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Comment on 2010 Handmade Bicycle Show by Mike

Mike — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:32:26 +0000

I went to the show this weekend. It was the first one that I attended and am very glad that I went.. I am already planning for the 2011 show in Austin. I posted 2 videos from the show at http://bicyclespokesman.com/north-american-handmade-bicycle-show-report/ and will be posting more on my interviews with some of the builders. As for the bike that you selected as your favorite, there is a youtube video with the builder Sasha White describing the bike at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTfAjLiPbH4 He built the bike for his daughter.

Comment on SESHDAY + KICKER = HAPPY EARS by Clay

Clay — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:56:35 +0000

Glad to hear you went and signed up. If anyone else hasn’t go and get in now so you have a chance at getting a pair of headphones.

Comment on SESHDAY + KICKER = HAPPY EARS by MB

MB — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:41:35 +0000

Kicker has some of the sickest, (quality wise) product, my car is fully loaded with them. I bet their headphones are just as good. I signed up. Thanks.

Comment on HOOKUM – Hook and Ring game by Joe Parrish

Joe Parrish — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 04:32:20 +0000

Hey, thanks for the mention. You seemed to have nailed everything that I like about the game…without even playing. It is simple to play, but hard to master. And it is best played with a beer in hand!

Comment on Shane McConkey — In Deep tribute by Clay

Clay — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:25:19 +0000

Dak,

You bring up a very good point. I hat sat at a desk and have thought about this. It is a huge give and take. On one hand I have heard many people quickly talk about selfishness on his part. One the other hand, this is an individual that has progressed not only a sport, but also himself. Even though he might not be around, I would like to believe (based on all I have read and heard) that his effectiveness at a parent will stick around and his life will constantly shine as a guiding light to his children. Giving then goals and a positive role model to live up to.

Yes the simple fact that he will not be there is easy to point out, but it is extremely hard to answer the question of would he trade it. I think we can see his answer by his actions. There are many things in life that leave children missing one or both parents. Some I see as much more unfair than what we are talking about. Because of this I choose to take calculated risks that might have bad outcomes. I would rather my children see that it is ok to take risks and progress, then to be constantly hide from what could happen.

I don’t say that as a way to say any and all risk is ok. Like I said, I have and still ask my self this question. It causes me to not push my limits as much as I would like to. With that said my little girls have seen Dad go down a few times, and go down hard at that. For me it has only helped get back up and try again, because that is what I want to teach them. Mainly that failure happens ( on all levels ) and all we can do with it is move on. To never try is to never progress.

Thanks for the comment.

Clay

Comment on Shane McConkey — In Deep tribute by dakranii

dakranii — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:55:48 +0000

It makes me wonder about something. He mentions that loves not being an office every day and that he gets to work doing what he does. I completely understand that. I sit at a desk all day every day and browse sites that show people doing what I wish I could be doing.

But then it immediately showed him with his child. And it makes me wonder. Would he trade all of the fun and awesome experiences he had and rather be at a desk every day in an office, but get to see his child every day and watch his child grow up? What’s more important?

I’m not passing judgement, it just makes me wonder, would someone who lived the life Shane did trade it for a more mundane life only to be with his family longer?

Comment on I can dream can’t I? by Josh

Josh — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:10:52 +0000

Sweet video.

I’m working with Red Bull on this awesome project called Project X. Check it out: http://www.redbullprojectx.com

Shoot me an e-mail if you want more info

Comment on Barred For Life by Clay

Clay — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:56:09 +0000

I have yet to go see the new jumps. Saw the pic of them last night and they look like a blast. If i get some free time soon I am in.

Comment on Barred For Life by wil

wil — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:13:17 +0000

Hey clay those trailers look sick! HAve you seen the new dirtjumps up at the velo park? we should go check ‘em out. late

Comment on K2 Sunscreen by Toby

Toby — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:15:24 +0000

This stuff is awesomeeee. Use it everyday