The Hawley Blog

Before we get to today’s photo-splosion, a brief if not somewhat frantic reminder from Defeet Product Manager Sandy Emmanuel (her words): “Hello all you good people. This is Sandy and when I’m not busy worrying about my Schnauzers or returning cardigans to QVC on a bi-daily basis (don’t judge me, nothing gives you that right), [...]

A quick reminder, today is the last day to sign up for the 12 Hour Night Owl Charity Ride in Columbia, September 17 & 18. Click here for info! Another quick reminder, Menchov will win the Vuelta. Just a reminder. Oh wait, TEAM time trial tomorrow?!?! Nevermind. He’s pinched for sure. By the way, we’ve [...]

A glaring example of why you should always wear a shop apron when working with dirty greasy chains, Patrick tempts fate as he subjects his pink gingham “leisure shirt” to the rigors of the workbench. Adam’s single speed Raleigh now has a healthy dose of BB’s rattling around in its tubing in addition to the [...]

I went to Earthfare yesterday after work to buy a head of lettuce. Apparently Earthfare doesnt sell heads of lettuce (something about a tariff, Mugwumps), opting for overpriced plastic boxes with individual leaves. I ranted about this to the inside sales office and Michael said, “Why don’t you just go to Publix? It’s right next [...]

Award-winning integrated basket freshness ALERT! ALERT! Rachael Kefalos at Palmetto Cycling Coalition sent an email a couple days ago relating to the imminent rescission of funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects in South Carolina (and across the country). In a nutshell, Congress approved 2.2 BILLION dollars in cuts from transportation funds. South Carolina in turn [...]

…Belongs to Campy product manager Patrick Augustine. Patrick showed up to work this morning astride his beloved 2005 (just a guess) Colnago Dream to everybody’s surprise except The Blog, who heard the telltale clip clop of cycling shoes in the reception lobby and just so happened to have his camera. Patrick lives in Earlewood which [...]