DarkCross 2015 - Dark, Fast, and a Little Crispy

DarkCross 2015 – Dark, Fast, and a Little Crispy

Yes, my pretties. ‘Cross season is finally here, and kicks off tomorrow night at the Red-River Co-Op Speedway. Set up is in the works, complete with the erection of our beloved Qualico flyover, some dirt track action, and a few…

Fat Levels Jersey

Fat Levels Jersey

In addition to an excuse to regularly wear spandex without fear of judgement or condemnation, cycling has brought many positive things to my life. Among the most positive is the company and friendship of people who would otherwise would have nothing to…

WPGCX2014 - Behind the Curtain

WPGCX2014 – Behind the Curtain

I’m sitting in the beer garden with my friend Colin, staring blankly at the sandpit with a cold and flimsy beer cup in my hand. I’m dog tired and enjoying the first moment off my feet since forever. He is talking,…

Random Acts

Random Acts

CycleChick headquarters has gone through some changes of late. The army of minions is ever-growing, and minions need stuff like desks, pay checks, orientations, and health plans. World domination, as it turns out, is quite time consuming. But time has…

I Hate House

I Hate House

Oh House Industries, how I hate you and your elegant and beautifully executed design solutions. I’ve hated you for a while now, with your always-perfect handprinted serigraph prints, clever housewares, and, of course, amazing catalogue of typographic genius. But after…

Don't Get Busted

Don’t Get Busted

As of May 1, anyone under 18 in Manitoba is required to wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet while cycling. At least that’s what the kids are saying. In fact, you’ll be seeing these kids a lot around town, thanks…

Bike Helmets 101 – The Video

Bike Helmets 101 – The Video

Like most people, when I’m not riding around in a lycra skin suit with a picture of a chicken on the back, I have a real job. In addition to fulfilling its primary purpose of providing the means to purchase…

Mucho Muerto

Mucho Muerto

Something very exciting arrived here at CycleChick headquarters this week. And no, it wasn’t a case of high quality bourbon delivered by a shirtless Channing Tatum. I’m still waiting for that one. It was, in fact, the Operacion Muerto jersey…

Operación Muerto Jersey

Operación Muerto Jersey

You know you want one. Resistance is futile. Order it here by Saturday, January 19. If you’re interested in the story, read on. Every so often, a project comes your way that you cannot refuse. When my friend Hal originally…

Team Pure

Team Pure

When work and passion intersect, it is a beautiful thing. It all started two years ago when Blake Wood ran over my head in a criterium. To be fair, the whole thing was my fault, and he was a real…