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ABUS Mobile Security announced today that they are kicking off the 2014 cyclocross season in a big way by sponsoring Clif Bar CrossVegas as the presenting sponsor of the BikeValet.

“We are thrilled to be working with CrossVegas on making getting to the race even more bike friendly,”said ABUS Marketing Manager Joan Hanscom.  “There is an excellent route to the race via the bike lane on Twain Avenue.  It takes riders all the way from The Strip to the race where you’ll be able to leave your bike in a staffed, secured bike parking corral.  To make it even more attractive – anybody checking their bike into the bike parking will automatically be entered into a drawing to win ABUS prizes throughout the evening.”

CrossVegas director Brook Watts commented, “We’ve seen an increase each year in the number of fans riding from The Strip to Desert Breeze Soccer Complex where the race is held. ABUS has stepped up to make it even more practical and Feedback Sports has provided the racks to simplify the storage.”

Hanscom continued, “Brook puts on a top-notch show, CrossVegas transcends bike racing – it’s an event.  In addition to the BikeValet, we’re hosting a private VIP area for our guests.  We’re looking forward to a great party with our colleagues from around the country and the world while watching some of the top cyclocross racers from around the world compete under the lights.”

HOW RAD IS THIS!!! I hope all you goons attending this event this year give ABUS a high five. Looks like they will be serving your and your two wheeled thrashing machine well at Cross Vegas this year!

RIDE x CREATE

It’s simple things like this that make commuting around the city a little bit easier. AND it’s on sale for only $24!

Go to Stock & Barrel Co. and nab these up!

“Cyclocross is hard on parts but it does not have to be hard on your wallet. Just like our shifters we wanted to offer derailleurs for cycloross that offer more of the same you have come to expect from Gevenalle. Better performance, lower price and ability of service and repair.”

“Gevenalle (Formerly RetroShift) releases new BURD (Blatantly Upgraded and Rebranded Derailleur) Front Derailleur (and Chain Guide) just in time for cross season. The new 84 gram short cage derailleur completes the CX 1 and CX2 Shifting System. Coupled with the BURD rear and CX Shifters, Gevenalle comes closer to a complete Cyclocross groupo. MSRP for the BURD Front is 49$ and includes Gevenalle’s amazing crash rebuild service, getting riders back up and running in the event of a incident for only 20$ including shipping.”

These are pretty sweet and for a super affordable price. If you’re prepping your cross shred sled and in need of some good derailleur love… look no further, you just found what you needed.

Go to Gevenalle and check out their front and rear cyclocross derailleurs.

Are you ready?

FOLLYCROSS is right around the corner. Be prepared! More details next week.  

The Giro Synthe and the Smith PIVLOCK V2 MAX were made for each other. They will be great tools to help me be seen in style.

Getting hit blows. Be seen.

“The bicycle is a curious vehicle. The passenger is it’s engine.”

So RAD!! Swoop’em up folks.

“Klean Kanteen’s lightweight and durable stainless steel pint cup is subtly etched with our bearing logo, making it the perfect takealong for ‘cross races, river floats, or summer concerts.” – The King

Who doesn’t love a solid stainless pint to hold their favorite beverage of choice! Now you can nab one with Chris King’s logo to properly display yer love of the King. Cheers!

I know it’s a big no no to self promote yourself… but this is worth it. Not so I recognize my own accomplishments and shove it into your face so you can pat me on the back next time we cross paths but to encourage you to use what you have readily available to accomplish your dreams.

I do this daily… “I can’t do that! I’ve got no support, no means to accomplish the goal, this is going to suck”. I take a step back and just start doing it (“It” the task at hand needing to be accomplished to get to the next step) even though in the back of my mind the doubt demons are punching me in the eyes attempting to get me to quit! “HELL. NO!!” I say to them. This is my dream, I will fail plenty of times on the road to accomplishing it, but at the end of the day… it WILL be accomplished!

I encourage you fine folks to keep pushing your “limits”, identify self prescribed barriers that stop you from accomplishing your goal, stay consistent/progressive, and nail it!! ALL of it! Accept nothing less.

If you’d like to read a little more about the Levi’s x VSCO BMX Commuter project I had the pleasure of capturing Chris Rost in feel free to do so. Thank you for your support!

Ride x Create

Gnarly!

OooOOooo! Swoop these up while you still can.