May 8th - FOG Designs was at Bloomington Cycle and Fitness Open House. These are some pics from the event. Don will give more details later.. Enjoy the pics. - O Diddy -  ( pics thanks to http://www.decrepitoldfool.com )

MAY 8TH
FOG DESIGNS will be at BLOOMINGTON CYCLE & FITNESS"OPEN HOUSE" from noon-4 in Bloomington IL. Putting on a BMX DEMO. We will have top riders from FOG DESIGNS demonstrating Gate Starts, Manualing, Jumping and all around Techniques used in BMX RACING. This is a demo to to promote the Sport of BMX to the General Public.

FOG DESIGNS is Also working in collaboration with Standard Byke Company on a NEW FRAME DESIGN. "DYSCYPLE BYKES" This is a ox Platinum Chromoly Frame "New School Technology with a Old School Feel" Look for Eye Spy Photos in the next few days.
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Dyscyple Bykes Cruiser Prototype...New School Technology...Old School Feel.

Brand New Dyscyple Bykes Cruiser.


Dyscyple Bykes 20 inch Prototype. Taking Orders Now!!!!!!

Also we have New T-Shirt Designs. Check out the Gear section!!!
Dyscyple Bykes T-shirts  Available Soon!!!!!

More Exciting News to Come!!!


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This is from Oether... I know how riders take their bikes to college but in this case - THE BIKE IS TAKING THE RIDER TO COLLEGE -
congrats!!..

(the following was copied and pasted from an online article about one of FOG Designs' former riders)

Sentinel-Echo.com

April 8, 2010

Patton’s bike takes him to college

By Mitch Howard
Staff Writer

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — When David Grigsby took over as cycling coach at Lindsey Wilson in January 2008, Josh Patton was the first cyclist he thought of recruiting. Patton was three years away from college then, but Grigsby did not change his mind. Friday morning Patton signed with the Columbia school.

“We’re really, really happy to have him,” Grigsby said. “Everything I know about him tells me he has the character and passion we want.”

Grigsby owned The Bike Shop before taking the Lindsey Wilson job. Patton was one of the many local cycling enthusiasts that congregated at the north London store. Patton competed on the national BMX circuit at 8 years old. Five years ago, he built a track in his front yard.

“There have been plenty of crashes and sore rides home,” Patton said.

Riding was a passion and not something you would project as a ticket to help with college expenses. If Grigsby had not taken the Lindsey Wilson job, Patton might not be riding in college.

“Is he good enough to be noticed? Absolutely,” Grigsby said. “But I am not sure anyone else has contacted him.”

There are 250 colleges in the nation that have cycling programs. Only 15 have a budget with full-time coaches and scholarships. When most people are told there are college cycling teams, they are surprised, Grigsby said.

“It’s the second biggest sport in the world behind soccer, but not in the United States. Here it is probably behind bowling and badminton,” Grigsby said.

Another part of cycling that most people overlook is the training and skill involved at the higher levels. Patton currently trains on his bike every day the weather allows, about five days a week. He will also increase his weight lifting and add plyometrics — explosive movement exercises —  to his workout.

“You have to be strong as a wrestler and fast a sprinter,” Grigsby said.

The discipline Patton will compete in at Lindsey Wilson is called gravity. Think of it as a 30-second explosion downhill with legs churning and gears changing. The course resembles a ski slalom, only there is no snow to land on if you crash. These cyclists have to have strong legs from hours of riding and squats in the weight room to turn the pedals. They also have to have upper body strength to maneuver a bicycle moving at a high rate of speed.

“BMX riders cross over into that very well,” Grigsby said.

Patton is the first North Laurel student to gain a scholarship for cycling. It is not a sport North Laurel offers. An active riding community does exist in London, home of the Tour de London and the upcoming Redbud Ride.

One of the things that drew Patton to cycling was the adventure of never knowing what was next.

“It’s always changing. Every track is different,” Patton said.

He couldn’t see that the track would lead to college.

Lindsey Wilson currently ranks third in the nation in Division I cycling. The school has produced eight national champions.



Mitch Howard can be reached at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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