frostbike

I arrived in Minneapolis yesterday and was greeted with some fantastic 50 degree weather. A little different than last years knarly cold bone chill that Brian and i survived. Day one here was pretty good and consisted of a meet and greet with bike shops from all over the country and QBP staff. Well, i didn't really meet too much and found myself amongst some familiar faces from montana. Alex from Missoula Bicycle Works, Dave and Kevin from Hellgate Cyclery, and Robert from Big Sky. I did cross paths with Steve Flagg, and told him how much we appreciated the letter he sent to IMBA advocating for snow bike useage in Yellowstone. We chatted briefly about that whole scenario and how incredibly stupid YNP's reaction to snow bikes has been. Also got to say hello to Scott Fitzgerald the infamous major of Victor Idaho and owner of Fitzgerald's bike shop in Jackson Hole.....he's here with wife, young son and service manager. Scott's another person who has been very active with the entire snow bike access. Check out his article here

Nothing too exciting though.....just lots of beer, food, and good conversation and then it was lights out on day one and falling to sleep with the drone of ESPN Sportscenter all night. dun-nun-nunt


Today should be interesting.....get to see my pal Mark and his side kick, stuffin muffin who both live here. Not sure what's up with the nick name and i'm too afraid to ask, if i gain a little courage to find out i'll be sure to report back. Not too sure what the day will bring either but i'm hoping for Mayslacks Roast Beef and a cold pitcher to wash the horseradish sauce down. Wish me luck.


over and out.