Recent Scan: Cinelli Frames & Bicycles Catalog '94

I especially dig page 5.  Enjoy!

New Product In Stock: Official NAH Polo Balls - Hot

Orange you glad we're here?

NAH Hardcourt Bike Polo Hot Ball - 3 Pack @ 9.99  HERE!

NAH Hardcourt Bike Polo Hot Ball - 1 Pack @ 3.99  HERE!

 

New Products In Stock: Pacenti 650b & 29er/700c Rims

Kirk Pacenti is a lifelong cyclist and veteran of the bicycle industry.  His designs have been used by Velocity, Bontrager, Giro, Litespeed, Merlin and other major manufactures throughout his career.  Now he focuses his 

   time and energy on his own products.

His experience and knowledge is not only limited to rims, but extends to many other facets of bicycles.

We're really happy to have brought these rims in our stock and look forward to custom building your next set of wheels.  I must say I'll be using these rims personally for my next wheel build.  See our last Pacenti wheel build here. 

See our current stock of Pacenti Rims here.
 

Event Recap: Riverwest 24hr Bike Race

Here are the results from this past weekend's RW24 race.  Great job MKE Bike Polo team for getting on the podium again this year and a big thanks to the Riverwest neighborhood for allowing such an amazing bike race.  See you all next year!

Photo by:  Pete_D

Recent Scan: Vintage Cinelli Brochure

Our latest scan is this short but sweet vintage brochure showing a variety of Cinelli cycling history such as factory photos, lug images, leather helmets and a classic road tandem.  Be sure to check out next week's scan as it will also be from Cinelli.

Upcoming Event: Riverwest 24hr Bike Race

Post race 2011

In it's 5th consecutive year the Riverwest 24hr bike race is back!  The race starts this Friday the 27th of July at 7pm and ends Saturday at 7pm.  This year's race will have 850 riders, which is about 75 more than last year.  This is easily one of Milwaukee's most anticipated bicycling events of the year with participates traveling from all over the midwest. 

The chart below shows last year's category "A team" winner, the MKE Bike Polo Team, with a final total of 124 points.  The "A team" is comprised of up to 6 people and only 1 bicycle, whereas the "B team" category can be comprised of up to 6 people and the racers can use their own separate bicycles.  For obvious reasons the "A team" field is considerably smaller than the "B team".  Competing in the race with one bicycle and 6 people can cause some difficulties, but the fun of the challenge makes up for it.  Being that I am a past and current member of the MKE Bike Polo 24hr race team I will say good luck to everyone this year and be safe out there! 

**Don't Be A Dummy:  If you are racing and don't have lights on your bike or a helmet for your brain, then PLEASE equip yourself!

New Product Seak Peak: Sun Ringle 650b Charger Wheels

We just acquired inside information that Sun Ringle will be soon coming out with a 650b Charger wheel in all three levels; pro, expert, and comp.  We'll keep you updated on further developments and availability as they come in.
One aspect of Sun Ringle hubs I really like is the ease of interchanging axles options. 

Ride Recap: Milwaukee to Kolher Andrae State Park

Anton, Steve, Andy and I hit the road last Saturday morning, bright eyed and bushy tailed, ready for the road ahead.  Before leaving Anton's house we discussed our route options; because of the direction we were heading there were many for us to choose from.  We chose the bike path out of the city and zig zagged our way through the burbs a bit, until we hit the country where we chose roads closest to the lake.

Ozaukee County Inter Urban Trail

Later we arrived in Port Washington where there was a necessary stop at Bernie's Fine Meats.  If you are ever in the area, you need to stop there and pick up some of the best jerky your taste buds will ever have.  Before continuing on, we hung out in the shade at the marina park, with cider and jerky in hand.

Wisconsin's soul food

Steve and I pit stopped in the shade at Karen's Lama Farm

This particular lama was kicking his or her's legs, presumably because we were hanging around.

The shade is our friend, ya gotta be safe.

We stopped at Lake Church Inn, in the town of Belgium, for lunch and beers. Talked to some very friendly folks for a while, which is to be expected because we're in Wisconsin after all!  Some of the locals mentioned a few times a place called the "Top Hat", but we never did make it there.

Finally, we arrived at Kolher-Andrae State Park after stopping at a local grocery store, fully stocked with food, ice, beers and ready to cool off in the lake. Hammock camping is my new preferred method when the weather permits; but if it drops to the 40's I'm inside a tent. A big thank you to ranger Ken who upgraded our site, he informed us that it's his favorite site in the park.  We later discovered that the morning sun, the crashing waves at night, and being wrist rocket distance away from the lake were a few of the reasons why our site was the best.  Also, just across the road was the trail head to the sand dune trail.  The previous one we were assigned to was simply inadequate for 2 hammocks and was basically on a giant ant hill.

Soon after are arrival to campsite #2 we were turning the Revelate Viscacha saddle bag into a home made cooler.  We listened to Bob Uecker announcing the Brew Crew with Anton's handy am/fm radio, while doing 12oz curls around the fire.

Sand Dune Trail

After a good night and kind of relaxing morning we were turning and burning back home.

Notable moments:  Andy ran over my banana that fell while riding(no he did not wipe out), Andy dropped the map while going down a hill at 35mph+ and Steve not telling anyone until we were at the bottom of the hill. Steve taking a bum bath at the fish cleaning station, Andy getting stung by a bee, and one flat tire 10 minutes from home.  All and all it was yet another successful weekend get-a-way from the city with some of the best buds around.

Selle Italia Catalog - Circa 1990

Selle Italia Catalog I like the name "Prarie" for a saddle. Keep checking back for a variety of rare catalog scans!

Give-A-Way Contest: Bern Unlimted Carbon Helmet

 

1. Leave a comment on our wall telling us what your favorite bike is.
2. Fill out the entire form at http://woobox.com/du9uvc
3. Share this giveaway and earn an extra 3 entries for each friend that enters.
4. Winner will be chosen next week July 25th
5. Good luck!

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