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4 posts found in April, 2011.
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Written by Calvin on April 28, 2011/Park Tool News
Pro Mechanic Eric Jellum reports from Asia
One of the most enjoyable experiences of my job as the head mechanic of the Kelly Benefit Strategies - Optum Health Cycling Team is when the team travels to new exotic international races. For the first race of the year, the KBS - Optum Health squad visited Singapore for the OCBC criterium and also competed in the Jalajah Malaysia stage race. Along with the 6 riders traveling over to Asia there were 3 staff members supporting the racers.
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Written by Karl on April 19, 2011/Park Tool News
Eric Hawkins named Small Business Executive of the Year
Park Tool President Eric Hawkins received a BRAINy award at the recent Bicycle Leadership Conference. Hawkins was chosen by the staff of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News as the Executive of the Year for small businesses in the cycling industry.
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Written by Karl on April 15, 2011/Park Tool News
Park Tool in Roubaix
Some good shots on velonews.com of Park Tool equipment being used in Roubaix, France after the big Paris-Roubaix race April 10, 2011.
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Written by Karl on April 01, 2011/Park Tool News
Park Tool Company Announces Tool Sharpening Service to the Bicycle Industry
Park Tool now offers a sharpening service for cutting and machining tools. The facers, reamers and taps are the expensive part of the cutting tool system so extra care needs to be taken to ensure smooth cuts and long life. Dull cutters can produce poor results and waste time. Cutters that are regularly sharpened are faster, safer, easier to use and produce better results.
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