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“Live Update Guy“ Charles Pelkey talks with Diane about the Giro D’Italia and other peloton related matters in a fun conversation.
Then, custom frame builder and winner of “Best Road Bike” at NAHBS 1016, Rob English of English Cycles gives us his insights in the mind and work of the artisan frame builder.
FIRST THOUGHTS ON NAHBS 2016
Being the first one in the convention center is pretty cool. The show floor is empty, the carpets are vacuumed, and the atmosphere is calm.
Walking around the aisles, it’s difficult to believe that less than 90 minutes from now, the hall will be filled with industry folks – they are first today for an hour – and then the general public that will begin to file in to see the expansive array of bicycles, accessories, and components that make up the 2016 North American Handmade Show.
There is a lovely tribute to Brian Baylis, who passed away last week, and whose loss will be felt by so many here this weekend.
I am very lucky to be able to know so many of these people and see how their work reflects their passions, their personalities, and expertise.
As the finishing touches are put on the booths, the exhibitors begin chatting with one another, renewing old friendships, trading their “builders'” stories, and getting ready for what will hopefully be a busy and productive day.
10:00am Sacramento Time – and the “throngs” are lined up outside the convention hall waiting to get in.
Now the show is about to go into full-swing. If you’ve never been to one of these events, it’s sort of like controlled chaos, only with bikes! Lots, and lots, and lots of bikes.
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Connie Carpenter-Phinney has been a champion since she was 14, and today as the wife of Davis Phinney, the mother of BMC’s Taylor Phinney, and the mother of a world class Nordic skiing daughter, she relishes the quirky, fun, and fascinating lifestyle that they have developed over the past decades.
Connie and I talk about a variety of topics including Parkinson’s disease (Davis was diagnosed at the young age of 40) and the Sufferlandria competition that is raising money for the Davis Phinney Foundation.
We get in to a bit of women’s racing history and speculation about how and why it has changed – especially n light of today’s great competitors.
And, of course we discuss Taylor’s bid for gold at the 2016 Olympics.
After a short break to punch up Radiothon, we head on in to some news and then down to Kentucky to talk with “The Don” – Don Walker.
NAHBS 2016 is around the corner and it’s always fun to find out what’s coming up for the artisan show that is now in its 12th year!
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