What is a Hessian

: n. An unclean individual who attempts to portray himself as hypermasculine. Predominant in 1980s U.S.A. Common traits include dirty mullet hairstyle, pathetic facial hair, tight fitting acid-washed jeans, black vintage metal tee (cut-off sleeves optional), and "ticking-timebomb" demeanor. Hobbies include stealing bikes, metal, and whoopin' ass. A hesher.

Go by bike!

Rain or shine ride a bike

it is ok you may get wet or

be tired but it is worth it in the end

Now go ride!

Fast Wheels

So far the first few rides went well. Tomorrow is the 5:00 AM train we'll see how it goes.

Their Coming Are You

Rock out with your _____ Out

Raising funds and Rocking Out for HPT, The trails are open and people are having a good time.

Get out and ride your Bike!!

Human Powered Trails

Mountain Bike Riding Returns to LAcrosse!! HPT IS OPEN !! Now Go Ride Dirt!!

Safety Break

Onalska Bike Rodeo and safety day was a cold Grey day but that did not stop the people from coming out. Bikes were checked over and helmets were adjusted, and after all that the kids got
to give the bike handling area a shot. A good day in the absent wisco sun.

In Blum

Tour Ready

Dave's G4 getting Tweaked and ready to go .

Yes not a Cervelo it is a Trek and it is Ralph's ,,,, Nice looking bike.

This just IN

Press Release - Bontrager inForm® Technology Aids Armstrong's Recovery

04/01/2009

Lance Armstrong and Bontrager today released more details regarding Armstrong’s recent collarbone surgery. While it was previously reported that Armstrong’s right clavicle was screwed and plated back together after his March 23rd crash at the Castilla y Leon stage race in Spain, Armstrong and equipment sponsor Bontrager, jointly announced that he was the world’s first recipient of an inForm® CarbonClavicle™ Upgrade.

Originally slated to be released at the AAOS (American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeon) Convention May 18-24th in Las Vegas, Bontrager moved up the launch date of the inForm CarbonClavicle to aid the return of Armstrong to the peloton.

“The original intent of the Bontrager inForm line was to use medical research to aid us in creating better cycling contact points, such as saddles, shoes, and grips. But when we did the research into the most common cycling-related injuries, the broken collarbone proved to be an area where we could actually help cyclists get back on the road sooner,” relates John Balmer, head of Bontrager Development.

The CarbonClavicle, available for both left and right shoulders in four male sizes and four WSD (Women’s Specific Design) sizes, is an actual carbon fiber replacement of the clavicle. Developed with the aid of Sports Medicine Specialist Dr. Mark Timmerman, a Bontrager consultant, the inForm CarbonClavicle has greater shock absorption, greater impact strength, and a greater tensile strength—all while being grams lighter than the OEM boneThe installation on Armstrong was completely coincidental. But I must admit, the Bontrager marketing team was doing high-fives when we heard about Lance’s crash. It really was a marketing god-send. I mean, could there have been a better way to launch the new Bontrager medical Upgrade line?” explains Chris Clinton, Bontrager Marketing Manager.

The installation procedure is substantially quicker than the conventional collarbone repair procedures of stabilizing, drilling and pinning, as this is a full replacement. Essentially, the broken bone is completely removed and the CarbonClavicle is anchored in place. Armstrong’s procedure took approximately 30 minutes and will reduce his recovery time from 3 weeks, to 5-7 days for the sutures to fully heal.

The delay in releasing details was due to an extended approval process with the UCI, which has now ruled that since this piece is structural yet provides only minor aerodynamic advantage over the traditional ‘bump’ of a healed broken clavicle, it falls with the current parameters of the UCI rules.

Future sponsorship plans include full support and pre-emptive upgrades for the full Trek-Livestrong U23 team. “These guys are early in their careers, and if averages apply to the team, we think we can prevent about ten or more future breaks across the 12 members of the team,” adds Clinton.

Backed by Bontrager’s best-in-industry 5-year warranty, inForm CarbonClavicles will be available through referrals from Trek and Fisher dealers exclusively. Retail prices will be set by the retailer.

For more information, please download the complete press release attached below or visit Bontrager online at www.bontrager.com.

Weeks End

It is slowly coming along
soon The Heath will
be part of the Lance Army....

Their is a bench under there some where!

"Can you Smell What the Bezerker is Cooking?"

Lance Fell Off the Bike Did You?

And Caused a big pile up.
Watch that half wheeling

Lance is back on the Bike ! Are You?

How to not route a brake cable

Where headtubes go to die!

Tony Danza?

First ONE

As The Crank Turns,
That is Life here at the Bike Shop.
This will
be an on going tale of stuff,
rides crazy people
bikes sweet ones and ones that we never
hope to see again.
Get on Get out
Ride a Bike!