Brian

Owner/Editor of Industryoutsider.com, outdoor enthusiast, photographer, animal lover, and collector of gadgets, cameras, knives, and firearms. Recreational shooter, and 2A supporter. A former competitive cyclist, I'm all about promoting bicycles as a transportation alternative. Life's too short to take things to seriously. Have fun. A bad day outdoors beats a good day at the office every time.

Time to settle back in (Plus a happy story)

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I’ve been so slack with my writing lately. There has just been a ton of work to do inside and outside my house, plus I had to find a car for missus Outsider, take my motorcylcle in for service, and get my youngest ready to go back to school. Yeah, it’s been an expensive few … Read more

BikeForums loses another member :(

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I’ve always taken a lot of pride in being a part of the BikeForums community. Even though there are almost 85,000 members, it still manages to feel like one really big family. Which is why it’s always painful to report the loss of one of our members. Known as Shiznaz on the forums, Charles was … Read more

Cyclist kills a pedestrian

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I’ve been following this story for a while now, and it looks like it’s pretty much reached the end here. I don’t know how many cyclists outside Australia are aware of the Hell Ride in Melbourne, but any of us that have ridden in a pack on public roads know how things can sometimes get … Read more

InterBike 2007

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Meh, I’ve got nothing to post this week. I’m remodeling my home office, and don’t have time to post anything substantial. But I will be attending InterBike 2007! Check back for bike porn at the end of September.

Sucks to be the winner

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Fark me, can’t we just have a winner in the Tour de France without all the doping controversy? I didn’t even get to start my post about Contador taking home a very hollow victory before someone accused him of doping. Not to discredit his efforts, but there seems to be a general consensus that he … Read more

Got blood?

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Wanted: Several small vials of blood. Must be free of EPO and synthetic testosterone. Buyer would prefer local seller, but will pay for overnight shipping to France. Urgently needed by this weekend, or I will lose my job. I am a professional athlete, and although I was told that there would definitely be drug testing, … Read more