US Cyclo-Cross Nationals wrapped up over the weekend. Congrats go out to all that made the trip and mixed it up in the Mud. Special congrats to Jon C from Moots for his 3rd place Masters 40-45 and Weston Schempf (Wes) for 2nd Place as well as Ryan Leech for is 7th place finish in Men’s Masters 30-24. HUGE congrats to Katie Compton for her 7th consecutive national title. That is a record she will add to… And last but not least, a Specialized Congratulations to Todd Wells for ripping up enroute to his 3rd National Title! Well done everyone.
Thanks so much to Cycling News for the online streaming of the event that allowed some 7,000 fans not in Bend to be there in spirit… and to the speedo guy… you get fan of the year 2010.
A big cowbell salute to cross stars headed to Bend from Ken’s Bike Shop in Winston-Salem, NC. Good luck laying it down.
NBTDA Conference Power Breakfast: Madison, WI
Great shop when in Chicago
Adventure Cycling’s 2011 Bicycle Tours features more than 45 bike tours that run in practically every corner of the U.S., and at a great value. They offer self-contained tours (including the popular inn-to-inn trips) and fully-supported tours, small group and big event options, epic and weeklong trips – Go find one your speed!
RIDE WITH THE PROS AT THE SLO GRANFONDO OCTOBER 23
Don’t miss the SLO GranFondo, Saturday October 23 in the beautiful Central Coast region of San Luis Obispo county. The SLO GranFondo cycling event, presented by HED Ardennes, welcomes cyclists of all abilities to join members of San Luis Obispo-based top professional cycling team, Team HTC-Columbia, in a ride supporting San Luis Obispo Alpha, a local nonprofit serving families in SLO County.
SLO GranFondo riders will be challenged by some of the world’s most beautiful terrain along the rugged coast of northern San Luis Obispo, California. The ride offers three fully supported routes to suit everyone from the occasional rider to the seasoned competitor. Cyclists will tour the diverse riding landscape that is home to Team HTC-Columbia.
Pro riders including Americans Tejay Van Garderen, Kim Anderson, and Lucas Euser, German Road Champion Ina-Yoko Teutenberg, and US Time Trial Champion Evelyn Stevens among others will join hundreds of amateur riders of all abilities for the GranFondo ride along the coast of San Luis Obispo county. Post ride, enjoy lunch, a raffle, and live entertainment at the historic downtown Mission Plaza.
For more information, visit www.slogranfondo.com
BIG thanks to John and Tim at Bikes@Vienna for providing professional bike assembly and packing services for four BikeFlighters. If you are in Northern Virgina please do stop by the shop at 128-A Church Street NW, Vienna, Virginia 22180. If you are not, you can visit them online at http://www.bikesatvienna.com/.
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Cross Vegas 2010… Here We Come!
Just boxed and shipped the Moots PsychloX with a new set of Stan’s NoTubes Disc Cross Wheels to Vegas. Swing by the Stan’s booth to get a glimpse of them. Yes indeed, we are going to the big show. Hope to see you all there for the Wheelers and Dealers Race. Check back for the BikeFlights Cross Cam, footage.
Fans check the Cross Vegas site for a coupon to save on getting your bike to Cross Vegas and back….
Bicycle fence…. Pittsburgh