Saturday, November 2, 2013

Kanab, Utah

A great morning after snowed thru the night. 


Grand Canyon

Some shots from last week
From the east rim



Sunrise from the east end of the Grand Canyon.   Notice I'm camped 4 feet away from the rim. On federal land took me a hour off route to find. Secretly givin spot by park ranger. And wow what a spot didn't get much sleep but wanted to test my nerve.   

So that night I'm lying there thinking all the things you think while in a dangerous spot .....will boulders fall on me or tree fall...

For here it's like ....wonder if I sleep walk ever......be bad time to find out...
 
But things worked just great...did get some sleep.. But the hike back to the road (89) 5 miles was tough .

Sunday, October 13, 2013

To all those that have helped



Here a reminder of what it takes to be successful bicycle travel
A great company with outstanding service.  Five Star! 

To Captain Randel Baker, a friend ..but more like familly. Has been the foundation .
So Cheers to the Captain Randel Baker Foundation. 1# sponcer Award 

To all the greatest warm showers host around America and a broad. Special thanks.
This is Nick and Conci. Great folks from Oregon USA

Sugar Wheel Works.  Best !  Portland Oregon.  They got me back on the road after only 3 hours off my bike provided storage for my bike and gear. Coffee. Really the best wheel and touring talk ever.  Jude is just one of the great keys to have the best reputation  wheel builders within 1000 miles people knew who I was speaking about. Now it's up to you want the best? Or happy with second best....Greg 

Monday, August 26, 2013

Friday, August 9, 2013

VELOCITY USA, INC. | GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA




Velocity was founded by Tom Black just outside of Brisbane, Australia in 1989.  Our first product was an adjustable aluminum waterbottle cage called the 'Velocage'.  It was such a clever and simple design that sales spread outside of Australia to the United States, by way of Tom's brother John Black of Kentwood, Michigan.  As the company grew, so did our product offering and in 1991 we introduced our first aluminum rim, the Aero.  Velocity set itself apart by offering a variety of rim drillings, sizes, and colors for the custom wheel builder.  Our reputation was formed by providing an exellently manufactured and high quality product, with service and flexibility that is unmatched.  In 1998 we began to produce fully built wheels using cleverly sourced high end components paired to Velocity rims.  Many generations of high end, fully customizable wheels later, The Wheel Departement, was formed in Grand Rapids, Michigan near the beginning of 2011. 

Our mission is to provide you with wheels, rims, and accessories that allow you to enjoy your bicycle to its fullest extent.  To us, that means providing incredibly durable yet performance oriented equipement that can be customized to your tastes and desires.  Best service center  Five Star Service.



SUGAR WHEEL WORKS !



Born of the love for the hand-built bicycle wheel and it’s powerful ability to revolutionize rides, lives, and communities: Sugar Wheel Works, formerly Epic Wheel Works, was founded in Portland, Oregon by Jude Kirstein.

The work begins with the small things. How the company operates is equally important as creating and building a quality wheel. From what lubricants are used, how local orders are picked up and delivered, Sugar strives to make a positive impact on the community and beyond. I really believe there is no place better to get your wheels built. Sincerely  Greg.    Thestarvingcyclist.org


3808 N Williams Ave

Suite134

Portland Oregon 503-236-8511