Monthly Archives: December 2011

Every time I dig deeper into Morvelo and what they stand/live for I’m continually knocked off my feet.  The love of riding oozes from their web page.  Santa knows to bring me a couple of their sweet Jerseys.  

From Team page:

“Bicycles cover a wide spectrum. The people who love to ride them an even wider one.
When searching for who we wanted to be the Morvelo Test Team, there was one common factor we looked for. The enjoyment of thrashing the hell out of two wheels.”

I’m a fan of Oli Pepper.  You can read more about him at his blog. 

The Chrome Yalta (mine is the bad ass FTC model) will carry more than you think.

Items in bag:

Beanie, lock, helmet, Texas Pete hot sauce, Empire DVD, Front/Rear Light, Tuna Can, Can opener, 2 Apples, iPad (with TRAFIK’s To Live & Ride in L.A. on it), Winter Gloves, Jeans, 2 Jackets, 2 long sleeve shirts, cycling shoes, Vans, socks, and thermal pant lining.

So, I’m gonna turn my SS 29’er to a Fixed Gear using the White Industries Eno Hub!  This thing is beast!  I can’t wait to get it in and have Blevins Bicycle Co. build the wheel up. 

Had a great weekend.  Got a lot of time in on the rollers.  I rode a little over 40 miles Sunday at an average 18 mph.  I’m getting faster!!  Not the best, but good for me.  I also switched to the SHC Cobb Saddle which has been amazing.  You can pick one up at Blevins Bicycle Co. (Support Local)

From a bike shop in Dallas.  Kyle Steed sent it my way!

Kyle Steed introduced Mr. Murray’s art to me yesterday.  Very cool stuff.  My favorite by far is the PBR illustration.  High quality prints are available for sale.

“I swear on Bob Dylan’s belt buckle”

This video is awesome!  I do a couple hours on the rollers and I’m done!  Not this lady “I always imagined my first century ride would be somewhere scenic. And with other riders.  But the challenge of this century – the 100 Miles of Nowhere – is that it has to be on rollers, your trainer, or the smallest route possible. I chose rollers.” [vimeo 4814321 w=400 h=225]

100 Miles of Nowhere from Noodle on Vimeo.

TRAFIK is putting on a “contest for our online friends! This one is called #BIKEFAIL Friday”.  I know it’s a little late but click HERE for more info. and post some #BIKEFAIL!!

I need @polerstuff to make we a beer cage. I’m sure there are others out there but I guarantee non will be better!

I love people that don’t give up learning.  A lot of people get set in there ways and give up on expanding boundaries.  Maybe they are scared of change.  Prolly is not one of those people.  Cool photo and motivation.  Read his post “From 29’R to 20″ and Back Again”

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Need Supply Co. = style explosion.  VERY cool stuff!!! Go check them out.