Why DW, why??

Recently, I have had some questions arise about why I am supportive of Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Kentucky instead of a more local school. Well, the short answer is that 2 of my sponsored track riders attend LWC, Brooke Crum and Mike Souers.

The longer answer would be that "... I had attempted to work with a local University, and sadly, it didnt work out."

I enjoy supporting junior and collegiate cycling. Admittedly, I don't enjoy monetary profits from it, but I enjoy supporting the young cyclists to the best of my ability, because I like looking into the future of our sport.

So, why bother explaining this?;
Because recently, in September, Lindsey Wilson had a real good showing at the Collegiate Track National Championships. I had loaned them a few track bikes and they represented my brand well. As of late, I have been asked by a growing group of folks the dreaded question... "werent you supposed to be building bikes for XXXXXX?" Its difficult for me to discuss because of how it all went down, and the less said, the better.

Since that time, I had discovered quite a bit of talent at LWC. Depsite the distance between Speedway, Indiana and Columbia, Kentucky, I look forward to be able to assist these talented young riders, whether on position or technique or training tips, whenever possible. This is something I would have loved to have done on a more local level.


Thanks for reading.

DW

Status of bikes in que.

Status updates for the bikes in que.
Crum Road: Needs finish work on fillets and will ship to paint.
Stone Road: Waiting for special sized seat tube reamer. Needs touch up before shipping to paint.
Haldeman Track: Needs finish work on fillets and will ship to paint.
Karthauser: Drawing complete. Mitered.
McKinney Track: Hot! Nuvo photographers will shoot the build process within a week or so. Drawing complete. Tubes in stock, awaiting fork.
Ernesto SS Cross: Drawing Complete. Tubing in stock.
DW Fixie: Drawing Complete. Tubing in stock.
Hudson Max Road: Drawing Complete. Tubes, fork crown, blades and BB shell in stock.
Gabriele Trike: Drawing complete. Transmission and wheels are in from U.K., tubing in stock.

More updates soon!


Karthauser
McKinney


Ernesto
Hudson

DW

Haldeman's bike

Been a while since I updated with pics. Here's a few of Seattle's Matt Haldeman Track bike.

Columbus throughout, except for the Reynolds Seattube. Fillet brazed and sexy. More pics of the finished bikes soon!

its been a while...

Yeah, I know. I have missed you, too, my dear blog. Forgive me for not giving you the attention you so need and deserve. Thank you.

Now that we have that out of the way, its time to rant about a few things.

1.Nothing pisses me off more than someone who tells you one thing, then does another; and that "other" thing has a deep or profound impact on the original person in a negative way.

2. Getting sick sucks. I just recovered from what the Dr. termed as "advanced Bronchitis". The illness kept me from attending Interbike. Damn.

3. I don't give a crap if some over-opinionated ass is offended if I wear my kilt on occasion. If I want to wear it and it offends you, too effing bad. You shouldnt be so sensitive. Thats all I got this time. See ya next time kids. DW

Whats happening in Vegas today.

I am in Vegas at the Connect Marketplace convention. ( http://connectmarketplace.com/ )
I have 42 meetings over the course of 2 days. Its like speed dating for meeting planners.
I made several good connections today and look forward to booking the NAHBS location for 2011.
Just a few of the folks I met today were representatives from Providence, Milwaukee, Chattanooga and even San Diego.
Tonight, we have a dinner meeting with the wonderful folks from our next location, Richmond, Va.
I will keep you updated with our next day of meetings.

DW

Hey, check this out!

I was interviewed by Justin from the South Florida Fixed website a week or so ago. He posted the interview this morning. Check it out when you have a few minutes to kill. http://www.southfloridafixed.com/ DW

uhhhhh, owww!

In my quest to lose weight, I'm riding my bike much more these days.
Todays ride was a CIBA ride. ( http://cibaride.org ) Its my first experience on a CIBA group ride. I opted for the middle distance of 47 miles. Plus I rode to the location the ride starts from.
All in all, 65 miles and about 3.5 hours in the wind. Plus, it was unseasonably chilly this morning. Yuck!

I rode with a group to the rest stop and then it was just me and 1 guy leaving the stop at the same time, so we rode almost 20 miles on the way in together. We were caught by a group, getting close to home, and I had nothing, so I let him go and ride with the group. I soloed the last 8 miles in, by myself, in the wind (carrying my invalid brother on my back... but thats a different story for another time...) and then I had a nice tailwind all the way back to the shop.

So, how do I feel? My legs feel like lead, my lower back is screaming obscenities at me and I'd just love to lay down and take a nap.
Weather permitting, I'm going out for 2.5 hours alone tomorrow. Wish me luck!
DW