Friday, March 30, 2012

Bo Bikes Bama

From Bike Radar online...

Bo Jackson announces Bo Bikes Bama2 comments By BikeRadar US | Thursday, Mar 29, 2012 8.30pm

On 24 April 2012, almost exactly one year after deadly tornadoes devastated the state of Alabama, sports legend Bo Jackson will start a five-day charity bike ride across the state with a goal of raising US $1 million for the Governor's Emergency Relief Fund. The fundraising ride is called 'Bo Bikes Bama.'

Jackson's 300-mile ride will offer a glimpse of the devastation caused by the April 2011 tornadoes with the goal of inspiring and offering hope to the people of Alabama. "I was at home with my wife when I saw coverage of the tornadoes in Alabama splash across every news network," Jackson told BikeRadar via email. "The images were heartbreaking and I felt compelled to do something that would help the people of my home state. As I watched all of the devastating images of destroyed homes and suffering families, I looked at my wife and came up with the idea to do the bike ride. Fortunately, no one in my family was directly impacted but I feel that April 27, 2011 has changed the people of Alabama."

Read on here<http://www.bikeradar.com/road/news/article/bo-jackson-announces-bo-bikes-bama-33588/>.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

More DIY Knickers

A lot of sewing work went into this pair of knickers. The pants were 100% polyester. They were light and were really good for the colder rides. They are not good for warmer temps above 55 degrees. I do like the reflective patch on the outside leg, facing traffic. It's a recycled reflective arm band from the Atlanta Downtown TMA.

The pants were light grey with white stitching. They looked awesome. After riding through the winter, there is noticeable pilling in the seat area. Something to consider for the next pair of knickers.