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Comment on snowCone #2 Scandal and Shenanigans! by Mike Seal

Mike Seal — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:08:31 +0000

I agree – that’s the best (and most accurate). I’m sitting here reading this with a silly-ass grin on my face (and, no, it’s not gas). Thanks Puff.

Comment on snowCone #2 Scandal and Shenanigans! by puffin shooter

puffin shooter — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:33:56 +0000

Best race report ever written ! Still laughing

Comment on Bike Fitting by Speed up your trip to T2 in 2012: The Carytown Bicycle Co. – Ridley upgrade. | Carytown Bicycle Co. |

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:48:40 +0000

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Comment on Bike racing at Southside Speedway starts this month! by Go Fast, Turn Left! (02-18) | RideRichmond

Go Fast, Turn Left! (02-18) | RideRichmond — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:05:04 +0000

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Comment on JR’s Surly Crosscheck by Paul

Paul — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:33:37 +0000

I think it’s awesome. Me likey. How tall is JR, and what size frame did he use? I’d like to order a very similar setup. Please drop me a line.

Comment on 18 pound mountain bike? Yes please. by Dan Goodman

Dan Goodman — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:45:42 +0000

Braden,

Thanks for the run down on this bike. I come into the shop and pick it every time. Love it. After riding dirtjump and freeride bikes, this bike feels like a full carbon road bike.

Comment on And sometimes you have to put Hed Jets on a carbon hybrid and go for a ride… by Braden

Braden — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:20:44 +0000

Of course! Safety first.

Comment on And sometimes you have to put Hed Jets on a carbon hybrid and go for a ride… by MSeal

MSeal — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:14:11 +0000

I hope you stopped at all of the red lights on Cary St

Comment on And sometimes you have to put Hed Jets on a carbon hybrid and go for a ride… by tony

tony — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 12:37:00 +0000

Nice – always styling, Braden.

Comment on And sometimes you have to put Hed Jets on a carbon hybrid and go for a ride… by Mr Puffins

Mr Puffins — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:09:22 +0000

needed a ride and I needed it quick. Didn’t feel like puttin on Lycra, but wanted to go fast. 30 mins later, felt great. Hipsters didn’t know what hit them when this crazy old dude all jacked up on caffeine goes ripping past 10mph faster on Cary St

Comment on Oh SNAP! by Adam D

Adam D — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:17:05 +0000

Either a suicide shifter, or an impedance activated bar hood. Maybe it can sense your heart rate and mental condition, you just squeeze and big brother knows if you are ascending or descending.

Comment on The extreme importance of the well crafted 2×20 minute Playlist by Ivan

Ivan — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:47:23 +0000

or norwegian

Comment on The extreme importance of the well crafted 2×20 minute Playlist by g

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:55:53 +0000

swedish death metal + coffee. gimme an hour!

Comment on I want to tell you a little story ’cause it makes me warm inside… by Brantley

Brantley — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 15:00:55 +0000

Andrew the Wizard! He’s in NOLA now.

Comment on I want to tell you a little story ’cause it makes me warm inside… by G

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:49:14 +0000

I got in to cycling like most kids do. Moved to Richmond to attend VCU, realize that bikes are really the only way to get to and from class. I bought a crappy Schwinn, road it to death. Up and down curbs, never inflated the tires very often, but somehow that thing kept me moving. Eventually I moved in to a house with a couple of serious cyclists that happened to ride for VCU and CBC. Corin and Zach. They took me on what I would consider now to be leisurely rides. But back then, I was getting whooped.

I was bit by the bug. I went shopping for a used road bike. Went by the old Bunnyhop, found a CAAD3 with old Ultegras for $350 and fell in love. Started riding the riverside trails on a Cannondale that had downtube shifters and bmx pedals, but I couldn’t be happier.

A friend of mine started riding with me on his Six13 and after a year of crawling along on a 12 year old road bike, I was hooked up by CBC with a brand new CAAD9. Did a few Bryan park races, got my ass kicked. Loved every minute of it. Did some local Alley Cats, got my racing license and did a few out of town Crits. Loved it.

While my desire to race hard has waned, I still look to the bike as THE primary form of transportation. Nothing else comes close. It is not a way to lose weight. It is not a diet plan. It is a way of life. If you can accept that and learn to ride in the extreme cold, the pouring rain, the excruciating heat, then you’re in it for life…

…And life on the bike is the best way to live.