Spring is in the air...

Which can only mean its time for the BikeSource Ultimate Spring Sale!!



We have the gear you need to make your cycling experince the best it can be.
Come in March 25th to April 11th for some of the best deals of the year!

I ride the same saddle the pros do

Wednesday was my Birthday and other random things

Wednesday was my 35th birthday.
Yeah for me!
35 is the new 25... right?

I worked a short day at the shop to celebrate.
I rode over to Swope Park and rode some dirt before work.
It was good.
Then snuck out of work early and went to dinner with my mom and step pop.

Tasty Mexican food goodness! With margaritas to boot.

Got out to Swope Park to ride some dirt again Thursday.
It was good times until I flatted the rear.
Changed the tube and turns out my spare was no good either.
Funny how I had just commented earlier in the day that I saw no point in going tubeless.
Made me reconsider.
More so after I finished getting the rear fixed to discover that the front was slowly going flat as well.
By the time I got off the trail to the road the rear was going flat again.
I was all out of spares, C02 and patches.
Made a mad dash of the 3 road miles home with both tires holding just enough air to keep the rims off the pave.
It was a tricky but I managed to make it home with no further incident

On tap for the weekend:
The HSP KC Cup
Cyclocross race on Saturday
Traditional Cross Country race Sunday

In theory I am doing both.
In theory.
I haven't raced a bike at all this year and I am struggling to find a reason to start.
So we will see what happens
Perhaps I should get both bikes tuned up and ready for the weekend today...

KC Sprints returns for its 2nd season
Our first event will be held November 14th at Harling's Upstairs Bar
Things are in the works. I'll post more when there is more.
If you know of new venues or sponsors feel free to contact me:
zekesbiken@hotmail.com


Speaking of in the works...
The new home of everything that is cycling in KC is up and running
KCCycling dot Com

My winter beard that I decided to start early this year is coming in nicely.
How long before I tire of it and shave it off?

The Tour of Missouri finished up in KC last Sunday
I was there doing the expo thing for BikeSource
I took some photos but for the most part they were fuzzy and haven't been uploaded yet.
Another weekend project.

I've been looking into making the switch so that The One Eyed View from the Saddle (TOEVFTS) will be an official stand alone dot com.
Maybe it will be done by the time the snow flies here.

Dead line for applications to the Specialized Trial Crew is TODAY!
If you want to get in on this don't delay.
I dragged my feet and missed my chance to get a free Globe bike by blogging about it.
Don't be like me be like Cameron and get your name in the hat by the end of the day.

Little Friday history lesson:
AC Delco Spark plugs was started by Albert Champion who was previously a champion track racer in France in 1896... at 18 years old.
He also won the Paris-Roubaix when they motor paced it in 1899... on a fixed gear.
His spark plugs were in the car the won the first Indy 500 and were in the engine of the Spirit of St. Louis when it flew around the world.

How about that?

Welcome to Friday. Have a good weekend!

Specialized Demo Friday the 11th @ BikeSource!

**Warning the following message is shop propaganda**

Wanna ride some of the best bikes on the market?
Specialized' s Central State Demo duo will be at BikeSource Friday the 11th for your oogling and riding pleasure
Both the men's and women's demo fleets will be on hand from 1 to 6
Come prepared to ride!
We'll be setting out for a group road ride after the demo
See you Friday!
www.bikesourceKC. com

Hot diggity!

2010 Specialized Tarmac SL3

I can't find the words to describe it.
Or photos to steal and post.

So go here and see it for yourself

So sexy.

I can't wait to see one in person.


Speaking of sexy...

I rode a bike with the Shimano Dura Ace Di2 electronic shifting system on it today.

This I do have a photos of:

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It works smoothly, looks good.

I don't know if I would necessarily have it on my bike.

Mostly because I couldn't afford it.

Oh I'd ride it. I'd ride the shit out of it.

So if anyone wants to spend $9900 on my birthday gift, I'll take a Tarmac SL3 with Di2.

Thanks

Coming down the pipe for 2010

Specialized's Globe line of bikes has some pretty slick looking stuff coming down the pipe for 2010.

This is the Globe Roll 2

*photo courtesy of UrbanVelo.com from the Globe launch in MPLS

The Globe line of urban bikes has several new models for 2010.
I'm excited to see what else is new and what our shop will stock.

More info and links to photos from the Globe launch can be found at Globes stand alone website
http://www.globebikes.com/

Check it out

Welcome to another busy week...

Another week begins and its another event fill week for BikeSource!
Wednesday June 10th is ladies day with the Specialized Designs for Women bike demo out at Shawnee Mission Park, Noon to 6.
I'll be out at the park with Amy K all day getting some ladies out on some of the best bikes on the market (and hopefully turning a few dirt laps myself)



Then June 12-14 I'll be in L-town with the BikeSource expo set up for theIronMan 70.3 Kansas Expo and Race in Lawrence, Kansas at Clinton Lake. We'll be selling Tri guy/gal essentials for two days and then being neutral mechanical support on race day.



Come out and see us at both events and don't forget June is also BikeFest!

Specialized D4W demo June 10th

Specialized Demo Day April 25th

I'll be out there all day. Come out, say hi, demo a bike, ride some trails, have some fun.
Shawnee Mission Park Marina trail head parking lot.