New England heatwave

Yup, Fat Tire was a hot one. And just like everyone else, Kate and I took it out too fast and ended up in the hurt box. The first 30 seconds should have been an indicator:

Kate: aw yeah!
Me: I think I’m going to throw up.

We were obviously way too excited about our fantastic new kits! [cyclingdirt.org]

Huge thanks to Dana for the fantastic kit design and to Colin's parents for handing me much needed water during the race!

Post-race interview from cyclingdirt!

October Hand Made News | Racing | Open House | Fells Opening Day

GO KATE GO!!! (Sea Otter Classic)
GO LINNEA GO!!! (Sea Otter Classic)
GO LYNE GO!!! (Tour of Battenkill)

Wishing members of the October Factory Racing Team good luck in their racing efforts this weekend!





Open House!!!

October Hand Made Bikes is hosting a Spring Open House! Slow down for a minute and come check things out, visit with friends, and make some new ones! We'll fire up the grill, so go ride your bikes up the coast or in Lynn Woods, but come to October Hand Made afterward!!!

The Dealio:

Why: Spring is here!!! October has new digs!
When: Saturday, May 9th 2pm -6pm
Where: October Hand Made Bikes - 271 Western Ave - Lynn, MA 01904
What: Check out the shop, hang with homies, eat some stuff
Who: You, your friends, your bikes, your good mojo! (and perhaps some food to share)

Can't wait!!!! 2009 is going to be amazing for October; please help us continue to kick things off!!!

Look forward to seeing you all!

Here's the event posting on The Goodbook.


Fells Opening Day Celebration!!!


Finally, join October Hand Made at the Fells Opening Day Celebration! We'll be there with the tent and some bikes to check out! Look forward to meeting you there!!!

Link to the event at: gbnemba.org


Love from October

Major Website Redesign

Finally a refresh to rideoctober.com Still don't have the Store quite ready, but at least the site has been updated!

October Factory Racing Teaser

This past weekend two of the October Factory Racing Team members competed in some early season activity - Lyne Bessette in the Michael Schott Memorial Circuit Race in Marlbehead and our favorite New Zealander Linnea Koons in the King of Burlingame Mountain Bike Time Trial...the season is underway, much more to come!!! Thanks to Cambridge Bike for some love - check it out here
And a nice interview with Lyne here. Yes, October Hand Made is very lucky to have her.

Also a nice preview of an interview I was invited to do with Colt @ cyclingdirt...click here.