Tonic Fab News

Howdy Folks.

I’ve not exactly been the most prolific blogger / news updater recently. Fortunately it is not for lack of action.  I’d like to exclusively blame an abundance of action, but that’s not true either.

I’ve spent the last few years vigorously updating the Tonic News, and usually I’ve done so with genuine enthusiasm.  It’s also taken loads of time.  Blame my editorial process, and flimsy grasp on technology as main time sucks.

Recently, I’ve had a hard time mining the inspiration for this blog.  Can’t say much bike related material has held much interest at all.  The bike industry is fairly simple circus. Somebody either won a race, did a cool trick or is getting paid to blow their horn about a “new” product.  On this note, the weirdest one for me are the corporate dudes at Interbike who refer to products with out a definite article. They’ll say something like, “Boxxer is strong and light” rather than THE Boxxer is strong and light.   When did the bike industry get a pass on the word “the”?

And how many times do I have to hear about a bike being capable a “day at Whistler, and a 35 mile epic the next.”   Isn’t the real question…Am I?  Believe me, if that was my riding schedule, the bike would be about item 5 on my Top 3 Things I’m Concerned About.

The best thing about bikes remains riding them.  By far.  That said, good lookin’, good ridin’, well made bikes are something I get excited about.

Blah, blah, blah…

Fact is, this blog has has enjoyed some astonishing readership.  And for that, I am very grateful.

OK, here’s something to get excited about…The Bridgetown Hustle. The sequel to the Backyard Blam. Good Stuff.

A break in the snow and rain meant some MTB opportunities lay ahead.  As I loaded my bike onto the Swedish Bike Express, I noticed evidence of a Rides Past stuck between my tire and rim.

Bike was a little worse for wear, but Raya was ready for action.  10 years old this year!?!

Hooked Up with a familiar posse.

Paul…gotta give this man some credit. One of very few people who can haul-ass in lycra AND ride Aaron and Charlie’s trails. There ain’t many who can do that, and we salute you.

Bridget, Ian’s wife.   Bridget will be on a Tonic cross bike this year. To her left is Will.  Will rides 60 miles each way, per week to see his sweet heart.

Matt Slaven. Super Nice Guy. Super Bad Man on two wheels. Holy SMOKES.

Why is this man smilin’? It’s the NW, it’s January, I’m wearing shorts, and I’m riding my bike.

Word Up,

-L

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