Author Archives: MJ
The Birth of the BioWheels Jersey
We were looking for a unique image that would distinguish BWR racers in the crowds and on the race course. Having designed our 1995 jersey, I once again turned to the talents of Jeff Reser. I told him that we were looking for something organic, yet structured. Jeff did a fair amount of research, and on his third visit he …
A Great Tool to Understand Your Bike Impact
One of our customers created this gret tool to better understand how a bicycle can help save your health, your money & your planet. See how you can balance your bike use against your car use. Click on the Share the Road sign at right, or the link below. http://chriscraiglaw.com/tools/mpgtool.php Thanks Craig!
Shenandoah Mtn 100 Evokes Great Pleasure
An open letter to Chris Scott, Dear Chris, Thank you for the opportunity to ride my bike on such a beautiful day. The mild temperatures and blue skies over the Shenandoah Valley were just what I needed to escape the hot dankness of this nearly unbearable summer. Although this is only the 4th time I have ridden your great race, …
Bike Butler’s Mudfest was Kick-Ass
For the past 14 years, Richard Matthews has brought off road cyclists together on the hills of Carrollton, in North Central Kentucky. It aint’ Mammoth Mountain, but Bike Butler is surely one of the greatest race-courses in the country. With no chance for recovery, racers must approach the course as lesson in fortitude. April 7th’s turnout was the season opener …
The 3rd Annual Shenandoah Mtn 100 was very memorable
With 250 entrants, and all of the logistical nightmares of a 100 mile backcountry race, Chris Scott and his Harrisonburg friends sure put on a great event. The only less than perfectly executed facet of the race was that only 1 of 3 beer taps functioned properly. At 6:50 in the morning, nearly 250 of us rolled out of the …
KOORS #1: Ohio’s Off-Road Scene Bursts at the Seams
KOORS #1: Ohio’s Off-Road Scene Bursts at the Seams Witnessing record turnouts, over 200 racers came out to try their skills at the newly expanded course. HFP kicked off the Ohio State Series at Harbin Park in Fairfield OH. It was clear to all in attendance that mountain biking has finally become mainstream in the Ohio Valley. Bio Wheels is …
Shenandoah Mountain 100; a 100-Mile Backcountry Mountain Bike Race
Shenandoah Mountain 100; a 100-Mile Backcountry Mountain Bike Race The raindrops were still plopping onto the tent fly as I passed through the last veil of sleep into consciousness. A dozen notions later, the combined shrill of a roundabout air horn and a car horn secured my fear that it was time to slip into something less comfortable, ride to …
BWR finished top-10 at the 2000 24-Hours of Snowshoe
There were 2115 racers on 500 teams that came to test their skills and fitness. Hopefully, they all survived. Bio Wheels would like to extend big thanks to the companies that back them for this event and throughout the year: Jamis Bicycles Timex Watches and HRM’s Geax Tires Chiba Gloves Avid Brakes Gianfagna Brand Marketing GoGo Photo Digital Bang Burke …
1999 Bio Wheels Racing Archives
1999 Bio Wheels Racing Archives 1999 could arguably be considered the most accomplished year yet for Bio Wheels Racing. Success was enjoyed on three fronts: cross, road, and of course, mountain. Better yet, this success happened with the most dramatically trimmed down team in recent years! Several returning and new sponsors are to be thanked for their support of the …
OVCX #6, Fat Dog Cyclocross results
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