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Bicycle Travel Case - Biknd or Pika

I tried so hard. I wanted a Biknd Helium since last year when I first laid eyes on it.

I contacted every bike shop in my area, (in two states) and not one had done more than hear about the case. Some said they saw it, (2 of them said they saw it on my site) some heard of it but none knew where or when you could get them. I said I was told January, then February by the manufacturer. Yet no one could confirm of get their hands on it. Biknd has no retailers listed on their site, I was out of luck, and time.

I said I have travel events coming up, a lot of them. I need a new case. I have to pull the trigger rathet than wait until the last second.

After much research I settled on the Pika Pack. Not only was it half the price it doesn’t look like there is a bike inside. The last point really helps when checking it at the airline counter. Now let’s see how it holds up to travel. I bet it will be fine, as I know mutliple national PROs who use it by choice, not by freebie.

Feast your eyes on the Pika Pack

March 3rd, 2010 | Tags: biknd-helium-travel-case-bicycle-bike, pika-bicycle-travel-case, soft-bicycle-travel-case | Category: Bikes | Leave a comment

I’ve never heard a howl like it before

It woke me up at 11:30 (when the rain finally stopped) and kept me awake until it was time to leave for work. I leave when it’s still dark out, so I didn’t see the carnage everywhere. Highway was covered in ice and debri all the way to the city. Still I had no clue what was going on.

A third of the state had no power for days and trees had fallen everywhere but (luckily) at my house. The roads are eerie, covered in brush, like a tree trimmers truck overturned and dumped it’s load everywhere.

I witnessed a good amount of the damage from the saddle of my cross bike Sunday. Riding in 40 F weather with 20 mph winds. The sound of purring generators echoed through every street and roadway I rode. Reminds me of last year. Riding the day after the icestorm in a crystalyne type enviroment. The woods looked like Superman’s fortress of solitude.

Most of the power has been restores thanks to the lineman working days and nights. I passed a crew of them at point during my ride. About 6 of them gathered around one truck, looking over a map and the almost never-ending amount of work ahead of them. Thanks guys!

The rivers are swollen but receding., and most things are back to normal. Hell… dance class was on tonight.

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I have trips planned everywhere from the Midatlantic to CA. I’m going to NJ first. I will speak, (that’s usually what i do when I travel) see friends and plan projects. Looking forward to co-lecturing with Drew, apparently he is looking forward to it also. he did afterall send the following text.

me and you in jersey can’t wait

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I heard the way Italy convinced DC to host the Giro was bring these chicks along. Also promising their return during the race. I’ll go. if they’re there.