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2006-03-08T10:54:00.000-08:00

Hey folks, I just had a little "jab" handed to me from a industry buddy of mine. Somethng to the effect of, "updated your blog lately dude?" Honestly, no, I haven't in a week. So here it is, back at ya Timmy. I would love to see some encouraging words on how warm you were at the team camp you were just at. Wadda ya got for me? Hint Hint...

Quick release

2006-02-27T07:26:00.000-08:00

Ladies and Gentlmen,
I believe I spotted Napoleon TNT at a cross race down in the deep south over the weekend. I miss the "Vote for Pedro" t shirt...

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2006-02-23T08:46:00.000-08:00

OK, Everyone who has NOT had some form illness in the last month raise your hand....
Looks like no one from where I sit...
Is there a secret plot by Al Quida to keep us sick and weak in effect here?!?!? Vitamin C and Wellness formula folks will be the eventual weapon of choice, just you wait and see...

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2006-02-16T07:46:00.000-08:00

Just remember what my dad used to say, "Daniel, can't never did anything; now start that mower and get to work."
Sometimes you have to ask your self what the root word of "can't" is.
Words to ponder on your Thursday...

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2006-02-02T15:24:00.000-08:00

An ode to a broken spoke;
GO, GO, GO!!!!
PUSH, PULL, PUSH, PULL, PUSH, PULL
THINK ROUND, WIPE YOUR FEET, THINK ROUND, WIPE YOUR FEET
PULL UP, PUSH DOWN, PULL UP, PUSH DOWN
PING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT THE?!?!?!? oh great.......
I'll see you guys later..........
tick, tick, tick,tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick
ARGH!!!!!!!!!!

Where's Waldo

2006-01-30T16:04:00.000-08:00

budda43 -

I owe you some cerveza - give me some contact info and I'll hook a brotha up. Great cycling story.

Where Have All the Good People Gone

2006-01-30T16:01:00.000-08:00

It's almost the end of January and it feels like we just watched the Rose Bowl last night. This month flew too fast, and between some sickness, family tragedies and the like, the Canari family has been MIA. The good news is we are for the most part back in action and ready to rock and roll.

OK - so this is the official - WAKE UP and smell the Antron Nylon/Lycra Spandex burning POST. Time to jump back on the wagon, fondly remember the weeks we had off in December while revving up for the sweet smell of Spring shipments (whatever). If that doesn’t butter your muffin, get ready for some crazy technical mumbo-jumbo marketing spatter about our Fall 07 line. Really, we’ve uppd’ the ante on our Canari team and finally have agreed to allow Lance to . . . OK – I can’t legitimize any of that and don’t feel it’s necessary. I’ve seen the light, and you will too when the Canari Fall 07 line drops . . . let’s start with Tundra Windfront Knee Warmers – AHHH! Obscure? A bit. Needed? Definitely, especially for the temperament freaks who don’t want tights, but their bare knees are “coldey. More to come on Fall, including the bestest (huh?) wool jersey you’ve ever, ever seen.

Oh - Finally - seen the latest ad from the marketing wannabee's here at Canari? Whatever,

Peace-in - cr

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2005-12-16T10:20:00.000-08:00

Today will be the day that the Canari office staff get that once in a lifetime opportunity to make it big. A fleeting chance at stardom. A break into the world of celebrity. An open door into the house of movie stars and rock idols. Today is the day we are going into the land of "above and beyond", "the next step", "pushing the limits", "breaking the glass ceiling". Today is going to be better than class picture day in Jr. High School. Today we all become models for the Canari ad campaign photo shoot!!!! Stay tuned people as this is only the begining of a new career full of bling bling and cruising in chaeufered Maybachs....

Your Funniest Cycling Story

2005-12-07T10:25:00.000-08:00

OK - we are on the hunt for a great cycling-related story that will make us laugh. Can't really tell you why we want this story - but suffice to say that we will be keeping the winner's ramblings locked away with our nuclear passcodes.

OH - the winner will receive a 6-pack of Arrogant Bastart Ale. So send em' in!

Thanks!

Quick Release

2005-12-06T15:54:00.000-08:00

The correct term should in fact be "leg tearing" not leg ripping. Ripping would imply that the leg has been yanked completely off in a quick and "almost" painles manner. What happens on the daily lunch ride is more akin to "tearing" as it happens slowly and if all goes well, quite painfully indeed. This has been done in a few different varities from long fast flat sections of road, to long grinding back breaking climbs. The result is usually the same, with at least on of "the guys" wimpering about working too much or out too late... At least we look good in our custom team kits though... Thanks Shaun!!!!

Leg ripping

2005-12-02T15:53:00.000-08:00

If you you are not sure what this term means, ask Shaun what he does to Dan on there daily lunch ride. My legs were tore off in the first 2 miles of our lunch ride today.
I need more fitness !!!!

Thats what I get for driving 600 miles this week. I need to learn how not to bite at the first signs of an attack. I will keep you all updated on the trash talking around the office because it makes for a painful ride.

This kind of training only makes you stronger. Along with some good healthy trash talking you can take it outside as they say.. Stay tuned for more !!

Base Layers

2005-11-29T21:14:00.000-08:00

I do not know what you all think but the last couple of days here in the southland has been COLD. So while I am tinking of it, DO NOT forget your CANARI BASE LAYER. Make sure you ask for it at your local Bike Shop !!!!! Take a look at the web site and the 06 spring line.

Isn't that special . . .

2005-11-21T14:37:00.000-08:00

OK Guys - here we are in our own Canari community, given carte-blanche to talk as much as we want about whatever we want, for as long as we want - so what to discuss? The latest wool product? Our newest 4/way stretch pads? Licensing Bond/007? You might think so - more importantly though - the real topic is food - who is going to bring in more cookies this week? Not the oatmeal/healthly stuff - but the chocolate-chip w/ pecan ones. Also - we could arrange for Jami to get some more smarties available, and finally, extra scooby-snacks for whoever brings in pecan pie. It all should be home-made! Audio 5000 - cr

Quick Release

2005-11-16T16:09:00.000-08:00

Today I had the honor of participating in a job interview for a position that is open here at Canari Cyclewear. The one thing that stuck in my head the entire time was that I was helping one of the owners do the interview and we were both wearing shorts and cracking jokes. How cool is that?!?!? Where else can you work in a down to earth environment where not only upper management, but the owner no less, is that cool?!?!?! Needless to say it was a refreshing reminder that Canari is a VERY COOL place to work and we still need somone here in the office. Let me know if you need a job.... No really, let me know...

Adventures of a Canari sales rep

2005-11-11T14:11:00.000-08:00

So there I was driving north on the 55 Looking for the south bound 5 freeway. When the south bound exit was closed do to construction. I was diverted to the 22 west bound because I was in the wrong lane and trapped. As I continued west on a stretch of highway that has no shoulders on either side and no exits they were closed as well. I finally got myself turned back around and heading east back toward the 5 freeway. Guess what ?? That south bound exit was closed also.
another 10 mile out of my way I finally made back to the 5 south after every detour. Stay tuned for more adventures of a Canari sales rep.

"Quick Release"

2005-11-11T13:26:00.000-08:00

So I am on my way to work this morning, driving along the north county corridor that is El Camino Real, (believe me when I say there is nothing royal about this road now days), and I see him. The same guy I see just about every day. Rain, wind, mud, Santa Ana dry, bitter morning cold; you name and he rides in it. It is still dark out and I ask myself if I would be riding at this time of day if I weren't going to my desk. No lights on the street or on his bike. Makes me wonder a little bit about the sanity level of this guy as I have seen cars on this stretch of pave' doing an easy 70 in a 50 zone.
Disturbed, destitute, delerious or dedicated? Pick your poison...
I haven't decided whether to envy, or feel sorry for this guy.

And then the quick release was invented...

2005-11-10T15:55:00.000-08:00

Good day, I am Dan and you are not.
I write this blog cause Timmy J. said it was hot.
I said "Yer crazy, does anyone read this stuff?"
He said, Yup, I'm nuts and they read it sure enough!"
Fine with me, count me in, I'm on board.
I'm sure the people will read in masses and hoards.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the "Quick release"
A small unobtrusive missive that will happen quite regularly....

In the beginning, there was a first post.

2005-10-25T20:08:00.000-07:00

Here's a first look at the very new and very exciting Canari Cyclewear blog. Bare with us as we get into this and get our blogging feet underneath us.

We hope to share our fun in designing and making great, functional clothing with you. Fun is a really important word around these parts, at Canari Global Headquarters.

There will be lots of fun around here and hopefully even some useful information from time to time. Let's be honest though; it's mostly about the fun.