Thanksgiving Tour of New Mexico!

Sharkman Takes Santa Fe by Storm!

Belo News
Santa Fe, N.M.
November 26, 2009



Santa Fe, N.M. – Happy Thanksgiving, Minions!


In an exclusive investigative report, the answer to "where is Sharkman?" has finally been answered!

Through undisclosed cycling sources, the Update has learned that Sharkman has been testing Mountain Bikes in Northern New Mexico! In these never before seen photographs, we see the Sharkman with Outside Executive Editor Sam Moutlton (also Sharkman's son-in-law and former Celebrity Rider) and former Outside Senior Editor and current Road and Mountain Bike Test Director, John Bradley.

The weather was drop dead gorgeous as the Western Chapter of the Mighty Minion Nation headed out to the Dale Ball Trails, which lay in the foothills of the mountain just outside Santa Fe.

Along with the Scott carbon fiber steed, Sharkman was also testing a Pro-Tec helmet, Bontrager shoes, along with a Pearl Izumi jacket, bib shorts, gloves and jersey, all of which he gets to keep! Is this a great Country or what?

After a long climb from town to the trail head, the riders were greeted by some of the greatest switch back single track west of the Mississippi!

Our intrepid hero, the Sharkman, had no problem handling the rugged terrain as well as the high altitude. Absorbing tips from the two Outside Editors like Wolf King absorbs Micro Brews, the Shark barrelled up the long ascent. Once the mountain was crested, the ride back down into town was nothing short of the Mad Hatter Ride at the County Fair! Fast, twisty and full of fun! Sharkman got the bike so far off the trail you could slide a credit card under his tires!

Sharkman reported that he found the Scott Carbon Fiber gave him a very compliant ride and was fantastic in handling the rocky single track. The Shimano drive train was smooth and light to the touch. The Schwabe tires had fantastic grip and all of this amounted to one sweet ride!

The Pearl Izumi was not only extremely functional, but man, did Sharkman look good! And we all know his credo, "If you can't be good....look good!" And Pearl Izumi delivers!

John Bradley was also riding a Scott Carbon Fiber (which, you techies will want to know, was bedecked with Sram's new mountain bike grupo, XX), while Sam was mounted on his trusty Gary Fischer.

Bradley stated, "it was an honor to become a Minion and ride with the Sharkman!" You just can't make this stuff up!

Sharkman was quoted as saying it was a fantastic ride and that he couldn't wait for more riding over the weekend!

What a way to spend Thanksgiving Weekend!

To all the Minions and their families, a very Happy Thanksgiving!