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Kid in THE Candy Store

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Today I attended the North American Handmade Bicycle Show, also known as super-bicycle-wonderfulness-land-of-happy-bike-glory, in Austin, Texas. Never before have I seen such an assemblage of devoted bike geeks all with such huge smiles.

Despite the ease of which I could have spent ten-upon-tens-of-thousands dollars, I actually took more pictures than I did spend dollars. Everywhere I went were the most exquisite pieces of handmade excellence, assembled with such love and passion, displayed with immense pride, though sometimes with business cards still at the printers.

It was such a treat to visit with some of the designers/manufacturers of parts I ride. Thomson, Chris King, King Cages, Kent Erikson, Wound-Up Composites, Brooks, Paul,; even the iconic Tom Ritchey and was on hand.

While I’m loath to claim a favourite, some of the people/builders I enjoyed meeting particularly included Naked, Engin, Black Sheep, Sylvan, Chris King’s Cielo and Watson.

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But, without questions, the best part of my time at NAHBS was simply being among hundreds of other uber-bike-geeks, smiling, chatting, laughing and making friends, all while salivating over the most exquisite examples of quality bicycle craftsmanship. It’s good to be among one’s kin, especially when you’ve got a bag full of shwag!

13 Comments on “Kid in THE Candy Store”

  2. Hi Alex, it is me Anthony from Mr. Cyr’s class I like your pictures, and your title, because it makes sence to anyone who reads it. One more thing, tv is awesome!:)

  3. Dear Alex,
    It’s Cynthia from Mr.Cyr’s class. Did you enjoy that pie on the home page of the website.

  4. Hi Alex I’m hannah. As you know from an earlier comment, I am in Mr.Cyr’s class. I find that the bike is really cool. Our class is following you as you travel around the United States.
    Talk to you soon.
    From: Hannah

  5. Hi! Alex it is me Erica from Mr.Cyr’s class, I like the bike with the wheel that was a on it tiger.That pie looked so delicous. Talk to you soon.

  6. Hi Alex, I’m Devin from Mr.Cyr’s class. Where did you see those awesome bikes. They are really cool!

  7. Hi Alex, I am Christopher from Mr.Cyr’s class. I wanted to ask you a questoin. how did the girl get cut?

  8. Hello Alex,
    This is Hailey in Mr.Cyr’s class and I was wondering where were you when you took all the pictures of the bikes.

  9. Hi Alex! It is William from Mr. Cyr’s class. I saw the picture of the bikes I think it is like a kid in a candy store.

  11. Hi Alex it is me Scott again. I thought you said Kid in the candy store, but i don’t see no candy.

  12. Thank you all for your comments. The bikes, or candy, were at the North American Handmade Bicycle Show that I attended in Austin, Texas, USA. There were so many fun, weird and beautiful bikes there, they really did seem like candy to me.