ready for spring

It's -6F (-21C) drybulb with a -23F (-31C) windchill - that's why I was cold riding home at 3am.


Kudos to the Momentum crew - if it weren't for you I would have gotten a good nights sleep.

j.a.p.a.o.o.o.b.s.

Good friends, good riding, good times.


Shout out to the Kansas City crew who made it up for the weekend.

seen at Frostbike

Surly Steamroller, custom painted and purdied up

tonight at 1/1

Last night was fun, but tonight is guaranteed mayhem. If you're in Mpls and want to see or take part in some Texas Twins alley racing, be at One on One cycle studio starting at 7pm - it's gonna be a hoot and hollar. There will be beer, did I fail to mention that?

While you're there, you can see some sick time trial rigs such as

messenger run

I for one have never been, nor have I ever wished to be a bicycle messenger - but there are some good stories out there for those who have lived (or do live) the messenger lifestyle.

My favorites are the two stay of execution orders needing delivered under last minute conditions. Jebus, you'd think a fax would suffice.

MS-150 - sponsorship requested

Once again I am riding a 150-mile (241 km) bicycle ride to raise money for multiple sclerosis. This ride cannot happen without pledges from people like you.

Last year I raised $1500 USD and rode a fixed gear bicycle over the 2-day event. I'll be riding a fixed gear bike again this year, I just haven't decided on which one to take. In 2007 I rode my now 20-year old yellow Trek 360, equipped with a front basket and saddle stereo - I think the stereo will have to make a comeback as it was a nice distraction to some of the more mundane scenery. [edit - riding my roadbike this year.]

None of this money goes to me or any of my teammates. This money is tax deductible - great for tax season! Anything helps - thanks in advance!

Feel free to spread the word.

2007 Team 1FS

a good day to stay inside

It's currently -14F with a -36F windchill in Minneapolis. Perhaps I'll be taking my coffee at home this morning - perhaps you should too.

riding the bus

If you don't want to or can't ride a bike to work, at least consider taking the bus - hey, I do it from time to time - a few days this week in particular as I've been a bit under the weather.

There have been two articles in the past few days regarding riding the bus here in the Twin Cities. The first article about the rising number of suburban bus commuters, and the second about a record number of overall riders since 1982.

Notable quote from the first article:

And Miller confesses to a certain image, beforehand, of bus riders. "You sometimes think they're creepy people muttering things -- I don't mean that in a bad way...

No, of course you don't.

the po po are cracking down

no headlight tickets are more frequent these days in Minneapolis. get one, especially those of you who own a bike shop.

it's OK, you can come inside

Pearn and his Suzuki

What I'd be doing if I didn't ride my bike.



seen on drunkcyclist.com

Stupor Bowl Champ

The winner of this years Stupor Bowl race, Susan, not only gets a sweet custom messenger bag from Seagull, but a complete Masi fixed ride, amongst a bunch of other goodies. Check out Susan's winning manifest.





Kudos to Susan Lee.

Sheldon Brown - RIP

The loss of Sheldon is a blow to the cycling community all over the world. I never met you, but I have lots of friends who have. You are missed, sir.

I found about Sheldon's death here - it's a classic photo we've all seen many times.

More here.

SB11 - my route - 33.9 miles

Rode the LRT down Hiawatha Ave., about 30 blocks.

[edit] - that map got all jacked up - try this link here.

results of Stupor Bowl XI: (from MBL)

STUPOR BOWL XI RESULTS
(winning time, 4:31pm)

1. Susan Lee
2. Andy Lambert
3. Tim "Superrookie" Hayes (ex MPLS messenger)
4. Matt "Little Guy" Allen (top working MPLS Messenger)
5. Jeff Frane (Bike Jerk)
6. Spencer (ex MPLS messenger)
7. Matt Swanson
8. Jeff Perkins (Chicago Messenger, 1st out of town)
9. Joe Goemaat
10. Mat West
11. Carrie (St. Paul Messenger)
12.Andy Mortenson (MPLS Messenger)
13. Sam Hulin
14. Austin (NYC Messenger, 2nd out of town, Reigning CMWC Champ)
15. Ben Lagerquist
16. Sean O (ex MPLS messenger)
17. Trevor
18. Katie (ex Philadelphia Messenger)
19. Chops
20. Steph Sibet (MPLS Messenger)
21. Andrew Nordyke (3rd out of town, Chicago Messenger)
22. Mark E.
23. Marie Snyder
24. Alicia Dvorak
25. Jerry Jerome Jeremy Fuchs (MPLS messenger)

STUPOR CHAMPS: Zito & Kelly Mack (sic)

Track Stand: Noah

Congrats to Susan! First Female overall champion in Stupor Bowl history! it was about time that happened! Congrats to all the champs! Thanks for coming out-- we had close to 360 registered. Hope y'all had a blast.

Cheers!

Andy & Nick / Stupor Bowl XI

I scored 22nd place, which I'm stoked about. My goal was to finish, which I did in exactly 2.5 hours. Photo by deplager.

I have to say, I rode with my brother, who turned in his manifest directly after mine, and he's not listed...