From the other side of the globe.

Fellow Bianchi fan boy bianchinist posted this last December-- a 2010 Infinito 105 in what I consider one of my all time bike colors. Which isn't available in the US so keep drooling you bike fiends!

Coffee at Simplicity Cycles.

Thor blend brewed in the French press. Thx Kirk! Great seeing you today!


--posted via iPhone.

Infinito Athena custom build and weight.

Looks like Travis of Just Riding Along in Laytonsville, Md has out
done himself this time.

Here is his first of many Campy Demo 11 bikes utilizing our Infinito
platform. Built up with carbon Athena, Velocity rims, White Industry
hubs, this Italian beauty weighs 15.1lbs sans accessories.

Nice job Travis!

C2C Via Nirone 105, baby Ducati?

A blurb from the gents at Road Bike Action mag. Thanks guys!

http://www.roadbikeaction.com/fly.aspx?layout=content&taxid=122&cid=2835

Will Mahler
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11 speed demos.

The sun is finally shining over most of my territory and dealers are smiling as repairs are rolling in like wild fire.

The buzz amongst our dealers right now is the slick demo deal that Campy USA is offering on their new 11 speed kit.

I'm still staring at my post of the Winston-Salem boys, I haven't forgotten guys. Just give me a bit more time...time, what's that?!

Small and mighty.

What is two inches long, carbon fiber enriched for your cycling diet and fortified with 8 useful implements?



-- Post From My iPhone

CX My Heart Ride/Cancellation Party.

February was one of those months where most non-skiing east coasters are glad it's over. I can speak for my town by saying, 50 inches of snow last month was a bit much. During my winter sports retail days, we'd be dancing a jig, pouring shots of Jager into the shot-board and fist pumping at the thought of actually turning inventory once instead of enduring another 60 degree January. My hats off to all those ski/bike shops this winter.

One victim of the snow was the second annual CX My Heart cyclocross race sponsored by Proteus Bicycles. Two snow storms, two weeks apart put the kibosh on the event real quick. In the meantime, swag was airdropped in by the troops for the winners of the event. Refusing to back down from the weather, Jill DiMauro (owner of Proteus) quickly put together a Ride and Cancellation Party for February 28th.


Jill is front in center in the foreground; blue wool long sleeve with the white panel. Those attending the event did a group cx ride/mini randonneur around College Park, MD. Every number that was attached to an entrants bike had another number handwritten on the back. This number was used in a drawing later that day, where cyclists received a predetermined race_classification_finish by drawing a ticket out of the magic Crown Royal bag. The drawn ticket netted prices from the first, second or third place pile.


Loads of goodies from Shimano (XTR pedals, full carbon CX fork, carbon handle bar), Tifosi sunglasses, nutritional products and the lovely Race Spec Pint Glasses from Proteus Bicycles and much more.


Yo caught in the act of opening up a fresh Stella. Veggie chili was the crown jewel of the fare served by Jill and Yo.


A trip to see Jill wouldn't be complete without running into a faithful Bianchi owner, or two! This little, yet mighty 44cm 2010 Volpe was pedaled in along side of an orange 2006 Bergamo which is in the background of this photo, behind the milk crate of this Volpe. I really like how the yellow fenders stand out on the bike. After all, high visibility is key when riding on the roads and the butterfly stickers on the frame and fork are made of reflective material.


Dirt Rag also kicked in a sweet wool jersey as a raffle prize. The money raised from the sale of the raffle tickets was donated to the Moveable Feast- an organization that delivers life-saving, nutritious meals to people living with HIV/Aids or breast cancer.

Like the Hawaiians, we ate and drank until we were tired. Thanks Proteus, let's go at it again next February!

Bianchi Infinito Bike of the Year Nomination!

Cycling Plus/Bikeradar.com has released it's BOTY list.

It's been a brutal year with everyone else 'value engineering' their bikes to reach that ultimate bang for the buck level; with the exception of one of the top 5 choices, the 2010 Bianchi Infinito. 400GPa mod carbon and Nano-tech...fingers crossed!

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wrm

From over the pond.

Methanol-- 'nuff said.
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wrm.