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November 5, 2009
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February 2, 2009
I am slowly learning that you don’t have to have the best to enjoy what you have. It is no secret that I crave the creme de la creme of anything that I buy. After seeing year after year of new and better bikes come out, I know it’s not possible to own all I see. Through the past few months I have realized that the dual suspension mountain bike I would love to have is unnessecary and needless. Single track and other trails are not that close to my proximity, so the bike would see little to no use.
Instead I will be buying an old steel or aluminum frame from Ebay or Craiglist and putting some money into it and making my own creation. All of the bikes I have bought over the past few years have turned into little projects. Only a few are down so far, but that is slowly changing. Stay tuned for what mtb frame I buy, it might surprise the crap out of you!
January 2, 2009
Fun Reflectors!
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December 18, 2008
Velodromes, Where Are You?
Posted by phillikw under Random Fun, Singlespeed | Fixed Gear | Tags: Track, Velodrome |[2] Comments
ADT Event Center Velodrome
Los Angeles, California
The 100,000 square foot, $15 million ADT Event Center is located on the 125-acre Home Depot Center campus in Carson, California. The ADT Event Center hosts training and competition under the guidance of USA Cycling, including the 2004 USA Junior Track National Championships, 2004 World Junior Track Cycling Championships, 2005 World Track Cycling Championships and the UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classics. USA Cycling world champion Sarah Hammer trains at the ADT Event Center throughout the year, as well as several other USA cyclists.The ADT Event Center also hosts other competitions, events and cycling clinics for people at all skill levels and ages. For more information on past and upcoming events and results, please visit www.lavelodrome.org.
Colorado Velodrome Association
Colorado Springs, Colorado
The 7-Eleven United States Olympic Training Center Velodrome was built in 1982 in preparation for the 1984 Olympics in LA. The track is a 333.3 meter track, with a 33 degree banking. Riders love this track for its speed. In 2006, we are happy to announce that we have new lights and are having a lot of fun with them!
National Sports Center Velodrome
Blaine, Minnesota
Minnesota is lucky enough to have one of the very best bicycle tracks (velodromes) in the world. This track routinely attracts the best track riders from the US and Canada, sometimes even Europe. It’s 250 meters long, with corners banked at 43 degrees. The NSC track is a copy of the one used for the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona.
Alpenrose Velodrome
Portland, Oregon
Alpenrose Velodrome is one most exciting tracks in the United States. At 268.43 meters around with a 16.6 meter radius and a 43 degree bank, Alpenrose is also one of the steepest velodromes in the country. The steep banks make races on the velodrome interesting to watch and just plain fun to ride. Alpenrose is still home for the only North American Six-day race.
Lehigh Valley Velodrome
Trexlertown, Pennsylvania
After careful consultation with nationwide cycling organizations, Bob Rodale began building the Velodrome in 1974 on a piece of land he and his wife Ardath owned in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania. As construction continued and the dream grew, Rodale sought community involvement to optimize local interest in bicycle racing. He achieved this by donating the land and the partially completed facility to Lehigh County in return for the pledge that the county would continue its development. For a 20 year period the facility would be known as the Lehigh County Velodrome.
Brian Piccolo Park Velodrome
Fort Lauterdale, Florida
The first race held at the Velodrome was on April 17, 1993. The Velodrome has a 333.3-meter concrete track with a maximum banking of 28 degrees. Being located in sunny South Florida where the weather averages 70 degrees from November to February and 80+ degrees the remainder of the year, this bicycle/skating facility attracts more than 3,500 athletes every year.
Marymoor Velodrome
Redmond, Washington
The Group Health Velodrome officially opened for racing as the Marymoor Velodrome in the spring of 1975. Built with funds generated from the Forward Thrust park bonds, the bill for the first stage of construction came in at a bargain-basement price of $176,000. The original track lacked a railing, lights, judges stand, or even a paved parking lot. The railing was installed in 1976, followed by the landscaped parking lot the next year. The Velodrome’s lighting system came next, in 1979. Finally in 1990, the infield warm-up circle was added.
San Diego Velodrome
San Diego, California
The San Diego Velodrome is a 333.3 meter concrete track with a maximum banking of 27 degrees in the corners. It is owned by the San Diego Parks and Recreation Department.
Baton Rouge Velodrome
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
This 333-meter smooth concrete cycling track is one of only 15 in the United States. Top cyclists can reach speeds up to 35 mph during competition. However, you don’t have to be a world-class cyclist to enjoy the fun and excitement of the Velodrome. The public is welcome to ride the track to get a good workout!
Northbrook Velodrome
Northbrook, Illinois
Built in1959. Distance is 382 Meters. Surface is asphalt coated with concrete slurry and paint with 18 degree banking.
Honorable Mention
* Velodrome at Bloomer Park Rochester Hills, Michigan
* Superdrome Frisco, Texas
* Major Taylor Velodrome Indianapolis, Indiana
* Dick Lane Velodrome East Point Georgia
* Kissena Velodrome Queens, New York
* Alkek Velodrome Houston, Texas
*Found here: http://www.americasbestonline.net/index.php/pages/velodromesunitedstates.html
December 10, 2008
Great Cycling Cartoon
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If you haven’t found Yehunda Moon yet you are missing out! Click my link to see what I’m talking about.
December 9, 2008
Seattle Bound
Posted by phillikw under Random Fun | Tags: Seattle, Seattle Bike Shop |Leave a Comment
I will be visiting Seattle soon and would like anyone reading this to give suggestion on where to visit. I look forward to hearing what everyone has to say. PS the main goal here is bike shops!
December 4, 2008
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November 28, 2008
Happy Black Friday…
Posted by phillikw under Random Fun | Tags: Black Friday, Performance Bike |Leave a Comment
Not much going on today, but if you want some good biking sales head to Performance. I know it’s not top of the line gear, but you can get some jerseys or parts for cheap.


