It’s really surprising how ideas turn into the components that make up a bike. So, when SRAM invited me to their development and test facility in Colorado to ride on a pair of new Avid Elixir CR brakes, I was on the plane with camera and pen in hand. Oh and my helmet and bike too.

The Singlespeed World Championships: Holy cow, that was a whirlwind tour of some sweet spots in Northern California’s riding stash, and a great family reunion of the singlespeed tribe.

Dirt Rag heads south for the Shenandoah Mountain 100. Lots of climbing, singletrack and good folks to hang and race with.

Custom bicycle frame builders to exhibit their handiwork in San Diego on April 3rd-5th, 2009 at the 2009 San Diego Custom Bicycle Show. The event is open to the general public.

The International Mountain Bicycling Association is celebrating National Public Lands Day on the Monarch Crest Trail in Salida, CO.

This year, for the first time in a while, I find myself actually paying attention to the Olympics. There’s some good cycling action going on, so you might want to pay attention too.