Well I’m back on the bike. I finally got a chance to ride my bike to work. My new Lemond is completed and it rides like a dream. Well Candice and I have a new residence that’s about 5 miles away from work. This morning I left my house around [...]
I think winter is officially here in Denver. It has snowed a bit so far and there is a bit more coming tomorrow.
I am trying to get as many miles in as I can. Don and I have also gone back to the Gym to get Ripped! LOL
Some terrible pics [...]
I finally bit the bullet and paid for a fixed sprocket and lockring for my old motobecane bike. I bought them at Stevens and they were about 33 bucks together, with tax. This puts the total cost of the project at 315 dollars, which is more than I expected, but [...]
Cadel Evans won the Road Race World Championships yesterday, It was an awesome race. If you live in the valley and you are not aware yet Channel 32.1 universal sports carries cycling. Its a great channel you can watch triathlons, marathons, cycling including cyclo-cross. I recommend you guys check it [...]
2009 Denver New Belgium Tour De Fat
1972 Raleigh Sports 3 speed cruiser
Live Music
Tires? No no this one has Reeboks!
Tires? Yeah from a minivan!
This one had two steer tubes, one in the normal spot and
one on the seat tube. This [...]
Check out this video! I founded on bike snob.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9ZHLAQzZ_4
[...]
We started in Northglenn, rode north to Brighton, then west over
to 168th and i25. There were 6 of us, average speed 16-20 mph.
38 miles total. 3000 calories burned. 6 new bike friends made.
I am constantly amazed at the courteous drivers here in Colorado.
They move over [...]
The bike is coming along, it now has wheels. I ordered some wheels from a local bike shop owner a month ago and got frustrated that they had not arrived yet, so yesterday I ordered a set of Weinmann track wheels from JensonUSA dot com. The wheelset was on sale [...]
Here’s some pictures of the frame with new paint, but still not clear coated. The paint job is not very good but the coverage is good and the color is consistent. I’m hoping that a coat of clear gloss will make it look good without any more work.
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I’m working on the frame for my next project, it’s a Motobecane 57cm from the 70s that I bought for 40 bucks a while ago. The frame was stripped down and sandblasted, and the paint is on! I am doing dark red paint with polished metal lugs and a clear [...]
I took the MarkV out for my church ride a little early.5:30 am
7:00 am Stopped near Coors field.
8:00 am hungry ride home
Big George Hincapie’s documentary has just been released. Just saw the trailer, it looks interesting. The filmed is titled A Ride with George Hincapie http://www.aridewithgeorge.com/
[...]
I knew cars had bike racks but I hadn’t heard of bikes having a car rack.
Environmentalist gone awry
Candice and I may forgo the moving truck we may do it like these two individuals.
Transformers bicycles in disguise.
[...]I got this link off of Levi Twitter. Its funny, it combines two things I like very much History and the Tour de France. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MxMRmooVk0
[...]I know I am as confused as you are. It is so rare for our small community to get into an idea that makes sense on many levels, but hey it happens. My hometown of Visalia has a new program that refurbishes donated bicycles (this is done by inmates at [...]
Crapberry Camera isnt that great.
Platte River Trail. Beautiful…………….
I was trying to ride to my friend seans house but must have gone too far.
I got off the trial at 20th street by Rockies Stadium, rode through downtown
and finally found Seans house. He wasnt home. Lame.
Rode home [...]
Don and I are working on getting all the gear together to go fly fishing soon.
Wish us luck
Catch and Release Fisherman ……….. Are cowards LOL
If you are going to torture it you might as well eat it.
75 degrees and partly cloudy.
Sarah and I went on a quest for a new basket and hand grips for her bike.
Beautiful day
We are still getting used to the elevation.
I also chatted up the local tattooed bike shop guy [...]
Steps for going shopping with your bike:
Get a backpack.
Get on your bike and ride.
Go to the store.
Lock up your bike.
Walk into the store with your backpack on.
Get a cart, or if you aren’t buying much then just carry the items you are buying.
Put [...]
Well after months of work Patina is done. It rides like a dream. Here are a few pics of the process. The original frame was first sand blasted fallowed by a several coats of primer, then many coats of almond paint, and finaly one red stripe. This whole process was certainly an experience.
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The Duathlon in Fresno last Sunday started with a cold and rainy morning, it looked bleak and miserable. I had heard that the forecast was for rain Saturday night and Sunday morning, so bad conditions were in the back of my mind a few days before. As I sat in [...]
So its been two weeks now and I’m beginning to get better acclimated to the highways, byways and the culture here. I haven’t ridden my bike as much as I would like to but I have been walking a few miles every morning before work. I really fell off the [...]
Make your own Obama Style Poster!!!!!!!
Check it out its pretty cool.
[obamiconme.pastemagazine.com]
[...]There is a race coming up in Fresno this Sunday that riders and runners should participate in, it’s the Spring Fling Duathlon. www.sierramultisport.com has more info, it starts in Woodward park and involves 4 miles of running, 16 biking, and 2 more miles of running. I’m hoping to finish [...]
Don and I explored the vast north denver bike path system yesterday. We rode 32 miles and maybe had to ride 2 miles on a road with a bike lane. It was awesome. Its been a few weeks/months since either of us has ridden more than 10 miles. Then [...]
Hey everyone this is Justin, new author at Bike4more.com. I am a friend of Zak, Don and Issac who have been posting on this site for years, and I live in Fresno and am a daily bike commuter. I moved into the city of Fresno from a rural setting around [...]
So for my first post I thought I would post something light and fun, and a contest to boot.
While in Cape Town, South Africa, Matt Damon and his brother Kyle rode tandem in the Cape Argus Tour (110km). Damon was in South Africa while filming a movie about Francois [...]
Well I think it maybe time for me to post some of the pictures we (Candice and I) took at the Tour of California. Here are some of the best.
Zak and Brandon running with the big boys.
Lance up close and personal, I think he wears aqua velva…
Sorry [...]
So here I am in the park behind my house where you can cycle and walk around to your hearts content and I get a phone call. So I stop to answer the phone and all of a sudden the five foot tall bush side swipes me. I was laughing [...]
Well I have started my second week here in Colorado. I have been going on walks, rides, and drives so that I can get used to my surroundings. My roommate was cool enough to show me the start of a bike trail system from which you can get to anywhere [...]
So the Drive to Colorado was a long but beautiful drive. Here are a few pictures from the trip.
Yes both our eyes are closed just about…mine are all the way. Give me a break it was 2AM and I was about to drive to Colorado. Justin got up [...]
MISSING
Name: Don
Aka: Donho, the Donster, Hey dude, Don lite.
Last seen: One week ago with a car load of Jelly Bellys, and a determined look on his face.
He is missed by his roommates and his dog who he left behind. If you think you seen him around town on [...]
Bittersweet is the cliche. I will miss the people the projects and the responsibility. I will not miss the stress of working for a small business during a recession however. So to all my readers if there are any left please hold on tight because don and I and maybe [...]
Hello all, long time no write I know !!!! But here I am back in the flesh well at least back writing, hopefully a lot more now. If you haven’t guessed by the title I am in Colorado and yes it is permanent. I love it out here the weather [...]
We were all official cycling celebrities again tonight on versus.
And on Velonews TV: http://www.velonews.tv/?articleID=2622
Watch at 1:20
I have the Colorado Flag and Brandon has the California Flag.
Stevens bikes shop got a great plug too.
KOM KOM KOM
Snow Art
Represent
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Brandon started the crit in the peloton but after about 10 minutes he solo’ed away for a 30 second gap on the field.
They chased hard and whittled his break down to a final 23 second gap.
He took the crit win and an overall 8th place win.
[...]
[www.amgentourofcalifornia.com]
Stage 4
click on “break climbs over crane valley rd”
near the end of the video
I’m the guy with the colorado flag and my nephew is the guy with the california flag
[...]
I wanted to let everyone know that you can catch the Tour of California streaming live on the Tour of California website. Its under (Live- Race/Tour tracker). Today’s race begins at 12pm.
[tracker.amgentourofcalifornia.com]
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2009 Valley Of The Sun Stage Race
Phoenix Arizona
Before the TT On Friday.
Brandon Howard on the start ramp.
Brandon Trafton on the start ramp.
Brandon Trafton finishing the TT. 33 minutes.
The start of the Road Race on Saturday.
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We believed, Now we can celebrate:
“Know that your people will judge you on
what you can build, not what you destroy.”
BHO 1-20-09
Back to bikes…..
The weather is a little nicer lately. I switched to half finger gloves today.
Kids are back in school:
Fenders…….. [...]
I am selling a brand new Fuji road bike. If you are intrested send me an email. specs listed below. I am asking $475.00 for it. rdrunner_93291@yahoo.co
Size-50cm
Weight-24lbs
Frame Construction-Tig Welded
Fork Carbon Fiber
Components
Component Group- Road Mix
Brakeset- Tektro R-310 brakes, Shimano 2203 levers
Shift Levers-Shimano 2203
Front Derailleur-Shimano [...]
This one is pretty cool.
I need to stop by one of my local discount retail establishments today after work to pick up a nice black or white shirt for a party tonight and I’m nervous about where I will lock my bike. That’s not a good feeling. The last [...]
What does it take to be a Winter Hard Man? A winter rider? A foggy day commuter?
WARM CLOTHES! Thank god it isnt raining or snowing!
Helmet light, handlebar light and taillight. I also rode the sidewalk between cedar and blackstone. The fog was bad.
I just wanted to take a moment and wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I Hope everyone has a great one.
10th place out of 33
not bad, not very good either.
The last Homegrown Cyclocross Race was
Sunday at Woodward Park.
A little haiku I wrote while scrubbing my
Surly CrossCheck and Drinking a Coors Light
at home Sunday afternoon.
“Goodbye Cross” by Zak T
Cowbells fall silent
Fall leaves and [...]
Just click this links and book your U-Haul truck now.
Boulder CycloCross Park <— posted before but still awesome
Who’s coming with me?!
[...] 
You may ask your self why does Justin look so sad, its because he is a year older today. Justin is now officially 26. Welcome to the club my friend. HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUSTIN!
[...]I just wanted everyone to know that its this “American Flayers (classic movie about cycling)” Birthday. Happy Birthday man, you did a nice job on Sunday.
Yup you read that right. Isaac resurrected a pair of Vintage BMX bikes to ride over at the Pump Track at woodward park.
There were some badass aolescents there grabbing some big air.
And some little tykes in full gear getting a hang for it.
[...]
Saturday morning Isaac, Justin and I took a ride up to the Millerton Store.
It really was a great day to be riding a bike. There were 20+ riders there at one point all standing around talking carbon hubs and wacko frame sizes. Then we all mounted up and rode [...]
So after taking delivery of my brand new Surly Cross-Check and treating it to a constant battery of mud and muck I decided that a dose of Frame Saver might be appropriate. Some rust runs had developed near the exposed threads of the rack and fender mounts. 
So [...]
Thats right. Me and my lady rode or deliciously vintage rides over to TCBY for some delicious dinner with sprinkles.
Being an adult is awesome.
Brandon and I rode 45 miles Saturday morning from Willow
and Behymer to Hwy 168 and Millerton Road.
Near our turnaround point we met up with the
Sierra Pacific Orthopaedic Cycling Team on their way back from
a training ride. Brandon knows most of those guys so he was
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I am lactose intolerant, that is why I buy cuties dairy free ice-cream sandwiches. I recently noticed that these are perfect for me not just because they taste great but also because they endorse my most favorite sport.
[...]One More:
Race #3 Cat C Results
CAT C
1 Matthew Condie
2 David Maddix
3 Rockie Stevens
4 Dane Mathis
5 Andrew Young
6 Chris Hearld
7 Lance Bradhurst
8 Robert Woodward
9 Gary Locken
10 Brandon Trafton
11 Zak Trafton
12 Bryce Majors
13 Steve Grusis
14 Oswaldo Angel [...]
I’m not sure how I did but I had fun.
Don has pictures too and I have a video If I can get it to upload.
Today after work I took the surly over to the park to practice on the cyclocross course. There were two other people there riding around also. One of the riders was a woman named Liz on a really nice kona velo bella womens cross bike. She was trying to psyche [...]
Get your blinky lights, bright jackets, and headlamps out
people, its FOG season.
I stripped the CrossCheck down to bare bones race minimum.
No more CrossTop levers. Ritchey WCS Stem, Bontrager X lite Bar.
No more front shifter.
Single Chainring. 44t 3/32 BMX ring. I have a chainring guard on
its way in the mail. The old 48T ring [...]
Get out there and vote. If you choose not to vote please do not
complain about anything that happens in the next 4 years.
I’m nursing a nagging back and shoulder muscle strain from the
cyclocross race so I decided to ride to work to try to work [...]
Well I didn’t puke like everybody said I would. I actuall did quite well for my first race EVER. Thats right my first bike race ever!
Tires were low.
Fernie gave me some advice about the mudhole on the course
in-between sips of coors light.
First trip [...]
Saturday was the 2008 Solvang Prelude Metric Century (62 miles).
Don myself and my dad left on Friday afternoon for Solvang.
The rest of the group left Friday night late.
Saturday morning 7am Start
Don and I at the top of the first hill.
Farm Country
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1. Being able to ride your bike in October.
Yesterday was a beautiful day to ride bikes.
2. Roadside Fruit Stands
I left for my ride on an empty stomach and was ravenously
hungry on the way back home. I decided to stop for a fresh
from the field [...]
6:45 am commute
Mmmm Rockies
I added crosstop levers last night that I picked up for $10 at VeloSwap
Mavic Elite Wheelset also bought at VeloSwap for $60
Old used 9 speed Ultegra cassette from my parts bin.
The [...]
Cant hide that SURLY box.
Nicely packed in the box
Wrapped in that crazy plastic wrap that sticks to nothing but itself
like welded steel. Thanks Surly for packing my baby up so well.
It took me longer to get it out of the [...]
Sunday was the first day of the Homegrown Cyclocross Series.
Don and I participated in the Fresno Cycling Club’s Annual Halloween Ride out to Lost Lake and on the way back stopped in at the Cross Race to check it out. http://www.ccorc.com/06/
I saw [...]
So it turns out that Rubber Soul, Stevens and most of the bike shops in the country cannot get a 2008 Surly Cross Check. They don’t exist on the shelf. The 2009’s come out in a few months. Google begs to differ. Full Cycles in Oregon has Cross Checks in [...]
I sold the GT I drive 5 Inch Travel Mountain Bike on Ebay yesterday.
Shipped it Fedex today.
Smell you later forever.
Hello Surly
I’m headed over to Rubber Soul to place my order for a 54cm
black Surly Cross-Check.
It will be fun:
for the 2% [...]
Don and I Volunteered at the annual 2008 Valley Girls Ride on Saturday. We had a great time and the girls were all in good spirits. There were a few mishaps (flat tires and one crash) and there were a few ladies who had not ridden a bike that far [...]
So yesterday I took a trip through the urban combat zone AKA “River Park”. I headed over to REI to look at a very nice cycling jacket. Apparently Fresno’s REI isnt big enough to carry GORE brand jackets. Bummer, I ordered it online and I hope it [...]
It was cold this morning. Long finger gloves, sweatshirt and frozen earlobes.
My carbon fiber knuckled “urban assault gloves”
The sunrise was nice too.
So as of right now Don, Myself, Brandon, My Dad, and My Brother
Scott are signed up for the Solvang Prelude Today [...]
Last night was the final meeting before the big Powerhouse Double Century. Thats right 200 miles. I won’t be riding it but Don and I are volunteering at rest stop #5. We decided to ride to the meeting because we’ve been some very bad cyclists lately. We both have been [...]
We were not runover by a UPS truck full of Halloween candy.
I know we haven’t been around for awhile, sorry about that. I’ve been busy getting married on the 27th, and the other guys have a alot going on right now.
The weather is all of a sudden nice and my [...]
Just in case you have not heard Lance announced at the Interbike cycling convention in Las Vegas, NV that he will in-fact be ridding in the Tour of California. This is bound to increase the attendance. I hope to see you guys in Clovis on Wed Feb. 18 or at one [...]
Mormons:
They ride bikes in long pants and shirts and ties, respect.
This guy, who is commuting home from work on a Townie:
His chain was horribly rusty but was still functioning quite well.
I wanted to point it out to him but he had that “Grandfather” kind
of [...]
Yesterday morning I was buzzed very closely by another minivan on Alluvial Avenue between First and Fresno Streets. It almost sent me into the curb. I’ve decided to try riding the sidewalk in these areas where there is no marked bike lane. I already don’t like it. The sidewalk cracks [...]
Pedal: Hi, I’m a Crank Brothers Egg Beater pedal. I was a reasonable price on Ebay. I’ve functioned perfectly for months until today. I don’t feel well. I’m squeaking badly. Help me.
Zak: NO! ………………………………
Pedal: But I need it!
Zak: Ah ok I’ll fix you but you had better be quiet for [...]
Candice’s bike has been stolen. Someone stole my wife’s bike last night from our patio. We are offering a reward for its return. If seen give me a call 786-3169. Its a mid 80s Peugeot, Blue/Orange/Red Frame, small, bright orange bar tape, it has a coaster brake, and a bianchi leopard print seat. And its [...]
Did anybody see this photo on the cover of the Fresno Bee yesterday?
This caption was under it:
“Lance Armstrong wins the 17th stage of the 2005 Tour de France. He will try for his eighth Tour victory in 2009.”
If you look really close at his jersey it says 2004. [...]
Rumors are spreading that Lance Armstrong will be coming out of retirement to join Team Astana for the 2009 season for the Amgen Tour of California, Paris-Nice, the Tour de Georgia, the Dauphine-Libere and the Tour de France. Thats quite a schedule.
Velonews says its true and they are not [...]
After the accident with my old road bike, I was compensated by the driver’s insurance company. I ordered a closeout 2007 Kestrel Evoke frame 56cm. It came in, I tried to have the headset installed but it just didn’t fit right. I ordered a new headset that will be in [...]
My nephew Christopher.
Brandon getting his “game face” on for the Elite 3 race.
26 mph average over 24 laps
He led 2 laps and rode in a breakaway with this guy. He took 15th
out of 120 racers in the field after avoiding a [...]
For Sale: Free Broken Time Machine
Never got around to fixing it, all the buttons are stuck so it doesn’t go in reverse only forward at normal speed
come pick it up whenever.
Got a good joke? post it!
[...]I don’t work on Fridays so I took this morning to run a few errands. I had to drop of a movie at blockbuster and take some pants to the dry cleaners. I place all three items in my small messenger bag jumped on my Lemond. It gave me a [...]
Dear Bike Lane,
I miss you.
Anyway
Everyday is fixed gear day for me but I really enjoyed my ride in this morning. A few days ago, I took the old Continental Ultra 2000 tires (discontinued) off of my IRO commuter and installed the Vredenstein Fortezza’s I had on [...]
This little bugger has become quite handy on my commute home.
I seem to get a-lot of return phone calls from subcontractors after 4pm.
If the phone rings I answer it and pull over to a shady, safe spot on the
side of the road. Sometimes if I don’t answer [...]
Representing Bike4More.com, Isaac, Candice, and myself were in attendance at the first 2009 Amgen Tour Of California Clovis Stage Volunteers Meeting. Other clubs in attendance: Clovis Kiwanis, Clovis Lyons, Fresno Cycling, Police activities League.
Anyone in the area who is interested in volunteering at any [...]
6 friends including Don and Issac and myself gathered at the beach to celebrate my bachelorhood for the last time before the wedding next month. We visited a few brewhouses, ate some awesome mexican food, BBQ’d on the beach and got sunburned really bad while getting schooled at beach volleyball.
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