New USA Cycling Mountain Bike Coach: Mike “Gully” Gullickson took over both the mountain bike and cyclo-cross programs for USA Cycling yesterday. Gullickson brings serious dirt racing experience as a five-time UCI racer in both mountain bike and cyclo-cross events. Seems like a last minute change given that the Olympics are coming up later this year, though I don’t know the whole story…
Distinctive Mountain Bike Stolen: Police in Ilminster, UK are looking for a tricked out stolen Stumpjumper with “rare Magnesium gold pedals” and a Turbo elite computer. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police and not attempt to apprehend the suspect – you’ll just get smoked as the thief blasts away on the Stumpy!
Evidence of growing popularity of cycling: You can see it in Frankfort, KY where Troy Hearn just opened his own shop back in October. If you’ve ever dreamed of opening your own shop one day this article will give you a good idea of what to expect plus it offers a micro view of the increasing popularity of mountain biking (Gary Fisher just might be right!).
