tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52044642802626344702012-01-19T21:03:27.293-05:00stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.comBlogger1911100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-5172009224529483672012-01-19T21:03:00.001-05:002012-01-19T21:03:27.298-05:00

Stage 3 gets lit up by the celeste. A good blurb at cyclingnews.com article - De Gendt in the hunt for overall at Tour Down Under.

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-40259751281023945182012-01-17T14:17:00.008-05:002012-01-17T14:28:38.159-05:00

Time to get your bums glued to the couch this week! The Tour Down Under has kicked off and Vaconsoleil-DCM will be throwing it down on their new Oltre.Be sure to keep tabs on them via team web site....[click here!]And their team Facebook Fan Page....[and here!]

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A new year is here and hopefully everyone has a new mission for the 2012 season.For all my dealers, I wish them the best of sell through on product, healthy growth of their dealer-base and the mental stamina to deal with all those customer's who seem like time murderers. (you never know who might some back in 3 days for that Di2 Ultegra bike, eh?)As I flipped through some tags of a blog I enjoy

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Happy New Year!Here's to a safe and productive 2012!

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-67656704049018714792011-12-21T17:50:00.001-05:002011-12-21T17:53:35.235-05:00

I stumbled upon this little gem while visiting Bikenetic in Falls Church, VA. Zero rust at the lugs. A new dealer with a familiar face.

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Yeah, it's been dead on the is blog, too quiet in fact. I'll get some meat and potatoes up shortly.In the meantime, we have a 3rd team flying the celeste flag for the 2012 season and the new bike looks SMOKIN' HOT!More....!

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Over to the race page....[more]

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I'll refrain from an apology for being tardy on the entry of the Ed Sander cx race which happened two weekends ago...but hey, I don't feel tardy....A.Brenneman PhotographyWe rolled in with the trailer early with hopes of getting a spot in the team tent area which we did. Nice. After unpacking the gear, hitting the registration tent and catching the tail end of Mike Brenneman's (above photo rider)

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-42126878226350583142011-11-02T14:39:00.007-04:002011-11-02T15:03:55.928-04:00

A trip to GA is never complete without popping in and seeing Nate and Edgemont at Outback Bikes at Little 5 Points. My ETA for the L5P location always seems to put me up against lunchtime so I'll top things off by grabbing a smoothie at Arden's Garden across the parking lot.This shop oozes comfortable retail from the get-go. The Saturday of my visit, it was apparent that the guys had recently

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-42549330358358964912011-11-01T19:51:00.005-04:002011-12-22T21:02:30.439-05:00

I'm working backwards on this post as the photo album below has already been Tweeted.None the less, here's the embedded version.This Sunday, the Ed Sanders Memorial in Adamstown, MD. Race #5 of the MABRA Super8 series.Enjoy!2011 DCCX 'cross race/Keystone Velo

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-22534926234376073232011-10-26T17:11:00.002-04:002011-10-26T17:13:21.886-04:00

Clark knows how to throw it down @DCCX. It's hard enough to race in the Men's 1/2/3 field let alone get moto on along the front straight like this.Nice work mate!

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-48982136594341821422011-10-23T11:39:00.001-04:002011-10-23T11:39:39.724-04:00

More photos from DC to come. --posted via iPhone. Location:Park Pl NW,Washington,United States

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-64045427474590569562011-10-18T11:59:00.005-04:002011-10-18T12:09:44.766-04:00

Last weekend was the ever popular, ever growing, Granogue Cross race, located in the state of Delaware. This weekend event was not part of the MABRA Super8 series therefore team attendance was thin.Mike Brenneman and Chris Sherdel did kit up and pin a number on for the KVC/Simplicity team.Mike B putting his head down and running the course. I'm starting to think that other than Mealey, he's

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-39906929596470532072011-10-13T11:06:00.002-04:002011-10-13T11:12:14.140-04:00

Gran Fondo Cycles Gran Fondo 10/9/11Here are few photos from the Gran Fondo ride presented by Gran Fondo Cycles.{lesson- if you want photos while from a ride, don't pack your skinsuit as your only means of gear...damn cyclocross season.}

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-30126169851827081992011-10-13T09:04:00.003-04:002011-10-13T09:20:35.885-04:00

Tachinno Cross race 2011. KVC-Simplicity Cycles racer, Clark Evanitus in the barrier section. There's a lot going on in this photo.Give me your best caption for what's happening in this shot and win a Bianchi Oltre Cycling Cap if I choose your caption! { kvc team excluded ;) }Enter your comments in the comment section of the blog post. Good luck!

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-82116825878859820462011-10-05T08:42:00.007-04:002011-12-22T21:03:13.592-05:00

Race number two brought some of the Keystone Velo guys to the Winchester Cross race. Regretfully I didn't line up for this race as the long drive and some family commitments keep me home bound but our Bianchi Zurigo racer, Mike Brennaman and his son Owen, pinned on a number the event.Mike is one of our 4s racing for KVC p/b Simplicity Cycles cross team and his 9 year old son Owen races in the

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-86948283558391035512011-10-01T21:18:00.028-04:002011-12-22T21:04:04.434-05:00

The Tacchino Cross race marked the first race for the team last weekend. Yeah, I'm a week behind on the post but when you're trying to rustle up everyone's pre-books for the 2012, things get crammed near the end of September.We had a six pack of guys from the Keystone Velo Club p/b Simplicity Cycles at the event. Three of the six guys raced cross last season. The other three were green; me being

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-52641161046660067232011-09-28T07:34:00.001-04:002011-09-28T07:34:49.756-04:00

Yeah, I love mi sum celeste but red runs a close second. My dealer's MT spotted this Sei Giorni on her trip in London. Even those who do not own a Bianchi, are excited to share a photo of their sighting of one, with those who bleed celeste. --posted via iPhone.

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-27246206881367779052011-09-26T10:02:00.007-04:002011-09-26T10:33:25.872-04:00

This entry is about one of the most neglected parts on a bike if you ride Mavic wheels; the freehub.My Ksyrium SL wheelset has seen pavement since springtime of this year; riding and racing. The freehub needs service at least two times a year so I figured it was due before my first cross race of the season.This one has been cleaned out and is ready for lubrication. Removal if pretty straight

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-66234347892497364582011-09-19T09:43:00.001-04:002011-09-19T09:43:30.111-04:00

I'm still rolling with a Banjo Brothers seat bag from 2005. Other than looking a bit faded, it's still tight as can be, not torn, and the zipper still zippy. In other words, it's wearing well. Here's a little gem from this Interbike this year. Banjo offers a red color way on many of their new pieces and familiar older ones too. Deluxe Seat Bag. Thanks guys!- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-11864820438722837882011-08-29T11:01:00.005-04:002011-08-29T11:05:32.408-04:00

For all you gram counters out there. This is the fork you get with the frame set, not the complete bike. The full bike comes with an aluminum steer tube. The weight as shown is for the uncut fork. 61cm frame weight. That's a seat tube length long enough for some guys to jump through like a hula hoop, on the run ups!

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-50545914873282244852011-08-26T11:17:00.003-04:002011-08-26T11:23:24.536-04:00

I wish the safest of passage out of this weekend for all my friends, family and dealers of the brand in the southeast territory. Be well! w.

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-18226022340902189382011-08-23T14:12:00.007-04:002011-08-24T09:24:18.769-04:00

I'll be having a go at it this 'cross season with my latest build. Enjoy the photos below. 2012 Bianchi Cavaria SRAM Red 2012 Bianchi Cavaria frame/fork, 61cm SRAM Red build kit w/Force braze-on frt der TRP CX-9 brakes Thompson Masterpiece seatpost 31.8mm Thompson stem 130mm Deda Newton h.bar classic bend A-Class ALX730 tubeless wheels Hutchinson Bulldog CX tubeless tires 34c w/Stan's Sealant

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-12276119555923793282011-08-17T16:17:00.006-04:002011-08-17T16:23:22.019-04:00

Hmm, Stage 1, sort of sounds like a hop up kit for a Subaru STi. Not exactly. Chunky, chiseled and coming to a MABRA Super 8 event near you in 2011-- the 2012 Cavaria 61cm, yeah, it's that big!

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-3077618729359675262011-08-16T22:36:00.004-04:002011-08-19T10:39:14.777-04:00

I can't say that it feels like summertime is slowing down but with the kids heading back to school in less that two weeks and the buzz of my comrades discussing dismounting and threshold work; I'd say it is. The later part of this is obvious, cyclocross season is on the horizon and chasing the field in the local crit is in the rear view mirror. Entering my fourth fall season with Bianchi

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-11187270417710075152011-07-27T07:40:00.007-04:002011-07-27T08:42:50.403-04:00

You can pretty much connect the dots on Google Maps, or at least place your push pins, and see that cyclocross racing is blowing up in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern states; from Philly to the Carolinas.Every year events seem to be drawing more and more racers in the men and women A/B groups, single speed, worse drag queen category; none the less, people want to dip their toe into the CX Pool

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-6417435189101473212011-07-25T09:35:00.005-04:002011-07-25T09:41:23.444-04:00

One thing that's for certain, once you're in the bike industry, fellow cyclist lean on you as their Bicycling Help Desk. Being the bike geek that I am, I really don't mind this.An email pops into my Inbox last December from an old cycling friend, Dan. Dan and I have a long history of bicycling together, errr, allow me to clarify, mountain biking. He and I started riding together in the early 90's

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-20343397923204205252011-07-14T08:20:00.001-04:002011-07-14T08:20:41.412-04:00

While visiting Proteus Bicycles in College Park, MD they dropped this gem into my lap. I'd say it's an even exchange for the Sempre Ultegra demo bike I delivered to them that morning. The big question now is what to fill this with? 32oz of Leffe'?- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-22959731046913394052011-07-09T21:56:00.002-04:002011-07-09T22:01:34.893-04:00

As I'm working on the road bike today, My son is staring at the back of my 29r; which I've been racing this summer."Hey Dad! Why's there a fire extinguisher on your bike?", asked my son.--posted via iPhone.

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-12442342892576256052011-07-07T11:09:00.008-04:002011-07-07T12:18:31.280-04:00

The media got a sneak peak of Bianchi Bicycles 2012 product range last month in Bergamo, Italy.Bikeradar.com was there to cover the goods and here's the photo gallery of the new Impulso...[more]. These images are not representative of the US spec bikes but the frame construction obviously is.I'm really excited about the Impulso for a couple of reasons. As those around me know, I've been loving my

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-32741983586833066862011-07-04T15:51:00.001-04:002011-07-04T15:51:36.927-04:00

3pm snack and reading material. Mmmm. --posted via iPhone.

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-23787020204893695132011-07-01T07:40:00.001-04:002011-07-01T07:40:17.763-04:00

An unwritten truth about using carbon soled mtb shoes is they will get jacked up racing in them. So, put away any preconceived notions about keeping them euro-roadie spot less and free of blemishes. At least that's the conversation I've had with myself. (love the fit of this particular shoe!)- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-48044473524514171872011-06-26T21:07:00.001-04:002011-06-26T21:07:39.542-04:00

I genuinely enjoy servicing my bikes. Lately, my wet chain lubricant I've been using is Pro-Gold (on the mountain bike). The days of using a lubricant that goes on wet and sets up as a waxy film have been long over for me. In most cases, it's more work to remove that waxy, cupcake icing of a chain lube than it is to spot clean with a wet lube like Pro-Gold. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-40431992976749273052011-06-24T10:34:00.057-04:002011-06-28T11:58:33.063-04:00

The beginning of June is always reserved for a week long trip down through the southeastern territory. This year I was taking 7 days for work and the family was taking 7 days to go visit Mickey at Disney. Seemed like a fair trade, worth noting that growing up, I was more Bugs Bunny and Gumby than Mickey and Pluto so as you could guess I wasn't heart broken for not visiting the Magic Kingdom.June

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-53029810093593903302011-06-10T13:15:00.001-04:002011-06-10T13:15:54.340-04:00

Photo courtesy of Epic Cycles UK. Arriving at selected US dealers this month (Gran Fondo Cycles in Nashville, TN too!), Bianchi Bicycles Nero Sempre. It'll be spec'd with SRAM Red components with their latest black treatment on all surfaces. The photo above is for frame color representation only and doesn't reflect the US spec bike. Keep an eye on the bianchiusa.com site for exact deets!- Posted

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-10863708169849517852011-06-08T17:32:00.001-04:002011-06-08T17:32:25.115-04:00

Bluffton, SC Bianchi dealer, Bluffton Bike Shop loves steel. Some frame materials never go out of style!--posted via iPhone.

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-62343455094883984142011-06-08T10:40:00.001-04:002011-06-08T10:40:12.270-04:00

Covering some business on the bike in Greenville, SC with Robin Bylenga of Pedal Chic. The south is heating up with Bianchi Bicycles! --posted via iPhone.

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-39320601158964990702011-06-07T13:33:00.001-04:002011-06-07T13:33:54.083-04:00

I got in a nice 2 hours on the bike with the Z-man this morning. Along with that, some coaching for the season. Thanks!--posted via iPhone.

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-25156690926211520022011-06-02T20:46:00.001-04:002011-06-02T20:46:55.661-04:00

This is a test post from the iPad....and a peak at a new limited run white/celeste Super Pista. Going, going...- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-82510247650199582372011-05-19T20:20:00.002-04:002011-05-20T23:46:33.035-04:00

Dan of Bluffton Bicycle Shop is now on something new and something blue.Enjoy the Sempre Ultegra!--posted via iPhone.

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-26610194171405250732011-05-11T16:08:00.000-04:002011-05-13T16:43:01.902-04:00

55cm Pinella at On The Rivet in Cambridge, MD. Shop owner, Matt Beletsky, owns this beauty built with Campagnolo Record. --posted via iPhone.

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-49415875109036718502011-05-10T13:30:00.002-04:002011-05-10T13:35:29.635-04:00

Here's the link to the photo album from the 2011 Gran Fondo New York.Ciao!2011 Gran Fondo New York.

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--posted via iPhone.

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-72920378425745301342011-05-02T10:54:00.001-04:002011-05-04T13:42:52.772-04:00

The sun is out and shining over western Maryland's 'Just Riding Along Bike Shop'. --posted via iPhone.

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-69038012072534468362011-04-27T10:18:00.007-04:002011-04-27T11:12:51.024-04:00

In addition to the previous photo I posted, I shot a mini clip of the bike, along with a few more photos.As usual, I waited too long to get one of these. Ugh. Upon return from TN, I discovered that we were fresh out of 61cm frames. This is understandable as we typically stock only a pinch full of that size. Personally, it's nice to ride a frame size where there are not too many other of the same

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-28196938260499407612011-04-20T12:22:00.001-04:002011-04-20T12:22:19.144-04:00

Looks like I arrived just in time to see Clayton build up their first Oltre. --posted via iPhone. Location:Tennessee 100,Nashville,United States

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-53631853356078888062011-04-08T20:50:00.002-04:002011-04-08T20:54:52.971-04:00

courtesy bianchi.itWarmer weather is approaching the Mid-Atlantic region and Il Campionissimo says, Get out there and enjoy it!

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-42431828496822873042011-04-04T12:48:00.020-04:002011-04-04T14:04:25.597-04:00

I decided to start off the 2011 season with an old friend and a new build. The foundation of this build would be my 2010 1885 frame/fork, the rest would be a whole new dance for me.63cm bikes are a rarity in carbon form so for now, I'll pedal away on this extremely responsive aluminum/carbon seat stay equipped platform. This year I'll be trying out road tubeless wheels and tires. I've ridden

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-12184618534619288262011-03-31T16:14:00.023-04:002011-04-01T08:39:36.720-04:00

The beginning of March marked the grand opening/fashion show for Greenville, SC ladies-centric shop, Pedal Chic.Here's a brief walk through at Pedal Chic the afternoon of the Grand Opening. Things were quite full and a buzz later that evening!Maintaining the theme of 'Roadways are the new runways', business owner Robin Bylenga assembled her team of fashionistas and summoned my presence for the

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-44878300751232641522011-03-24T22:42:00.003-04:002011-03-24T22:58:35.790-04:00

Warmer weather will be here before you can say, 'Clenbuterol laced Jager shots for everyone!'. Are you really going to head down the road in the same old pair of clapped out Nashbar bin close-out bibs or that flappy jersey from that disease ride you did back in 2002? No, you're going to man up and get yourself a new matchy matchy kit to boost that group ride average by 3 mph. Enter- Capo.I've

stickboybikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07539639450804947910noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5204464280262634470.post-76428623904788056332011-03-24T21:43:00.011-04:002011-03-24T22:32:04.086-04:00

Travis and the guys at JRABS celebrated turning the big, '1' this month.Here's a clip from the event, [...more]In addition to a few photos I snapped during the well attended party.Everyone had lots of food thanks to the Laytonsville District Volunteer Fire Department. The Potomac Peddlers launched a group ride early in the afternoon. When the ride ended at the shop, beverages provided by Sierra

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Full photo album here...[click!]Love the wheels!

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Simplicity Cycles head wrench and assistant manager, Mike Allison took out a 2011 Infinito Ultegra for the first time today. He rides anything and everything, FAST! I believe the above says it all. (and I didn't have to pay him in beer for the testimony.)Thanks Mike!

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There we have it folks. The B4P Sempre Ultegra officially weighing in at 17.04lbs for a 55cm frame size. No accessories, outta the box, including the pie plate on the rear wheel. Not too shabby for a $3099 weekend race whip. Coppi would be proud!--posted via iPhone.

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photo provided by bianchimilanoHope everyone was prepared this winter!

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Sometimes you need a Martini with your Milano!photo by Bryce TugwellHere is a Steampunk version of what I feel is the raddest modification of a Bianchi Milano Citta...[more].

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Here are some details on the new Oltre, from Bianchi's product manager, Angelo Lecchi. Thanks to Insideprocyclingtv for the clip.

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Il Pirata!

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Here's a brief walk through at Just Riding Along Bike Shop in Laytonsville, MD. Repairs are rolling along well for the guys!

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Kirk from Simplicity Cycles in Hanover, PA is wasting no time, introducing his daughter to the world of cycling. Tullio would be proud!--posted via iPhone.

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Mock Orange Bikes in Winston-Salem, NC are sinking their teeth into the 2011 Bianchi Sempre. Last season the shop's Pro 1/2 team rode our B4P Mono-Q and this season, the new Sempre has started infiltrating their team bike fleet. Zach Lail has had some saddle time on his SRAM Force equipped Bianchi Sempre... [more]---------------------------

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Greenville, SC has a been a hot bed for cycling for some time now. Bike lanes have been implemented on the streets, the US Pro Championship is on the schedule for 2011 and 2012, this area is home to George Hincapie and some epic riding too.Increased participation in cycling creates increased growth for bicycle retailers. However, the female cycling demographic hasn't truly seen increased service

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My trip through the southeast territory last November netted some swag for my gear bag.Aside from being the owner of Incognito, James has a long history of being an artist too. For the shop's one year anniversary, he made up some t-shirts to commemorate this special occassion.One for me. Thanks James!

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The shops are a bit slower this time of the year which leaves retailers with time on their hands to polish their 2011 retail plan, re-merchandise their displays on the sales floor and keep the till full with 50% off winter time bike tune ups.Mid-Atlantic/Southeast bike shops have never been the warmest during the winter season so employees have been know to break out the occasional hoody or ''

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Robin of Pedal Chic in Greenville, SC proudly shot me a text of this 80s Bianchi road bike; now converted to a single speed. Steel classic over the more modern carbon Infinito. Such a nice match up!--posted via iPhone.

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Ferrari gets Androni-Bianchi their first stage win of the season at the Tour de San Luis.Click here for more...Movistar sponsored racer, Soler has been a polka-dot jersey wearer at the Tour de France and a former member of Bianchi race team under the Barloworld banner. Here he is next to Androni team member, Jose Serpa. Nice to see Serpa's Oltre in the peleton. Best of legs to Androni in 2011!

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My first shop visit of the New Year was at The Bicycle Stable in Philadelphia, PA. The shop’s owner Chaz, has always been a gear-head aside from only bikes. Motorcycles and rat rods have keep his hands dirty over the years. My first season with Chaz exposed me to one of his projects; a mid-80’s Volvo 240DL wagon fitted with a Mustang 5.0 lump.When the winter months slow the shop’s traffic, Chaz’

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Eh, not so much a tool for the bike as it is a tool for the rep job. Time to start diving into more details about the brand and it's dealers who make my job so wonderful. More video clips for this site soon. The Sony Bloggie Touch. --posted via iPhone.

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The GFC crew has confirmed a bike build weight from the previous post, of 15lbs with pedals and cages. That's a 50cm Sempre built with SRAM Red, SL-K crank and other FSA bits. I'll try and get some better photos of that build, during my next trip to Nashville. In the meantime, they had a 59cm with Red roll out the door today. Britton's opinion on the ride is-- 'FANTASGREAT! It rides, um, awesome.

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I caught a glimpse of the latest build from Nashville's Gran Fondo Cycles. Mix one part 2011 Sempre with one part SRAM Red build and you have one tasty bike!--posted via iPhone.

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I can see why marketing professionals have multiple people contributing to a company blog in order to keep the info current. This isn't a 'company blog' per say, rather one that reflects my job which happens to be Bianchi-centric. My New Year's resolution, keep this darn thing current.This was my last swing through the south and my goal was more than shaking hands and kissing babies. It was to

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With a never ending quest to keep moss from growing on a rolling stone, the guys at Southpark Cycles are taking their show and Bianchi Bicycles, closer to the city of Charlotte, NC.Bart, owner and head ring leader of Southpark Cycles has put together a clip with the help of his helmet cam, showing you his bike commute to the shop's new location. In addition to this relocation, the SPC branding is

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National Sales Manager of Bianchi USA, Jim Stevenson finally got his 59cm Oltre Dura-Ace on the scale. 14.9 lbs!She's a beaut Clark!--posted via iPhone.

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Thanks for the entry from Bianchinist blog entry.Another Bianchi Concept store; looks like it's from Tokyo.Wonderful photos brother!

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From over the pond...click!

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Here's a well done interpretation on the Via Brera. http://www.myfixedgear.net/bianchi-pista-via-breraWillSent via iPhone

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Bianchi USA National Sales Manager- Jim Stevenson has received his Christmas prez early this year-- a Oltre D/A.Nice having friends in high places, eh Jim? Enjoy the new whip!

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125 years of cycling goodness!Here is a piece put together which highlights the launch of the 2011 range.One thing of particular interest is :40 into the clip, the gentleman is holding a cross section of the Oltre head tube. With a 1.5 inch bottom headset bearing for added responsiveness, the Oltre front section utilizes Bianchi's latest X-tex construction.This construction process provides

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Last weekend, one of my bike shop bros got married. Best wishes Jason!Anyway, at our table was another ex-shop friend, Blake, who I found out nailed 17th place at this year's Leadville 100 in the Single Speed class. The first place single speed category victory went to Alfred Thresher; riding a rigid Bianchi SOK. Searching the interweb, I found the YouTube vid below containing a clip of the 1st

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This has to be one of the best entries covering Bianchi's old military folding bikes from the 1912 era.click-- Bianchi 'Model 1912'.

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Please take some time to read this powerful entry about a lost Bianchi.Deep stuff--> click!

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Bart at South Park Cycles has a few Zurigos at the shop. He's put some laps on this new 2011 model and here's his take on the bike.Now tried and tested is the Bianchi Zurigo Cyclocross bike. For $1599 you get an aluminum frame, carbon fork and Sram Apex shifter and drivetrain kit. First impression was the bike handled great. The bike held a great line whether on off camber downhill or

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One of our regular patrons at the company pub is the 2011 Pista. With two color options in 2011, white paint with a red panel graphic (like the Vigorelli) or gloss black with a creme panel, this classic steel bike keeps getting better with age.The steel Pista is sporting a new crank from FSA. Inspection of the crank from 10 feet away, it looks like a Campy throw back to the Nuovo Record days. The

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I shook my head this week at the fact of some things, items, etc, fall through the cracks of my In-Bin. (old reference to the In and Out bin on the corner of some office worker's desk. Inbox is too tech for this example.) Namely, the pile of business cards I've been shuffling through since my return from the 2010 Interbike show. Yeah, I had that big of a pile of cards!Like eating around my plate

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In case you didn't know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Also, the love of health, wellness and a 125 year old bike company can bring people together who are half a country away.Last Friday was Day 1 of the 2010 Young Survival Coalition/Tour de Pink p/b Hershey's Bliss. I've been involved with the YSCs Tour de Pink since 2006. I've known ladies in my life who have been affected by

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Here is a blurb courtesy of BikeRadar.com on the 2011 goods.From the rep perspective...we were very busy last week. Even with most of the top 7 bike manus out of the show, foot traffic at our show was plentiful. And from what I could see it wasn't overflow from the Health and Fitness Expo being in the same building, just straight up enthusiasts for the brand.We have a terrific 12 page ad this

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I wasn't able to update any 2010 Interbike show content due to the fact that Apple would like me to download the latest iTunes v10.1 before updating the OS on the device. What? Really? Or at least that's was the excuse the gal at Apple Support told me. This somehow left me without the ability to tether the device to my laptop. Guess what I finally did this morning..yeah, update done. Tethering

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Ok. That last post didn't come through as smooth as I wanted. I need to figure out the MoSo integration into blog postings; probably should stay with the Blogger App instead of emailing a tweet to this blog.Last month I was linking together dealer visits through the southeast and stopped by Gran Fondo Cycles to what Lynn had cooking up at the end of the summer. Below are some shop photos from

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stickboybike: One of my fav all time colors for our Pistas, Cycles Bikyle in Bryn Mawr, PA http://twitpic.com/2p0se7 #bianchibicycles Original Tweet: http://api.twitter.com/1/stickboybike/status/24685812426 Sent via TweetDeck (www.tweetdeck.com)Will Mahler Sent via iPhone

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Subject: Bianchi at Friedichshafen - Euro Bike Friedrichshafen is a small German town located on the shores of Lake Constance and is probably best known as the home of the Graf Zeppelin dirigible. In less historical terms, the town is also known as the home of the annual EuroBike bicycle show – the hands down winner for the claim of world's biggest bike show. This year marks the 19th

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Here is a blurb from over the pond about the Oltre' and Sempre. Eurobike is the mega show that proceeds the North American version (minus the lavish, over the top contemporary booth displays) known as Interbike.Fingers crossed that we can get some of these murdered out frame sets for the Bianchistas.

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Fanboy, E. Harding of Team PG-13 Graphics proudly displaying his collection of race bikes.Judging by the calendar, he should be getting in some ride time on that Cross Concept. Best of barriers for the fall Eldon!

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What a way to kick off the arrival of the 2011 model season by none other than a huge insert in the October issue of Road Bike Action Magazine. It's arriving on news stands and in mailboxes now!Be sure to stop by the RBA booth at Interbike and pick up a free copy.Photo courtesy of JS, Bianchi USA Inc.

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2011 brings a face lift to our outgoing Cross-Terrain category. Renamed- Turismo, the bikes have received a fresh update, from the frame's tubing design down to the graphics.The first thing that caught my eye on the Cortina, aside from the Italian Red paint, were the gold-leaf lettering on the frame. The top tube is hydro-formed and slightly arced with a structural triangular crease along the

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My travels near the end of July brought me to Proteus Bicycles for their Summer Garden BBQ.They've been growing some peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers in a garden next to the shop. Always contributing to the 'community involvement' part of cycling, Jill and Yo decided to have over some close biking friends, customers and myself to enjoy the fruits of their labor. And some burgers and dogs too!The

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Looks like Gran Fondo has added more beautifulness to their wall with a newly acquired, pre-owned, Bianchi TSX EL-lugged frame. --posted via iPhone.

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Travis of Just Riding Along Bike Shop in Laytonsville, MD received some bikes from us last week. Curious about the shipment of 2011 Bianchi Sempre 105, I hopped into the E and drove over for some photo action.Allow me back pedal a bit on how exciting this bike is for us and my dealers...or at least Travis in his case. His bikes arrived last week, my cell phone rang, it's Travis' mobile number,

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Really.I'll make a concerted effort to get you the dirt by Monday on the 2011 Sempre and my visit to Proteus Bicycles summer bbq.Until then...

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The summer is still steamrolling along and the bike is still being well served by all in my region for enjoyment, transportation, fitness, etc.Here is a little gem from Sac, of Cardiel on his...yeah he runs it sans decals but it's still a Pista Concept. Thanks for the video from the crew of Macaframa.Much love to John and shredding the gnar on the PC.

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This month we're shipping out our 2011 B4P Sempre...or as we'll refer to it from here on out; The Sempre.Personally, I have two shops in my territory who will be taking delivery of the 2011 boy racer bike-- Gran Fondo Cycles in Nashville, TN and Just Riding Along Bicycle Shop in Laytonsville, MD.Retail on the bike is...arrh, not just yet, you'll have to call the shop to get that detail but I will

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