No August. No Anaheim. All Vegas. Fucking Morons. Dear Retailer: I would like to thank you for attending the 2010 Interbike show in Las Vegas. With your support, this year’s event was able to attract more than 1,200 brands and 550-plus members of the media. As a result of this intense coverage the cycling industry was exposed to a global audience via endemic cycling media, along with prominent mainstream outlets such ...
These are actual events. Names have not been changed merely omitted. Incidentally Thomas will be covering THE OTHER SIDE (kinder, gentler less angrier side that is) of Interbike over at PSYCLELABS. Check-In YYZ: "Excuse me, I cannot seem to check-in, I tried online too." "Yes I see. No you couldn't. You've been (dun dun duhhh) RESTRICTED." "Ummmm..." "Are you traveling with a Thomas Wood?" "Ummmm..." "There appears to be an ...
At the best of times my opinions are of little to no consequence. A long time ago at a pub not so far away I was asked about my opinions concerning the Niner Carbon Fork. In this case, concerning this matter, my inconsequential opinion was wrong. And the great wait began. Not so long after, at the very same pub, I was informed that my assistance would be required to ...
RANTS ON LEAVING LAS VEGAS: Clark County Nevada. If you want people to RETURN to Las Vegas please make LEAVING Las Vegas easier. There is no reason whatsoever that your intertwined, casino-bred, asymmetrically layered streets should be devoid of airport signage. The airport that's RIGHT THERE. I can see it. I can ALWAYS see it. Invest in more signs. And not the giant fancy kind with boobs all over them ...
Some might say that Thursday began late Wednesday. Arguably, Thursday ne'er came at all. Lost in the swirl that was Interbike, CrossVegas and the Rapha Party. Of course Thursday was not the only thing lost that day. That night. The night that wasn't. Justin of Princeton Tec is no longer on my LIST. ANY of my lists. He was removed from the 'friend' list at SSWC 09 because he smells of ...
Trying to compress Interbike (into one day) was a matter of necessity. And by necessity I mean, it beats spending another day, I've had enough. Enough, now that there is work to be done. 7 hrs 50 mins. That's correct. It took near eight hours to compile this caboodle. Bah. That'll do.
Despite stopping short last night in Zion (with the best of extra curricular intentions) obligation and occupational onus forced the trip to Bootleg Canyon. Interbike Outdoor Demo. To work. To research. But not without a proper registration* at the Sands BEFORE making the trip west. *Registration is a diabolically complex operation that entails patiently standing in line to show a badge (previously received by mail) and watch as the badge ...
Briefly. Too tired to type. Work today. Was exhausting. So. Starting with today. And last night. Following the brief jaunt into Moab and subsequent drive to end all drives. This is a bed. It was MY bed in Fruita. I had not slept in/on a bed in four nights. Until then, I had happily slept on the floor of he EconoLodge. Until that sleep. Until that night. Until then, ...
SKA Brewery played host to the final event for SSWC 2009. Included in the festivus was the deciding contest for the right to host SSWC 2010. New Zealand (blue) versus Italy (orange). Given that Team Italy was stacked with New Zealand backers...the result was a pretty predictable pummeling. It just so happened to take some 5hrs to life for it all to play out. Official-like. The remainder of the evening was ...
11 hours and 652 miles. Through Moab and into Durango for 01:15. Locate spot on floor, crash hard and cold. No wireless (for now), quick post up and off to ride ' Star Wars ' Photos and tales to follow.
The epic that will be began with a howl and a moan this day. Up this week is a whirlwind tour that includes the SSWC (Single Speed World Championships) in Durango (CO), Interbike, Dirt Demo Day in Boulder City (NV), Interbike in LasVegas (NV) and CrossVegas...rough. Just how so? Alarm sounds 03:33 - SHITE. Actual sleep 1hr 28min - SUPERSHITE. Arrive 04:58 (on time) - VICTORY. Second row parking - MEGAVICTORY. ...