It's that time of the month once again. And it's hot. And it's summer. So come out and have a nice evening ride with a few hundred of your fellow cyclists.

http://fastermustache.org/criticalmass

Choosing the best bike shop to sponsor FM's race team was easy. Outback bikes is the only shop in Atlanta that has the expertise and inventory to support a kick-ass track team AND a lip-huckin' mountain bike team. Plus they are conveniently located in L5P. And, of course, we heart Ross and Amelia. And you, too, Pete.

They have been super generous to support a completely unproven, grass-roots, mostly beginner race team and I want to send a public "Thank You!" to the Outback crew. Next time you are in there stockin' up, please let them know you are grateful for their support of FM and the ATL cycling scene.

On May 31st, 2008, history was made when NoBrakesATL, Kazane Racing, and Faster Mustache presented the south's first GoldSprints Tournament.

On Saturday, May 31st, The Nobility will take the stage at Faster Mustache 3.0 and show us their brand of melodic indie pop from Nashville, TN. Between peanut butter sandwhiches and milk, Sean Williams sat down to answer some of our most burning questions. Meet The Nobility:

Join us for Atlanta's FIRST GoldSprints Tournament!

Faster Mustache, NoBrakes, and Kazane Racing present:
GOLDSPRINTS!
Super Speedy Stationary Sprinting On-Stage Inside a Bar!

May 31st @ Lenny's, in conjunction with the Faster Mustache 3 Year Anniversary Party.

Prizes include a BRAND NEW KAZANE TRACK FRAME and other great prizes!

Ladies get a helping hand with a scientifically calibrated handicap!

Registration opens at 4:30 at Lenny's. Registration closes at 5:30. Racing starts at 6pm with heats all night long.

Single elimination, last-man-standing format.

Party and Race for $15 ($10 for party admission, $5 to race). $5 off if you have a mustache!

Sponsored by:
Kazane Racing (http://www.keirinculture.com)
No Brakes (http://nobrakesatl.com)
55 Nine Performance (http://www.55nineperformance.com)
Gear Revival (http://thegearrevival.com)
Faster Mustache (http://fastermustache.org)
Sopo Bicycles (http://sopobikes.org)

It's that time of the month once again. And it's bike month! And it's going to be nice outside and the sun is up longer every day! Go go go!

http://fastermustache.org/criticalmass

(and thanks to the new editor of that page, it's not me :) )

On July 13, Faster Mustache is teaming up with the Atlanta chapter of SORBA to host a trail work day at The Conyers Horse Park Trails. If you have ever ridden your mountain bike here, you know what a fantastic trail it is. Part of the reason it is so great is because of the work of SORBA and volunteers who maintain the trails.

Hey everybody. I just wanted to mention that ABC membership is 25% off for the month of May, celebrating Bike Month. So it's only $22 for an individual. ABC really does a lot for us- with new leadership (Rebecca Serna, also one of the founders of Citizens for Progressive Transit (cfpt.org)) they have been and will continue to make actual progress. ABC was instrumental (along with Christopher of course!) in getting the Dekalb tracks removed. ABC organized the bagels in the bike lane on bike-to-work day, and the BikeFest in Woodruff Park. They created the 'I'm on that bike' advertising campaign, which can be see on buses, billboards, etc. This year one of their goals is to get a 3-foot passing law passed (drivers must give 3 feet space when passing cyclists).

Ok here is the challenge: Grow a mustache before May 31st.

If you come to the FM Bike Party May 31st with a genuine* mustache, you will get half off of your entry fee.

Can you grow a mustache out of that baby face in 12 days? Can you modify your boring beard into a beautiful 'stache? Can you flip that flavor saver upside down?

Prizes for the best 'stache!

*Ladies with mustaches (genuine or not) will also get the half-off discount.

I am totally blasted so a full race-report with witty banter will have to wait until later. Here is the short good stuff:

The Faster Mustache MTB Team won the Granny Gear 24 Hours of Conyers race this weekend. The team consisted of (in race order): Christopher Rampton, Austin Crenshaw, Aaron Chamberlain, Kurt Rampton, and Craig Durkin. Not only did we win in our category (5-man) but we were the fastest team overall completing 30 laps in 24 hours!

We had a great time at the race. We enjoyed being the neighbors of Addictive Cycles as they supported Eddie O'Dea and Namrita O'Dea, who swept the solo category for mens and womens. Congratulations!!

We also enjoyed some very tough competition from Nate Sibly and the the Navy Seals Team (NSW Flyin' Frogs). Thanks guys for the incredible challenge! And congrats!

Special thanks to Roger Burgrabe, our dedicated team manager, who took care of every detail so we could focus on mashing. Thanks also to our loyal support crew: Donald and Jessica Hoefer, Neal Howard, Shawna O'Neil, and Jess.

Right now FM is featured as the Granny Gear Team of the Day, so check that out here.

It felt really great for all of us to win on our home course. Conyers is a bumpy ass bitch but we definitely took some folks to school on how to ride it.