From the monthly archives:

January 2009

Great blog – Cycling for Boomers…Plus

31 January 2009

I just found a blog with the same mission as KGS Bikes. Baby boomers are my client base. I love helping make people over 40 more comfortable and efficient on their bikes and building bicycles for them that are cherished, providing real value. Here is the link to Cycling for Boomers…Plus and I hope you [...]

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KGS Bikes – Ezine published, Introducing Cynthia

30 January 2009

We publish the KGS Bikes Ezine every other Thursday and yesterday was no exception. I invite you to read it (issue 11) on the blog and to subscribe to our Ezine list which can be found on the KGS Bikes website, http://kgsbikes.com at the top of every page.
New to this issue is the introduction of [...]

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Welcome Facebook Friends

27 January 2009

I have had server issues at KGS Bikes and anyone who works with computers knows that when dealing with reinstalling computer operating systems, it is “hurry up and wait”. I check a box, click “Next” then wait five minutes to do a few more mouse clicks. My anti-boredom and positive action solution is to go [...]

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Guru Crono, KGS Bikes

22 January 2009

Guru Crono, KGS
Originally uploaded by KevinSaunders
This Guru Crono is on display at the KGS Bikes studio in San Antonio. It has a great compliment of high end components including Campagnolo, Stronglight, FibreLyte and Zipp.
The Crono is Guru’s top of the line full custom carbon time trial frame. It is an incredible value in high [...]

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Buying Luxury Discreetly

21 January 2009

Forbes.com just posted an article called Ten Ways to Buy Luxury Discreetly and in addition to sharing that article, I wanted to share with you some of the comments clients have made when coming in to get their KGS bicycles. The subhead to the article reads, “The financial crisis has made conspicuous consumption gauche. For [...]

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Warning to cyclists. Side effects from riding!

19 January 2009

The blog Treehugger.com posted a funny article with a serious title: Warning, riding a bicycle can have the following side effects, including “Dangerously low amount of stress”.
I had to laugh.
Read the full article here.
Thanks for looking. Have a great week.

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Armstrong Returns to Riding With a Purpose

18 January 2009

The New York Times is reporting on Lance with his comeback now official. In a story entitled, “Armstrong Returns to Riding With a Purpose“, Lance spoke on several topics. Here is an excerpt:
It is an appropriate curatorial choice for a place where cycling’s past and present have converged most unexpectedly because of Lance Armstrong’s comeback. [...]

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Earl Blumenauer – A Bicycle Evangelist With the Wind Now at His Back

16 January 2009

The New York Times reported on the 13th about Earl Blumenauer, an Oregon Congressman. Mr. Blumenauer, a passionate advocate of cycling as a remedy for everything from climate change to obesity, represents most of Portland in Congress, where he is the founder and proprietor of the 180 (plus or minus)-member Congressional Bicycle Caucus. Long [...]

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Lance article in USA Today – He fears for his safety in the Tour

15 January 2009

Lance Armstrong was mentioned today in USA Today. Apparently he fears for his safety as the anti-Lance movement reawakens and the date of the Tour de France approaches. I still remember seeing Lance climbing through the throng of supporters, partiers, drunks and haters, getting spat upon and having beers and drinks spewed on him.
Lance earns [...]

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How Do You Like Them Apples? Even on a Trek

14 January 2009

Up The Road is a Trek blog. I found this story on a one off Trek Madone for Lance called How Do You Like Them Apples.
Here is an excerpt from the post:
The talent in the back room here at Trek rocks.  No, its is not for sale and no it will not be offered in [...]

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