Industry Outsider

By now, the entire internet must be full of photos from the show in Portland. Even though I’m practically chained to my desk, I haven’t had time to review the photos taken by friends, or put together a decent post. After reading this, you may agree that I still haven’t put together a decent post. … Read more

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. – Feb. 11, 2008 – Lifeboat Solutions founder and Interbike industry consultant, Lance Camisasca, was recently named Individual Advocate of the Year by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News. The award was presented at a dinner and reception held in conjunction with the Bicycle Leadership Conference, January 18-20, 2008. Now in its eighth … Read more

SAN CARLOS, Calif. – Feb. 6, 2008 – Ritchey Design today announced it will show prototypes of road and mountain bike handlebars using hi-strength “UD” unidirectional carbon fiber at the upcoming Handmade Bicycle Show in Portland, Ore., February 8-10 held in the Oregon Convention Center. In addition to the prototypes, Ritchey’s sister company, Syncros will … Read more

Gork, from SBS/Redline, sent over this info about Bubba’s upcoming show: Friday February 8th @ 9PM ET/PT In the case of this must-see series, “MOTIVATED” means obsessed, possessed, adrenaline-hooked, fixated and consumed. You won‘t believe your eyes or ears when you meet “extreme” athletes addicted to risk-taking and boundary-pushing for fame and glory. MOTIVATED episode … Read more

Just when I was ready to start doing some writing again, the cycling industry lost one of its greatest advocates and resources. Sheldon Brown, described as “the human encyclopedia of bicycling knowledge”, was taken from us last night. His passing leaves a huge void in the cycling community, one that can never be filled. There … Read more