The BMX conundrum

Visiting the BMX section at Interbike was a bit like walking into my daughter’s room when she has friends over. Lots of loud music, piercings, and somber looks to go with the clothing. Of course, that describes me in my teenage BMX days as well – a bit rebellious, and fully aware of the importance … Read more

What’s new at Fox Racing Shox?

I couldn’t tell you, sorry. There are tons of other blogs, magazines, and websites that have already covered anything new Fox might have shown at Interbike. I didn’t even get a chance to speak much with their marketing coordinator, Lesley Eldridge. And I have no problem with that. Besides selling my wife a Fox hat, … Read more

SKS Sub 40 and Puro pumps

One of the people I had a chance to visit with was Willo Blome, Managing Director of SKS Germany. As someone who has commuted in the rain, I have more than a passing appreciation for one of their best known products – mudguards. But meeting Willo offered an opportunity to learn a bit more about … Read more

Sucks to be the winner

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?

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