1st Big XC Ski Race in SE Michigan!
January 08, 2010 - On Jan. 16 there's the 15km "Frosty Freestyle" skate-ski race near Brighton, MI, at Huron *MEADOWS* Metro Park [Correction: it's "Meadows." I had it as "Huron Hills."] It's the first time in decades that there's been a Michigan Cup ski race in lower Michigan.
Our snow has been sketchy in the past but in recent years we're doing better, it seems... > Read Article
The OYB Bag --The World's Only 6-Way Bag! $39.00 (inc. S/H) Purchase |
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"Urban Velo" #15: Bike Revivers in Chicago & Philly ...& More (Sample) $5.00 (inc. S/H) Purchase |
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AllBike News
Welcome to the HQ for Hard-to-Find Indy News, Stories & Good Things to Buy!
January 09, 2010 - Hi! I'm Jeff Potter and I run this popsicle stand. AllBike is the indybike offspring of the OYB Media Empire (Out Your Backdoor). Here you'll find stories and links to all kinds of biking. All bikes under one big tent! What you won't find is self-ostracization. The AllBike angle is that bikes and bike cultures are connected to each other and to oth... > Read Article
New OYB eBay Store! (ski sale!)
January 08, 2010 - I'm launching an eBay store for OYB.
I've had a username there for a few years, outyourbackdoor, that I've used to sell luggage, books, magazines and other goodies. Heck, Martha and I have been eBaying since it started and we together have 1000+ sales with a 100% rating since, like, 1994.
But I'll soon ramp things up there. I'm even going to ... > Read Article
Donate! Help the OYB cause...
January 05, 2010 - I've had several people recently ask how they can support the OYB cause. I've been relying on my offerings of great books'n'goodies that you can't hardly get anywhere else as being the best way. "Money for stuff" is the only way I can understand making a living.
But I can accept that OYB *stuff* isn't right for everyone. Also, I don't want to ... > Read Article
OYB Full-On Shoulderbag
January 05, 2010 - [$24 postpaid in the US.]
Here's a shoulderbag that's just a shoulderbag. No options, no other uses.
I've been using one as a car-bag for a year now, and I really like it, so I figure I should let you all know about it and make it available as yet another way for you to support the OYB Way of Life.
Its specs are 4" x 10" x 11"; canvas.
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The OYB Bag --The World's Only 6-Way Bag!
October 23, 2009 - [$39, postpaid in US] The 6-Way OYB Bag is ready for action! Click on the PayPal button to the left under the picture and order away! Now available with extra options like top-straps, waterproofing and snug-mount stick! But read on, there's so much more! Hmm, this has to be about the world's longest product description, but what can I leave ... > More Info > Purchase
New OYB Luggage Patch!
October 20, 2009 - UPDATE 10/09: Here's my new LEATHER luggage patch. The stamp is done, the die is on the way. Patches in 2 weeks!
The photo is what the stampmaker sent me, showing a sample stamped in a sheet of leather. It'll be die-cut into an oval then riveted to the luggage.
The design image shows the shape and rivet locations.
It'll also functio... > Read Article
Classy Vintage Salt'n'Pepper Shoulderbag
June 26, 2009 - [$18 postpaid in the USA.]
Here's a little bag I just bought a few of.
It's made of heavy salt'n'pepper canvas with a simple, stout, gorgeous centerpiece of a leather slot'n'stud closure. It's some kind of Swiss military surplus. These bags are used but in good condition.
The 48" adjustable strap extends to let the bag hang just over my h... > More Info > Purchase
OYB as an Outdoor Rec Program?
February 01, 2010 - The MMBA Show was interesting. I like throwing a booth a few times a year -- gets me outta the house. I got an Inspiration at this show. I'm starting to think that books aren't where it's at. Books were helpful to me as a kid, and have been hugely helpful to me throughout my whole life, but in general the peoples don't seem into them.
Going bac... > Read
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If OYB went Pro?
February 01, 2010 - I just read a WSJ story about smallshop guys who offer knifesharpening services. The story spent most of its attention on evaluating the various levels of ordering/shipping service.
I wonder how much good it would do OYB if I could do same-day shipping and had a totally pro buying/shipping interface.
I wonder how many of my potential customer... > Read
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Personalizing Our Stuff: Folk Art
January 29, 2010 - Some people personalize their stuff.
The old-time people did it a lot, but modern people do, too.
When, who, why?
I suppose it's often people who have crafty skills who do this. Or who have a need to express themselves. Hence, folk art.
People don't modify their stuff when it's a commodity: when it's not really theirs. When they plan t... > Read
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MMBA Expo: Mt-Bike Show this Sunday!
January 28, 2010 - This Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, is the MMBA's Annual Meeting and Bike Expo. It runs most of the day at the MSU Pavilion in East Lansing.
There's a free indoor dirt track for your winter riding pleasure.
And the main guest speaking is Dave Wiens of Colorado, a retired mtbike pro racer and 6X champ of the Leadville 100...where he beat Lance two yea... > Read
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Winner of Copenhagen Citybike Design Contest...
January 28, 2010 - Copenhagen had a citybike design contest this past year for the bike that they'll offer in a citywide bikeshare program. Here's what won... The link shows the runner-ups, the details and program goals.
Interesting that 20" wheels and a very stout front platform won the day.
20" wheels that are narrow, as these look to be, require smooth roads... > Read
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Veloquent: a blog of bike inspiration
January 28, 2010 - Veloquent is a blog dedicated to bike writing. It has a dozen contributors to try to keep the ball rolling. The archive is pretty deep. Kent Peterson and Jacquie Phelan are among the gang... > Read
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Bike Joring: Mtbikes and dogs on the trail!
January 28, 2010 - I've posted about Skijoring here a couple times before (our friend David Spieser ROCKETS on skis with his *two* GSP's up north). And I've also posted about a bike joring rig for sale at a website. But I'm not sure I've linked to this nifty video yet, so here ya go.
(It's from New Zealand. ...The narrator sounds like Murray of Flight of the Conc... > Read
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