Bike Hugger 

Riding hard on the roads of Kona, I thought that much suffering had come before us. That the training we were doing was nothing compared to the champions who had left it all on the road in the cycling leg of the Ironman.

From the timbos, to the dreads, to a tall bike made for two – stylin’ in the new year.

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Dents, scratches, creaks; all part of a travel bike and a “patina.”

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I admit it - my brakes squealed today, but then I’m a committed disc-brake for winter riding kind of guy.

Byron’s always had a hard time with the value of it - mostly because of the dislike of brake squeak, but I can guaran-f’ing-tee it makes a huge difference on those dangerous, wet descents. Today I took my Baron Outsider for a nice 3.5hr ride in the cold, wet mess of a New Years day we had here in Seattle. I snapped some pics after I got home to capture the bike in its element (covered in road grit). If you want fancy shots - hit the website.

Sign spotted roadside in Kona. Photographed with chuckles and various jokes.