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The North American Handmade Bicycle Show | Mar 2-4 2012
Since 2005, the The North American Handmade Bicycle Show has been held in Houston, Tx; San Jose, Ca (twice); Portland, Or; Indianapolis, In; Richmond, Va (pictured above courtesy Dave LaMay); and Austin, Tx. I have been lucky enough to attend in Indy, RVA & ATX, and now Sacramento! By the way, the U.S. Bicycle Hall of Fame is located nearby. And ArtBike is adding an entirely new dimension to the weekend’s events.
Super excited! I mean look at the Exhibitor List!
For past NAHBS posts I’ve penned go here and my most ‘interesting’ photos from my three years attending are here.
Event Details:
Location
Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tradeshow Schedule (Hall B & C)
Sacramento Convention Center
1400 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tradeshow Schedule (Hall B & C)
Friday Mar 2, 2012:
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Industry Only*
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Show Hours
Saturday Mar 3, 2012:
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Show Hours
Sunday Mar 4, 2012:
10.00 AM – 5.00 PM Show Hours
Southeast Bike Expo February 25th-26th
The Southeast Bike Expo is partnering with IMBA and SORBA to benefit mountain bike advocacy in the southeast. If you like to check out new 2012 bikes and show your love for trails, this is the thing to do.
The Southeast Bike Expo will be bringing manufacturers from all over the country to show and demo their products. Companies like Trek, Niner, Specialized, Scott, Jamis, Felt, Tifosi, Pearlizumi, Ergon, Maxxis, Shimano, and SRAM will be in attendance
- $20 (advance price) for weekend access for general public.
- All of the proceeds will be donated to IMBA/SORBA and Cycleyouth.
- And advance ticket also get registers you to win numerous prizes throughout the weekend.
Organizers intend the expo to be a fun event in a great location for very low cost to manufacturers, retailers, and consumers.
The Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers was the site of the 1996 Olympic Mountain Bike cross-country course. This gives us the opportunity to use onsite world-class MTB trails. There will also be an area for road bike demos. This unique outdoor demo area has space for over 1000 vendors.
For further information or to purchase advance tickets go to the following:
The Sfatto “Brightness Kit” Pre-order Details & Twotoneatl offer!
Be one of the first to roll out this spring with one of the hottest designs of the year! The Brightness shown above is a truly amazing design that will get you style points on your next group ride. It has been quoted as “It kind of looks like a T-Mobile rider that crashed at high speed into a bunch of construction warning tape surrounding a Devo concert stage set-up. I like! ” and “I don’t want it, I need it! “
Richie at Sfatto is currently taking pre-orders now through Febuary 24th.
***Mention ‘twotoneatl’ in the subject line for an additional 25% off your pre-order, an upgraded chamois plus a free cap & socks!***
Pre-orders also subject to special discounted pricing and free shipping!
Send him an email at TheBrightness[at]SfattoClothing.com if you want in on this craziness!
Be sure to subscribe to the Sfatto Newsletter as well!
ATRA Season Guide Photo Contest
Another photo contest you say? Duh! Photo contests rule!
The American Track Racing Association is throwing a contest for their 2012 Season Guide cover.
Track racing rules.
Racing at Dick Lane Velodrome rules.
Chris Kelly‘s photography rules.
Add it up and it’s a no brainer:
Click the photo below of local PRO Emile Abraham of AeroCat Cycling taking 1st place from Peachtree Bikes racer Steve Carrell, then ‘like’ it!
My Entries into Prolly’s 44RN 144#47 Raidô Contest
After my failed attempt at Rapha’s Festive 500 featured photo contest…
I decided to throw my hat in on Prolly’s Raido Contest.
Below, after riding for nearly 12 hours and 7km from our destination.
We were forced to throw in the towel on the first leg of our honeymoon touring Europe.
My theme was shots from Europe, back in 2008 & in 2011. (minus one with my bud Federico) They “best represent the highs and lows of riding” for me mostly in the sense of either simple suffering on the bike or the taxing duress of extended touring with your newly wedded bride. “Wherever your marriage is heading, riding a tandem will get you there faster”. Or so they say…
Take a peek at all entrants on instagram including me here.
Below, after perhaps one of my most painful ascents this summer, Col de Galibier crushed me.
I literally collapsed at the top. Awesome.
Expect some RT’s & Re-Posts: Help me win the Rapha Festive 500 Photo Contest!
I’m in the running to win the Rapha Festive 500 photo contest! Please take a moment help me by clicking http://bit.ly/twotoneRaphaContest & ‘liking’ it.
Rapha Festive 500 2011 | Day 8 | 90.5 Miles
My last day of the Rapha Festive 500 started early, the earliest actually. I rolled out at 4:30!
I headed down Gulf Blvd to meet up with my new Largo riding bud Craig of Outspokin Bikes.
We had an easy spin down the key and back with one of his coworkers on a Di2 Ultegra equipped Giant.
My last Florida sunrise of 2011 was great. We had 40+ miles behind us by 7:30.
We headed back towards Largo to meet up with a Ride’n’Roll group. I snuck an espresso in.
This ride was usually was supposed to add up to around 60 miles.
I was stoked to be maybe wrap up the contest with a century.
Below I ran into a fellow Rapha-wearer, Lane, who’s daughter gave him his jersey.
She is studying abroad in Holland. His PRO team bibs are the favorite bibs he owns.
Here’s a shot of the group. We were barely up to tempo and buddy in the back is feelin the burn!
The fog was starting to burn off. I caught a glimpse of it here. Reminds me of one of Stefan’s ; )
Another ‘instragram’ of the group after a sprint.
I also spied this Ti Serotta. His third, after two steel Serottas he upgraded to titanium.
Those bullet holes aren’t real but I wouldn’t put it past these horrendous Florida motorists.
Another new friend I made this trip, John Holmes, snapped these two shots of me and Adam.
The funny thing here, besides Adam making me look skinnier than I am…
Is that his son is actually allergic to pistachios.
Needless to say, his wife did not wholly approve of his kit but paired with hi-viz Oakleys, it looks good!
I peeled off from the group early to get home and ride with my family to the beach.
That put me 10 shy of a century and at 53rd place.
We’ll see if I have the time and motivation to rank higher next year.
Kristian & Stefan set the bar pretty high!
Photos from all 8 days are here and strava details here.
I enjoyed logging all of these miles and would like to thank my family for wrangling Otto in the AMs,
Rapha for the clever idea to get 3k+ people out and riding and John Prolly for the props!
Rapha Festive 500 2011 | Day 6 | 62.9 Miles
Day 6 was originally going to be maybe 20 mile or so.
Riding began with me meeting my family at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
I didn’t want to deal with changing so the touring shorts & merino boxers made perfect sense.
Little did I know the day would end with another 100k tacked on.
After lunch at Frenchy’s in Clearwater, I decided to head south on the Key.
Maybe swing towards St. Pete and visit Michael & Carol at 66fixed.
It was a slow cruise. As it often does, the route included drawbridges.
I never mind watching the boats move along.
I stopped at this kitschy aquatic scene.
I’d never get anywhere if I stopped at every random Florida style signage that caught my eye!
At around sunset I rolled into 66Fixed. Minute later the instagram comments I had gotten made sense.
66 is closing! Michael & Carol have decided to move on from the a bike shop biz.
But, they’ll be staying in the industry! Look out for more updates on what they do next.
I’ve been visiting this shop every trip to Florida since 2007 and will be bummed to see it go!
I am excited to see them move on to the next chapter and wish them both all the best!
If you’re in the market for ANYTHING.
Call or email the shop now for deals on components, frames etc.
Hell, he might let these Cinelli angel bars go!
My route back up to Largo was chilly & dark on the Pinellas Trail.
I met up with my family at the park to check out the lights and saw Florida’s only snowmobile.
Or is that a Sea-doo?
Check out more photos here and day 5’s write up here. Tomorrow is the last day of the challenge!
Rapha Festive 500 2011 | Day 7 | 4.1 Miles
Today was a rest day for me, but maybe Otto’s most epic yet!
Otto, my nephew Mason & I made a 2 mile sojourn to a local playground.
Pacelining on sidewalks one half of the way and then met up with their Moms at the park.
Luckily, I brought some GSC water vessels along!
I was super impressed with Otto! He was sporting crocs, jamming along at a jogging pace!
We took up the whole rack! Here is a shot from earlier this week of the whole crew.
We made it to the park! And this was Otto’s longest trip solo by bike: 1.9 miles!
Mason & I biked back as dusk creepin in. He and I had spent some time working on his bike today.
It had a bent chainring, filthy chain, flat tire, stuck brake cable etc.
Now totally dialed, he was stoked!
Though he didn’t beat his PR for max speed, we had a blast on the ride home and I got 4 miles in!
