Crank my chain – cycling videos

Since I’ve been mooching off his site, and watching all the cool cycling videos, I figure it’s time to give props to my friend Dan, the man behind CrankMyChain! Cycle TV. Dan is a native Oregonian, family man and work-at-home dad. He works as an audio, video and music producer with special interest in internet … Read more

Congratulations to Joe and Heather!

If you’re a regular on BikeForums.net, then you know who Joe Gardner is. He’s the guy that started the forums 7 years ago. Joe is just a regular guy that likes cycling and the outdoors. And he’s found his perfect match in a like-minded soul by the name of Heather. Best wishes to you both, … Read more

The so-called “Environmentalist”

I’m sure most of you have read about a Texan by the name of David Knape by now. He’s the guy that considers himself an environmentalist. Apparently, that was his excuse for supposedly string wires across trails at neck level, and spreading nails and broken glass on the ground. This is how you protect wildlife? … Read more

Bike porn @ bicycledesign.blogspot.com

Check out bicycledesign.blogspot.com for some really excellent bike porn. James is an industrial designer, and he’s got plenty of images on there, along with interesting commentary on design. I wouldn’t be plugging his site here if I didn’t read it myself.

Trackies rejoice! News from Cane Creek

Cane Creek Renews Focus on Track Wheels Patented wheel design is ideal for demands of track racing. FLETCHER, N.C., Feb. 2, 2007 -Cane Creek Cycling Components is announcing plans to expand its line of acclaimed track wheels, a move that will improve the availability of high-performance aftermarket upgrades in the emerging track-racing market. Cane Creek … Read more

Interview with Tony Ellsworth

I recently had a chance to interview Tony Ellsworth, of Ellsworth Bikes. Besides building some truly great mountain bikes, he’s also got a beautiful road bike available, and a sweet cruiser with a CVT (continuously variable transmission). Here’s what went down: Q. To a lot of people, Ellsworth means meticulously engineered and crafted mountain bikes. … Read more