October 04, 2008
The Tubular Argument part 1
Racing on tubulars is great. In a race, you want every advantage you can get... you use the lightest wheels with the fastest tires, you don't worry about mechanical issues because the team car will bail you out, and you never let cost get in the way of performance... But...
October 03, 2008
Robertson Wins Wellington, New Zealand District Championships!
David Robertson outsprinted four other leaders to win the Pro-Am District Championships in Wellington, New Zealand, on Sunday. Congratulations David!
October 02, 2008
Chris Turner Wins the Chico Crit!
Above Category's Chris Turner took the big W last Sunday at the Pro/1/2 Downtown Chico Criterium. Chris attacked with 10 laps to go and rode the field off his wheel for a huge solo victory. Congrats Chris!!Thanks to Bob McConnell for the photos. (www.bobmcconnell.net)
September 30, 2008
Tuesday Night Ride...
...is on! 5pm departure from the shop, this time we're going up and over Tam to Stinson and back along the coast, through Muir Woods. Should be about 1.5 hours. Mellow pace!
September 17, 2008
AC Shop Ride
Another beautiful ride up Mt. Tam. See you next Tuesday, 5:00pm at the shop!
September 10, 2008
Above Category Shop Ride
Peter C. (in the red) showed us how it's done with the fastest ascent of BoFax yesterday! Come out and play with us next week.... Tuesday at 5:00pm.
September 03, 2008
Tuesday Fall Twilight Rides
Weekly Shop RideTuesdays, 5:15pm roll-outMeet at Above CategorySome shots from yesterday's inaugural ride... please join us next week! Every Tuesday meet us in front of Above Category to head out for a 2-hour loop leaving at 5:15pm. From Mill Valley, our route climbs over Pantoll to Stinson, then heads north...
August 13, 2008
New Campagnolo Record 11spd is in, er, kind of...
We've been getting a lot of calls in the past few days in regards to the arrival time of the new 11 Speed Campagnolo groups. Well, here are a few shots of one of the first Campagnolo Record groups to arrive in the states. We installed it on the shops...
July 29, 2008
AC Italy Trip, Part 2
On Monday following the Gran Fondo, we took a road trip to a few factories. First we visited the Giordana factory to see how team kits are made. Here is the floor where all the stitching and finishing is done.These are the foam pads about to become chamoix. The pads...
July 01, 2008
2009 Campagnolo Super Record 11 speed
We had a very nice visitor at Above Category this past Saturday. His name is Brian Sarmiento and he is the Marketing Manager for Campagnolo USA. As nice as it was to meet Brian, I was much more interested in the contents of the pelican case that he was carrying,...
June 24, 2008
Elkhorn Wrap-up
The last stage of the Elkhorn Classic proved to be a difficult and frustrating race. The race covered 104 miles with four long climbs and numerous rollers. Chris and Ian stayed with the race leaders in the main field as a group of 20 went up the road. As the...
