MKE Tuesday Night Rides – Today’s ride is canceled with a heavy heart. We’ve kept riding every week through record low temperatures, driving wind and rain, and so much else over the last several years. In the spirit of solidarity and to protect those most vulnerable during this public health crisis, there’s no defensible reason to hold an intimate group ride until folks’ lives are no longer literally at stake. Still, don’t let this weather go to waste, get some fresh air, and ride your bike today while maintaining social distancing! I know I will, and I’ll be thinking of y’all until we can ride together again. Much love.

https://bikeportland.org/2020/03/12/cycling-through-the-covid-19-outbreak-312378 

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA – The sixth annual US Open Fat Bike Beach Championship, the largest race of its type in the nation, was officially canceled today to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. The race was to return to Wrightsville Beach, March 27-29, 2020.

REI Co-op announced Sunday night it will close its 162 retail stores nationwide beginning Monday.

Finishing up repairs

What can we do to support shops?

Most shops pick up and deliver!

Maybe you can make an Appointment with your favorite wrench

Purchase a Gift Card Online from your favorite shop. They don’t expire and you will have that money banked for future needs.

Peruse our Everyday Cycles Online Store or any other shop!

Order a Custom Built Roll: Bicycle Online! Choose to have it delivered to one of their local dealers where we will do final assembly and deliver your new bike to you in 3-5 days!

Tony – Enlightened Brewing’s “The Imperative” Pale Ale – Milwaukee

A concept created by Kant, The Categorical Imperative was an attempt to create a universal moral law based on pure reason and not individual motivations. He said that we should act only according to maxims that we’d want as universal laws. We believe beer should be universally enjoyed! Whatever principles you live by, we’re glad you’ve chosen this beer. This 6.0% ABV pale ale packs some tropical citrus and floral notes thanks to Mosaic hops.​

6% ABV

Sven – Rogue Brewing’s Batsquatch Hazy IPA – Newport Oregon

For years, rumors have circled that deep in the woods on Mount St. Helens lives the fabled Batsquatch. While there are many tales of Batsquatch, they are all a bit hazy on the details, which makes the truth such a juicy mystery. So what better way to honor the elusive legend than with a hazy IPA? Perfect for camping and potentially making a new friend. This juicy, cloudy IPA features intense tropical flavors and aromas.

Ingredients: 2-Row Malt, Flaked Wheat, Malted Wheat & Oats; Mosaic, El Dorado & Belma Hops; Imperial Juice Yeast & Free Range Coastal Water.

6.7% ABV

54 IBU

89 (Very Good) Beer Advocate

James – Bud Light – Nuff Said!

Talkeetna Trio

Campbell Tract

The Bike Shop

Whiskey Island

Speedway Cycles

Alaska Bike Adventures

ITI Started March 1st – check out the tracker here – http://trackleaders.com

Milan – San Remo (first time since 1945) and Tirreno Adriatico cancelled

National Bike Summit in the DC area March 15-17 CANCELLED https://bikeleague.org/summit

After a thorough review of the coronavirus threat, we’ve decided to reschedule April’s Sea Otter Classic.  Additionally, People for Bikes and Sea Otter Classic will reschedule the Bicycle Leadership Conference. The new dates for the 2020 Sea Otter Classic will be October 1- 4, 2020

Brewer’s Notes – Huma Lupa Licious’ name derives from the hop plant, Humulus lupulus. Brewed with five different hop varieties recognized for their citrus, floral, piney, and earthy qualities, Huma is known for having an intense bitterness that is balanced by a rich malty flavor. A citrus and floral aroma complements the unique qualities of Short’s flagship India Pale Ale. Huma Lupa Licious is truly a complex hop and malt theme park in your mouth.

7.7%ABV

70IBU

91 (Outstanding) on Beer Advocate

SOOOO Tasty!

Manistee, MI – Big M Firetower Fat Bike Race – 3/14/20 – https://www.bikereg.com/big-m-firetower-fat-bike-race 

Spearfish, SD – 28 Below – 50k RACE RIDE TOUR – 3/14/20 – https://www.28below.com 

Hayward, WI – Leprechaun Chase at the Polish Fat Bike Trails – 3/15/20 – https://www.facebook.com/events/1302500363285052/ 

Mar 21 Vandalia, MI MELTING MANN

Mar 28 Saranac, MI Dirty 30 Gravel Grinder

Bublr Bike Fundraiser next Wednesday https://www.facebook.com/events/509237000027575/

ITI Started March 1st – check out the tracker here – http://trackleaders.com

Conversation on cable routing

NAHBS postponed until August

Sea Otter to announce SOON.

Dirt Rag Dirt Fest continuing as Raystown MTB Fest  – https://raystown.org/things-to-do/raystown-mountain-bike-fest 

Edge Cycling saddle review Physiosaddle – https://edge-cycling.com/products/physiosaddle 

In Bill Murray news – the Jeep eFat is available for pre-order – https://www.quietkat.com/product/2020-jeep-bike/ 

One on One Bike Studio (Minn.) as one of 10 best bike shops in the world https://blog.mapmyrun.com/10-of-the-best-bike-shops-in-the-world/

DZR Shoes

Old Man Mountain

Surface 604 eFat

Trailer Park Boys event kerfluffle??

Brewer’s description – A new Hero for the people emerges from the shadows to bring the perfect Session IPA to all humankind. This smooth-drinking beer features a blend of fruit-forward Sabro, El Dorado, Centennial, Cascade, Citra, and Mosaic hops alongside a soft mouthfeel. It’s brewed to enjoy for the long haul, even if you’ve got a full day of heroics in mind.

4.3%ABV

35 IBU

84 (Good) on Beer Advocate

Hayward, WI – Leprechaun Chase at the Polish Fat Bike Trails – 3/15/20 – https://www.facebook.com/events/1302500363285052/ 

National Bike Summit in the DC area March 15-17 https://bikeleague.org/summit

Mar 14 Manistee, MI Big M Firetower Fat Bike Race

Mar 14 Savoy, SD 28 Below Fatbike Race/Ride/Tour

Mar 21 Vandalia, MI MELTING MANN

Mar 28 Saranac, MI Dirty 30 Gravel Grinder

45NRTH

Teravail

45NRTH Product Reviews

Teravail Product Reviews

ITI Starts March 1st – Track it here – http://trackleaders.com – Toni Lund is on the roster this year!

Doom and Gloom or Click Bait – The Plus Tire Trend is Deflating – Plus tires are dead now too? https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-news/the-plus-tire-trend-died-quickly-and-29ers-are-continuing-to-push-27-5-out-of-the-picture/ 

Frosty Hog Recap – https://www.southshorecyclery.com/events/south-shore-frosty-hog-pg347.htm 

JK ran in to a guy who witnessed the Great Polar Bear Ragdoll ride 9ish years ago. (Wish I could find a stretcher picture!)

The “Milwaukee Slide” – https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2019/07/12/using-bikes-lanes-passing-lanes-has-earned-its-own-nickname-the-milwaukee-slide/1698585001/

Double IPA (2XIPA) is brewed with generous amounts of Citra and Azacca hops.

8.2% ABV

55 IBU

Hayward, WI – Leprechaun Chase at the Polish Fat Bike Trails – 3/15/20 – https://www.facebook.com/events/1302500363285052/ 

Justin Timberline bday on the horizon

Cold weather shtuff 

Not a ton of fatbikes. Mostly used for props for other products. Maybe it was a fad.

Ortleib

Thomson bike modules

Old Man Mountain – test Racks coming

Didn’t see them at CABDA but I’ve got a pair of new DZR shoes coming too!

4kw electric bike/motorcycle – https://electrek.co/2020/02/19/sem-moto-bike-electric-bicycle-e-dirt-bike/

Brewer Notes – Juicy pale ale captures the essence of a hazy IPA and puts it into a super crushable snack format. Double Dry Hopped with Idaho 7, Denali and El Dorado hops to bring home the juice.

5.5% ABV

Canmore, Canada – Grizzly Fat Bike Marathon and Relay – 2/22/20  Canmore Nordic Centre – http://www.grizzlyevents.ca/grizzly-fat-bike-marathon—relay-1.html 

Fond du Lac, WI – https://www.facebook.com/events/731473974002075/ 2/22/20 – Whispering Springs Golf Club

Hayward, WI – Leprechaun Chase at the Polish Fat Bike Trails – 3/15/20 – https://www.facebook.com/events/1302500363285052/ 

Angry Catfish – https://www.angrycatfishbicycle.com/ 

True North Basecamp – https://www.truenorthbasecamp.com/ 

Red Raven – https://www.redraven.bike/ 

Cuyuna – https://cuyunalakes.com/visitor-guide/ 

October 2012 Old Man Mountain Sherpa Rear Rack Review – https://fat-bike.com/2012/10/old-man-mountain-sherpa-rear-rack/ 

July 2012 – Front Rack Tests – Old Man Mountain Racks

March 2012 – https://fat-bike.com/2012/03/new-rack-for-moonlander-from-old-man-mountain/

Speedway Cycles

Talkeetna Trio Fat Bike World Championships

White Mountains 100

Alaska Bike Adventures

Cold weather shtuff 

https://www.bicycling.com/bikes-gear/a30776702/cold-weather-cycling/

Baguette math https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNrmOD7gWas&feature=youtu.be

Tony’s a working stiff again

Brewer Notes

India Pale Ale

Light copper in color, this IPA has an aroma of fresh pine and citrus. A strong malt backbone provides balance to an assertive hop bitterness. Pairs well with blue cheese or sharp cheddar. Pair with a classic burger or play up the citrus in the beer with a glazed orange duck dish.

HOPS: – Warrior, Chinook, Centennial, Simcoe, Amarillo, Cascade

MALTS: – 2-Row Pale, Munich, Crystal 24L, Victory

ABV: – 7.3% – IBU: – 71 OG: – 16.0

Val di Sole, Trentino, Italy – La Winter Downhill – 2/15/20 – https://www.valdisolebikeland.com/en/la-winter-bike-downhill/ 

Solon, IA – Lake Macbride Fat Tire Classic – 2/15/20 – https://www.facebook.com/events/2594243337469780/2673257722901674/ 

Washburn, WI – Bike Across the Bay – 2/16/2020 – https://www.facebook.com/events/1194610180733776/

Canmore, Canada – Grizzly Fat Bike Marathon and Relay – 2/22/20  Canmore Nordic Centre – http://www.grizzlyevents.ca/grizzly-fat-bike-marathon—relay-1.html 

Fond du Lac, WI – https://www.facebook.com/events/731473974002075/ 2/22/20 – Whispering Springs Golf Club