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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I just spent an awesome weekend up in Fryburg, Maine at the Bicycle Coalition of Maine’s Bike Rally. This year’s event coincided with the national League of American Bicyclists rally so it had over 500 people attending. Lots of camping, riding, laughing and generally being immersed in bike community. My daughter got to ride her bike in the parade, which was a major highlight for her and us. Continue Reading »

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