Saturday was a tough, fast course with plenty of beer, corners, rocks and heckling to go around, and not to forget the extra challenge once the sun went down. The Racers and Spectators alike brought a great vibe that you only get in the Bar Area. If you're Cross-Curious, The SuperPro Series is a great place to get started!
Event promoters offered a “Women’s Empowerment Option†for their afternoon/evening races that encourages racers to bring a first-time woman racer to try cyclocross racing for free. It was great seeing so many women racers at the start lines in an otherwise male dominated sport.
UPDATE: The First Time Racers is still in effect for the Vallejo Race #3
Laura - Viva La Tarte Chugs a beer while she swaps tires
Jessica Culane - Vive La Tarte takes 1st Elite Womens
Ryan Rinn - Viva La Tarte takes first in the Men's SS field
Jesse - Huckleberry Racing
Miles - Huckleberry Racing
Heckle Hill was the best entertainment we've had in a while..
We've already established that Huckleberry Bicycles is the World's Smoothest Cannondale Dealer. Now we're getting even smoother. The new 2016 Cannondale road bikes arrived this week, and they're smoothening up the joint. Our Smoothness knows no bounds!
The 2016 Supersix Evo Hi-Mod just came in and it's looking pretty sweet. Cannondale improved upon their flagship racing bike, which is hard to imagine because the old Evo was such an awesome bike. But they did it anyway. They made a bike that's lighter, more aero, more compliant, and stiffer under power. Cannondale is calling it the "balance of power". We're calling it "killer". I took one of these puppies for an extended demo ride in the Utah desert this summer and I was impressed.
Cannondale moved to a slightly stiffer, wider 73mm bottom bracket like the one they use in their Synapse Carbon models. So it's stiffer where it counts. They also switched to a 25.4mm seatpost, so it's more compliant--or smoother. Killer.
To make the bike more aero, they moved one of the water bottle mounts and changed the fork. Aero is fast, and fast is... well...Killer!
To top it all off, the new Supersix Evo Hi-Mod has way more tire clearance than the old Evo. So if you like big 28mm tires and fat rims, this bike is your jam.
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2016 Supersix Evo Ultegra $4000[/caption]
If you're looking for all of these features in a less expensive bike, then look no further! The Cannondale CAAD12 is in stock now. It's just as Killer, but a lot less expensive. You will not find a better riding aluminum road bike anywhere. This is a Cannondale dammit!
Right now we have the CAAD12 105 in stock:
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2016 CAAD12 105 $1549[/caption]
We will have the Ultegra equipped model in November.
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2016 CAAD12 Ultegra $2099[/caption]
We also have new 2016 Cannondale Synapse Carbon bikes in stock. This chassis didn't change for this year. Same "Crush meets Plush" performance, but there are new models and colors. Here's what we have in stock:
Synapse Carbon Ultegra 4
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2016 Synapse Carbon Ultegra 4 ~ $2499[/caption]
Synapse Carbon Ultegra 3
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2016 Synapse Carbon Ultegra 3 ~ $2999[/caption]
Synapse Women's Carbon 105 Great Color!
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2016 Synapse Women's Carbon 105[/caption]
The Supersix Evo standard-mod frame is also unchanged. We have the Supersix Evo Ultegra 4 in stock. The only thing new here is that you can get an Ultegra equipped Evo for only $2500. Killer!
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2016 Supersix Evo Ultegra 4 ~ $2499[/caption]
Looking for a great price? Check out our bike closeouts page here for some great deals on last season's models.
Whether you're looking for the latest and greatest, or a great deal on last year's model, we're your Huckleberry.
Cage-less Water bottle
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We love custom builds!
Our mechanics laced a set of  HED Belgium + hoops to DT Swiss 240 hubs, check out the process !
We had no idea this is what they meant.
Cyclocross season is officially upon us and we couldn't be more excited. Cyclo-cross is a mix between road and mountain biking but with an attitude all its own. Local DFL Team is responsible for the Outlaw Cross Dress CX Series, although these races are on the down-low and not heavily promoted, there is a huge turn out for every single race (Registration is free if you dress in drag). The weekly Outlaw Race is unsanctioned and considered a warm up to the 'Real' Cyclocross season which takes place during the winter months.
We caught up with Pamela Palma, avid cyclists and local photographer who's been photographing since the late 80's. She's been shooting the Outlaw Series since 2007, 'Documenting is what I do, and it was natural process for me to shoot the series'. The most exciting part of the CX season is the amount of fun and camaraderie you find between the racers and spectators, Pamela captures this beautifully in her portraits. We enjoyed her photos so much we thought we'd share some of them with you...
 
  
All Photos by Pamela Palma Photography
Outlaw Cross Race Series Gallery
Not an easy feat as the Detroit bike maker has an eye for aesthetics and their U.S. fabrication is of the highest order. Add to this, their bike designer Sky Yeager who is a bit of a living legend in the industry, having designed bikes for the likes of Bianchi, Swobo, and others. All of this called for a ride of the highest caliber, ending with a brunch at a scenic local. . . so that is exactly what we put together.
From the shop we headed up Market Street, and made our way to the Panhandle via the Wiggle. A pleasant roll into Golden Gate Park, passing the Conservatory of Flowers we headed north out of the park and along the stretch of Arquello spanning the Inner Richmond.
 
We climbed into the Presidio, and then dropped down into Crissy Field where we met up with the brunch planning committee. The pictures can tell the tail of the rest of our gorgeous hangout session.
We were lucky enough to be joined by two of the hottest bike fashion bloggers around. Melissa of Bike Pretty and Susie of Velojoy. Thanks for coming along ladies. It’s always a pleasure.
Big thanks to Shinola for working with us on this ride. . . and for making some of the world’s most beautiful and well crafted bikes right here in U.S.A.
  
 
 
2015 Cannondale Quick Speed 2
Reg: $850
Sale: $695
2015 Cannondale CAAD10 105
20% OFF
2015 Cannondale Supersix Evo 105
20% OFF
2015 Women's Supersix Evo SRAM Force
20% OFF
Reg: $569 Sale: $395 (In Stock Only)
Reg: $920 Sale: $749
Reg: $550
Sale: $395
Reg: $900
Sale: $795
Reg: $2000
Sale: $1699
2015 Surly ECR
20% OFF
Surly Long Haul Trucker
20% OFF
2015 Surly Troll
20% OFF
The POO Ride has become a favorite among local amateurs and pro’s alike to build their racing skills or just keep their legs fresh for the season. The Criterium style ride travels a 2.4mile loop around The Port Of Oakland, with little to no traffic and plenty of train tracks to keep it interesting. This allows riders to push the pace with an average of 25mph+ and plenty of space to break away.
Although this is a faster paced training ride, all cyclist are welcome (as long as you are willing to work with the group). Unlike some faster paced training rides in the Bay Area, The POO Riders are very friendly, vocal about conditions in the road and give feedback with personal progress. There is a great sense of community within the group that you don’t find in many competitive environments. If you are looking for a fast paced, competitive but always fun ride, roll out!
The Port Of Oakland Ride takes place every Tuesday afternoon, Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, Oakland.
Starts at 5:30pm then ramps up at 6:00pm and can last up to an hour and a half.
Port Of Oakland - Strava Segment
 The Cal Cyling Team breaks up the field.
Comparing notes.
Three major train tracks to maneuver.
He suffered a broken tibea, fibea, a few ribs and heart contusion. The riders at the POO worked together to get him in an ambulance and to the hospital. Friends, family and POO rider community came together to create a GoFundMe page and raised over $16,000 for his medical bills (in just two weeks). He is expected a full recovery and back on the bike for next season. A reminder of how vulnerable we are on the bicycle.
Pro Cyclist Katie Hall - Team UnitedHealthcare
Jimbei Suzuki - The Mayor
Roughly 14 years ago, after some nasty legal issues, the local weekly crit scene was shut down in Oakland. The original ride started at Lake Merrit by Jimbei Suzuki, he put the word out and slowly people began to show up but soon realized he had to find a safer place to ride. It was suggested by his teamates to check out the Port.
'12 years ago I moved the ride down to the port and The "POO Ride" was born. I never imagined it would turn into the giant weekly hammer fest it has become. I'm beyond pleased with the fact that the port police, truckers & train operators have never complained once. We are truly blessed to have this ride with no permits, ample parking & a great course. I'll keep my fingers crossed that the POO ride is still rolling for many years to come.'
BBQ after the 4th of July weekend.
   
Photos Courtesy of :
Jimbei Suzuki
Join more than a thousand of your bike-loving buddies for an evening of festivities, food, music and bottomless beverages. Enjoy the fabulous local art auction, score a new bike and bid on items donated by your favorite bike-supporting businesses.
Sunday, November 15, 2015 | 6:00-10:30PM City View at Metreon, 135 4th Street, San Francisco.
Get tickets and info at www.sfbike.org/winterfest
We have bike to loan, or you can come with your own. . .
