Dirt Burger-Volume Deuce [June 11-13]

The heat is on, it's on the street. Or in this case, the dirt. As in, THE DIRT BURGER. You've been advised.

Springtime Action Continues

First up, pal Clay had his Steamroller stolen recently. This photo was obviously from a few months ago, but keep your eyes peeled if you're in Minneapolis. God Damn, I hate bike thieves. edit: This just in from Clay himself: "man, you're not going to believe this. Just about an hour ago a guy calls me up saying he's watching some young delinquent riding my bike in DT st. paul, about a mile from where i work. I grab two of my coworkers and we tear down there, still on the phone with the dude who spotted it. We jump out of the car, run around the corner, and sure as shit, there it is, surrounded by 5 kids who look to be in about the 9th grade. I tore it out from underneath one of them, gave them a few kind words, and rode off. they didn't put up any fight. its a little beat up, but still 99% there.
thanks for throwing a heads-up on the CRC blog!
Clay"

Next, this weekend sees the MIDWEST BIKE POLO CHAMPIONSHIP right here in the 612.

Also, Race #1 of the MN MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES, The Freewheel Frolic takes place on Saturday at Salem Hills Park, Inver Grove Heights.

The Midtown Greenway Challenge is fast approaching on June 5. Win a trip to France while you're at it.

Lastly, the boys in Burleigh County are putting together a tour of the finest singletrack in the Missouri River valley. It's what you would call my stomping grounds as a youth, and I'll be making every effort to attend, if for no other reason than to put Fitzgerald in the dirt...

Almanzo 100 - The Final Countdown

Less than one week until the Grand Daddy of Gravel. Be sure to check the website for last minute updates. We still have a few of the Jandd frame bags for any of you riders out there.

Twin Six has come thru with another sweet shirt in their Speed Series. We've got limited supply of the latest Speedy Bike Club MPLS shirt, in navy blue. Sizes S-XL and just $22.

Fire up, and GO!

FREE Espresso Shots at Cars R Coffins, Friday, May 7

Does anyone even read blogs anymore, with the advent of Twitter & Facebook? Who knows, but who cares. Come on down tomorrow between 3-6 pm for FREE ESPRESSO w/Peace Coffee's Andy Lambert. More info here.

More On The Floor

Check out this sweet, red, HUFFY! Cleaner than a convention of nuns: $200

Maybe you've got a soft spot in your heart for a Firestone, maybe you need a DELUXE CRUISER. Check out those cork grips! $225

Bicicletas Locos-FOR SALE!

Salsa. Casseroll. 51cm/54.5cm top tube. Brand-spankin'-new. Truly a wünderkind, and ready for everything. $600

This Schwinn Traveler mixte, with "4130 Cro-Mo Main Tubes," is lookin' good. Sporting New Velocity Deep V wheels, WTB Freedom 700x32c tires, white leather saddle, & urban citi bars. Not bad, not bad at all: $400

Ladies (& Gentlemen). How about a 1971 Sears coaster brake, replete w/basket? $55SOLD

Rode Some Dirt This Weekend....

Buy A Bike!

19" Kona Cinder Cone custom single speed. Urban city bars, cross-terra 26 x 1.5 tires. $350 for solid, rad transportation.

Chrome Fuji Fixed. 42 x 17. 56cm seat tube, 57cm top tube. Blue wheels + blue riser bar + $350 and it's yourn.

435

Word on the gravel, from Chris Skogen is that 435 have entered the 2010 edtion of the Almanzo 100. (May 15, for those who don't know). That is insane.

this Fuji would be right at home on 100 miles of vitamin G...

It's All About The Dirty Benjamin....

YES! The Dirty Benjamin is confirmed. Mark the date: 19-June-2010. Thanks to OG's Stukel & Martin for pulling together what is sure to be a class act of gravel domination. EDIT: Please note the date change: 19 JUNE, 2010

Vintage 1982(?) Specialized Sequoia Sport Tourer-57cm

Never mind the cut-off photo, this beauty is a sweet riding son of a gun. 57 x 55 c-c.
Built up with some sweet parts:

• Mavic Reflex rims, Mavic ft. hub, Shimano 600 rear
• SunTour VX rear der.[FRICTION!]
• SunTour ARX f. der.
• Nitto/Specialized 42cm Bar
• Nitto/Ritchey Force stem
• Schwalbe Delta Cruzer 700 x 35 creme tires
• Ritchey WCS Pro crankset-175mm
• SunTour Superbe Pro rear caliper
• Shimano 600 front caliper

$400. SOLD!

more photos here

BLACK DECEMBER UPDATE:

Chrome Bags are all gone.
Bern helmets are all gone.
Now thru the end of December, ALL PARTS & ACCESSORIES ARE A WHOPPING 25% OFF.

The Team CRC shirt. S-XL $20

size

small $20.00 medium $20.00 large $20.00 x-large $20.00

Operators are standing by: 612.822.4130 or hurl[at]carsrcoffins.com

Get Ready For: BLACK DECEMBER!

Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Screw that. At CRC, the entire month is BLACK DECEMBER. Save 20% on any and all parts & accessories in stock. Remaining Chrome Bags & Bern Helmets are 1/2 off. What more could you ask for?

OK, how about the nü CRC canvas musette bags, from our pals at Banjo Bros. $12

"People Talk About My Drinkin'...But Never My Thirst" sox. OSFM (one size fits donnie most...) $15

The Team CRC shirt. S-XL $20

size

small $20.00 medium $20.00 large $20.00 x-large $20.00

Operators are standing by: 612.822.4130 or hurl[at]carsrcoffins.com

West Coast Hollywood Slakes His Thirst

Mission Workshop Bag-The Vandal

Day in the life of the Vandal Cargo Pack from Mission Workshop on Vimeo.

I'm a sucker for a good bag, and with the Vandal, I'm sold. Take one look at this video and you will be, too. Hope to have one of the Vandals on test, soon. Look for them at the Cykel Garage, asap.

And If You Don't Know, Now You Know...

Just In Case You're Wondering

Be advised that we've shifted to "Winter Hours," [8:00am - 6:00pm, M-Sat, 9:00am - 6:00pm Sunday] but don't let that stop you from getting your fix of caffeine and cycling culture. Garage open on Fridays & by appointment. Word.

Also in stock, just in time for the cool weather, are these sweet handmade, recycled-from-merino-sweaters, Belgie-style caps from GROVECRAFT. Hurry on up, because supplies are limited.

Get Ready To Get Cross Eyed!

Don't forget, this Friday (the 13th, natch) is the Minnesota State Cyclocross Championship. Pre-registration packet pick-up will take place right here, in beautiful downtown Burbank, I mean @ The CRC Cykel Garage and Blooze Emporium, from 7-9pm.

Get Out & VOTE! [drink beer @ OOOBS tonight]

Tonight, (Friday 10/30) OOBS is having a little mixer to get out the vote for Mike Wendorf. Who is Mike Wendorf you ask? He is running for Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. The election for the board is this Tuesday Nov. 3rd. Mike is a cyclist among his many talents. Please come by the OOOBS between 6pm and 9pm TONITE for information about our park board and to meet Mike. Special malted beverage will be on hand. That's good beer. The Park Watch blogger did a good interview with Mike. Get the word out to other cyclist's and don't forget to vote!

The "New & Improved!" CRC tshirt has arrived.

Schneider from Stroker Ace Screenprinting showed up last night with the new CRC shirt, hot off the presses. Available now, $20 + $5 shipping. S-XL. Hurry up.

We immediately absconded to the Warehouse District's only Bicycle Studio where it joined some good company. (Note the 'Heathen Haw' shirt. A veritable likeness of you, or someone you know.)

Then we commenced with some arduous product testing of Stevil Kinevil's latest beer can sweaters...


the blurriness of this photo is/was rather accurate...