Leaving Friday afternoon and picking up people all along I81 we pulled into my house around 10 PM. The next morning we got to Richmond around noon and found a parking spot around noon-thirty. We then rode our mary way to the valet bike parking (only a cyclist would geek out over this). At this point we intered the fray. Or heaven for bikers.
Vendors ranging from Columbus to Pedros to Thomson to Paragon dotted the halls. Builders with the names of Sachs, Vanilla, Bilinky, and DeRosa filled up most of the space. Pure heaven I tell you. I can't give a great recap becaus there was just too much to tell. But I will give you my top 5 list.
1) Twin Six- I got to meet Brent from my favorite clothing company. Also picked up an awesome pink wool welder's cap. Yeah... the one with the green stripes.
2) Shamrock Cycles- Amazing bikes. My favorite, however, was the Belle Fast- a around town bike built for the rider with everything. Increadible attention to detail and accessories on this bike along with a precisely crafted frame.
3) Pedros- Tools! I know, I know... not Park. But thier Vice Whip is amazing and will be added to my toolbox by the end of the year. And the Trixie is awesoem for you fixie freeks.
4) Six-Eleven - The best new builder of the show. And he is building in Roanoke, VA! He also invited us to the COG after-party. Cool guy.
5) Seven Cycles- They brought Mary McConneloug's race bike. She's been riding this one for six seasons as a pro. Including two Olympics. Wow!
We rounded out the day with a Fixie trick jam, the COG after-party, and the world premier of Death Pedal II. I never new fixies could be thrown around like these guys do.
With that goodnight and good riding.
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