battenkill. This is one epic son of a bitch. It is a true Spring Classic: 200km, gnarly … Read More »
January 6, 2012
This post has been a long time coming, mostly because I didn’t want to do it without the incredible video from Shelby Smith. (If it’s running slowly, simply click HERE to watch the video straight on YouTube) The races were held in the “heart” of LA, if there is one, on December 3rd and 4th. While not USGPs, … 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 »
October 12, 2011
For those who’ve not heard from me for a while, there’s a good reason: we’ve been scrambling to get Tyler Wren’s A and B race bikes dialed in! Cyclocross season snuck up on us after a long, hard road season, but some awesome sponsors have come through to help us create what I’m proud to say are the fastest, most … Read More »
September 23, 2011
Watch end enjoy as James Wolf, around the world in Vietnam, gives you a sneak peek of Tyler Wren’s new A and B frames for ‘cross this season. I’ll be posting a race schedule soon, and of course a full bike review as soon as possible–likely the end of October, after the Boos have been raced a few times. … Read More »
September 12, 2011
Come see Boo at Interbike and try a Boo for yourself at Outdoor Demo! Bikes at Outdoor Demo will be in the TRP booth, right across from the Shimano and Trek booths. There will be a Boo CX on display, and a 29er available for test ride, both with carbon belt drives! At the indoor show, Brad Cole’s … Read More »
September 9, 2011
Come check them out at the Challenge Tires booth at Interbike! Brad’s Boo 29er SS will be available at the Outdoor Demo in the TRP booth…you can check out the TRP Dash Carbon brakes and ride the most unique, high-performance SS 29er at the show. Talk to Lance Larabee at TRP and Bill Marshall at Challenge.
August 3, 2011
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 »
