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Monday, September 30, 2013

CLR Does Moser

I was surfing the web the other day and I came across this picture of Francesco Moser.  And who does this instantly remind me of ... none other than Michael @ CLR Effect.  Ha!  Pretty cool dude!

Michael has been pretty busy this year with race, and new product reports.  Visit him at Centerlinerule.blogspot.com/ 



Lemond buys Time USA, taking over distribution

Lemond buys Time USA, taking over distribution
Bicycleretailer.com
by BRAIN Staff
2013-09-17
Link: http://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2013/09/17/lemond-buys-time-usa-taking-over-disribution#.Uj8buD_VvzM

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (BRAIN) — LeMond LLC has acquired Time U.S.A. and will become the exclusive U.S. distributor of the French brand of bikes, pedals and other products in the U.S. The company headed by Tour de France hero Greg LeMond, which recently announced that Time would build its bikes, said Time's U.S. headquarters would remain in Minneapolis.

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Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Saturday, September 21, 2013

FOR SALE - 2008 Cervelo Soloist

2008 Cervelo Soloist 54cm $800
10 Speed Ultegra Groupset

Email me if interested.



Thursday, September 19, 2013

How to Organize a Bike Train

How to Organize a Bike Train
Bicycling.com
David Howard
Link: http://bicycling.com/beginners/commuting/how-organize-bike-train?cm_mmc=Facebook-_-Bicycling-_-Content-Story-_-bike-train

What It Is
A bike train is an organized group made up of children and adults who ride their bikes to and from school along an established route.

Bike-Train Benefits
According to the advocacy group Safe Routes to School (SRTS), kids who bike or walk to school are more likely to maintain a healthy weight and blood pressure.­ Other benefits include improved mental health, better ­academic performance, and less car congestion near schools, which is not only safer, it’s also better for the environment. Still, some parents are reluctant to let their child ride to school on their own, says April Economides, a sustainability consultant who speaks around the country about creating bike-friendly­ communities. “A bike train is a good solution since chaperones are involved and it provides safety in numbers,” she says.


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Monday, September 16, 2013

Glendora Mountain Road with Oscar M

Every Tuesday, I try to ride Glendora Mountain Road after work.  This past week I met Oscar and his group of friends.

Oscar and I exchanged numbers and Saturday we decided on a ride to Mt Baldy.  Oscar is not only a great guy, he is also a strong rider. 

We rode GMR to the base of the switchbacks up Mt Baldy. 







Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Too Many Bikes?

There are more bicycles than residents in The Netherlands and in cities like Amsterdam and The

Hague up to 70% of all journeys are made by bike.

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Evey Canyon to Potato Mountain

Hiked up Evey Canyon with Jamie to Potato Mountain on Labor Day. 








Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Monday, September 2, 2013

Riding with Team Velocity

This Saturday I did something different.  Michael, Kevin and I decided to ride down to Fullerton and meet up with Team Velocity.

The air was hot, and humid.  The ride was fast. I had a great time.