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We just got back from the Loenhout GVA, and all our guys in the elite race finished it up. The course was spectacularly short and fast due to the cold (-1C = 30F) and dry conditions today. ‘Twas a 5min. lap, and we did 12 of ‘em, averaging I think over 20mph. There was a … Read more
Some of you may remember a comment from Joe Biel about the bike art documentary he’s working on. From the looks of this short teaser clip he just sent me, “Martinis in the Bike Lane” looks like a really solid effort and I look forward to seeing the whole thing. The short film will be … Read more
Last Sunday’s Christmas Zoobomb became tense when a motorist tried to pass the riders on a curvy downhill section of road. According to reports on the Zoobomb forum and Shift email list a gold Toyota Camry attempted to pass the Zoobombers on the left on a dangerous section of the road. When the car was … Read more
Portland resident and Sellwood Cycle Repair employee Erik Tonkin is racing his heart out on the World Cup cyclocross circuit. His candid reports reveal how tough the racing is: Oh my god that was hard. Thankfully, even the top guys consider it one of the toughest. The sand is long and deep and then wet … Read more
Oh my god that was hard. Thankfully, even the top guys consider it one of the toughest. The sand is long and deep and then wet and mucky, and the course is short. We did 10 laps, the leaders doing just around 6min. per lap. I’m happy to say that I survived on the lead … Read more
It’s the day after Christmas. I’m still down here in Southern Cal. Lots of family. My two brothers and I haven’t all been together for several years so I’ll be hanging with them as much as possible before coming back to Portland on Thursday. I’ve got some great things to post about and I look … Read more
Hey there from Belgium. So, as some know, I was shitty sick just after Nats, and left for Belge in its throes. I have improved but don’t feel like I usually do when I get here. Mostly, the trouble comes from taking over a week off the bike. I tried to train here on Wed … Read more
Want to bring your attention to two recent “Voices”. Dabby has posted an announcement about the New Year’s Day Mud Bowl bike polo event. I’ve posted a poem by Chops called “Next Time.” He performed it at BikeCraft but it was so loud I couldn’t really hear him. I ran into him later and asked … Read more
[Sprockettes at BikeCraft] Just a little reminder that you can purchase the 2006 Sprockettes Calendar online for $5 (plus $2 shipping/delivery). This hot little item was a hit at BikeCraft but for all of you that couldn’t make it, now’s your chance to get one before they sell out. They make great gifts and you’ll … Read more
The Get Lit program organized by Jeff Bernards and Shift to Bikes has been a great success. This year they’ve given away over 500 pairs of high-quality Planet Bike lights…for free! Jeff’s innovative program has inspired a similar program by the Portland Police and the City of Portland.
[Aaron Tarfmann on his way to the store] Portland has seen a bit of snow in the past few days. Of course I’m missing all the fun down here in California, but through the wonders of the Internet I have come across a few photos and reports of intrepid Portland cyclists braving the conditions. Check … Read more
Holidaze got you down? Sick of the same old Christmas songs? These bikey carols will have you grinning with yuletide vibes in no time. They were written by esteemed Portland bike fun pioneers Amy Stork, Jim Waigand and Jeff Bernards. There’s a PDF of these lyrics on the Shift website for easy printing. There are … Read more