June 07, 2008
Alex C's new Moots
Alex took the day off today to pick up his new Moots. After weeks of deliberation on components, colors, and set-up, he made the call and came to pick it up.Chad routes the brake and shifter cables as the Moots takes shape.Few things are sweeter than the sight of a...
June 05, 2008
What we're reading
Bicycle Road Racing, by Edward Borysewicz. With advice like: "The best way to eat meat is raw, not cooked at all," (page 60). And "Pain is proof that you are riding the race correctly," (page 179), you can't afford NOT to read this book.
June 04, 2008
Stanford Human Performance Lab
Today we met with Phil Cutti at the Stanford School of Medicine's Human Performance Laboratory in Palo Alto. The lab administers all manner of tests to analyze fitness, biomechanics, general health, and body composition. We subjected ourselves to the iDXA Body Composition scan. It's basically a low-dose x-ray that sweeps...
June 03, 2008
The Ultimate Race Bike, Part 1
Having raced many, many frames over the years, we've come to appreciate certain specific qualities in a good race bike. The heart of the machine is the frame. Secondary considerations are wheels, drivetrain, and cockpit. While all of his bikes are exceptional race bikes, in our opinion the Love #3...
June 02, 2008
Landshark Track Bike
This is a Landshark Track bike, built with an interesting mix of specialty track parts that Chad set up for his own use. The double-strap cinch has long been a reliable choice for track racers to secure themselves to the pedals. It is engineered to withstand and support the extremely...
June 01, 2008
Spence attacks Pantoll
AC Junior racer Spence races the clock on our favorite trials road.
May 28, 2008
Down Time
Above Category friend and road rider Greg N. came in for a visit. Yes, that's his collarbone. Having suffered a crash on Highway 1 a few weeks ago, Greg can't get out to ride for the time being. On the upside, he's got more time to hang out in the...
May 27, 2008
AC Junior Team Weekend Results
Tamarancho:---------------1st - Spence Peterson (Won it 2nd year in a row!)2nd - Alex Howard4th - Skyler Taylor5th - Isaiah Rapko6th - Bob SiegelSugarHill:----------------2nd - Isaiah5th - Alex9th - Skyler12th - SpenceThe Above Category Junior Racing Team is at it again. On Sunday a full squad lined up for the Tamarancho...
May 24, 2008
Spy photos of Rhett's new ride
May 22, 2008
AC Junior Racing
Following is a tribute to the Above Category Junior Racing team. The juniors have been consistently sweeping podiums and are racing in San Jose in the Sugar CRM Memorial Day Criterium as part of the juniors points series. Go see them if you can, these guys hit it hard and...
