Our latest project…COMPLETE

How much fun was this?

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Bike Videos from MHCG…

Here are a couple of videos we’ve recently produced for Mile-Hi Cycle Guy. Click on the links to check them out. What do you think of them?

http://web.photodex.com/embed/789×928

http://web.photodex.com/embed/gp8x928

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From MHCG…

Here is a build-out we did at MHCG yesterday. Cute, isn’t it?

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Bike Commuting Conflicts…

I posted this on the Mile-Hi Cycle Guy Facebook page, but I wanted to share it here as well. It is a very insightful look at the conflict between mototrists and cyclists.

Here is, without doubt, one of the best articles I have ever read about the conflict between motorists and cyclists. Not only does the author, Tom Vanderbilt, illustrate this conflict, which has been done countless times before, he delves deeply into why it exists – and offers solutions.

Bicycle Commuting Conflicts

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Rebuilt SS Conversion Porn…

I know it seems a bit self-serving to show off like this, but I’m so proud of this bike, which I rebuilt and converted to a single speed last month, that I just had to show it to you. I really hated to sell this bike. I wanted to keep it for myself.

It’s an all steel Centurion Le Mans RS, with a real classic look and feel. The gearing was perfect for the rolling hills around Denver and the feel was delicious. Smooth, swift, and silent, the new owner is going to love riding it for years to come.

The only thing I could have done to improve the look would have been to add white tires. They were just too impractical for me to do it, though.

Love the white handlebar tape and saddle.

Once I snugged up the chain, it was perfect. I think the white chain added some real class to the bike, and really made it “Pop.”

Even these pix don’t really do it justice. It was truly beautiful in person or, as the new owner said upon first sight, “It’s so pretty.”

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Over at MHCG…

I’m really proud of this single speed conversion I just finished yesterday. It’s my first one…

What do you think?

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Exclusive offer…FREE eBook on Bicycles and Cycling…

Good morning one and all.

We’ve just created an exciting offer – EXCLUSIVE – to fans of our Mile-Hi Cycle Guy Facebook Page. For anyone who is kind enough to “Like” the MHCG page on FB, you will receive a free downloadable 13 page excerpt from our new eBook, “Bicycles and Cycling, Everything You Need to Know to Begin Riding, and Enjoying, a Bike.”

OMG…I wrote a book!

All you have to do is click here, to receive the link: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mile-Hi-Cycle-Guy-Rebuilding-and-Hybridizing-Used-Bikes-in-Denver/130860923630843. WOW…That’s a big one!!!

OMG…I REALLY wrote a book!!!

However, if you would rather get the whole book – sure, there’s more – you can use this link to buy the entire 24 page epic, for only 5 bucks, at: http://www.milehicycleguy.com/store/. Oh my, we have a store!!!

After reading our new eBook, you will have the knowledge required to experience safe, productive, enjoyable cycling, because of your introduction to all of these topics:

Free Excerpt Contains 

5 Tips for Buying the Perfect Bicycle

Cycling for Exercise

Types of Bicycles

Full eBook also Contains

Bicycle Necessities: 5 Must-Haves for Enjoyable Cycling

Bicycle Necessities: 5 Should-Haves for Enjoyable Cycling

Bike Accessories: 5 Cool Gadgets for the Road or Trails

Anatomy of a Bicycle

Parts of a bike frame

Parts of a complete bike

Choosing a Bicycle Seat/Saddle

8 Ways to Practice Safe Cycling

Taking Care of Your Bike: Bike Maintenance

Spinning: Stationary Cycling for Fitness

Weights Training for Cyclists: Increased Performance

If you’re unsure about buying a book from someone you’ve never read before or, if you just enjoy getting free stuff, just “like” us on Facebook to get the Free 13 page excerpt first. It only takes a couple of clicks of your mouse – then, tell us what you think.

Hope you like it,

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What’s New @ MHCG…

Hey everyone, do me a favor and check out what’s new – and cool – at Mile-Hi Cycle Guy (www.milehicycleguy.com).

Mile-Hi Cycle Guy + eBay Partner Network

We’re really excited about this.

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Check it out…

Hey everyone, check out our new innovative winter bike from Mile-Hi Cycle Guy…www.milehicycleguy.com

Give me a week or two, and I’ll have the kinks worked out.

BikePlow from MHCG

2011 BikePlow

 

2011 BikePlow

 

2011 BikePlow

 

We are working constantly to make your cycling more fun, and productive.

Keep those cranks turning,

Mile-Hi Cycle Guy

Made it home unassisted…

Well, I made it home OK. Didn’t quite reach my 30 mile goal today, but I did pedal 28 miles; though I did it at an abominable pace (which I won’t mention here).

The good news is; I got in a long ride for the first time in months. It’s been so cold, for me anyway, that riding more than 10-12 miles has been problematic, at best. On Sunday, Darryl and I did 11 miles. Yesterday, I did 15 miles. With the 28 miles today, that is not a bad week although, in Phoenix this time of year, I would have done at least twice the mileage. Well, I’m still adapting to the Colorado climate, I guess.

But man, what a beautiful day for riding today…with very mild wind…Woo Hoo…in January, no less.

I also stopped in to see an old friend at her work today, to help break up the ride and because we haven’t been able to get together since my return. She works at a bar which used to be my home-away-from-home, back in the good old/bad old days. (Still can’t decide if they were good or bad…lol.) It did my heart good to see Joei again. The greeting she gave me, that great smile and a big hug, were just what I needed. What I want to know, though, is this; how can she be even more beautiful than she was six years ago, when I am merely more gray? Not fair Joei, not fair at all.

My friend Joei...what a beautiful smile she has

Well, to sum up; today was a very good day. Plus, we’re beginning to see some action at Mile-Hi Cycle Guy, as well. We’ve sold a few bikes since Christmas. I had a man bring me his mountain bike to tune and replace the shifters yesterday and, I received an email from a woman this morning who may want me to work on two bikes for her soon, including a hybridization job. So, things are definitely beginning to pop around here, and it looks like this year’s cycling season may begin early, thanks to the mild winter (so they tell me) we’re having.

Let’s hope so, eh?

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