One of our very good customers, Craig, organized a 3 day ride from the Bighorn Mts to the Beartooth Pass and we got to be the SAG wagon. It was amazing! We encountered some interesting things on the way. Apparently Montana has a meth problem. It seemed like every building/barn has a message similar to this: 

We saw what we believe was a large factory farm similar to what you see in Food, Inc. Gross! If you eat fast food, this is probably where it came from before it was sprayed with ammonia to get rid of the ecoli from standing in piles of manure. I'll spare you those pics!

Here's the crew on day 1, leaving Ranchester, WY riding to Shell, WY through the Bighorn Mountains(65 miles). Jerry, Bob, Craig, Cody, Lynn, Judy, Pat, and Lenny (AKA The Animals!)

Day 2 we left Cody, WY, on to Cooke City, MT (77 miles/approx. 7200' elevation)It was a gnarly climb into Cooke City. Actually the whole ride was killer climbing. Imagine climbing the U of Mary hill for 3-4 hrs, 3 days in a row. YIKES!Jess became a professional SAGer as Barry rode the Dead Indian Pass(which was ironic cuz he did indeed die at the end of the ride) So, this is how we pulled him up the climbs.

Cooke City introduced Jessy to some new favorite beer (oh, great) Bayern Pilsner and Trout Slayer Ale. Needless to say, six packs were the only souvenirs we brought back.

Day 3 was Cooke City, up and over the Beartooth Pass, into Red Lodge, MT. Due to my annoying fear of heights, Barry had to drive the Beartooth Pass. I was able to work on my camera "skills".

This is what happens when cancer tries to take down Pat....she says get the hell out, and stay out! 1 yr ago to the date and 6 months post chemo she is kicking ass and taking names! What an amazing and emotional accomplishment! We are so proud and lucky to have her in our lives!

This was a really amazing trip for all of us! We are so lucky to have great customers/friends in our lives. Thank you to Ruben, LeAnn, and Paulette for providing additional SAG and good times! We can't wait to do it again next year!

Thanks again, Barry and Jessy

How old do you have to be before you stop stealing from others? When is that considered "not cool" anymore?

D-bags are at it again.........a Surly Karate Monkey, Beef Gravy Brown-ish, was stolen from a guy's truck, in front of his house last night. Keep your eyes peeled for an ass-clown looking like they're on a bike that doesn't belong to them.

If you took it and you're reading this, well, you suck! Take it back or drop it off at our shop. To warn you, the dude you stole from has mob connections, so watch out!

GIVE IT BACK!

                         photo:Bismarck Tribune

If you are not already aware, Barry's Bikes very own Mike Mahowald and posse petitioned the Bismarck Parks and Rec and they were able to build a jump park in the New Generations Park by Horizon Middle School. And with that, also added a dirt jump competition to the Prairie Rose State Games. He even made the front page of the Bismarck Tribune and got his very own article.

Thank you to those that helped with the announcing and judging, those that entered the event, and to everyone that showed up for support. Hopefully this is the begining of something beautiful in our little city.

For all of you in other cities in ND, or anywhere, get those petitions rolling and meet with your park boards or anyone that has some pull, and you too can get big piles of dirt to play with. Let's make this event a staple in "The Games" no matter what city it's in. Dreams can come true......

The Games are held in Bismarck again for 2011 and dirt jumping will be an event so start practicing.

Here are the results from the superstars that competed:

26-inch

Gold: Mike Mahowald, Bismarck, 110.

Silver: Austin Klein, Bismarck, 87.

Bronze: Joel Maier, Bismarck, 65.

20-inch

Gold: Travis Saint Claire, Bismarck, 57.

Also congrats to Jared for getting the participation medal and Joel for the best crash.

Just a reminder on how hip we are (well, how hip we think we are) "Hip" is a cool word, right?

Comedian John Bowman, who opened for Lewis Black a couple weekends ago @ the Belle Mehus, stopped in the shop for a lube job..............on his bike.

If you didn't go to the show, you're stupid. Apparently we are stupid as well because we didn't go either. Not because we didn't want to, but because we are so wonderfully busy with all of your wonderful repairs.

John, we appreciate the offer of tickets to your Fargo show. If you would've thrown in gas and beer money we may have considered the trip. The pic was the best one we could find of you on the internet.

The ass clown was happy to do business with you!