It’s eleven-thirty and I’m just updating the site, trying to chill out after a phone call that shouldn’t have stressed me out, but did. It was one of those I don’t want to be talking to you right now, but it’d be rude to say so situations. Meanwhile whilst half listening, outside it has temporarily stopped raining, but there are enough ambulances and police riot vans shooting past, sirens blaring to think that central Manchester is in the grip of some major disaster.
Fortunately, Zero 7 are now providing some relaxing melodies in surround sound and by the time I finish this post, I’m sure that I’ll have forgotten what it was that really annoyed me. I think the weather has a lot to do with it, I managed to get soaked just riding in to work this morning and it rained all day. The Mary Towneley Loop ride this weekend is going to be a bit muddy I reckon.
Well the launch of the Singletrack Magazine Information Bureau seems to have been a bit of a success. Thanks to everyone who has offered compliments, support and constructive feedback. I’d just like to say thanks to Chipps, Mark and Shaun for putting so much time, effort and financial commitment into the magazine and the Singletrackworld website – I’m sure I’m only one of the few that appreciates the end result. It’s a work in progress and since launch there are now a few links to full on-line bike reviews, including this Soulful little number…
The Information Bureau name is actually ripped-off The Designers Republic which is ironic given one of their bits of artwork is entitled: talent borrows, genius steals. They have a rather radical concept of design that is nicely summed up by there remark: All Art is Shit. All Shit is Art. Apparently they in turn stole it from Terry Gilliam. I’m not surprised. In a similar vein, take a look at this.
I downloaded a copy of Stopadoodledoo on Wednesday and have to say that if you haven’t seen a copy yet, that you should check it out. I think the concept is great, the content amusing and the writing style representative of a new era in journalism. Take that any which way you want. I’m looking forward to the next instalment.
The 661 rep was in today. I didn’t know that they used to be Axo UK, this brought much amusement as we reminisced about day glow Axo Pony’s. I also now know that 661 is the area code of the part of California in which the company is based. The fact that the numbers add up to 13 is coincidental. Anyway some interesting stuff from them, I’m particularly taken with their full-face carbon lid, which might be suitable for a bit of boarder-x use. I’m contemplating a purchase.
Well there’s a fair few links to report tonight. The latest from James Annan (if it really was him that posted it) abot QRs and disc brakes is here, as you’ll see it didn’t meet with everyone’s tastes. Forum regular Ben Haworth has some nice bike-related photos for your viewing pleasure over at his site, Richard Barton has just finished fettling with the Stirling Bike Club site which is now back up and there is sad news from the Giro, Cipo has stacked it and is out, but Simoni is still in Pink. I’m not sure that I like the colour and I think matching shades is just going too far. Finally Mike Porter over at Pink Bike needs some help in keeping his sanity whilst he’s off the bike and Laura’s in the Jet stream over the Atlantic on her way back as I type:
From: Laura
Subject: Back in BoulderAhhhh it’s my last full day in Boulder! It’s about 80 outside! Just to rub it in that I’m leaving the sunshine I feel! But I’m heading up to my research site to finish that stuff off so get to be out in it all afternoon! Whooopeeee! Have to find something to do that doesn’t cost money as I spent the last of it yesterday! Oooops! Doesn’t feel like I’m leaving tomorrow! I’ve come up with a cunning plan to get a legroom seat on the plane! I’m going to wear my shorts and put a bandage on my leg so it looks like I’m injured and then get the sympathy vote for the legroom! How cunning am I?
speak to you soon
L
Returning from sunny Colorado to West Yorks in the current weather is going to be a bit of a downer I reckon. Odds on getting rumbled on the plane scam are pretty high in my book, but good luck.
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