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Waterloo, Wisconsin

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One Last Great Thing

Today, I'm excited to announce the publication of a book I wrote about my father's life. When I began writing, I thought it would be something for my kids to have to help them remember the lessons of their grandfather. But the further I got, the more I began to... Continue reading

Posted Nov 13, 2012 at A Great Ride

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Interbike advocacy address - the good, the bad, and the future

This week I had the honor of addressing the attendees at Interbike. I wanted to talk about the good and the bad news and the "state of the union" about what's going on in bicycle advocacy. It was an awesome group of people capable of doing great things. Remember, the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 21, 2012 at A Great Ride

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One person does make a difference

Leslie Bohm passed away on August 20. On Sunday I had the privilege to share a few memories at his services. Jb I want to thank Lynn, Griffin, and Cooper for the honor of being here. Trek’s first customer was Elmer Sorenson the owner of Penn Cycle in Minneapolis. Elmer... Continue reading

Posted Sep 4, 2012 at A Great Ride

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Leslie Bohm, rock star.

Friends, I awoke this morning to check my e-mail and saw a CarePages update on Leslie Bohm, one of the foundering members of Bikes Belong. About a year and a half ago, Leslie found out he had brain cancer and has been fighting it ever since. Leslie's wife Lynn, who... Continue reading

Posted Jul 18, 2012 at A Great Ride

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An Amazing Day at L’Étape du Tour

This past Sunday I got in the saddle for my seventh straight L'Étape du Tour. The Étape is a race put on by the Tour de France organizing group ASO, and is usually held on the course of one of the hardest stages of the Tour. This year’s version was... Continue reading

Posted Jul 11, 2012 at A Great Ride

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Congressman Blumenauer's comments on the transportation bill

Congressman Earl Blumenauer has been a great supporter of bicycles over the last 20 years. Earl issued a statement in regards to the Transportation Bill and I think it is worth a read. Congressman Blumenauer Statement on Surface Transportation Authorization Jb. Continue reading

Posted Jul 2, 2012 at A Great Ride

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Update on the transportation bill

Cycling advocates, Over the past few years, we have been working hard to make sure that bicycling gets a fair shake in the transportation bill. I am sorry to report that we LOST with the signing of the new transportation bill. Please read the note below from Tim Blumenthal, President... Continue reading

Posted Jun 29, 2012 at A Great Ride

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20 years at the bicycle company

Every year we have a 20-year Club dinner at Trek to recognize members of the Trek team who have worked here for two decades. Last Friday we inducted the class of 1992 and added 17 new members to the Trek 20-year Club. As a company that started in 1976, 20... Continue reading

Posted Jun 8, 2012 at A Great Ride

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The BEST graduation gift?

My daughter Courtney graduated from high school last week, with honors! Graduating with honors is a big deal because yours truly never made the honor roll, and neither did my dad. Courtney kicked off high school with a 2.9 freshman year GPA and picking dandelions at the tennis matches. A... Continue reading

Posted May 25, 2012 at A Great Ride

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Pedaling to Prosperity

This is a great article and worth a read. The key point: bicycling and walking make up 12% of mode share in the U.S and yet only receive 1.6% of transportation funding. Biking and walking help to reduce congestion, are environmentally friendly, and lead to more healthy people which in... Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2012 at A Great Ride

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The gift of cancer

I like to read a lot. Books, magazines, newspapers, whatever. Last week, my friend Mark McKinnon visited Waterloo and one night at dinner we were talking bikes and talking life. The next morning Mark sent me an article which he had written a few years ago. It is one of... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2012 at A Great Ride

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An Amazing Weekend at the Warrior 100k Ride

Last weekend I headed to Amarillo, Texas and rode in the Warrior 100 mountain bike event with 20 members of the Wounded Warrior Project, an organization that provides wounded military veterans with unique resources to live healthy, happy lives after their service. We’ve worked with them in the past to... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2012 at A Great Ride

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Help out Bo Bikes Bama

Last December, my rock star assistant, Cindy, walked into my office and said Bo Jackson was on the phone. “Really,” I replied. The legendary Bo Jackson from my youth, who starred in the “Bo Knows” Nike commercials, and who was the Rock Star football player and baseball player? “Put him... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2012 at A Great Ride

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I need your help to save funding for bicycles

5 minutes today can save $1.2 billion in federal funding. Trek family, Over the past ten years, the bike community has made a huge difference in helping to make America a more bicycle friendly country. We’ve made a lot of progress, but we have a long way to go. Unfortunately,... Continue reading

Posted Jan 31, 2012 at A Great Ride

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Hi Burt, thank you for your note. You can drop off the bike anytime at the Dream Bikes location at 4245 W. Beltline Highway. They are open 10-7 on weekdays and 9-6 on Saturday.

Commented Aug 19, 2011 on Dream Bikes, a brat, and a beer at A Great Ride

Dream Bikes, a brat, and a beer

It must have been around five years ago when I was working at a food pantry in Madison. Toward the end of work that night I asked Mike, the pantry manager, if there was anything that I could do to help out. "Well John, what these people really need is... Continue reading

Posted Aug 15, 2011 at A Great Ride

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Mission accomplished.

I've been lucky enough to do some amazing rides in my life, including six previous l'Étapes du Tour, but this year’s edition of l'Étape was one was the BEST. Here's my recap. The team started out as me, my wife Tania, and Nick Schaefer, better known as Mr. Trek France.... Continue reading

Posted Jul 13, 2011 at A Great Ride

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Hi Bradley, please go right ahead and use what you need.

Commented Jul 12, 2011 on An important day for cycling in Washington at A Great Ride

Game time. L'Étape du Tour

At the start of L'Étape du Tour. 15 min before we go. Col du Telegraphe, Col du Galibier and Alpe d'Huez. It doesn't get any better than this. Awesome team today. Nick Schaefer, aka Mr. Trek France, Dr. T., Mark Joslyn, and Tania on the team with a bunch of... Continue reading

Posted Jul 11, 2011 at A Great Ride

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Trails and fees - your thoughts?

On Saturday I rode my bike 80 miles out to Paoli and back to Madison. There are some great new bike trails and instead of riding the roads, I decided to try the trail. This was a great day; 75, sunny, and lots of people on the bike trails. All... Continue reading

Posted Jul 8, 2011 at A Great Ride

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My favorite ride of the year

Last weekend was my favorite ride of the year, the Trek 100. This was the 22nd annual event benefiting the MACC fund, a great organization that champions the fight against childhood cancer. Over the last 22 years Trek has raised over $10 million to help this great cause. A few... Continue reading

Posted Jun 24, 2011 at A Great Ride

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Thanks for the note. The real question is what kind of help do you need?

Commented May 26, 2011 on An important day for cycling in Washington at A Great Ride

He stays on the bus

I flew to Belgium on Tuesday with Joe V to attend Wouter Weylandt's funeral. I never met Wouter, but everyone associated with the LEOPARD TREK team is a part of a family. The team does such an awesome job of representing Trek around the world that I wanted to be... Continue reading

Posted May 20, 2011 at A Great Ride

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If you ever have a problem with your Trek

Last week I flew home from a trip to Asia. Flight arrived in Detroit at 11 am, my flight home to Madison was at 2 pm. I check the board and there is an earlier flight. I am going to see if I can catch it. I get to the... Continue reading

Posted May 16, 2011 at A Great Ride

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A sad day for cycling

This morning I heard the news that Wouter Weylandt of the Leopard Trek Team died from a crash during Stage 3 at the Giro. I was shocked and saddened to hear this news. On behalf of the entire Trek family our hearts go out to Wouter's family. Jb. Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2011 at A Great Ride

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