Airborne Goblin: Out of the box
I was out of town this week for work, and when I came home I had package waiting for me from Airborne Bicycles. I was planning on meeting up with RL and several other riders first thing Saturday morning for a ride at Whiting Ranch, so I spent some time…
Happy Birthday Animal
We’d like to wish Eric “The Animal” Hunner a very Happy Birthday! So I asked Animal what’s in store for him on this joyous day, he grunted one worded answers such as: food, eat, kill, plunder, pillage, ride, bike, beer. With that…
It’s all about looking good…
If you’re a fan on our Facebook page, then you may have seen me post something about getting a Leisure Suit to race with in the upcoming Golden State Series Race #3. After getting some encouragement from our fans, I decided to order the suite. Here…
RR: Rwanda 50mi SSufferfest
This Saturday, April 30th was the Project Rwanda ride. This a ride to raise money for Project Rwanda, and they provide bikes for those in Rwanda to be able to transports agricultural produce. According to their website: Project Rwanda is committed to…
Two to Tandem
Earlier this week, I had convinced my youngest to join me for a tandem ride through the Fullerton Loop. After riding 8 miles of the trail, I had asked her if she’d be interested in riding again on Saturday morning at one of my favorite trails,…
Got bit by the BMX bug
Over the weekend we participated in a track rental at the Orange Y that our friends Nick and Megan DiBlasi coordinated. This meant full access to the track and a working start gate. Since I’ve never done anything like this before, I felt a bit out…
Redline Bicycles-Cyclocross Series: Sea Otter Classic 2011
More Redline Bicycles goodness, but this time its their CX models. Check out this Single Speed CX bike. See more (99 total) photos of the Redline CX line by viewing our Flickr Page
It’s Knobby Time!
A few days ago I posted something about the Night Time XC Races happening at Bonelli Park, in Southern California. The series is called Knobby Time Series. Race Director, Omar “Big O” Almaguer gave me some insider info on the course. Make…
9 speed, 36t cassette. What’s the verdict?
Over the weekend I had the opportunity to test out my new 9 speed 36t Shimano cassette. The trail was Turnbull Canyon in Southern California which includes a 2 mile climb to the top down to a trail called the 7th Avenue Loop, then back up again to the…
Night Time XC Races Coming to SoCal
Just got an email from Race Director, Omar Almaguer of Cycle Events Company talking about a new 3 race series to happen in Bonelli Park starting this June. Races start around 6pm on Thursdays. All sorts of categories to race in, from young groms to…