Twitter feed

 

Blog Post

 

 

Monday
22Feb2010

The new bike is great

I had my baby out on the road and love her ! I am still getting the hang of the gear placement on road riding and shifting . She is so beautiful I am almost happy it is so cold i have her back in the trainer . Got the new girls in dirt DVD buy it help spread the word girls do dirt and do it well .

Thursday
11Feb2010

More about my new bike 

 

SRAM Force
Wheels American Classic Hurricane
Tires Hutchinson Bulldog
Shifters Force Double Tap
Front Derailleur Force 31.8
Rear Derailleur Force
Crankset FSA Energy 46/36
Cassette Force 1070 12-27
Brakes Cane Creek SCX-5
Chain 1070
Saddle Blue Competition
Seatpost Aerus 2014 Alloy 27.2
Handlebars Aerus 6061 Alloy 31.8
Stem Aerus 2014 Alloy 31.8
Headset Aerus 1 1/8" Integrated
MSRP $3,100.00
Thursday
11Feb2010

What I got at the bike swap !

Well I did it I got a new bike, not a road bike but not a mountain bike . What is it ? well it is a cyclocross bike . What the hell is a cyclocross bike ? It is the best of both worlds , well as far as I am concerned it is , why well it is light and more like a road bike but tougher and more like a mountain bike, as in frame will take more abuse and over all feel of the bike is a little more heavy than a road bike . Being a dirt girl I picked up a (road bike) and laughed  "this thing will break into if it hits a curb" . So Rusty at BONZAI CYCLE WERX  said look at his new bike and I did  I liked it . So now back home to hit the computer to research. What did i find out about cyclocross bikes ? the people who race them are crazy . See videos of all the fun . But this did not stop me from wanting a cyclocross bike I do not think i will ever be a strong enough rider to race but want a bike to ride that I feel will not break if it hits a curb or finds some dirt under it's tires . I hoped to find one at the bike swap . We hit the bike swap sunday and Brain from Bozai cycle werx has a beautiful blue bike  cyclocross in my size . I drooled all over it but looked at the price $1400.00 and said maybe next year . We picked up some good deals a new trainer and mat for the trainer some shorts , leggings and tires and such and came home . It was about four in the afternoon and the phone rings , It was Brain he said the bike is now half off he needs to sell the 2009 to make room for the new stock . So this is how I got my new bike . We are covered in snow or I would be out on this bad girl now . Well I may have to take her out and get some dirt on her later this afternoon .

Friday
05Feb2010

Sunday Bike swap Info 

Where: The Tarrant County Resource Connection is on the south side of Fort Worth on Campus Dr., one exit east of the I-20/I-35w interchange. The Resource Connection is generously allowing our two clubs to hold the swap meet in the gymnasium. So, no matter how ugly the weather, we will be dry and comfy.

Put on by Colonel's Bikes
3053 S. University Blvd.
Fort Worth, Texas 76109

When: Sunday, February 7th
9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m. Fort Worth, Texas

Tarrant County Resource Connection
Building 2300

 

Information: Call Rick or Doug at Colonel’s Bicycles (817) 924-2453. 

Friday
05Feb2010

Support Bike Fort Worth Texas

PLEASE HELP US SUPPORT BIKE FORT WORTH
Please attend this important meeting in support of BIKE FORT WORTH!

What is BIKE FORT WORTH?


Bike Fort Worth is the City's comprehensive bicycle transportation plan for developing a friendlier bicycle environment. Recommendations for supportive policies, programs and facilities are included to increase bicycle transportation within the City of Fort Worth.

The City has identified three goals to benchmark the success of the plan:

* Triple the number of bicycle commuters
* Decrease bicyclist related crashes by 10 percent
* Attain official designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community through the League of American Bicyclists.

Implementation of the Bike Fort Worth plan will promote bicycling as a safe and attractive transportation alternative. A bicycle transportation network will improve livability in Fort Worth by providing an alternative travel option to residents of the City and improved access to other modes of transit. 

Bike Fort Worth Presentation to Council:
Date: 9 February 2010 (a Tuesday)
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth
Room: 2nd floor, Council Chambers
See You There!
BIKE FORT WORTH
to be Presented to Fort Worth City Council
9th of February 2010, 7:00pm, at Fort Worth City Hall

The City of Fort Worth will be requesting (recommended by city staff) the adoption of the
Bike Fort Worth plan (city's 1st ever bicycle transportation plan) by the Fort Worth City Council.
Your attendance at this public meeting is CRITICAL! Numbers matter, you'll make a difference!!
No, you do not need to be a FW Resident- you ride, shop, and work there... be there.

From FW City Staff:
Bike Fort Worth is the City's guide for developing a bicycle friendly environment complete with facilities, programs,
and policies; ultimately, assisting residents by providing a safe and attractive alternative mode of transportation.
Please join us to support adoption of this plan if you are able. 

This plan (planned trails, lanes, routes, funding, policies) has been in work for over a year.
FW City Staff has graciously included us in all phases of planning process.
It is time to get this adopted.

It is very likely City Council will adopt this plan; however,
your attendance will stress public support and go a long way to ensuring timely implementation.
Public Representatives need to see Public Support for this Bicycle Plan.
See you there, invite and bring a friend- or two!


PLEASE ATTEND THIS VERY IMPORTANT MEETING!




Be There!

Colonel's Bicycles 3053 S. University Dr.
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
(817) 924-1333