Funemployment has come to an end

I popped into Midwest Cyclery this past week for a visit and sit down with owner/operator Bob Albright. I was looking for a job and I'd heard that Midwest was looking of a good employee. Bob seemed to like what I had to say although I'm sure it helped that I had several people rallying for me to work there.
And I'm pleased to announce that now I do.
After my 4 month hiatus from employment I'm excited to get back to work in a bike shop. More so for one that wants to benefit from my years of experience and my eagerness to work.

Midwest Cyclery opened its doors in 1973.

At one point in time they had 7 locations in the greater Kansas City area. Midwest moved to its current location a year ago after many years in Westport.

Bob decided to abandon the Westport location after the building had fallen into disrepair and the landlord seemed unwilling to fix.

Funny enough the 3850 Main location is the same spot (at least the same corner) where Midwest was back in the 80's.
Its a sweet corner space with two levels. Most of the showroom is on the ground floor with the repair area down stairs.

Midwest is old school style bike shop with lots of history and I am eager to get in and get to work. Its a great location, with more potential than I think even Bob realizes.
Bob is excited to have me there, I'm excited to be there & we are looking forward to a great spring.
Come see us at 39th and Main!

Music + Bicyles = Goodness

I had heard somewhere about this music video being made.
I haven't heard of or heard any of 30 Seconds to Mars music before.
I wasn't sure if I was gonna like this song but I do.

I almost forgot! Sunday is Cranksgiving!

Cranksgiving III
The Pilgrim Age Continues!
Sunday November 23rd 2008 @ 2PM
Discover Center 4750 Troost Avenue, Kansas City, MO
*An insace race and shoppping spree all over the city
*Checkpoints are set up at various stores
*You check in by buying an specific food item at the stores
*Your food purchases at the check-in points are your registration
*All food items donated to Kansas City Community Kitchen
*Bring your bicycle & Somthing to carry the food items in
(a lock would probably be a good idea too!)
*All are welcome to participate

Fall 2008 Inventory

With the Fall 2008 inventory coming up in the shop I got to thinking.
I have a few bikes and with nothing better to do today (besides Voting) and before an afternoon ride I decided to take inventroy of my own personal collection:

The fixed daily driver - Peugeot:

SS Cross Dresser/Racer - The Van Dessel CRB:

Tour Machine - Long Haul Trucker:

Single Track Dirt Burner - Karate Monkey 29er:

Pave Eating Speed Machine - Pacer:

Fatty Fixie Commuter - The BFM (Bloody F#cking Mess)-Cross Check #3:

The Back Up Cross Racer/Trainer - 1x9 - Cross Check #4:

You might say I have a few Surlys:

SS Roadie - The Odd ball:

The Bar Hopper/Neighborhood Ripper - Electra Classic Cruiser 2005 New Belgium LTD:

Your SUV sucks:



Go ride a bike!

Homie Fall Fest '08

Ah yes... the Homie.
How I wish I was going again this year.
But I am teetering on the edge of finical ruin and unfortunately I am not able to attend.
Its a drag but it is what it is... so to speak

You should go in my place.
Take photos. Drink beers. Derby.
Ride bikes with the MPLS Mafia and all the other crazy bike riding visitors.
You'll be happy you did. Trust me.
No thanks requried.
Just be sure tell me all about it when you get back.

Now if I could only get some of that government bail out money....