Author Archives: Mike Lear

We had our third meeting with a little known, but quite amazing, bike company called Stijl Cycles today. We look forward to doing our best to make this brand famous. We spoke with some very large companies and a few … Continue reading →

This greatly reduces our posting.

Dan King, Ben King’s uncle, was appalled at the idea that I did not own a road bike. So much so, that he loaned me his sweet ride while he was out of town. I was quickly reminded why I … Continue reading →

Super cool to meet Ben King the other night. Click the pic for the whole story. Posted from Fort Lee, Virginia, United States.

I got a nice ride in yesterday and covered every downtown trail I could remember. I tracked them all on Everytrail.com. (The pictures were all taken last week). Click the pic to see my track. Posted from Richmond, Virginia, United … Continue reading →

The WordPress app for the iPhone isn’t working right now. An update to fix is coming they say. So my posts have dropped off dramatically.Posted from Richmond, Virginia, United States.

I found this bike in college, someone had turned it into a freestyle bike in the ’80s. I stripped all the pegs and junk off – keeping the layback seatpost – got new old school decals from Redline and dug … Continue reading →

It was wet, turning roots into evil things that try to throw you off your bike. I need to hit the BMX track for some skill reminder time. Posted from Richmond, Virginia, United States.

Freeride Entertainment can always be counted on to create some of the most epic freeride films ever. I own many of them and I can’t wait to see this one. In this pic…there is a guy on a bike. No … Continue reading →

Just back from spin class. Time to clean up after yesterday’s ride. I have help today.

Heading back home tonight. Looking forward to gathering everything we learned, and getting in a ride in this weekend. Posted from Paradise, Nevada, United States.

Congrats to Wade Simmons and Ritchie Schley and all the other inductees. (I have only met Wade and Ritchie). Posted from Paradise, Nevada, United States.

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When you sell lights – you need dark. So they built this crazy thing. Posted from Paradise, Nevada, United States.

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I love these bikes. LOVE. Posted from .

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I’ve always loved these guys. Might just be because they’re from England. Ha. Posted from .

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Gorgeous bikes are everywhere, but these have incredible, innovative drive systems.

The champion. Posted from .

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Not allowed to take photos, but I will sneak some I’m sure. Posted from .

Click to see the teaser…Posted from Paradise, Nevada, United States.

Rode a Trance and a 29er fully Posted from .

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Alex takes me riding in LA. He crushes me. But he is nice about it. Posted from .

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Posted from Boulder City, Nevada, United States.

I picked this up after I saw it at Interbike ’03. He’s 9 now. It’s still kickin’ – nice job Giant.

I leave with a massive amount of new knowledge to make our digital and social campaigns even better. This is going to be an amazing year.