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FIVE THINGS WITH BIKE SNOB EBEN WEISS

Posted by Mike Vanderscheuren · January 02, 2019

One of the most interesting cycling personalities to emerge in the past decade, Weiss was made famous (or infamous) by his moniker and blog of the same name, "Bike Snob NYC", where he writes funny, insightful and sometimes lacerating commentary about cycling.

The once anonymous blogger revealed his identity in 2010 and parlayed his notoriety, insight into cycling culture, and writing talents into something bigger— a sustainable writing career.

We hope you enjoy this week's Banjo Brothers Five Things.

Banjo Brothers Five Things With Cyclist Chris Smith, aka Smithers MPLS

FIVE THINGS WITH THE LEGENDARY CHRIS SMITH -AKA SMITHERS MPLS

Posted by Mike Vanderscheuren · December 27, 2018

FIVE THINGS is a feature on the Banjo Brothers Blog. It’s a short interview about life and bicycles with a notable person. This week's notable person is cyclist Chris Smith, a.k.a. Smithers MPLS.

"I don’t have a favorite bike. For me, a bike is just a tool to accomplish a task. I have favorite rides and choose the appropriate bike for that ride, or sometimes the inappropriate bike in order to make the ride more entertaining."

FIVE THINGS WITH PITTSBURGH CYCLIST BRAD QUARTUCCIO

Posted by Mike Vanderscheuren · December 20, 2018

Quartuccio's other claim to fame is as co-founder and editor of Urban Velo, the definitive city-cycling culture magazine which was published from 2007-2014.

These days he works at Pfaltzgraphic, a design studio, toiling over brand identity, product graphics, messaging, and photography for bike industry clients. He's also a board member of Bike Pittsburgh, the local non-profit working towards bike and ped access, education, and Open Streets events.

He's married (to his best friend) and has a five-month-old son (Salvador) who he's priming for adventure.

We hope you enjoy this week's Banjo Brothers Five Things.

THOUGHTFUL LAST MINUTE GIFTS FOR THE CYCLIST IN YOUR LIFE

Posted by Mike Vanderscheuren · December 16, 2018

This Holiday season we've compiled a few items we think would make for thoughtful gifts for the cyclists in your life. Heavy on practicality and usefulness, these Banjo Brothers items are sure to please. Gifts starting at less than $10. Plus the 2018 Banjo Brothers Holiday Shipping schedule.

FIVE THINGS WITH CYCLIST JESSICA NADEAU

Posted by Mike Vanderscheuren · December 13, 2018

FIVE THINGS is a feature on the Banjo Brothers Blog. It’s a short interview about life and bicycles with a notable person. This week's notable person is cyclist Jessica Nadeau.

Nadeau is a grant writer, development specialist and has been an important force behind many classic cycling events in Minneapolis including the Powderhorn 24, The Scardey Cat, Babes in Bikeland and more.

We hope you enjoy this week's Banjo Brothers Five Things.