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  1. bvibert

    AlpineZone Summit 2017

    The Summit is upon us! Nick, deadheadskier, and I previewed the conditions today! It was pretty frigid, so I didn't take my phone out for too many pictures, but the skiing was good! The welcome party is going on now in the penthouse. You're missing out if you're not here! Tomorrow...
  2. bvibert

    This is pretty damn awesome!

    Inspirational: A Paralyzed Martyn Ashton Rides Again in 'Back on Track' After sustaining a life changing injury in 2013, Martyn Ashton, mountain bike and Road Bike Party legend, is back on track. It was universally believed that Martyn would never again walk or ride a bike, but he had other...
  3. bvibert

    Trek Bikes QR Lever Recall

    FYI - http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Trek-Recalls-Bicycles-Equipped-with-Front-Disc-Brakes-to-Replace-Quick-Release-Lever/ http://www.trekbikes.com/pdf/recalls/20150421/15TK_QRRecall_WebNotice_USEN.pdf Check those QR levers!
  4. bvibert

    Sundown 3/29/15

    Spring bumps = fun! That is all.
  5. bvibert

    Beer Hammock

    I can't imagine a situation where I'd need this, but it's an interesting idea.. http://www.raceface.com/apparel/accessories/accessories/beer-hammock-orange/ :beer:
  6. bvibert

    Ski swap scores

    I went to our local ski swap at Ski Sundown over the weekend to get my son some new ski boots. After looking through the racks for a while and trying on several boots my wife came across some brand new Full Tilt kids boots with Intuition liners, in his size, for $30. I don't get the impression...
  7. bvibert

    Are You a Dirtbag Mountain Biker?

    http://www.backcountry.com/explore/are-you-a-dirtbag-mountain-biker?cmp_id=sm_fcbkexp49 I scored myself at a 7
  8. bvibert

    From pinkbike - Wolf Amongst The Sheep - Story About Your Neighbour's $20,000 Problem

    Pretty messed up, if this guy is guilty Wolf Amongst The Sheep - Story About Your Neighbour's $20,000 Problem With Stolen Bikes
  9. bvibert

    Trek demo trailer stolen, emptied, then burned

    Bunch of thieving bastards http://www.roadbikereview.com/reviews/news-trek-demo-trailer-stolen-emptied-then-burned
  10. bvibert

    Turning binge tv watching into exercise

    I saw the story below, and I kind of like it. http://mashable.com/2014/04/18/binge-watching-workouts/?utm_cid=mash-prod-email-topstories&utm_emailalert=daily&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily It's like a drinking game, only with exercise. We just stayed watching Game of...
  11. bvibert

    MTB Trike

    Has anyone else seen these things floating around the web? Why??? Juggernaut Kilimanjaro Who's gonna buy this thing?
  12. bvibert

    AlpineZone Summit 5.0 2/7/14 - 2/9/14

    Some of us got started a day early today. Conditions are quite good. Pictures and video to follow
  13. bvibert

    Nice evening pedal in the woods of Burlington with NEMBA

    http://app.strava.com/activities/73246722 A little change of pace for the weekly NEMBA ride last night. I saw my first bear of the year We're going to need to start packing headlights if we keep starting at 6 though.
  14. bvibert

    Great way to get acoss the water

    This may not be anything new, but it's the first time I saw it.
  15. bvibert

    Megavalanche MTB race

    This looks pretty crazy! http://reviews.mtbr.com/crazy-megavalanche-pov-race-video POV of the start
  16. bvibert

    Gap jump over the Tour

    Kinda cool: http://www.vitalmtb.com/videos/member/Jump-over-the-2013-Tour-de-France,22118/iceman2058,94?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=spotlight
  17. bvibert

    MTB - NW CT NEMBA Weekly Thursday ride in Burlington CT

    Today is the start of a weekly intermediate paced ride in Burlington CT. Weather permitting we'll be meeting at the soccer fields around 5:30, plan to ride by 5:45/6:00. I'm planning on being there tonight, unless it looks like thunderstorms. I'm not sure what intermediate pace is, but it...
  18. bvibert

    The next big thing in bike wheels?

    http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2013/05/08/revolutionary-new-design-takes-wheel-for-loop/?intcmp=features Interesting, but I don't see it taking off.
  19. bvibert

    Bike racks

    Whatcha got? I've been using roof racks for a while now. Aside from one incident I've been happy with them. I can see the appeal to hitch racks, but none of my cars have hitch receivers. I just don't think it's worth the extra expense to get setup with one. I've used both Thule and Yakima...
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