Random Bits

I’ll be taking some time off between now and the new year. Hope everyone stays safe and warm. Brian

I can’t think of a better cycling advocate this time of year than jolly old St. Nick. Sure, Floyd Landis Lance Armstrong might be a familiar figure in the US, but in Bulgaria, it’s all about Santa. And not only is Santa showing up on his bike, but he’s giving people rides too. The whole … Read more

I’m getting a little behind as the end of the year approaches. In case you didn’t read it elsewhere already: SAN CARLOS, Calif. – Dec. 20, 2007 – Ritchey Design Inc. today announced the re-signing of separate sponsorship deals with the Health Net Presented by Maxxis and the Symmetrics Fuelled by FarmPure top-tier North American-based … Read more

Normally, we get form and function with our bikes, especially in carbon fiber. But the Factor 001 is quite unattractive. Judging by the name, they’ve at least given themselves plenty of room for improvement, in future models. Good thing I already got my Christmas bike. Now if only it would warm up at least enough … Read more

LAKE FOREST and SAN CARLOS, Calif. – Dec. 18, 2007 – GT Bicycles and Ritchey Design Inc. today announced the signing of sponsorship agreements with the Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team, a continental road cycling team. As a direct result of a strategic partnership with Jelly Belly Pro Cycling Team’s apparel sponsor Champion System, GT … Read more

I’m talking about this article. Susan Runsvold got this crazy idea a few years ago to scrape up some cash and buy bikes to give away to underprivileged kids. The first year, she managed to give away a dozen bikes. This year, through her organization TurningWheels for Kids, she’s managed (with a bit of help) … Read more