We are Masochists.

We thrive on lactic pain and cardiovascular suffering. We think that chicks dig blood and road rash. We like mashing the steepest hills in the biggest gears possible without concern of blowing out our knees. Mountain and road bikes alike cringe when they see us approach, for they know they'll be ridden hard and put away ragged.

When someone asks us "why are you going to climb that 5,000 foot mountain?" we respond, "because it's there." We are machines, not just mere mortals. Too bad the whole lycra thing negates all of our machismo efforts.

From new road and mountain product reviews, to Northern California race reports, to tales from the trail and tarmac, Fahrrad fanatic Kurt Gensheimer brings fifteen years of bike racing experience to all of our distinctive cycling literature - and he has the scars to prove it.