Archive for January, 2009

Cycling – Schedule – Universal Sports

Saturday, January 31st, 2009

Cycling – Schedule – Universal Sports.

The UCI Cyclocross world championships will be broadcast here live tomorrow.  Only the Men’s and Women’s Elite races are being shown.

Echappe Equipment :: HED Race Wheel Rentals

Friday, January 30th, 2009

 

 

Echappe Equipment :: HED Race Wheel Rentals.

This page is now updated for 2009 with the latest offerings from Echappe of HED wheels and products. Detailed analysis and write ups are provided on every item page along with drag coefficients and comparison to other wheels.

VeloNews | World cyclocross championships to cap Compton’s stellar season | The Journal of Competitive Cycling.

Friday, January 30th, 2009

VeloNews | World cyclocross championships to cap Compton’s stellar season | The Journal of Competitive Cycling..

Laura Van Gilder is in Europe and ready to rock.  She will be part of a very impressive US Women’s squad of current Olympians, World Cup winners and top 5 finishers at 2008-09 World Cup cyclocross events.  Live updating will be held at www.cxmagazine.com

Echappe Equipment :: Tour of Battenkill Cycling Equipment Rentals

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

 

 

Rev 50

 

Echappe Equipment :: Tour of Battenkill Cycling Equipment Rentals.

We’ve updated the Tour of the Battenkill page for 2009.  We also got a few new wheels today from Revolution Wheels.  Very cool!  We’re really stoked for them- you can make a reservation here.

Create your own bike lane| TerraPass: Fight global warming, reduce your carbon footprint

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Create your own bike lane| TerraPass: Fight global warming, reduce your carbon footprint.

 

 

 

Oh man, this pretty awesome.  I am really tempted to get a few of these for our best customers.  The image looks Photoshopped, but I think the general idea would come across and make a funny statement while you ride.

HED Wheels, an explanation

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

 

 

HED H3Deep Tubular

 

HED Wheels wrote a little blurb on their site that explains what makes their wheels so different.  We love HED Wheels and love Steve Hed’s passion for his products.  Its a homegrown operation in Minnesota, but its still a powerhouse to be reckoned with.  Check out this article.

Clif Bar & Company Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of CLIF(R) and LUNA(R) Branded Bars Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Risk

Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

Clif Bar & Company Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of CLIF(R) and LUNA(R) Branded Bars Containing Peanut Butter Due to Possible Health Risk .

Oh no!  Peanut butter and my our favorite bar company are tainted!  Peanut butter items that have expiration dates (“Best By:”) JUL09-OCT09 should be destroyed.  Keep the “Best BY/Sell By” portion for a refund or credit at www.clifbar.com

VeloNews | Powers, Matter complete U.S. CX team | The Journal of Competitive Cycling.

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

VeloNews | Powers, Matter complete U.S. CX team | The Journal of Competitive Cycling..

The Word’s Team has been selected for the Jan 31st and Feb 1st start dates.  Echappe has two riders in the mix, and a few more friends in there, too.  Laura Van Gilder (Elite Women), Will Dugan (U23) are riding Echappe wheels.  Echappe friend, Matt Shriver of Colorado Premier Training services and a friend of Elliston Coaching also made the Elite Men’s cut.  Congratulations to everyone!

The most horrifying bike picture ever.

Wednesday, January 14th, 2009

 

World's Most Horrifying Bike

World's Most Horrifying Bike

The Columbia University team came across this bike online. I can’t tell if Trek is making a transportation bike or a racing bike.  It appears to be simply a post-op tranny bike.  Possibly the most horrible thing I have every seen, but I bet it gets this person to class faster than anyone else. I did vomit in my mouth a little, though.

NS Sporstwear :: Custom Cycling and Triathlon Clothing

Sunday, January 11th, 2009

NS Sporstwear :: Custom Cycling and Triathlon Clothing.

The Beta Site for NS-Sportswear is now up. Fit Kits, Pricing and Contact information can be found here.  Images to come soon.