The Hits Keep Coming!

So much action still to be had this summer. Read on, dear, readers:

Croozer Ride, over the bridges and under the bridges. No word whether or not there'll be an appearance by Beau Bridges...

And in more important nooze, the NEW CRC SHOE is going to be a reality, thanks to Brian Osborne and Duffs. Samples shown below:

Minnecycle Minnesota Framebuilder Show

This porteur bag from Capricorn was my favorite thing at the show.

Mark liked it, too...

Action Jackson

Pay attention: This Thursday is your last chance to breathe hard and reminisce with all the O.G. (original geezer) S.S.'ers at Buck Hill. Most importantly, it's MC Timmy B's send-off, as he's moving to British Columbia. [no mention if he'll be working for the 'green' party...]

This weekend, don't forget to get thee to Minnecycle a showcase of local framebuilding wizards, hosted by PEACOCK GROOVE

And for those of you ready to race on the dirt, don't forget the Border Battle, 16 August, in River Falls, Wi.

Keepin' It "Real?"

Go, Starbucks, go!

MINNECYCLE Minnesota Framebuilder Show

Here we go, yo! Next weekend is your opportunity to check out the boss handiwork of some of the finest bicycle framebuilders around, and they just happen to be from in and around the Twin Towns. So get on down to the Vine Arts Center next Friday-Sunday. Vine Arts is located here:
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Haulin' Ass

Haulin' pastries from Isles Bun & Coffee in the morning...(Axiom rear rack re-purposed for the front of my Handsome Devil.)

Haulin' bikes to the shoppe with ye olde Big Dummy...

Haul shit around in your nü CRC Canvas Musette, from those fine lads over at Banjo Bros.Now available at said shoppe, for $12 usd. Get 'em while they're hotte...

This week's BIKE ACTION!

Hope everyone survived the BFF weekend intact. There's lots of Bike Action going on this week, too:

Thursday, 16-July: Bike Night at the MIA: TOUR DE FORCE. Don't forget the Pre-ride free beer from Surly @ One On One...

Friday, 17-July: Join us for a casual evening of right reverend readings with Evan P. Schneider, publisher of the Boneshaker Bicycling Almanac, right here @ CRC Coffee Bar/Cykel Garage, starting at 6pm. Then pedal over to the Turf Club in St. Paul for the righteous rock ramblings of Slim Cessna's Auto Club.This is how we do it in the country....

Saturday, 18-July: New Belgium Presents the Tour de Fat at Parade Stadium. Bike Parade starts at 10:00 am, hijinx, hoot'n & hollerin' from 11-4.

More Hötte Shit

These bad-ass, limited edition hats have been flying off the wall. Thanks to Holly @ GROVECRAFT RECYCLED STYLE for the awesome work, (complete w/custom CRC screen.) The hats are made from summer-weight Pendleton wool scraps, and are most boss. In store sales only, unless you ask nicely/beg/bribe/cajole. Sizes are limited. $30.

Last Chance For Bromance...

Hey Foxes, if you wanted in on the Nü CRC Team jersey, here's your last chance. We have the following in stock:

S: 2
M: SOLD OUT!
L: SOLD OUT!
XL: SOLD OUT!

Cost is $70, and what the hell, we'll throw in FREE SHIPPING, or you can pay in store and walk away the sharpest dressed player in the pelican. As always, it's advisable to email us for availability. As stated, stock is low, and once these are gone, they're gone. Don't delay, ACT TODAY!

THANK YOU!

Hurl with 120 bottles of Stella Artois

Hurl with 120 bottles of Stella Artois
Originally uploaded by ibikempls

Thanks for the lead-out back from MGM, Mark. Those Burley trailers handle better when loaded, anyway....Big thanks to the Rapha knuckleheads for stopping by during their Continental Tour, for a "day off" ride. We barged out 60+ miles on this route." The bier in the photo is for the post-ride refuel at the Cykel Garage. Didn't quite take it all down, so stay tuned for more CRC Cykel Garage hi-jinx, as the notorious Diamond Simon Shamrock is slated to arrive on Saturday....


*Update*
#1 Much, but not all of the Stella has been consumed, for as we all know, Tuesday is the new Friday. But never fear, the crack staff at One On One Bicycle Studio has agreed to supply all the libations necessary to make all of your road riding dreams come true....even though B-Rad, B-Power, and B-urns all knew about the Rapha ride but chose not to show up. And ol' 5-Series? I haven't seen him on a road bike since the '93 Norwest Cup....

#2 Gramo broke his leg Friday night while riding home from the local tavern. Pedal strike. Get well soon, O.G.

Pig's Eye Punisher

Here is a picture of the "winner" of Brauer Power's PIG'S EYE PUNISHER Ride, from Sunday, 17 May, 2009...

After this happened, I woke Sunday morning looking for a little recovery ride. What I received instead, (big shock) was a relentless hill-climb extravaganza, organized by the Brauer Power Hardman Corporation, whose leader can be seen below:



After some brief preliminaries at the Muddy Pig Tavern (read: hydration), we rolled out 7 strong for a roughly 50-mile "tour" of some of St. Paul's hilliest burghs and bluffs. I attempted an "acceleration" on the day's first climb, up to Mounds Park, and was immediately relegated to the pain cave. Brauer Senior and his henchman, Gene O. (no, not that Gene O....) were waiting for us. After that, a truly remarkable day awaited us, as we valiantly fought for second place all day behind Trevor.


The halfway point was marked by a stop at Jersey's Bar in Inver Grove Heights. Pitchers, nachos, (w)awful fries, and cheese curds were consumed for the second push. Some of these hells, I mean hills, I have ridden before. Most, I have not. But I hope to again. Thanks BP one and two, and Gene for making this happen.

Hey Slim, How'd You Get So Handsome?

Ladies and Gentlemen, the much-awaited Handsome Cycles framesets are now in stock. Don't delay, act today!

Let's Get Ready to ARTCRANK!

You know you want it. Saturday night, 7pm at OOOBS. Posters, bikes, booze, special out of town guests. C-ya there!

Freebase Caffeine?

ARTCRANK-SATURDAY NIGHT, 4-APRIL-2009

ARTCRANK

-4, APRIL, 2009

Nü Mägs @ CRC

OK all you dirty librarians, In stock at CRC right now:

Urban Velo #12
Cog #5
Chick-Head Records Zine #27"
Bike Magazine March 2009
Mountain Flyer #11 -(The Dirt Rag of the West!)
Cyclocross Magazine #5

Twin Cities Bike Swap-8 February, 2009

Coming up quick, the Twin Cities Bike Swap will be held again at the National Sport Center, in Blaine. Never mind the small print above (it says 2008, by mistake). Come on out and spend lots of cash. You know, to stimulate the economy, and whatnot...

Little Girl, Wutcha Doin'?

If you're in Minneapplepuss this weekend, drop by ONE on ONE for the opening party for Christopher Olaf Berg's STUPOR BOWL XI Portraits. Should be a good time, attended by all the usual nefarious local cycling inebriati...

And if you're in Harrisville, wUtah, drop by Boccia's, where Skyline Cycle is yet again hosting a session of their Gold Sprints. Bust a lung.

Happy Nü Year

Happy Nü Year to all yinz. California/Santa Cruz was awesome, with sunny skies and good times, including a nice dirt ride with the Mayor of Drunkingham, Complayna, Basil Hayden, & the Donut Queen. But now it's back to the tundra. Stay tuned for more Action Nooze as the pictures get downloaded and the liver swelling goes downnn...

There's Still Time...

for all your Holiday Shopping Needs....In store only, Rosenberg...