Recreational shooting and other stuff
Brian I just read that the number of privately owned cars in China shot up 18.8% last year. I find it ironic that Specialized, Trek, Giant, and the other big names are employing thousands of Chinese to build us millions of bikes, and now China is seeing a surge in car ownership. Crazy talk.
Lew Racing, makers of the incredible 880 gram Boron and Carbon wheelset, have recently signed on as sponsors of BikeForums.net . Not only is this great news for the forums, as it helps to make sure the monthly server bill is paid, it‘s great news for the members. Rumor has it that we may see … Read more
In keeping with an appropriate theme for Valentine’s Day, I’m publishing an interview with a couple that are model cyclists. Rudy and Kay have not only been married more than 50 years, but they have been a tandem team for over half that time. Rather than my usual interview format, I thought I’d just let … Read more
Compared to rain. Sure, snow is cold and slippery. But rain is cold, slippery, wet, and you have poor visibility. Seems like when it snows, most motorists are a bit more cautious, and only go out if they have to. When it rains, they seem to be in a rush to get somewhere. So give … Read more
Chris McMahon, a regular poster in the BMX forum on BikeForums.net, is also one of the more prolific contributors to sjbmx, which covers the BMX scene in San Jose, California. The site contains information on local riders and some pretty cool photos. In addition, you can check out Chris’ video production skills, as there is … Read more
Many years ago, I wanted more than anything to be a welder. While I can easily lay down some industrial quality welds, I never developed the talent required to braze together nine tubes into rolling art. So I jumped at the chance to interview legendary frame builder Dave Moulton. Here’s how the Q&A went: Q. … Read more