Industry Outsider

I can remember when Tony Hawk was still an unknown in the skateboard world. Of course, he’s become a something of an icon in the 20 or so years since I last rode a Powell Peralta. And his clean cut image has done wonders for skating, not to mention his eleventy billion dollars in video … Read more

Yeah, I’m excited about Interbike. It will give me a chance to meet a lot of the sponsors on BikeForums.net, and some other industry types as well. Someone mentioned that all the bloggers are meeting, but I seem to have misplaced that info. So if anyone can clue me in on that, please do. And … Read more

I just found out that Patrick appeared on the Dr. Phil show recently. In November of 2005, Patrick was the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a member of BikeForums.net. That member went by the username of sydney. Yes, lowercase “s”. His real name was Jim Price, and he was known not just … Read more

I really like passing along news like this. Props to Giant for their generous contribution to this worthwhile cause. SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – September 10, 2007 – Trips for Kids (TFK) announces the arrival of more than 200 Giant bicycles to sell at its Re-Cyclery Bicycle Thrift Shop. Profits from the shop help pay for … Read more

There has been a lot of discussion about a bicycle lately which was considered to be critical evidence in the recent disappearance of a local college student. It had been locked up at Bridal Veil falls, presumably by Camille Cleverley. Two teenagers stole it, (I’m not mincing words here, but others may choose to do … Read more

I’m a bit late on this release, but there’s still plenty of time to make plans to attend. Bikes for Kids Utah Gears Up for Second Year; 1,000 Underprivileged Children to Receive New Bicycles Bikes for Kids Utah announces inaugural time trial race and releases agenda for bike giveaway, rides and dinner/auction SALT LAKE CITY … Read more