Luke_E
I'm a lover of all types of bikes. I got my first job in the bike industry because of my interest in transportation bicycles. In the last 5 years I've worked on designs for trekking, touring, folding, mountain, city, kids, cruiser and even electric assist bikes. My next dream is to learn to make my own frames. In addition to bikes I love long distance motorcycle touring, camping and dining out with my wife. And I can't stand broadcast television. Or professional sports.
My route to the west: Madison, WI to Ashland, OR I must have been born lucky. I love mountain biking, as Im sure you do. We think about it during the work…
on Sep 18, 2012
Why would I leave Trek? greatest bicycle making company ever? Wisconsin is where cheeseheads eat brats and drink beer but aint no mountains The job was awesome The perks were incredible Epic…
on Sep 4, 2012
I took you on a tour of my local trails last season, sharing why I think these trails are so special: close to home, pedal-in convenience, that particular knowledge of the fast…
on Aug 14, 2012
Front the website of Ultimate Direction, describing the Grind 12 hydration pack: "Loaded with features such as pump and tool pockets, organization for spare tubes and adequate room for an extra layer,…
on Jul 11, 2012
I was afraid these shoes arrived too late for a review; out here in Wisconsin we got a mercifully mild winter and there was a 2-week spell of 70s and 80s that…
on May 10, 2012
The right tool for the job; horses for courses; a nail for every hammer. I don't even know what I'm talking about! The conclusion I want you all to take away from…
on Apr 30, 2012
Man, this 'winter' has made it tough to plan for the right gear. I imagine most of you in the cooler climates have been on a good many rides with way too…
on Apr 26, 2012
Allow me to preach two conflicting sermons: 1 bike for many uses AND a bike for every task. First let's have full disclosure: I work in the bike industry and I want…
on Apr 20, 2012
So I'm biased: I work for a Very Large Bike Company that makes its own tires. When these pretty things arrived, I had to keep them hidden from my coworkers. The Schwalbe…
on Apr 13, 2012
Remember when some jackass rode his motorcycle with his cyclocross bike strapped to it for 2 hours through the fog to race on gravel roads? Well the guys from North Central Cyclery…
on Mar 28, 2012
Ah, to be 16 again. I recently had the privilege of attending the season opener for the SoCal High School Cycling League at Vail Lake Resort in Temecula, California. If any of…
on Mar 5, 2012
I remember seeing these trails signs this summer and thinking "What's with that guy's feet?" Those of you in the northern parts of the US and in Canada know, right about now…
on Jan 31, 2012
This time of year really messes with my mountain bike mojo. Yes its cold, but the mountain bike industry makes all sorts of doodads that allow tough guys and girls to keep…
on Jan 2, 2012
A little bird answered my prayers. Just the other day I was thinking to myself: "Self, you've got this great Gary Fisher Collection Rig single speed. Why don't you buy the drive…
on Nov 7, 2011
Preface: I spent 9 incredible days of riding in back-to-back exotic (for me) locations famous for their mountain bike trails. Ill lay them out in the manner that makes sense to me…
on Oct 18, 2011
Here is part two of my mountain bike immersion experience from last month. As I posted previously I spent a week in Copper Harbor Michigan for a work retreat and riding extravaganza.…
on Oct 7, 2011
Preface: I spent 9 incredible days of riding in back-to-back exotic (for me) locations famous for their mountain bike trails. I'll lay them out in the manner that makes sense to me…
on Oct 4, 2011
If you haven't heard, Eurobike just exploded with the best bikes ever in the history of bikes existing earlier this month. This post will differ from most of the others you may…
on Sep 22, 2011
Don't worry about derailleurs, we'll screw those up later. And reflectors? Really? One can acquire a mountain bike frame. In these dark times one can also acquire name-brand Japanese drivetrain parts on…
on Sep 9, 2011
Well how would you do it?
on Aug 9, 2011
International travel is a highly unique experience, and the act reveals much about ourselves and the things we carry. Those who travel far and often are a ritualistic and superstitious bunch (or…
on Jul 26, 2011
A great place to start and the more technical of the two trail loops in The Kettles. The midwest is flat. Maybe around here they should call it hillbiking, but that just…
on Jul 25, 2011
Have you been watching the Tour de France? Are you seeing what those spandex-clad fellas are getting themselves into? Dozens of hungry looking guys with really bad tan lines tossing themselves onto…
on Jul 19, 2011
10 Reasons to watch Pedal Driven, a BIKEumentary: 1. You saw the earlier Singletracks blog post by trek7k about the fundraising efforts to complete the movie. If you pledged, you're part of…
on Jul 11, 2011
Ahhhh, home sweet home Your local trails: they're the home stadium, your turf. I submit that there are a huge list of things that make your go-to singletrack a very special place…
on Jul 6, 2011
