Archive for December, 2007
Makeover…
Over the next few days, I’ll be revamping the site. Giving it a makeover in the new year, so to speak. If you drop by and think that “your mind is playing tricks on you,” don’t be alarmed as things may be appearing and then disappearing from time to time. In the interim, please bear [...]
Happy Holidays
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Reviews – Cervelo’s Soloist
On the 12th day of Christmas the Crankset gave to me:Cervelo’s Soloist SLC-SL Holding my lineAs a sales and marketing professional, I spend the better part of my days bemoaning the ever increasingly aggressive, in-your-face, hustling, how-dare-you-not-buy my product style of sales and marketing that has proliferated our culture of consumerism. As such, I find [...]
Reviews – Yakima
On the 11th day of Christmas the Crankset gave to me:Bike racks by YakimaCrumpler BagsWilier Triestina’s Cento and BH’s ConnectVanderkitten ClothingChampion System ApparelSpoke Punchers bike hatsELEMENTAL Action,A guest review of The Warmfront,The 3rd Edition of the Cyclepassion – Bicycle Calendar,Stocking stuffers from Three Story Press, andShimano and Campagnolo compatible “enhancement” brake HUDZ Yakima RacksFor more [...]
Reviews – Crumpler
On the 10th day of Christmas the Crankset gave to me:Crumpler BagsWilier Triestina’s Cento and BH’s ConnectVanderkitten ClothingChampion System ApparelSpoke Punchers bike hatsELEMENTAL Action,A guest review of The Warmfront,The 3rd Edition of the Cyclepassion – Bicycle Calendar,Stocking stuffers from Three Story Press, andShimano and Campagnolo compatible “enhancement” brake HUDZ Crumpler BagsIn the early 1990′s, the [...]
Reviews – Wilier’s Cento and BH’s Connect
On the 9th day of Christmas the Crankset gave to me:Wilier Triestina’s Cento and BH’s ConnectVanderkitten ClothingChampion System ApparelSpoke Punchers bike hatsELEMENTAL Action,A guest review of The Warmfront,The 3rd Edition of the Cyclepassion – Bicycle Calendar,Stocking stuffers from Three Story Press, andShimano and Campagnolo compatible “enhancement” brake HUDZ It being a holiday travel weekend I [...]
Another Piece of ’03 Departs
Why do we care about Joseba Beloki?Just another name on the “Operation Puerto” roster, right? Beloki, a three-time podium finisher in the Tour de France, retired this week. He gets special affection from the Crankset, however, as a result of his fall during the 9th stage of the ’03 Tour that forced Our Boy Lance [...]
TRIPLE Exclusive – An Interview with Amber Rais, Part II
In Part II of my interview with Amber Rais, we talk about her new environmental venture, Elemental Action, find out what ‘WWJD” means to her, hear about her worst moment on a bicycle, and what her goals are as a cyclist. You’ll also be privy to some of my foibles as a fledgling journalist, as [...]
Who Followed Whom?
Interesting note on Pez Cycling’s “Euro Trash” site about Johan Bruyneel’s relationship with Alberto Contador: If Alberto Contador had not gone to Astana this year, Johan Bruyneel would have followed his intended path out of cycling. Bruyneel gushed to El Mundo: “His transfer convinced me that I had to continue. I can construct a good [...]
File Under: WRONG, Part III
Usually, and unfortunately, we hear about cyclists being killed because of an accident. The following news item from the Chicago Tribune is not only tragic, but completely senseless. Man Dies 8 Days After Beating by Youths on West Side By Dan P. BlakeTribune staff reporter CHICAGO – December 21, 2007 – A 43-year-old man died [...]
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