Sneak Peak - New Vassago left side drive 'cross frame

Final details are still being worked out, but we got so excited by our latest prototype of The Fisticuff, we had to share. Facts are still international spy secrets, but look forward to a do-all, 'cross inspired velocipede, with quality butted steel and a visa-friendly price tag.

Look for this bike at the Trans Iowa race this April, ridden by Ben Shockey of Decorah Cycles.

Sneak Peak - New Vassago left side drive 'cross frame

Final details are still being worked out, but we got so excited by our latest prototype of The Fisticuff, we had to share. Facts are still international spy secrets, but look forward to a do-all, 'cross inspired velocipede, with quality butted steel and a visa-friendly price tag.

Look for this bike at the Trans Iowa race this April, ridden by Ben Shockey of Decorah Cycles.

Ride and Race Preparation Clinics

Vassago's National Endurance Racers Eddie O'Dea and Namrita O'Dea will be holding two clinics in the Atlanta, Georgia area. They will be covering many topics including: importance of proper bike fit, selecting the appropriate equipment, nutrition, and how to prepare your body and mind for races.

Contact Eddie or Namrita to find out more information about these clinics and how you can demo select Ergon grips and packs at Fort Yargo State Park on April 12th.
DATES:

Thursday, April 10
6:30-7:30 pm
Atlanta Velo Exchange in Atlanta, GA

Saturday, April 12
10-11 am
Addictive Cycles in Braselton, GA

Ride and Race Preparation Clinics

Vassago's National Endurance Racers Eddie O'Dea and Namrita O'Dea will be holding two clinics in the Atlanta, Georgia area. They will be covering many topics including: importance of proper bike fit, selecting the appropriate equipment, nutrition, and how to prepare your body and mind for races.

Contact Eddie or Namrita to find out more information about these clinics and how you can demo select Ergon grips and packs at Fort Yargo State Park on April 12th.
DATES:

Thursday, April 10
6:30-7:30 pm
Atlanta Velo Exchange in Atlanta, GA

Saturday, April 12
10-11 am
Addictive Cycles in Braselton, GA

Time to get dirty!

Team Vassago is gearing up for the 2008 race season. Some of our Team riders have already been out there tearing up the trails!

Eddie O'Dea and Namrita O'Dea have been prepping and training all winter for the start of their season. We have a few shots of them training in the mountain of Georgia. Eddie and Namrita have kept themselves busy with their monthly diary in Cycling News, fitting riders to give them the boost they need when racing at 55nine Performance, and last month they did a photo shoot with photographer Andrew Kornylak for National Geographic Adventure...issue out in May!

They'll be starting their season off at the Cohutta 100 in Ducktown, TN, then the 24 Hours Granny Gear races start, as well as, directing the Burn 24 Challenge! Another big one that Vassago is sponsoring is Dirt, Sweat, and Gears and the SSUSA in conjunction with the American Cancer Society. All race schedules can be viewed at their personal blogs or on our race blog!

John Sanborn out of Dallas has already hit the race circuit for 2008. Starting the season off on a Vassago Jabberwocky and moving on to the Optimus Ti. John was the first racer/rider out there with the Optimus Ti - if you want to know anything about this frame give him a shout. John is also a team manager himself at one of our fave shops - Dallas Bike Works. You may know John from his wonderful 1/2 Chupacabra dog Zoe - she's been seen many times on MTBR! We absolutely love her. John and his Optimus Ti can be found at Ouachita Challenge on April 5th - an 80 mile race - and ORAMM is one of his favorites!




David Nice was the first to get one of the new 2008 Jabberwocky frames. Riding the Snuffleupagus Orange and WB Rock Solid Carbon 29 David's preference is a fixed gear. Noticing he does not use a rear brake we were a bit baffled too. Quote "Rear brakes only seem to slow me down!" - that's what we like to hear. Ride it your way! You can catch David on his new ride at the Trans Iowa and Burn 24 Challenge among others. Check out the race schedule to see the full events or read up on David in his crazy adventures at his blog!

Brian Archer hailing to us from Tennessee seems to be collecting our frames and making a bike for every type of riding and racing he does. Currently owning a Black Jabberwocky and a Yellow Jabberwocky he could not resist the Optimus Ti and of course a Snuffy Jabberwocky. Which will soon be arriving at his door. Next on his list is the Fisticuff cross frame. Brian is coming back to us after a great 2007 season. You can find Brian at the Cohutta and Burn 24 Challenge as well - among a growing list of races.

Are you ready for some dirt?

2008 Supported Riders - Are you ready?

As with our Team Riders we also highlight races and events that our supported riders hit! You can check their blogs and read up on the news from their front.

Team Addictive - Awww...come on - if you don't know them you haven't been paying attention! They'll be riding and racing a mix of Jabberwocky and Bandersnatch. Team Addictive also provides neutral support at many races in the southeast. I'm sure you can usually find one of them around. You can read up on their schedules and rides through Cody or Hodge! Thanks guys - you're awesome!

Team Halfway There - our military force coming from DC and Virginia. They're like ninjas in the night - come in for a race and then shipped back out for a few weeks only to come back and race again! We love the secrecy!

Steve and Zach Stilwell out of Minnesota have been hanging out with us for a while. Steve recently upgraded to an Optimus Ti which will soon arrive at his door and Zach Stilwell still riding the Jabberwocky at his cross races will be receiving a much deserved Fisticuff cross frame! Congrats guys!

Ben Shockey out of Decorah Bicycles in Iowa is our newest support rider. Once he climbed aboard we didn't let him go. He's been out there racing and riding up a storm through the snow and rain. You can check Ben out at the Trans Iowa - he will be riding the first ever Fisticuff cross frame in a special powdercoat color custom created just for him. Kick ass Ben!

Jeremy Arnold out of North Carolina who recently led a band of Canadians around the trails of Pisgah and Dupont has been with us for more than a year. Still riding his Jabberwocky and Bandersnatch Jeremy is heading out for the race course of the southeast. First stop is Dragon's Back in Roanoke Virginia.

Chris Davis also out of North Carolina who joined us last April is continuing his quest of races throughout the southeast. Chris owns a carnation pink Bandersnatch and a Black Jabberwocky and is currently moving to the ODIS rigid fork. Chris will be with his brothers on steel at the Dragon's Back and Cohutta 100.

Congrats everyone - we're looking forward to the season.

"Freak show Zoe" and a sub 22lb. OptimusTi

One of the first available OptimusTi builds ridden by Vassago team rider J. Sanborn. We are anxiously awaiting our WTB kits for the season, thus the Kenda shoes. The bike weighs in at just under 22lbs with gears and Fox fork. Ah'Niceeee.

Expect to see more of Zoe (the pseudo-chupacabra) and the OptimusTi as the race season kicks off for '08.

"Freak show Zoe" and a sub 22lb. OptimusTi

One of the first available OptimusTi builds ridden by Vassago team rider J. Sanborn. We are anxiously awaiting our WTB kits for the season, thus the Kenda shoes. The bike weighs in at just under 22lbs with gears and Fox fork. Ah'Niceeee.

Expect to see more of Zoe (the pseudo-chupacabra) and the OptimusTi as the race season kicks off for '08.