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

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

A message from your LBS mechanic

Ok, not exactly an interview, but a message from Pete, who may just be the wrench at your local bike shop. Although this was directed to other mechanics out there, I think that the message is a good one for cyclists that need the services of a qualified mechanic once in a while. Pete says, … Read more