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Beth Hamon replied to Beth's discussion 'Clincher tire question'

For 2010 I changed frames but swapped over most of my parts, so I'll be riding 26" atb wheels for another season (this bike races both cross and short-track xc). After my short-track season I took off the excellent-but-too-fat-for-cross Kenda Karma…

on Saturday

Beth Hamon replied to J.D. Kimple's discussion 'AM I the only nutcase to use Power Grips for 'cross?'

Yup. 47-y/o body with 65-y/o knees. It's sad but true, and when I last tried racing with clipless (TT's, with Speedplay Frogs about 15 years ago) my knees never forgave me. Still, I marvel at anyone's ability to race with Power Grips. ..::shakes hea…

February 27

Beth Hamon replied to Rusty Shackleford's discussion 'What bike to buy - looking to race, learn and have fun!'

I concur. You don't need to spend two grand to get into this sport. I certainly didn't. And Redline make very nice bikes for the money. My 2010 SS bike is a MonoCog that is filled with lots of bang for few bucks. Check out their line of cross bikes;…

February 25

Beth Hamon replied to J.D. Kimple's discussion 'AM I the only nutcase to use Power Grips for 'cross?'

"Is there a significant advantage to a clipless system that I'm missing?" I am still looking for the answer to this question myself. Coming into 'cross from a childhood spent riding a BMX bike, I set up my bike like this: ...and didn't slip off…

February 25

Todd Hockenberry replied to Beth Hamon's discussion 'Should cyclocross become an olympic sport?'

Some people have mentioned that not enough countries would be represented. Actually, at cross worlds this year there were 23 countries represented from 4 continents. I think that is plenty. For a comparison, ski jumping is one of the more popular sp…

February 23

Blondie replied to Beth Hamon's discussion 'Should cyclocross become an olympic sport?'

Yeah I'd love to see cross in the Olympics but I don't think it will meet the requirements stated in Chapter 1, article 6 of the 2007 edition of the Olympic Charter, which defines winter sports as "sports which are practised on snow or ice." I guess…

February 23

Jesse DelDonno left a comment for Beth Hamon

February 22

KillerB replied to Beth Hamon's discussion 'Should cyclocross become an olympic sport?'

If it didn't occur on snow it would be out of place at the Winter Olympics. Yet if Olympic cross ALWAYS occured on snow, it would be a fundamentally different sport. Besides, do we really want IOC suits joining UCI suits sticking their noses in cros…

February 22

Beth Hamon commented on Jesse DelDonno's photo 'Rumble rumble'

You look ferocious! Fantastic! Keep at it and congrats. --B

February 22

Beth Hamon added a discussion

womens' cycling apparel and sizing (for the distaff side, please)

Ladies -- how difficult is it for you to find bike-cut apparel that fits well? Heidi Swift has begun a fascinating discussion over at her blog Grit & Glimmer, and in the interest of expanding it I'd love to continue it here. I'll start: Because of m…

February 20

Beth Hamon replied to Beth Hamon's discussion 'Should cyclocross become an olympic sport?'

Thanks for posting this! I've signed.

February 20

Carl keen replied to Beth Hamon's discussion 'Should cyclocross become an olympic sport?'

I believe it's worthy of a place in the 'Winter' Olympics. In many ways it's a purer winter sport than many of the sports we are seeing at the moment. What I mean is that cross can go ahead in mud/rain/snow/ice without assistance from mankind. The s…

February 20

Eric Dean replied to Beth Hamon's discussion 'Should cyclocross become an olympic sport?'

Today Kona posted this link on their twitter account. http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/crossattheolympics/ It's a start

February 19

Niels Steiner replied to Beth Hamon's discussion 'Should cyclocross become an olympic sport?'

All competitions for winter olympic sports are to be contested on snow or ice according to the rules of the games. Yes, cyclocross can be competed on both ice and snow (as seen at the World Championships) but not necessarily. However cyclocross as a…

February 19

Beth Hamon replied to Beth Hamon's discussion 'Should cyclocross become an olympic sport?'

While I don't know the first thing about curling, I have something to say about figure skating. Figure skating has costumes, choreography, and some of the most atrocious hair in the history of western civilization. That said, it's also a sport. Peop…

February 19

Chris replied to Beth Hamon's discussion 'Should cyclocross become an olympic sport?'

Two points. - Since they are talking about winter triathlon getting in they should allow CX - Cross is way more entertaining the Ice Dancing and Curling.

February 18

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Hometown:

Portland, OR

About Me:

Longtime bike shop owner and mechanic; newbie racer in short-track xc and cyclocross; musician, writer, teacher and artist.

Current Bike Collection:

1999 Riv Longlow for city riding
1999 Riv All-rounder for brevets and other long rides
Surly Big Dummy for heavy hauling
Cross/short-track bike: Redline Monocog singlespeed with parts upgrades

Favorite Race:

Portland short-track XC and Cross Crusade series.

Dream Bike:

The more I learn about racing, the less sure I am about this. Right now it's some kind of full-rigid singlespeed mountain bike; but this could change.

Favorite thing about cyclocross:

The mud, the noise and the sheer wackiness of carrying your bike 300 feet so you can ride it for 50. Basically it's a rolling party.

How long have you been racing cyclocross?

Since 2009. Love, love, LOVE it.

Racing category

noob, singlespeed

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At 9:55pm on February 22, 2010, Jesse DelDonno said…: Thanks a ton for the encouragement. I think I'll wait to update my photo just a little bit longer...

At 4:00pm on February 7, 2010, Jesse DelDonno said…: I am kicking around the idea of opeinig a repair (only) shop on the side and was wanting to pick your brain on a few things, pro's and con's sort of stuff.

At 8:32am on February 7, 2010, Jesse DelDonno said…: Hey lady! Do you still own a bike shop?

At 4:11pm on November 27, 2009, Dave Queen gave Beth Hamon a gift…: Pumpkin Pie
Check out Curtlo cycles in Winthrop, Washington. My steel CX frame was a quarter the cost of my Ti Seven road frame and every bit as good.
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