Lance has less than stellar finish in Less Vegas Though I do not like to be one to predict doom and gloom and wish no ill will to anyone competing; Lance as predicted did not crush his competition. This is certainly his first cyclocross race since his return to professional cycling. Lance allegedly rode in …
Monthly Archive: September 2008
Sep
25
2nd Annual Ubeercross Epic Cyclocross Ride
2nd Annual Ubeercross Epic Cyclocross Ride Jason Roon sent me the flyer for the October 18th 2008 Ride. This year we are starting at Founders at 11:00 AM and riding to Bell’s. Whew that’s convenient for Kazoo crowd! Last year we took a long time, somewhere around 6 hours, but we were playing in the …
Sep
25
Icelandic Wrestling-Glima
Glima-Icelandic Wrestling Hmm-I thought I’d seen everything. Icelandic wrestling called Glima looks like a way to give yourself a wedgie. I already knew the band Sigur Ros was not to be taken that seriously. When I saw this video link through from the Sigur Ros Tour blog, I thought, in the words of Captain Malcolm …
Sep
25
Icelandic Band Sigur Ros on Folding Brompton Bikes
Folding bikes are really handy. I can imagine the boredom and sedentary waiting around for the show to start would probably make me a bit crazy. A pair of running shoes would most likely be my refuge of choice because it’s portable. But a folding bike would be ideal. Brompton is making a few different …
Sep
23
Lance Armstrong to take on Cyclocross?
Will Cycling’s Most Favored Son take on Cyclocross? I am not much of a celebrity hound. I never really followed the Tour de France. I occasionally read Velo News. But I typically spend more time reading about cycle commuting than I do about competitive professional cycling. Last month Lance Armstrong announced to the not so …
Sep
19
Headed to Sleeping Bear Surf Kayak Fest
Sleeping Bear Surf Fest Sept 19-21 We are headed up to the surf fest. Boats loaded, Joe Deja even dropped off a new Mega Bullit “S” for demo. Hopefully the wave gods will smile on us this weekend. I could use some steady swell with a nice clean spilling break off a pier. Will post …
Sep
17
Kayaking-The Rainy Season in Southwest Michigan
Record Rainfall hits Midwest The rain started on Thursday and didn’t stop until Monday. Kalamazoo experienced significant flooding in some downtown areas. I was biking through mud puddles up to my knees on Monday morning. Consequently my bike shoes smell very funny. I suspect they always will. I managed to drive out to Lake Michigan …
Sep
15
Kayaking Horror Flick-Night of the Living Donkey Trailer
Night of the Living Donkey Derek Mayoleth may have brought you the good news about naked kayakers, but for the true geek at heart, I bring you the news of the first ever Kayak Horror Movie, Night of the Living Donkey. Enjoy. The full film is available from Night of the Living Donkey. Bit early …
Sep
14
Riot Ninja 7-6 Surf Kayak Video and Price List
Riot Announces Pricing on New Surf Kayaks Team riot via the Rapid Transit Blog announced their new Surf Kayak price list. They also have a sweet video of the Riot Ninja 7’6″ Surf Kayak in action. Riot Surf Kayak Price List is as follows: Ninja 6-8: $1149 Ninja 7-6: $1199 Sword IC: $1249 Sorry no …
Sep
12
Molokai Surf Ski Competition 2008
Ocean Paddler TV has been showing some awesome footage of both paddle sports and surfing in Hawaii. This video of both the sailing canoe and the surf ski race had my blood pumping wishing to hell I could be out there catching a ride like that. Surf Skis being 20 feet long and 19″ wide …
