Pittsburgh’s Getting More Bike Friendly

Pittsburgh is really making some strides in becoming a more bike-friendly city. It’s new new bike-pedestrian coordinator, Stephen Patchen, just got through his first week on the job. Read all about it at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Couple this important city post with all of the great work being done at Bike Pittsburgh and I’m really thinking the city has a shot to become a safe and fun place to ride a bike

I’ve got some exciting news about the DC2PGH ride. Lots more technologies are on the way…Think robotics and panoramic pictures. Hmm…

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Cannondale Cyclocross X4 is Set for the DC2PGH Ride!

A job is always made easier with the right tool. Tearing up 335 miles of paved/unpaved, relatively flat terrain requires a bike that has stability and traction mixed with a ton of efficiency and comfort to boot. I can’t think of a better weapon than a Cannondale Cyclocross X4. I hate to admit it, but this will be my 21st Cannondale! (I only have 5 in my stable right now, so relax already! I’ve had 21 since 1995.)

Cannondale's top cyclocross machine: the X4!

As part of the DC2PGH ride this fall, my best friends at West Liberty Cycles and Cannondale gave me a special deal on a Cyclocross 4. Holy crap am I excited. This bike truly showcases the bleeding edge of technology and manufacturing right here in SWPA.

The X4 is a balls-out race bike. I can’t wait to hit the cross races this fall. I’ve owned a Surly Cross Check and Fuji Cross years back and they were nice enough. The X4 is going to make me feel like cyclocross champ Tim Johnson. There is way too much candy on this rig. From the Sram Rival drivetrain to the Cannondale Si carbon crank and Mavic wheels, my heart is a flutter just writing about it

I’m going to start putting the bike through its paces over the next couple weeks and will bring you a full report. The good, the bad and the awesome. Stay tuned!

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