Well it sure feels like winter...

Here is Seattle it is gonna be a white Christmas for a change. We have had snow on the ground for days now, at it sure does paralyze this city...Well from going to work or anything that resembles being responsible, but people will walk miles to get to the bar. The other day I had the pleasure of skate skiing around town...bomb a few hills as well. I have still be riding, got the cross bike just in time to trade it in for something with bigger knobs and wider tires...you guessed it been riding the mountain bike around. Today it started slushing, half rain half snow that will turn everything in to a skating rink once the mercury drops...I have been dreaming about winter boots and the wool sweatshirt/jacket from Chrome....I wish i had a picture, but the camera seems to be showing signs of abuse, er use and isn't focusing so well anymore...I had the pleasure of making a snow man the other day, today he fell over, gues we didn't balance him too well..Ooops. Well I am off to have a beer and tell some tales at the local watering hole...just after a run, er maybe, gotta stay in shape somehow...happy or hoppy holdaze to all, and to all a good night...keep pedaling

It's finally rideable....

A little back story. I first heard about this project in a car ride back from Bellingham about 13 months ago. Those in the car can attest that we were more than ecstatic, and full of ideas. I then received a few more tidbits each time the excitement built. Then one of the people involved left the company the other took over two job duties for awhile, and then there is the overseas travel to make sure they were happening. I first laid eyes on one just before Vegas and I was totally stocked, excited and wanted to race on one that day...too bad it was a bit big, I'm on a 53 and it was a 59, I was a bit stretched out to say the least. Had it been the right size I may have challenged Brian to an Indian Leg Wrestling match for the honors..but alas No racing on it for me, oh that and it belonged to Brian, the chief or whatever else you want to call him, I just call him dead sexy and a great partner in crime, and one of my favorite people. Enough adoration I understand I will get back to the bike. So I could list all the parts and it is not totally complete as I have some gold hubs from Profile being laced to dt swiss rims as we speak, or so enough. TRP mag brakes and without FSA this bike would just not look as sweet. Thanks to all those involved in making this whole thing happen. You make me happy. Everyone that sees this bike imediately wants one, and the fact that there are something like 150 in existence makes it that much better. This will be a collectors item I imagine as I don't think they plan on making more of them. Thank you Raleigh for creating such a buzz....Check out their commute blog here.
You may notice that it is need of pedals which it will get today, also it is almost too sexy to ride....art in motion it will be...I have drooled enough and need to clean up...have a good day. As always keep pedaling...

Here are those pics I promised...

I know it has been awhile, and I could list the reasons that I haven't taken the time to post, but what good would that do anyways. I'll just start with this number above. It does look like a gay sitcom of some sort or even worse, but I won't commit those words to text at this moment. I will tell you that this pic and some that follow were taken at Sears last year, and no the two woman taking the photos could not hold back their laughter. We like to celebrate the mustache and in honor of it we dedicate an entire weekend to it. This year makes last year look tame and I am unsure if I will even post those photos, but enough said we have fun. Moustache weekend is an annual affair and if you come in wearing one you get a shot of Jager or Tequila on the house just for having a great stache.... Enough about that. Word to the wise, check you chimney....
This little beauty is from last year as well, I don't like football nor know much about it but after being told to wear something embarrassing this is what I came up with...enough said.
what can I say I might want to say that I am embarrassed by the gut, but then again there are more things to be embarrassed about, if I was going to be embarrassed about anything in this little gem of a photo above, lets just say orange is not my color. I had so much fun at the SSCXWC, what is next year going to look like....
This here is the crown jewel, the Rapha Roller race, what happens in Portland gets plastered all over the Internet, the chief and I sharing a team bonding moment....wow.....I hope I haven't scared any of you too bad and I hope you are laughing. Part of me wonders why I am posting this,the other part is having too much fun....

My friend Kieth needs your help...

I am just going to cut past and copy his email to me, he will say it better than I can so here you are....
Dear fellow riders,

As some of you may know, I am a PhD candidate at the University of
Washington Business School. Two colleagues and I are conducting a
study examining people’s attitudes and decisions about Business, and
we need your help.

We need as MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE to complete a brief and anonymous
survey. The total time for completion will be 15-20 minutes.

For each person participating, we will donate $2 to either (your
choice) the Africa Bike Project or the International Mountain Bike
Association. To sweeten the deal, I'm also matching donations out of
my own pocket, to bring the amount up to $4 per survey.

To participate, simply follow the link below from a PC running
internet explorer (sorry; no macs or firefox):

https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/heyscott/64679

I greatly appreciate your help, and thanks in advance!

Keith Leavitt

I run with foxfire so I am off to work to use good old internet explorer...