Minneapolis is always a good place to be. I’d say it is the city with the strongest bike culture in these United States. Geno at One On One, Hurl at Car R Coffins Cafe and so on. Even in the middle of a close-to-arctic winter. These guys make the rest of us look like pansies. The MPLS area is also the home of Quality Bike Parts…and here’s some words about my trip there.

We are back from NAHBS 2010 and although I had a great time, I feel that I need a T-shirt printed “I Survived NAHBS 2010 and Frank’s Driving”. And all for you dear reader.

Online registration is now open for the U.S. Open of Mountain Biking, which is slated for May 27th through 30th at Diablo Freeride Park in Vernon, NJ.

As the calendar flips to March, the action in the Dirt Rag online event schedule is heating up. One can only hope that spring-like temperatures are not far behind.

We’re in the van, on the way home from another successful NAHBS adventure, but I wanted to post today’s photos for your viewing pleasure. Sure is amazing to see that much raw talent under one roof. These guys really do represent the best of the best.

Without further delay, here are more pics from day number two of the 2010 North American Handmade Show. Look for in-depth coverage in both issues #148 of Dirt Rag and Issue #6 of Bicycle Times.