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Bike Rides

What do hard workouts have to do with Custom Bicycles?

9 August 2010

Rogers Place Hill loop, .44 mileFind more Bike Rides in San Antonio, Texas There has been an ongoing discussion on Facebook regarding the interval training workouts that begin at KGS Bikes on Monday and Thursday mornings. Dubbed, Special High Intensity Training, with all the irreverance the acronym can deliver, these are workouts that were created [...]

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7 August 2010

Our friends at Red Licorice Events are putting on a great ride in Luckenbach, called the Ring of Fire, on Saturday, August 14, 2010. Alternatively, you may not want to do the ride, but you can help in a big way. Volunteers are needed to help with the ride and Red Licorice has asked  us [...]

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KGS Bikes at The Driveway Criterium

24 June 2010

Today and every Thursday, look for the KGS Bikes tent at the Pure Austin Fitness Driveway Series Criterium Races, by Kenny Hill Autowerks. This weekly event is changing the face of bicycling in Texas. The location is Driveway Austin, which is a motorsport academy and retreat. What this means is the road is closed to [...]

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Don’t try this at home. Incredible Bicycle Acrobatics

23 May 2010

This is a really impressive performance. The precision and timing is unbelievable.

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Dex Tooke needs help for his RAAM attempt: Mechanic and Medic

20 May 2010

I have been passing on updates on my friend Dex Tooke’s solo attempt at the Race Across America, or RAAM. He sent me an emergency plea last night and it is being spread throughout the network to find some help for this great guy. Kevin, One of my key crew members has had an emergency [...]

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Dex Tooke RAAM Dress Rehearsal Training Ride photo gallery

9 May 2010

Dex Tooke is training for a solo transatlantic crossing by bicycle in the Race Across America. We created a gallery on Flickr that shows a “Dress Rehearsal” training ride to get the crew up to speed. Here is what Dex sent us along with the photos: Hi Kevin, Just an update on my RAAM training. [...]

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RAAM update by Dex – Austin team meeting

22 March 2010

Our friend Dex Tooke is going to do the Race Across America and will be sending more and more updates as the date approaches. Here is his most recent posting: Hi Kevin, Myself and crew went to a RAAM seminar in Austin on Saturday.  It was put on by RAAM veterans and RAAM officials.  It [...]

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KGS Bikes – Overcoming Fear – Who’s afraid of that road?

18 March 2010

I have a 6:00 am ride with a few clients every morning. I should probably not use that term as my clients tend to become friends for life, so friends it is! Cara is my devil’s advocate in the mornings and we always have spirited debates. Part of the reason is, she is really smart [...]

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Bicycle stocking stuffer from days gone by

5 December 2009

I know that people who don’t ride bicycles think all the funky clothing we wear is unusual. Well, here is something that marketers of yesteryear figured out so women could ride bicycles and keep their chic appearance. I can see Chrissie Wellington putting this thing on in her T1 transition. Well, not really! A bit [...]

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Tacx Bushido Video Demo – A wireless Ergometer that rocks.

30 November 2009

The Tacx Bushido is their wireless trainer. Here is an HD demo of the device. I will be adding more info on this awesome trainer. Luxembourg brothers Fränk and Andy Schleck use it to train. If it is good enough for them, it is probably good enough for you!

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