Sunday, October 31, 2010

HOW BOUT THEM GIANTS!



A little diversion from the pedaling pursuit to congratulate our Giants heroes on taking it won step closer to winning the big show. YEAHHHHHHH! Bumgardner - The Young Silencer.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Rouleur - and/or Steel Wüleur



Exquisite image.

More Cobbled Classicisms



2010 Steel Wül Cobbled Classic lineup. You were here and rode everywhere!



A picture is worth a thousand words...in short, quite pensive group. What the hell is in the minds of these Steel Wüleurs? Tim - "Oh boy, I should have purposed more Belgian Butter" / Harry - "Can we ride already?" / Bruce - "OK, let's do this" / Apple - "Don't look at me" / Jay - "I'm with you Apple" / Supporting Cast - "WOW, can't wait to Facebook this S#@t."



Into Big Basin. Apple leading the charge, secretly scheming early entry to the KOM. Didn't prove decisive, though was in the battle - initially, til' Dave Reid showed his might.

Friday, October 29, 2010

Californians invade Bloomington in proper "Cutter" fashion

"You're really starting to think your Italian after you won that Italian
bicycle." Jake Hess, Bill Hess, Justin Morgan & mom, Hans Bielat, and Rob Parsons summer 1992

Dave Stoller - aka AC

"Ah ......the victory, she was easy,.... but the promoter Fotatore said
the Italians will be here maybe soon and I will race with the best of
them, like the nightingales they sing and the eagles they fly!"

Thursday, October 28, 2010

CONGRATS TO THE SMITHEVILS

Steel Wül would like to congratulate Stevil, purveyor of "All Hail the Black Market", and his lovely new wife, Demonika - a bionic match made in...




If you haven't visited the site yet, your in for a wild ride.
http://www.allhailtheblackmarket.com

Fun Nostalgia for Inspiration

CYCLING FANS ON CRACK!!!

Ritte Behind the Peloton

Spoof vids from Ritte Racing are too much. Here's a tease.

Check em' all out at:
http://www.ritteracing.com/blog/videos

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

This Resonates





Seems like Steel Wül is not the only entity operating in a similar vain.
Check this out:

http://www.velominati.com/blog/the-rules

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Steel Wül you find it? #2 Sponsored by SWCC

The first person to email a photograph of themselves on front of this old structure will win a Steel Wül cycling cap. Note: you do not have to leave the pavement to sneak a peak of it. Good luck and happy hunting.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Monday, October 11, 2010

Super Kids Triathlon 2010

Capitola resident athlete Hazel Wilson (age 4) taking an
early solo flyer during the under 23 race

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Brent & Kev in little Tuscany

NYUK NYUK RANCH

We stumbled across this little gem this morning with Brent (Larry),
Kev (Moe), Jake (Curly).

First person to email me a photo of themselves in front of the NYUK
NYUK Ranch will win a custom Steel Wul mussete bag.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Member Profile #1 Olive Jane Hess


SWCC: How long have you been a member of the Steel Wul Cycle Club?

Olivia: " Um, 3 years."

SWCC: What is your favorite thing about being a member?

Olivia: " It's fun."

SWCC: Do you have any pets?

Olivia: " 2 rabbits, one is very soft and nice. The other one is scratchy and mean. I also have 1 cat. He's very nice and likes to sleep on me. I have 3 chickens and one thinks she is a rooster. The other 2 are very nice."

SWCC: What school do you attend?

Olivia: " Tierra Pacifica Charter School."

SWCC: What do you like about your school?

Olivia: " I like that my best friend goes there and it is near my house."

SWCC: What is your favorite book?

Olivia: " Can I tell you what Voli's ( her stuffed animal opossum) favorite book is?"

SWCC: Sure.

Olivia: "Anne of Green Gables"

SWCC: Where do you like to ride the most?

Olivia: " In Nisene Marks on my mountain bike. "

More member profiles to appear soon.


Monday, October 4, 2010

Ride 2 Recovery (US Veterans of Iraq & Afghanistan)



Walbridge, Doug E. Fresh and I were completly humbled by these wounded soldiers as they peddled by us in Aptos on their way to Los Angeles. Please note the bi-lateral amputi who is powering up Buena Vista hill. These guys bring a new meaning to the term "suffering". I was proud to peddle with them!

P.M. Staiger Winery (October harvest and crush)

Hazel and Olive exploring the vineyard.
Thank you Grandma & Grandpa!

some of the folks we met


Big Mama loading the stemmer

Olive lending a hand......making "grape juice"

The Jedi Master teaching the little ones

The helpers enjoying some of the fruits of their labor