10 Guys In A Van ? 2011 Old School BMX Reunion Trip to Woodward West. from AB on Vimeo.
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/04/trip-edit.html
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Happy 43rd Birthday Pete Brandt
Today is Pete's 43rd Birthday. Happy Birthday to you Pete!
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2013/04/happy-43rd-birthday-pete-brandt.html
Real Word Cycling (RWC) BB Replacement Bearings
In January of this year, I felt my Shimano BB bearings going to shit - again. I can tell when they're headed for the garbage - doing some weird ticking thing with every pedal stroke. After all, on a cyclocross bike, most of us are using road bike BB's not really designed to be descending bumpy fireroads at break-neck speed. A few fellow Quadzillians referred me to Real World Cycling BB bearings. RWC offers a variety of things dealing with moving parts: bearings, derailleur pulleys, suspension parts, headsets, etc. The lowest cost BB bearings they offer state:
One of the most important features of a bearing relating to smoothness and longevity is the ball size and the quantity of them. Below are 3 scale drawings of our Enduro Bottom Bracket bearing, a competitors? standard Bottom Bracket bearing and a really sub-standard design of Bottom Bracket Bearing we purchased from another website.While the static capacity of our bearing is 726 lbs. and the sub-standard bearing is only 229 lbs., if this is not enough to convince you of ours, consider the fact that the larger balls of the Enduro bearing will roll easier and with less energy loss than the smaller balls in the other bearings.The Enduro balls will spin about 1/2 as many times for 1 crank rotation, and, because of the deeper ball groove they sit in, will stay in alignment of the ball path and with less friction during the high torque forces exherted by a typical crankset.A deeper ball groove also lends to the lateral strength of a bearing. The groove or ball paths in our bearings are the deepest possible, cupping the bearing to the maximum height and support; see the Side Profile Illustrations:I purchased a set of Hollowtech replacement bearings for $23, shipped. Installation was easy - since I wasn't keeping my old bearings, I could damage them by tapping them out. Pressing the new ones in was easy with a long bolt, a nut and some washers. Of course, after installation, my bottom bracket spins without clicking or ticking.I was pretty disappointed at the Shimano stock bearings. I've gone through a few of them, and noticed that they didn't last very long. I highly recommend looking at these RWC bearings - so far they seem to be really holding up well. I will update my review in 6 months.Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2013/03/real-word-cycling-rwc-bb-replacement.html
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Jeff K Spotlight
Pro- Profile
Name: Jeff Anthony Klugiewicz
Age: 26
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wi
Resides: Eastside of Milwaukee
Year started bmx and why: 2000, all my friends in HS were riding so I decided to grab a bike and join them.
Top 3:
Reasons to like ActionVillage:
1. Amazing Team.
2. They have everything!
3. They have and continue to support Bmx threw Events and Contests.
Bike Spots:
1. Estabrook
2. 4 Seasons Skatepark of Milwaukee
People to ride with:1. BK
2. Cohl
3. Lil Jon
Favorite Foods:
1. Sobelman's (best burgers)
2. Ian's Pizza
3. Comet Cafe
People to Follow on Twitter:1. @Etniesbmx
2. @its_Jeff
3. @GaryJBusey
And make sure you follow me... @jklugiewicz
(Ed note: and us @ActionVillage)
Things you don't know about me:
1. I Love building things...
2. I love throwing events and contest.
3. Play way to many video games in the winter season.
Parts on your bike:
1. My Mankind "Forward" Frame
2. My new Profile Racing "dusted Purple" sig color hubs.
3. My ODI "O" Grips... They're Amazing!
Fill in the Blanks--
[www.Midwestbmx.net] is my favorite website besides ActionVillage.com
I would [do something stupid] for 100 dollars.
When I was 16 I was [just getting into BMX].
To me BMX means [everything].
Everyone should take time to [look at the world around you, it's amazing].
My favorite thing besides BMX is [film/photography/editing]
The last person I called was [my Mom]
[Michael Jordan] was my hero growing up and [My Dad] is my hero now.
The best advice I ever got was [the best way to predict you future, is to create it]
Name: Jeff Anthony Klugiewicz
Age: 26
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wi
Resides: Eastside of Milwaukee
Year started bmx and why: 2000, all my friends in HS were riding so I decided to grab a bike and join them.
Top 3:
Reasons to like ActionVillage:
1. Amazing Team.
2. They have everything!
3. They have and continue to support Bmx threw Events and Contests.
Bike Spots:
1. Estabrook
2. 4 Seasons Skatepark of Milwaukee
People to ride with:
2. Cohl
3. Lil Jon
Favorite Foods:
1. Sobelman's (best burgers)
2. Ian's Pizza
3. Comet Cafe
People to Follow on Twitter:
2. @its_Jeff
3. @GaryJBusey
And make sure you follow me... @jklugiewicz
(Ed note: and us @ActionVillage)
Things you don't know about me:
1. I Love building things...
2. I love throwing events and contest.
3. Play way to many video games in the winter season.
Parts on your bike:
1. My Mankind "Forward" Frame
2. My new Profile Racing "dusted Purple" sig color hubs.
3. My ODI "O" Grips... They're Amazing!
Fill in the Blanks--
[www.Midwestbmx.net] is my favorite website besides ActionVillage.com
I would [do something stupid] for 100 dollars.
When I was 16 I was [just getting into BMX].
To me BMX means [everything].
Everyone should take time to [look at the world around you, it's amazing].
My favorite thing besides BMX is [film/photography/editing]
The last person I called was [my Mom]
[Michael Jordan] was my hero growing up and [My Dad] is my hero now.
The best advice I ever got was [the best way to predict you future, is to create it]
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/jeff-k-spotlight.html
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The Baltic Games after-party snaps!
… The Baltic Games was a banger, and the after-party that follow did not disappoint…�”Read More”�to see the after-party snaps; see if you can spot yourself! - VS
The Saga Continues... (day 3 part 1)
This is where the Flashback goes in our story.
Back to that Hoffman Bikes ad with Mat blasting 20 Ft on that huge quarter. Back to watching the Big Air event debut in the X games, with the current MegaRamp, and half jokingly saying "I wanna jump that!". I never expected to ever even have a remote opportunity to try it. I was taking my full face helmet to Woodward West just in case. Planning out this trip I told Shad I really wanted to at least give it a go. Shad thought there was no way they were even going to let us on it. I hoped he was wrong. I told Riley thinking maybe he would be down to try it.
"You're calling out the MEGARAMP?"
"No, just saying I really want to check it out. It's a box jump."
"But it's the Fucking MEGARAMP dude!"
Wednesday, before his transformation into Boozedawg, Andy called me to let me know they were opening up the MegaRamp on Saturday between 1 and 4 p.m. He of all people was down to try. Thursday when the crew rolled in Shad was excited about it too, but made it clear he wanted to take runs at the quarter but at least wanted to try since it was a box jump. Riley just laughed at us and said we would see when we got there.
"It's the fucking MEGARAMP!"
Friday night after checking in Captain Cradle was beat and called it a night. Fresno wore him out enough to quit thinking about riding Woodward for the first time in the morning. Boozedawg, unchecked, spreads his brand of havoc upon the lodge.
Ran into this guy on the way to our room.
I was in the lodge bar with Eric and Jeremy trying to catch up with Ben Ward when Shad waved me over. He was talking to Woodward resident pro, Coco Zurita, about the MegaRamp. Coco told us in his Chilean accent that the biggest thing to overcome was the long ride down the roll in to the lip. So much time to get in your head and blow your confidence. You're going so fast downhill on skatelite that there is no way to really back out once you get going and the long approach allows for plenty of time for doubt. Stay confident, stay relaxed, no quick or panicked movements. No problem. Sounds good for something I have still yet to see in person.
In the morning Riley made sure Mac's bike was unpacked and reassembled and woke us up so Mac could get down to the park early. Most of the crew was up and pumped up Captain Cradle to give Boozedawg yet another run for his money. We had about a 50/50 split on those who had been before and those who had not. I got to see what I must have looked like rolling into Woodward for the first time. Screw Disneyland, for my money Woodward is the happiest place on earth.
The morning session most of us took it fairly easy, nibbling around loosening up, trying to make sure our old tired bones would make it through the day. Anthony and Joe headed for the Art Park in the Hanger to ride Flatland with the rest of the old scuffers. Shad, Pizza, and ODB sessioned the new Backyard mini. Last year it was still under construction. I was surprised to find myself sessioning the Enterprise with the Captain and having fun. Last year it had confused and frustrated me and I borderline hated it. The difference a year makes. From there I also finally got a glimpse on the hillside of the other major addition since last year.
to be continued...
Back to that Hoffman Bikes ad with Mat blasting 20 Ft on that huge quarter. Back to watching the Big Air event debut in the X games, with the current MegaRamp, and half jokingly saying "I wanna jump that!". I never expected to ever even have a remote opportunity to try it. I was taking my full face helmet to Woodward West just in case. Planning out this trip I told Shad I really wanted to at least give it a go. Shad thought there was no way they were even going to let us on it. I hoped he was wrong. I told Riley thinking maybe he would be down to try it.
"You're calling out the MEGARAMP?"
"No, just saying I really want to check it out. It's a box jump."
"But it's the Fucking MEGARAMP dude!"
Wednesday, before his transformation into Boozedawg, Andy called me to let me know they were opening up the MegaRamp on Saturday between 1 and 4 p.m. He of all people was down to try. Thursday when the crew rolled in Shad was excited about it too, but made it clear he wanted to take runs at the quarter but at least wanted to try since it was a box jump. Riley just laughed at us and said we would see when we got there.
"It's the fucking MEGARAMP!"
Friday night after checking in Captain Cradle was beat and called it a night. Fresno wore him out enough to quit thinking about riding Woodward for the first time in the morning. Boozedawg, unchecked, spreads his brand of havoc upon the lodge.
Ran into this guy on the way to our room.
I was in the lodge bar with Eric and Jeremy trying to catch up with Ben Ward when Shad waved me over. He was talking to Woodward resident pro, Coco Zurita, about the MegaRamp. Coco told us in his Chilean accent that the biggest thing to overcome was the long ride down the roll in to the lip. So much time to get in your head and blow your confidence. You're going so fast downhill on skatelite that there is no way to really back out once you get going and the long approach allows for plenty of time for doubt. Stay confident, stay relaxed, no quick or panicked movements. No problem. Sounds good for something I have still yet to see in person.
In the morning Riley made sure Mac's bike was unpacked and reassembled and woke us up so Mac could get down to the park early. Most of the crew was up and pumped up Captain Cradle to give Boozedawg yet another run for his money. We had about a 50/50 split on those who had been before and those who had not. I got to see what I must have looked like rolling into Woodward for the first time. Screw Disneyland, for my money Woodward is the happiest place on earth.
The morning session most of us took it fairly easy, nibbling around loosening up, trying to make sure our old tired bones would make it through the day. Anthony and Joe headed for the Art Park in the Hanger to ride Flatland with the rest of the old scuffers. Shad, Pizza, and ODB sessioned the new Backyard mini. Last year it was still under construction. I was surprised to find myself sessioning the Enterprise with the Captain and having fun. Last year it had confused and frustrated me and I borderline hated it. The difference a year makes. From there I also finally got a glimpse on the hillside of the other major addition since last year.
to be continued...
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/04/saga-continues-day-2-part-1.html
Sneak Peek: Stranger ? Street Tire
Here’s one we spotted on The Merged of a new tire that Stranger is working on! Not much for details, but it looks huge and slick for minimal rolling resistance! Expect more as soon as we hear something! What do … Continue reading
Source: http://bmxunion.com/daily/sneak-peek-stranger-street-tire/
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Dax Wolford is now on Reklamation Bikes
Dax Wolford just recently rode in his first Pro Class and now is riding for Reklamation Bikes. Congratulations to you Dax, May many great things come your way.
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2014/05/dax-wolford-is-now-on-reklamation-bikes.html
Ramblings: Disconnecting from the forums | BMX State of Mind | New Dropper Post
Disconnecting
I recently did myself a favor and logged off MTBR and other forums completely. While these forums provide great info, insight, advice, etc. they also provide a big distraction from work and responsibilities. Admittedly, I had a problem with them (MTBR in particular) - I'd get sucked into conversations, get into internet "flame wars" (I know - it's very stupid), I'd get "trolled"... and the very reason why I joined these forums was fading away into obscurity.
Also, I'd get real upset over stuff in these forums, and feel real stupid for letting this stuff bother me. I'd ask myself "Why?" - most of these people are strangers, anonymous people behind screen names... so why was I getting sucked into these types of conversations?
I have lurked in to get some info on my new Jek, but that's about it. I still did not log-in.
While I enjoyed the local banter, I am over the trolling and flaming. I feel better - like I eliminated negative people in my life. Fuckin' first world problems...
I know, it's very silly. A grown man shouldn't be pondering this BS, but a grown man shouldn't be doing tricks on a BMX bike by most peoples standards.
BMX State of Mind
More silliness.
I've turned this thing into my mantra. I believe it was The Come Up that originally came up with this, and I've owned it since.
I love this saying. For the past 22-some-odd years after quitting BMX, I feel like I've been searching for "me". Meaning, I've looked into motorcycles, fixed gear bikes, MTB'ing, trials riding, road riding, etc. but I've never felt "me" doing these things. Like, "...yeah, that's fun... but not quite."
It was real bad in my mid-20's: I remember feeling "bored" and out-of-sorts... like something was missing. I was super depressed, in fact, I've battled with depression for many years - always yearning to feel "right".
There is something about freestyle BMX riding that has made me feel whole again. Like, a complete person, and I can't pinpoint what it is about riding that 20" bike that makes me feel this way. It could be the care-free creativity that comes with it; or possibly the freedom to be able to do anything your mind can come up with. The level of riding we see today shows there are no boundaries. It could be that it is completely void of mano-a-mano competition - those alpha-male pissing contests that runs rampant in XC MTB'ing and even worse in road bike riding. Maybe BMX satisfies my self-diagnosed AAHDD.
Whatever BMX does to stimulate that little grey organ rattling around in my skull - it does it. I don't quite find that in MTB'ing. While I love MTB'ing, it does not do what BMX does for me on a cognitive level.
So, I've adopted "BMX State of Mind" as a silly saying and have applied it in all facets of my life, from my marriage to my profession. To me, it says to live life without boundaries. To - in a figurative way - "grab your bike and walk out the front door". To live life creatively. To appreciate even the smallest positive effort, because in that effort, if built upon, will turn into huge things later. Doing positive things repetitively becomes internalized and becomes a habit that you can teach others. To congratulate people on things that would normally go unnoticed. To learn from young and old. To squash the bullshit and negativity by ignoring it. To push boundaries and make your own rules about life. To not think outside the box, but to not even have a "box". This, to me, is living life in the "BMX State of Mind".
BMX'ers turn simple, everyday things, into all-day sessions. Empty parking lots, a curb, a set of stairs... even a garage floor. You don't need anything but the earth, gravity and your bike to make magic happen. Making use of the environment and evolving with it. Rolling with what has been provided and building upon it. I have chosen this attitude to permeate everything I do.
A note to my fellow Old-Schoolers: I know we like to bask in our former glory. I am equally as guilty. I know we like to hang on to tricks we did 25-30 years ago and still do them - there is nothing wrong with that. However, we should grow; evolve. We should watch and learn from the younger riders and ask questions. Get pointers. Try stuff we never did "back in the good ol' days" because either we were too scared to do it or it hadn't been invented yet. My riding is rapidly progressing simply because I'm looking at BMX with fresh eyes. I want to update my efforts, and not be stuck in 1991 for the rest of my riding life.
Here are some pics from the weekend. Learning from the younger riders and being inspired is helping me evolve as a rider.
New Dropper Post
Hey, 100mm X-Fusion HiLo for $140 off FeeBay, brand new? I couldn't pass it up. Now, just waiting for that damn firm fork spring to arrive.
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2013/05/ramblings-disconnecting-from-forums-bmx.html
Traveling Music!
Thanks to Shad this was stuck in our heads for most of the trip. Watch this or you might get a cooch contusion.
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/04/traveling-music.html
Monday, March 30, 2015
Dustyn Alt-Hyvest
Flatland BMX - Hyvest from Dustyn Alt Flatland Channel on Vimeo.
Words by Dustn
My name is Dustyn Alt and i am a Pro BMX Flatland Rider from Germany. I ride 6 years now and love it! This Edit is for my Sponsor Hyvest. Hyvest is a new brand from Germany.
Check !!! hyvest.de !!! for more information ;)Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2013/03/dustyn-alt-hyvest.html
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BMX Society Reunion & Show 2014 | Re-cap
Another excellent BMX event hosted by Steve Brothers and his crew from BMX Society. With all of their hard work and dedication, especially in the little time they had to switch locations and get everything […]
Source: http://www.bmxoutsiders.com/blog/bmx-society-reunion-show-2014-re-cap/
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A Message From Chris Doyle
It's been a while since I've sent something in for the blog. I pretty much sat around all winter healing from ankle surgery. So, I'm happy to report that I'm back on the bike and back on the road. I just returned home from Iraq where I was doing demo's for the troops. It was an unbelievable experience to say the least! You can tell that the troops don't get much of a 'thanks' or a break from the norm so it felt great to give them a little show and a little break from their daily routines! Attached are a few photos...
Best,
Chris
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2011/03/message-from-chris-doyle.html
A Message From Chris Doyle
It's been a while since I've sent something in for the blog. I pretty much sat around all winter healing from ankle surgery. So, I'm happy to report that I'm back on the bike and back on the road. I just returned home from Iraq where I was doing demo's for the troops. It was an unbelievable experience to say the least! You can tell that the troops don't get much of a 'thanks' or a break from the norm so it felt great to give them a little show and a little break from their daily routines! Attached are a few photos...
Best,
Chris
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2011/03/message-from-chris-doyle.html
Chris Doyle: The Ultimate set up
All of Doyle's product is available on ActionVillage. Check it out now!
Chris Doyle's Signature Products
Kink Bikes
DC Shoes and Apparel
Demolition Parts
Duo Grips and Tires
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/12/chris-doyle-ultimate-set-up.html
Day one
Welcome to the Team: Joel Pierazek
The Basics
Name: Joel Pierazek
Age: 24
Hometown: St. Pete Florida
Resides: Orlando Florida
Year started bmx and why: around 2000, I wanted this all chrome Mongoose at Wal-Mart, just to be
cool?. But then I saw Mike Aitken doing this huge unlookback on a RideBMX cover. I bought it and was like "this is cool!! I wanna do this."
Fill in the Blanks
Being a part of the Action Village team means that there is someone there that can help me out, and I
can put their name behind things I do? which will help both of us.
The first thing I did when I found out I got sponsored was call my best friend Nick Mahoney.
Thecomeupbmx.net is my favorite website besides ActionVillage.com; it?s pretty much like CNN news, but a little more relevant to life... Haha
I would pretty much do anything for 100 dollars? I?m pretty short on rent lately
My favorite pros are probably about the same as everyone else?s: Sean Sexton, Chris Doyle, Nathan
Williams, Chase D, you know?
May favorite bike spot is pretty much anywhere; as long as we aren?t getting kicked out, and my friends
and I can just have a good session and sit around and talk shit, I?m having fun.
Everyone should take time to just relax, and not be so serious about everything. For me I like going out
and road biking around town just chillin.
My favorite thing besides BMX is a good combination of girls, music and partyin? haha
The last person I called was My friend Levi, to see if he wanted to go riding today.
The best advice I ever got was probably, not to be a lurk
Name: Joel Pierazek
Age: 24
Hometown: St. Pete Florida
Resides: Orlando Florida
Year started bmx and why: around 2000, I wanted this all chrome Mongoose at Wal-Mart, just to be
cool?. But then I saw Mike Aitken doing this huge unlookback on a RideBMX cover. I bought it and was like "this is cool!! I wanna do this."
Fill in the Blanks
Being a part of the Action Village team means that there is someone there that can help me out, and I
can put their name behind things I do? which will help both of us.
The first thing I did when I found out I got sponsored was call my best friend Nick Mahoney.
Thecomeupbmx.net is my favorite website besides ActionVillage.com; it?s pretty much like CNN news, but a little more relevant to life... Haha
I would pretty much do anything for 100 dollars? I?m pretty short on rent lately
My favorite pros are probably about the same as everyone else?s: Sean Sexton, Chris Doyle, Nathan
Williams, Chase D, you know?
May favorite bike spot is pretty much anywhere; as long as we aren?t getting kicked out, and my friends
and I can just have a good session and sit around and talk shit, I?m having fun.
Everyone should take time to just relax, and not be so serious about everything. For me I like going out
and road biking around town just chillin.
My favorite thing besides BMX is a good combination of girls, music and partyin? haha
The last person I called was My friend Levi, to see if he wanted to go riding today.
The best advice I ever got was probably, not to be a lurk
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/welcome-to-team-joel-pierazek.html
Scion AV x SLBarbier | BMXpert | Re-cap
We were in Los Angeles this past Saturday for an installation entitled “BMXpert” put together between Scion AV and veteran skateboarder Sal Barbier of SLB fame. It is always a pleasure talking BMX with Sal […]
Source: http://www.bmxoutsiders.com/blog/scion-av-x-slbarbier-bmxpert-re-cap/
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Gary Young Signature Sunday Bikes
Exclusive Action Village interview with team rider Gary Young. Learn about what went into the making of Gary Young's Sunday pro- model, who they are good for, custom features and overall stoke level. Check out the bikes on Action VillageWhat went into the making of your bike?
When Sunday and I were talking about putting a line of complete bikes together, the most important thing that we talked about was making sure that they were completely shreddable right out of the box. Since shreddability is our number one goal, we came up with four levels (AM, EX, Pro, and Signature) of affordable bikes that are ready to be ridden. All of the bikes also come with Odyssey parts--making the bikes simply the the most complete, completes.
What kind of custom features did you add to it?
I got to help pick out all the parts and color schemes that come on the bikes. Besides my Signature bike, I think that the Bigfoot Monster Truck inspired model is my favorite. The gold parts with the blue frame, forks, and bars just look so good together. I also helped choose all the angles so the bike has a solid overall feel.
What was the overall input that you had in developing your own pro model?
I got to help choose everything from start to finish. Check out the signature model for proof, it is nearly identical to the bike I am riding right now!
What kind of riders is the bike best for?
When we started talking about making complete bikes, I was really excited to help create something that was accessible and fun for a wide range of people. Whether you are just starting out on a bike or you are shredding the nearest skate park, dirt jumps or street, these bikes = having fun! My bike has been designed so that anyone will be able to jump on it, but more specifically they were designed for people who want to have fun riding.
Anything else really that your stoked on about your bike.
Check out the Sunday team where we built up some completes and rode them right out of the box.
Sunday Bikes
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/gary-young-signiture-sunday-bikes.html
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Sunday, March 29, 2015
Random photos?
Just dug out some old riding photos, and decided to chuck ‘em online. Check ‘em out for images of: Robert Nash, Gareth Jones, Charlie “Chaz” Lane, Jim “Blimey” Mellor and Chris Martin, amongst other stuff…
When I'm dancing dirty
Like Patrick Swayze...
Thanks to Shad for exposing me to these guys. I'll never be the same.
Thanks to Shad for exposing me to these guys. I'll never be the same.
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/04/when-im-dancing-dirty.html
Cancer Bats ? ?Devil?s Blood? featuring Chijioke Okafo
There’s no denying that music and BMX go together like macaroni and cheese and peanut butter and jelly, so when videos like this drop it’s awesome. The band, the Cancer Bats, just released this new video for their song “Devil’s … Continue reading
Source: http://bmxunion.com/daily/cancer-bats-devils-blood-featuring-chijioke-okafo/
Product: Macneil ? Default Frame
We were watching Brandon Webster’s video bike check and noticed he was running a new frame from Macneil called the “Default” frame. We hadn’t seen that one before, so we figured it was a good idea to get a closer … Continue reading
Source: http://bmxunion.com/daily/product-macneil-default-frame/
Team Social Pace DerpDey Ride
Opening up my posts with "Man, I haven't posted here in awhile..." seems redundant at this point. I feel like I've started my last 5 posts like that - but it's true. Life gets crazy busy, work, holidays, riding, etc. But mostly work for me.
This week-in-blog won't be complete without a full and fair report about my DerpDey (birthday) Ride that we had on March 24th. The idea was to not really celebrate my birthday, per se, but to celebrate riding stupid bikes. I wanted everybody to try their best to leave behind their carbon fiber, 11sp, 19lb. race bike, and unhang that weird, old, steel, klunker of a MTB from the rafter. Unfortunately, not everybody has such a steed - so, it turned into a "brung what'cha rung" ride.
We all showed up at the usual spot. Some brought some Derp bikes - most notably - Pmarshall's WWII skiptooth beach cruiser. Pics are below for proof, and it was definitely derpy. Later on that day, other riders were saying things, like, "Wow, we've seen some weird bikes today... some crazy dude was on a beach cruiser!". Robert brought his sweet fat bike with a modified lefty fork, Brett had his fat bike; Chris on his CX bike, etc. We climbed Rocky Ridge and had shots and beer at the top.
There were countless pinch flats on this ride - it got so bad, that the group started to run out of spare tubes. Chris locked his keys in his truck. When we asked why didn't he just call his wife, he said he locked his phone in there, too. He was drunk off warm beer and sitting in the dirt like a homeless guy when we found him. TJ and Brett crashed, but in Brett-like fashion, he - filled with beer and shots - went out to try and crush some Strava segments.
It was hot, people got sunburned, but the reports back indicated that this was the most fun, hilarious ride the guys have been on in a long time. This wasn't even about MTB'ing - it was about being with friends - and I must say - this was the best birthday with friends I've had in years. Thank you all for coming out and spending the day together. You guys are worth more than gold to me - and without getting all sappy, I am extremely grateful for such friends.
Comments and more pictures can be found HERE.
Pics!
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2013/04/team-social-pace-derpdey-ride.html
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