Marc Pro - Strava

Charlie Kelly has some of the most awesome historic photos of mountain biking on his website. Check it out. In honor of the annual Appetite Seminar. Keep it real.

Felt has just launched a mobile version of their website, tuned for Android devices, iPhones and iPads. In addition to viewing all the models, frames and parts, it’ll use your location to find the nearest Felt dealer and map you all the way there.

PRESS RELEASE: Felt Bicycles is pleased to announce the launch of its mobile version website at feltbicycles.com. This new mobile version is currently live and has been tailored for modern mobile phones and tablets including the iPhone, iPad, Android and most other mobile platforms.

Features on Felt’s new mobile-optimized site include the ability to view all products—bicycles, frames, parts and clothing—and their specifications; switch between color options; zoom in or out; swipe through product families; and even make purchases* using Felt’s online store. To complement the product menu, users can also geo-locate a Felt dealer using the simple, intuitive mobile-specific Dealer Search function.

Operational highlights include an auto-detector on Felt’s global landing page, which recognizes mobile users and offers the option of bookmarking Felt’s website to the device home screen with an icon that functions like any installed app. Once logged on, the user has the choice of selecting USA or International product menus. Also present on the new mobile site are icons and links to Felt’s other online destinations including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Felt’s blog and more.

“A mobile version of our site is something we had discussed early in our 2012 planning. At the time, even our internal habits were a clear indicator of the shift to mobile online usage and interaction,” says Doug Martin, Felt’s Market Director. “Especially in cycling, which is such a technology-driven activity and demographic, having the ability to view, find and engage with our products and brand while on the move is something we believe our customers will find both useful and enjoying.”

To find out more, just log on to feltbicycles.com from any mobile device.

* (limited to select products and markets)

Although the intro may be mellow, it's immaculately shot, and reminds me of the anticipation that comes from planning the next trip, prepping the bike, approaching the trailhead and gearing up for singletrack bliss. For me, the film makers' articulate attention to creative cinematography and final edit provide an inspired balance of riding sick trail in inspiring landscapes.  Do your part, go get some.

Journalists Dan Wuori and Neil Browne host a weekly show that would probably only interest the die hard racing fans. This week they were joined by two interesting names in the world of doping (or anti-doping?). It's not the highest quality show, but the interviews with both guys are interesting none the less. For a direct link to the interview and podcast, and other viewing options, go here.

Now you can feel like a local anywhere you ride! Visit the Explore tab on Strava.com, zoom in on your current location, or area of your choice and Strava’s interactive map will highlight the top 10 segments in that area. Now you can discover new segments that have been right under your nose, or take a crack at competitive segments from a new location!

If you want to join in the fun of Strava and start exploring new routes to ride (or run), it is now 100% free.  Check it out.

Lembi Park in Folsom was the sight for saturdays cyclocross event. It had rained a little so the grass at this park was a slippery in the off camber sections. The sand pit was ever changing and got deeper as the day went on. Rand Miller of Sterling Sports Group had recently blogged about how he wants to beat me and I'm not about to let that happen.

Unfortunately I kicked my rear brake mounting my bike after a barrier on the second lap and disengaged my straddle cable so I had no rear brake. Not wanting to stop and fix it and have to chase back. I decided to get to the front and control the race and be smooth. After loosing Miller to the sand pit I ended up with two Mash SF guys in tow. All I had to do was ramp up the pace and be the first out of the last barriers. Simple right?

Here is a fun video of the treacherous sand pit:



Festive mardi gras themed podium thanks to Team Revolutions

Hillier (Marc Pro - Strava) 1st, Velasco (Mash SF) 2nd, Schaefer (Mash SF) 3rd, Miller (Sterling Sports Group) 4th, Braun (Mountain Biker) 5th

CX Magazine Race Report by Tim Westmore of SacCX #4 @ Lembi Park

Sacramento Cyclocross Series

Check out the course and my crazy high heart rate on Strava below:

The toughest race on earth? Perhaps a bit egotistical of a claim, but never disappoints with some epic shenanigans.

This is going to be awesome (it always is):

The SRAM pART Project commissioned dozens of artists to transform bike parts into art.  On Sunday, November 20th, the pieces will be auctioned off with the proceeds being donated to World Bicycle Relief.

Depending on what the sculptures auction for, it could be a cheap way to kit-out several bikes.  I spied a couple power meters built into some of the sculpures.

SRAM pART Project