Interbike Show Update #1

Hans Rey's "Telonix" prototype tire from KENDA

















Taylor taking a much deserved break













Empty hall floor on Saturday




It's Sunday morning, at exactly 12:32 a.m. I was up at 6a.m. yesterday (Saturday) to load up and meet Jim Wannamaker in Ontario. With a number of things to get done to the new KENDA truck prior to departure, we did not leave until after noon. A short four hours later, and the Strip loomed before us like a shimmering ocean of light and action. Upon arrival at the hotel, we quickly attacked the trailer and truck with soap and water, preparing it for it's final resting spot at the show. After a trip to the Orleans Casino to see Kenny Loggins (soooo NOT my idea), we ate at the TGIF's there. Timari and her family arrived late, we all had a beer, and here I am getting ready to crash for a few mintes.

4a.m., that's three and a half hours from now, we awaken to a room service phone call and drive over to the yard to receive our pallets of stuff and get to the show. I will be entering the show with John Tomac's badge, since mine will be at registration and I will have no time to retrieve it. My tasks include laying the carpet, parking the trailer, polishing it, and building the KENLIGHT booth. Then, out to ODD (Out-Door-Demo) to set up THAT expo area. Well, everyone enjoy your day. James will be sleeping in his car tonight on the way back from the Cal State race in Nor Cal. He should arrive at the hall sometime in the afternoon. He placed third up there, but more on that later. Time for zzzzzzzz's....

Cap'n Chris


Interbike Monday
Up at 5a.m., Taylor, James, Jim and I ran out to ODD for set up. We had to quickly (and I mean QUICKLY) pounce on the SRAM trailer to change out 40 tires on their fleet of dh bikes to demo. After that was done, Taylor and James hung out to demo stuff and do some PR work for Backbone, so Jim and I could finish off the Kenda and Kenlight booths. On the way back, we stopped to check on racing Legend John Tomac who had been rear-ended by a guy in his son's Toyota pickup. Pickup ok, guy's new 2006 blinged out Chrysler 300...trashed. Bummer.
It's 7p.m. now, and Jim and I have returned to the hotel so he can pick up one of Kenda Taiwain's peeps at McCarren Int'l.
I am going to shower, meet up with King James for dinner, and go nighty night. Tomorrow I hope to spend the morning at ODD to speak with team sponsors Hydrapak, Crank Bros, and Titus. SRAM is also on the list. Bert is to arrive Wednesday with Jim Roff, and hopefully Vegas Bob! Very tired, but loving every minute of it...

Chris