tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post2508885565169543508..comments2023-09-08T06:31:18.925-05:00Comments on Belgium Knee Warmers™: The Good Life, NaturallyRadio Freddyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07419506761098758178noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-17579950962879986612008-06-03T16:21:00.000-05:002008-06-03T16:21:00.000-05:00"Thanks", I was not previously aware that Cliff wa..."Thanks", I was not previously aware that Cliff was now bottling adult grape juice, and now I'm going to slurping the stuff down like I stuff down the bars, on and off the bike.<BR/><BR/>I agree with the sentiment in the comments that this was not advertisment, but the type of review, in excellent prose, that we all come to BKW for. <BR/><BR/>And like many others, I enjoy doubly the taste of Cliff products but also their messages and actions towards sustainability. <BR/><BR/>Now I will just direct more (of my little) consumer dollars towards products that reflect loftier goals in business. So 'thanks' BKW.<BR/><BR/>Also, anyone suggest a pairing of bar/wine. <BR/><BR/>I'm guessing either of the reds would go well with my fav black cherry almond.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-42643724607804055282008-06-01T18:56:00.000-05:002008-06-01T18:56:00.000-05:00Great posts as always. I like the author's flair f...Great posts as always. I like the author's flair for writing. That said, I'm always intrigued by how BKW meets these people who later become subjects for blog posts. Who pays for all the travel expenses?<BR/><BR/>I read the posts more because they're interesting. If I thought they were advertising something, I'd not be here. Which is one of the reasons why I avoid blogs with "Product Reviews"...bunch of crap.Ron Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394865788996482667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-8376778130570509772008-06-01T07:30:00.000-05:002008-06-01T07:30:00.000-05:00This is not some bigtime website. BKW is someone'...This is not some bigtime website. BKW is someone's blog. They write what they feel like writing. That's how blogs are. BKW just writes stuff that quite alot of other people find interesting. They are not bicycling magazine. Like all things, if you don't like the coolaid, don't drink it. For myself, I will continue to read.Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570333089828259801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-27623594926541905492008-05-31T23:27:00.000-05:002008-05-31T23:27:00.000-05:00excuse me, Colton. "even Bicycling, the slummiest ...excuse me, Colton. <BR/><BR/>"even Bicycling, the slummiest source of bicycling related text, makes it obvious when you're reading an advertisement."<BR/><BR/>Every page of Bicycling is an advertisement for something whether or not it's explicit. Do you mean obvious, as in it's obvious the moment you pick up the mag with a new bike displayed on the front cover?<BR/><BR/>I really enjoyed this article, and I would not have heard about what Gary and Kit are doing otherwise. I think this article was less about going out and buying their wine, than about something special these two people are doing with their business. <BR/><BR/>Also, you pay for bicycling in one form or another, so you're paying to be advertised at. You come to BKW for free, yet you seem more demanding.mr. Hackmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02250624546425964849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-41315816751915893092008-05-30T09:31:00.000-05:002008-05-30T09:31:00.000-05:00Scott and Colton: I'm sorry if this post seems lik...Scott and Colton: I'm sorry if this post seems like an ad. Rest assured that if a day comes when BKW accepts advertising, it will be displayed and denoted as such; there is no subterfuge here. I do respect your desire to be told when someone is selling you something. As for Gary and Kit, I've liked their products for a long time and jumped at the chance to have lunch with them. It was a delightful time and they were genuinely nice people. I believe there is an honesty in writing from a perspective of enthusiasm.<BR/><BR/>Much of what BKW does is to pass along our passion. That means in our profiles we are decidedly partisan. If I'm going to spend an hour at lunch or three hours on a ride with someone, I want it to be someone I'm eager to talk to, and invariably that means someone I think I like going in. I've said before: BKW is no investigative journalism, a la Time. <BR/><BR/>Our analysis pieces on doping the ongoing fight between ASO and the UCI, etc. are different, however. As analysis, I endeavor to keep my own feeling out of the situation and write based on the logical ramifications of what has been reported elsewhere in the media.Padraighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14806791547912750107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-50523503342249517562008-05-29T16:25:00.000-05:002008-05-29T16:25:00.000-05:00Anon, I don't care if it was an advertisement for ...Anon, I don't care if it was an advertisement for Jesus Christ. In fact, that would be missing the point.<BR/><BR/>For me, BKW has never been about disguising adverts as "real" posts, and I've been reading this blog long enough to know that it's not PRO to attempt to hoodwink readers with this crap... Hell, even Bicycling, the slummiest source of bicycling related text, makes it obvious when you're reading an advertisement.<BR/><BR/>MY gripe is that when reading this, along with other recent posts, I felt like I was being sold something and I wasn't supposed to know it. I don't care if this was a paid advertisement or not, but I am bothered by the fact that BKW has resorted to snake and oil tactics like everyone else. I thought this blog was more upfront than that.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14221321946895802542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-70192866921902050372008-05-29T14:58:00.000-05:002008-05-29T14:58:00.000-05:00Kit & Gary are for real. Scott & Colton are under...Kit & Gary are for real. Scott & Colton are understandably jaded, since much of what we read is paid advertising lies. But these folks really practice what they preach and eat what they sell!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-84230354720042878162008-05-29T12:40:00.000-05:002008-05-29T12:40:00.000-05:00...so, did you guys get offended w/ the sean kelly......so, did you guys get offended w/ the sean kelly foto cuz they were, after all, 'pushing' milk ???...bikesgonewildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01489983012589939600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-75289882501388558442008-05-29T11:12:00.000-05:002008-05-29T11:12:00.000-05:00Scott I agree with your sentiment.This guy is losi...Scott I agree with your sentiment.<BR/><BR/>This guy is losing more <BR/>credibility every second he keeps these types of posts up.<BR/><BR/>This post is not PRO.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14221321946895802542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-86158778325930583272008-05-29T09:15:00.000-05:002008-05-29T09:15:00.000-05:00Hmm. I didn't see the advertisement heading on thi...Hmm. I didn't see the advertisement heading on this post. Did my adblock zap it?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01607877228707980437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-31630155564209154702008-05-28T22:27:00.000-05:002008-05-28T22:27:00.000-05:00I've gone more "un-natural" since I found some liv...I've gone more "un-natural" since I found some live ones in my Clif Bar two years ago. Everyone has their set-backs, but I'am afraid to try the juice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-63115364180828411912008-05-28T21:15:00.000-05:002008-05-28T21:15:00.000-05:00chiefhiawatha - I'm sure that Gu (or any other ene...chiefhiawatha - I'm sure that Gu (or any other energy gel company) could have paid a licensing fee to compensate Clif for the use of its invention but does not because that would cut into profits.-phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839990375976565783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-61791625136785984662008-05-28T21:03:00.000-05:002008-05-28T21:03:00.000-05:00They support cycling, do well by doing good and ma...They support cycling, do well by doing good and make energy bars without peanuts as a primary ingredient (which can't be said for those play-dough plaques that come in foil wrappers). They've got my vote, and now my glass.-phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03839990375976565783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-27031462509921882702008-05-28T21:00:00.000-05:002008-05-28T21:00:00.000-05:00Not to rain on the Clif Parade, but did you know t...Not to rain on the Clif Parade, but did you know that Gu wanted to make packaging with a leash (like the Clif gel), but a threatened patent infringement lawsuit from Clif prevented them from doing so?<BR/><BR/>It is incongruous to trumpet organic/carbon credits when you prevent another company from making a more eco-friendly container.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268842135351118909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-29596696427404845852008-05-28T15:13:00.000-05:002008-05-28T15:13:00.000-05:00...a definite 'toast' to those two & the kind of b......a definite 'toast' to those two & the kind of business they've run for years...<BR/><BR/>...salute'...bikesgonewildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01489983012589939600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2821760991275369602.post-6149677421156529472008-05-28T14:42:00.000-05:002008-05-28T14:42:00.000-05:00I had my first glass of the Red Climber last night...I had my first glass of the Red Climber last night and can say it is delicious!<BR/>Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com