We Interrupt This Broadcast To Bring You This Special Nooze Bulletin...

People of Earth, we have some important nooze for youze:

CRC T-shirts: We've unfortunately just learned that our printer is in the hospital, so the tshirts have been set back by at least a week. Apologies to Keith Bontrager and anyone else who has been delayed.

H2O BOTTLES: You know 'em, you love 'em, the Specialized Little Big Mouth CRC Bottles, now with more GREEN!


BIKES: There's a few gems coming out of the personal vault, so keep your eyes peeled here for upcoming photos. 55cm XO-1 w/S&S couplers, anyone? O.G. Steamroller? 1991 MB-2? Yes, these, and more, may soon be listed for sale here. Contact me with any questions.
$95 Schwinn Suburban Mixte w/new Conti tires.

$400 Vintage Gentlemen's Trek 510. 61cm seat tube/57cm top tube.

$600 20" Kona Unit, full of White Industries, etc.

55cm XO-1 w/S&S Couplers. Serious? You better be...

CRC HOODIES: Coming soon from STROKER ACE, these are going to be hotte, with the CRC Star logo printed on the lower back in REFLECTIVE ink.

Stolen GAZELLE single speed

Local lothario John Schreiner, aka: Schrein-Dawg, aka: That 70's Guy, had his Gazelle single speed stolen this past weekend. Please keep an eye out for it, as it's pretty recognizable.

BICYCLE FILM FEST-MINNEAPOLIS 2010

The 10th Bicycle Film Fest returns to MINNEAPOLIS, July 15-17

More Hötte Shit

The 10th Bicycle Film Fest returns to MINNEAPOLIS, July 15-17

July Is Bike Month (just like every other month)

TOUR DE FAT! this Saturday, July 10, in Loring Park.

The 10th Bicycle Film Fest returns to MINNEAPOLIS, July 15-17

Summertime-Sock It To Me Today

UPDATE: SOCKS BACK IN STOCK****

Alright, summer is here and we're digging it. There's a few things you should know:
Bikes in the shop.
61cm Trek 510 Gentlemen's Single Speed. 57cm top tube- $400

Coming soon: [in the shop, but not yet ready for prime-time, players...]
18.5" Wheeler Single Speed mountain bike
17" Bianchi Ibex Single Speed
Hawthorne Mixte 3-speed
56cm Gary Fisher urban trawler/hybrid
19" Popular Special Sports Model coaster brake w/fenders!

Rapha Clothing-it's no secret that I love this stuff. Yes, it's expensive, but trust me, it works, and it looks good, too. I believe the saying is, "All you haters can suck my balls," or something like that. You'll have to check over at Bikesnob to be sure. Anyway, the point of all this is that you can now purchase Rapha kit locally, from our friends over atThe Angry Catfish. It's worth the trip.

Hopping a train to LaCrosse this weekend to ride back on the scenic byways of Wisconsin. Best of luck to Gramo who had a, uh, "mishap" on the ride home the other night....

Ride The Divide

Ride The Divide Movie Trailer from Ride The Divide on Vimeo.

Don't forget to RIDE THE DIVIDE,this Tuesday night, presented by Salsa Cycles, at the Riverview Theater in Mpls.

Tour De Biz Markie

Had a great trip back to BURLEIGH COUNTY to ride some of the fun singletrack and surrounding trails in Bismarck/Mandan last weekend. My traveling partner was Cheater Akimoto of Team Saab Flat Tire Blooze. During our travels we were astonished by the ever-largering (sic) of the American Tricep. But I digress. Here are some photos.

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