Unfixed

It makes me happy to see that the limits of what bikes and people should do continue to be pushed.

Unfixed from chris akrigg on Vimeo.

The truth about dogs vs. cats.

I had to run a bunch of errands today. They were all within a couple of miles of each other so I hopped on my bike and let my dog run along side of me, he is really good at this and even stops at stop signs. First stop was the I bank I did my banking, and they gave me treats to give to my dog, then we stopped at a coffee shop and they also had dog treats. Neither one of these places had cat treats. Finally we stopped at the UPS store, shipped some things, paid, then collected yet more dog treats, but still no cat treats I asked. After all of the errands were done I decided to take my loyal little buddy to the dog park so he could run around, chase squirrels and catch his frisbee. While at the dog park I wondered why cities spend millions of dollars on dog parks and none on cat parks. I guess it's true dogs are simply better than cats.

Hell Track PDX

I am working out the details of a Hell Track PDX. Think, monstercross meets downhill mixed with a super long ride. Details to follow.

So far the ride will go through Forest Park, will connect with several fire lanes. Then the ride will pop out at German Town road follow that to Skyline, then Rocky Point Road. At rocky point road the ride will connect with the trails at Scappose and end up at HWY 30 for a cruse back into PDX. This ride will be about 50 miles.

NO WHINERS OR PEOPLE WHO CAN'T HANDLE A BIT OF PAIN

Monster cross will be best suited.

Nice Fork

Schwinn is always so innovative.

"$35 and a six pack to my name."

I never thought that I could actually identify with those lyrics the first time I heard them more than 20 years ago, but now I can.

Thanksgiving Morning Ride

Thanks to all those who showed up for a mellow morning of riding on Thanksgiving.

Riding with friends, making new friends, fart jokes, irish coffee (thanks Dour), peddling downhill bikes uphill, stomping through ice covered puddles, downhill single track with slick tires, crashing in the mud, and freezing toes. What a great way to kick off the holiday season.

"Where are you go"