Closing Time

As the rest of the country slowly emerges from the grip of winter, Tucson has begun to enter the choke-hold of summer. With temperatures consistently topping 100 degrees, the Arizona desert is not the place to be during the summer. With this in mind, Evan, Owen and I have begun to pack up the Cycling House and make plans to head our separate ways for the summer.

Tomorrow, I'm heading to a "hotbed" of cycling, Durango, CO. I'll use Durango as my home base and race mountain bikes out of there for the summer. Evan will be hitting the road for most of the summer, promoting 53x11 Coffee at events across the U.S. Owen will be racing out of our hometown, Missoula, and joining up with Evan on the road later in the year.

I've had a great time at the Cycling House this winter. Whether its been playing a game of "Cruiser Hockey"


or watching Owen try to grow a mustache (look really hard and think black peach fuzz). "Look Andy, I'm becoming a man!" Yeah, give it a few more years before you try that again Owen


or just hanging out with a good cup of joe, I have had a good time.


For everyone who joined us at the Cycling House this winter, thanks for the good times. I hope that we helped you jump start your season and you have your best year of riding and racing yet. Keep us posted on what you are up to, either through email or just post a comment on this blog. We really would like to hear how you are doing.

For those of you who haven't been to the Cycling House, start making plans for next year. After dealing with Montana winters for the past 22 years, I can honestly say that there is no better place to train in the winter then Tucson. Whether you are a hardcore racer or you ride for fun, come let us help you have your best year on the bike yet. You can log as many miles as you want, work on your tan-lines, and unwind.


Until then, here's to a great summer of riding.