Monthly Archives: February 2009

accidental cycle chic

Tilted Levi’s Inspired by Meli and Lorena, I’ve been trying to wear regular street clothes more often when riding around town. Unintentionally I’m sure, Levi’s has created some comfortable cycling jeans that are high in the back and low in the front. There are even back pockets! (And front ones as well, for that matter.) read more »

Armstrong’s bike stolen!

The Astana team truck was broken into last night. The thieves made off with Lance Armstrong’s time trial bike, along with today’s race bikes belonging to Jani Brajkovic, Yaroslav Popovych and Steve Morabito. Has anybody posted “HOT BIKE FOR SALE” to Sacramento Craigslist yet? Today’s stage: 20 mph southeast winds and heavy rain!

2009 Amgen Tour of California Photos

I’ve finally managed to upload photos from yesterday’s race. Here’s a selection — enjoy! Please visit the full set of Tour of California Prologue photos here. I read and appreciate all comments!

Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen

The Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen, a community bike shop in Sacramento, seeks to provide low-cost transportation, self-sufficiency through bicycle maintenance, and safety through education. I dropped by their new shop hidden behind 1915 I Street during their Second Saturday party, where a good time was had by all as all kinds of people mingled amongs bike read more »

2009 Tour of California: Windy in Sacramento

The crowds in Sacramento this afternoon were monstrous and much larger than any I’ve seen before at the Tour of California. A world class peloton proved to be a huge draw as thousands of fans lined the race course in downtown Sacramento, which some compared to the crowds at the Tour de France. Rain threatened read more »

Sacramento Saturday fans and followers meetup

This is a reminder that TONIGHT (Saturday) in Sacramento, we’re having a bike bloggers and followers meetup at the R15 (corner of 15th & R) in Sacramento. Directions & details are over at the Fredcast. I heard that some people thought it was last night. Sorry about the confusion!