March 8, 2013
Yes it’s about that time…just like any awesome band who’s still making hits, but is proud of what they’ve done, we are doing a Greatest Hits of sorts. Spring is in the air, the roads are cleaning up, the trails are drying out, and we are itching to go ride our bikes. Check out all the awesome Boo snippets, interviews, … Read More »
August 12, 2012
Bike racing is a very difficult sport…but not for many of the obvious reasons like incredibly hard training, suffering, physical stress, and other aspects which are shared by many endurance pursuits. Bike racing is tough because of the luck factor. Luck is that elusive special ingredient which is on the side of every winner of a bike race. You … Read More »
August 10, 2012
I have raced a bicycle of some kind for twelve consecutive seasons now. That accounts for almost one half of my life. I don’t get excited for most bike races. There is a wild start, some attacks fly, some guys get a break rolling, things settle down, a long chase ensues, and then we see who’s wearing their big britches … Read More »
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 »
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.
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 »
