Go Redline's Olympic "Great Eight"

Kryptonite wishes our Redline friends the best as they watch to see how their "Great Eight" BMXers do tonight. Don't forget to watch BMX history in the making tonight...around 8ish pm for everyone watching from the states.

Real Cycling Prowess!

by Eric Anastasia, Eastern Regional Manager

I'm sure like many of you, I have been watching as much of the Olympics as possible and I've become curious about what the bikes outside of the Olympic venues looked like. As I was poking around the internet (probably while gymnastics where on) I came across some interesting photos of the bikes that inhabit the Beijing area. Have a look.

Congrats Kristin Armstrong!

Did you see that time trial ride of hers yesterday?? Way to make US women cyclists everywhere proud!

080808 And Counting

For those of us blog readers who couldn't be in Beijing today, tonight, depending on where in the globe you're reading from, here's a Web 2.0 version of the opening ceremony. Enjoy and come back to comment on your thoughts about the athletes we're all watching. We should also make note of the Olympian effort contributed by all Chinese people to prepare for this event.

http://www.nbcolympics.com/blogs/blog=alanabrahamsonsblog/postid=183659.html#ni+from+birds+nest

On to the Olympics!

Now that the X-Games are behind us (sob!), it's time for the 2008 Olympic Games to start this weekend. Pretty much first up are the cycling events with the men's road race on Saturday and the women's road race on Sunday.

There's something for everyone with the road racing, time trials, individual pursuit, Keirin, team pursuit, sprints, mountain bike and even BMX.

Full schedule is here. Enjoy!

July is a month for cycling!

Ok folks, Bob Roll has left for France! Yes, in a few short days you American cycling fans can sit in front of your TV and watch the Tour DAY France with Bobke! You know I'll want to know your favorite Roll-ism this year!

And, I see that the US Olympic team has been set. Zabriskie, Leipheimer, Vande Velde, Hincapie and McCartney...nice.

If you are in Massachusetts, don't forget the Longsjo Classic this weekend, too! I might just head up there myself.

Safe riding (and don't forget that helmet)!

Happy Marathon Day!

It's Marathon Monday here in the Baystate (Massachusetts) - the 112th running of the Boston Marathon. Wheelchair racers start at 9:25am, women at 9:35am and 10am for the men. The US Women's Olympic trials were held here yesterday. Congrats to Deena Kaster, Lewy Boulet, and Blake Russell on making the Olympic team! I know Blake's coach, Bob Sevene ("Sev"), quite well so congrats to them! Sev's coached many Olympians over the years, but having Blake qualify in the marathon reminds me that he coached someone else in the marathon back in 1984 and she came away with the Gold medal...yes, Ms. Joan Benoit. Go Blake!

I have a special place in my heart for the Boston Marathon - it's where I started my career, made a lot of friends (like Sev) and had a lot of fun. You can read about my favorite part of Race Weekend and Race Day on my blog. It was a magical time.

I wish Dave McGillivray (race director), Sue Smith (start line announcer) and all of the marathon volunteers and officials a wonderful day.

To the wheelchair racers and runners - I wish you all personal best times! Including one Lance Armstrong, who will be in the pack.

Update: Lance Armstrong passed through the half marathon at 1:26. He's running at a 6:38 per mile pace, which gives him a projected time of 2:53, which is under the 3 hours he wants to run. Remember, he's still got the infamous Heartbreak Hill to go.