EPCC Ride #1...

Good times here in Estes Park. Yesterday was the first weekly Estes Park Cyclist Coalition (EPCC) mountain bike ride. A crew of us locals started the coalition to advocate for all cyclists here in our town, to open new trail, maintain existing and be the voice for cyclist through communication with landowners and land managers. We are pretty psyched to kick off things with a group ride at our local trail, Crosier Mountain. Below are a few images from the ride for your viewing pleasure. 

Four Inches of Fun...

Cold as phukk, brutal snow conditions and more hike-a-bike training made for another typical sufferfest that is the TNR.  We hit the Peaceful Valley trails followed up with Dales Pale Ale and grub from Oscar Blues in Lyons. Another great time riding The Fat Pearl in way to tall a gear for this terrain. The riding here is hard, but if it was easy, I wouldn't be learning a damn thing. The weather's here, wish you were beautiful. 

Thanks to Yann for the sweet photos, as usual.

Global Warmings...

I did four laps around my yard for Global Fat Bike Day in sub-zero temps; 
no gloves or helmet and in my house slippers. 

I hope that counts.

Blow me down...

Crazy wind today, crazy. Crushed me. Huge gusts, long climbs. My legs got worked, my ears hurt from the wind. Gearing was way too tall - I've yet to change that yet (still) from Kansas riding. Maybe never will. Only makes you stronger, right? These are the tribulations that make memories. The forecast calls for up to 20" of snow over the next few days. So psyched we motivated. 

 - Antelope entrance to Hall Ranch exit - Lyons, Co.

Nice Rack...

To all of my cycling pals, I'm taking a moment here to spray a little about Kuat Racks. If you want the best hitch rack, with the best features, sexy looks, and a bomproof platform that keeps your steeds anchored solid - look no further.
Not only are Kuat's products hands-down the most innovative, but the owners and employees are amazing people, cyclist, friends and parents - much like you and me. Kuat's customer service is out-of-this-world, and for my old KC crew...Kuat is located in Springfield, Missouri - about as local as you can get!
Give them a call, tell them The Pirate sent ya, and get yourself the rack you deserve just in time for Christmas. If not for yourself, do it for you bike :)
Here's a link to an article I wrote on the Kuat NV a few years ago (prior to my addition of the 2-bike add-on). Sweat Jesus, I love this rack. Zero regrets...and I'm one picky motherphugger.

Truth...

New digs, new gigs...

Howdy Friends,

As many of you know, I was lucky enough to experience and learn the art of bicycle frame building from none other than Carl Schlemowitz of Vicious Cycles, at Metal Guru in New Paltz, New York this past summer. It was one of the most awesome experiences of my adult life, other than watching my two children being brought into this world. My passion and ambitions in the cycling world grow by the minute. 

I'm starting a new chapter in my life. Lets just say it starts right now, this very moment. I am working towards making a life out of my love for cycling. Not just by cycling or getting friends psyched about riding. Not only by leading group rides and promoting underground races. Not even just by being a voice in the community (which we've now created here locally - Estes park Cyclist Coalition, EPCC) or by building trail. In addition to all of these things,  I am going to push myself as a custom bicycle frame builder. I am going to do everything in my power to create a unique product that YOU, my beloved readers will just HAVE TO OWN. Something you and I will be proud of, that we can take to many places on this planet and enjoy the hell out of some sick trails.

Now, I'd guess that some folks out there trying to make it happen would tell me I'm crazy; there's no money in it and this is not realistic. I'm here to prove them wrong. With your help, and my motivation, things are going to happen. Slowly at first, but in time, great things will come of all of this work, time and energy I am putting into the future. 

So in short, I will be documenting the transition, the changes, the progress and transformation - right here on these very pages, as well as on a few other sites to keep everyone in-the-know. May the future bring us all the best of luck and may we ride united and never look back.

With that said, I proudly introduce

oddity cycles

Over the next six-months I will be mastering my skills and developing a product. I will not be taking orders on bikes until I am 100% satisfied that they will blow your mind. Patients my friends. I'll keep you in-the-loop so that you can enjoy the journey right along with me. Thanks in advace for the support!

Cheers, 
Burnsey

Three Inches...

We've got about 8" of snow this past week. Got out to lay some fresh 3" tracks @ Crosier Mountain with Andre' yesterday. Pin-ball style down-hills and a lot of long-ass hike-a-bike getting back up. All worth it, laughing the whole time. Gotta love all conditions-gotta-ride-time!!! Getcha some!

Valmont Bike park...

Sunday Funday = Dirtchurch with the family and Dave at Valmont Bike park...

Roar...

A few images from a few rides over the past week on the new Badger build...

Mega Hike-a-Bike

Buried...

Buff...

Badger + Fixed = Hard Fun

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