VonBuckinator

09/14/2026

Congratulations Hudson and Dash! Glad to help with a fresh waxed chain but I am sure it was your skill, training and determination that put you on the podium. - Bob Buck

09/12/2026

A couple of USA Cycling winners today, Dash and Hudson, after getting the VonBuckinator hot wax. Congratulations!

09/12/2026

Gravel Nationals is da bomb. We cleaned and waxed a ton of chains on Friday. Plan to do the same once the racers start coming back. We’re ready!

09/08/2026

Did you know that the word gravel can be used as a verb?

grav·el
/ ˈɡrav(ə)l /
verb
gravel (verb) · gravels (third person present) · gravelled (past tense) · gravelled (past participle) · gravelling (present participle) · graveled
(past tense) · graveled (past participle) · graveling (present participle)
1.) cover (an area) with gravel.
i.e. "My face was graveled when my front wheel slipped"
2.) make (someone) angry or annoyed.
i.e. "I cut off my competitor, graveling him good!"
3.) archaic - confuse or puzzle (someone).
i.e. "The use of a waxed chain gravels most newbies"

I bet you can't wait to put this to good use in your next conversation!

And you no longer need to be "graveled" about a waxed chain. Come get your chain cleaned and hot waxed at the USA Cycling Gravel Nationals Friday and Saturday, September 11th and 12th in LaCrescent MN. No charge- no foolin.

08/18/2026

This is the next event we will be at. Even if you are not racing, come over to the vendor area and get your chain cleaned and hot waxed! We plan on being set up Friday and Saturday, September 11th and 12th over at the LaCrescent Ice Arena.

The countdown is on for Gravel Nationals. 🇺🇸
🗓️ September 12, 2026
📍 La Crescent, MN
‼️ If you've thought about signing up, now is the time to lock in your spot before prices increase on August 12!

Stay updated and register today: https://gravelnats.usacycling.org/

08/15/2026

Had a great time at the Appleblossomtour today! Thank you! to all the folks that brought your bikes by and had your chain cleaned and waxed while supporting the La Crescent Rotary Club.

08/14/2026

Register and ride! We will be set up cleaning and waxing chains tomorrow from 10-2.

Can you believe it's time? This week is the 2026 Apple Blossom Bike Tour -- but there's still time to register online, or in person Friday night at packet pick-up, or on the day of the event.

You can still register online, or register Friday night at Packet Pick Up from 5:30 to 7:30 in the back of The Time Out Tavern, 444 N Chestnut, La Crescent. *If you choose to register Friday night, you will still need to CHECK IN Saturday morning so we know you are on the route. CHECK IN inside Time Out Tavern in the EXPRESS lane where you will get your WRISTBAND required for the lunch included in your registration.
Those that choose to register day of will receive their lunch wristband at that time.

https://appleblossomtour.org