The Bicycle Workshop

I just talked with the owner of Ernie’s Cycle Shop in Westbrook Maine about a class she was preparing to give to some Girl Scouts. As the conversation turned to safety and helmets and such, I offered that I tell students that I have no problem with stunt riding and I do it myself. To which she replied, “Do you know what we are doing on the ski slopes now? We have a winter downhill series!”

Oh my god! This is too cool!

Winter Bike

This is the best cycling news i’ve heard since it dropped below freezing. I can hardly believe it. Fellow nutballs hurling themselves down a slalom course on the snow on bikes. Think of the flips, the lack of brakes and traction, the ear to ear grins.

I have to see this.

And if you want to see some photos from last year or learn more, check out these photos or this video.

And for a page on the series go here. For the nitty gritty at each mountain go here.

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