Heading To Wisco

by Jeff on May 24, 2013

to go to mtbing with the homies. see you guys next week

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Monday

by Jeff on May 24, 2013

On Monday, after seeing Eric off we headed over to the Westbank for a long session.

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Wienery

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pissing and texting, with rad tan lines

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Kyle was cruising on the 26″, damn that’s a fun bike

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after drinking we headed to the neighboring Crack Stacks to catch some clips for Kyle’s new edit

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then Kyle crashed and we got kicked out

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then I crashed, and damn is my thigh sore

drinking and riding, she’s a bitch mistress

the end.

Tuesday

by Jeff on May 24, 2013

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TCFF: Lights

by Jeff on May 23, 2013

from the homies over at the private indoor BMX spot

Almanzo Recovery Ride

by Jeff on May 23, 2013

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this photo represents everything I believe in when it comes to cross bikes, they are most excellent platforms for exploration

On the day after the race, Mark and I took the opportunity to show our visitors Eric (Omaha) and Kyle (aka Tracko, Los Angeles) the Low Road – Sibley route, which happens to be one of the best reasons to live in the ol’ MPLS.

We turned our sore legs, got stormed on, had some beers, and goofed around a bit.  We ended up crossing over to the Bloomington side on the old ped bridge instead of finishing on the Sibley side due to concerns about the high water and the pressure of getting the hell out of the rain in a reasonable time frame.

It was an amazing day on the bike.  Check the photo evidence.

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after going stealth through the gun range we hit the makeshift skatespot

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then the swing

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ground score feather

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dudes

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Low-Road

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post ride cuddle and beer

and that was that. Not bad.

Mark$ter’s Krampus

by Jeff on May 23, 2013

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On our weekend ride I had the chance to capture some images of the old Mark$ter’s Krampus doing it’s thing.

He’s convinced that this is the ultimate do anything bike and is going so far as to bring it along on our annual gravel road riding trip to Vilas County.  While I think he should put some skinnier tires on it, he swears the 3″ meat will rule it in the sand and not prevent him from keeping up a lick.

As for me, well it looks like I’ll also soon have one of my very own to get weird with and put through the ringer.  Stay tuned for more on if this thing truly is both a revelation and a revolution as I thrash the hell out of one in the months to come.

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Oh, and if you’re wondering about the color, Surly did a special EP bike for QBP employees, the color is called Bruised Baby Blue in typical Surly classiness.

 

The Almanzo River Crossing

by Jeff on May 22, 2013

Root River Crossing from Freewheel Bike on Vimeo.

Register Your Bike with the MPLS Police for Free

by Jeff on May 22, 2013

Here is the press release:

Register your bicycle with the Minneapolis Police Department!

It’s free, and will help us return your bike if it is recovered after begin lost or stolen

 

 

Every year, thousands of bikes are lost or stolen in Minneapolis. Many of them are recovered. Yet, because of a lack of proper identification, only a small percentage are ever returned to their owners.

 

The Minneapolis Police Department has created an easy, on-line way to register your bicycle. You will need to include your bike’s serial number, a description of the bike–make and model–and your contact information. Use this link to register your bike and in the event it is lost or stolen, and the MPD, other agencies or city departments recover it, we will be able to return it to you quickly.

 

How?

•  Register online any time 

•  Call 311–be sure to have your bike’s serial number ready

•  311’s app: minneapolismn.gov/311  to register using your smart phone

 

Why?

•  It could increase the chances of a stolen or lost bike being returned to the rightful owner–recovered bikes can be checked against our registered bikes database

•  It’s FREE

•  It’s easy—just a few minutes!

•  Registration could assist in identifying incapacitated riders without IDs (like kids)

 

If your email does not allow you to hyperlink, simply copy and paste this into your browser:

http://311.minneapolismn.gov/Ef3/SS031_Bicycle_Registration.xml

Craig Lindner’s Alamanzo Photos

by Jeff on May 22, 2013

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do yourself a favor and check out Craig Lindner’s amazing shots from this past weekend’s Almanzo race.

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View them all here

Missing You

by Jeff on May 22, 2013

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since you been gone, away