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Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Revel Bikes Gets Back to Roots with Hiring of Original Designer
Revel Bikes Gets Back to Roots with Hiring of Original Designer originally appeared on BikeMag. Revel Bikes surprised and thrilled the mountain bike world when founder Adam Miller bought the troubled company at auction last month, and the good news keeps coming from the Carbondale, Colorado-based company. Miller has brought on Mike Giese, Revel's original bike designer who will now serve as Director of Product Development and Creative worked with Miller back in the day from 2016 to 2018 to create Revel's iconic Rail, Rascal, and Ranger from concept to trail. 'Mike's the real deal,' said Miller in announcing Giese's return to Revel. 'He's got this rare combo of incredible engineering talent, insane bike handling skills, and an eye for design that's unmatched. It's wildly awesome to get to work with him again.' Giese's frame designs, coupled with Chris Canfield's CBF suspension platform, created bikes that racked up awards and created devoted Revel riders. After helping establish Revel, Giese went on to help develop new carbon bikes and components. He brings that experience back to Revel now with plans for exciting new builds, Miller says. 'Mike was a big part of why Revel clicked right from the start," Miller said. "Getting to build the next chapter together is something we're all really stoked about.' 'I am beyond excited for this next chapter with Revel Bikes,' Giese said. 'After working with Adam and team to design the original Rail, Rascal and Ranger, I am looking forward to joining the Revel Bikes team to lead product strategy, design and development for the next generation of bikes, and for the next generation of the brand.' Revel has shifted to a direct-to-consumer model focused on making the high-quality bikes sans the middle markup. Customers can buy complete bikes and frames directly through Revel's website, and Revel ships globally. Revel also support custom builds through local bike shop dealers with their frame-only program. From a serious question as to whether or not Revel would survive at all to the news that it's getting back to its small company, bike-loving roots, the mountain bike world has reason to be excited about the rebirth of Revel. 'Now, it is time to put the foot on the gas and design some insane new bikes, Giese said. 'Let the good times roll!' This story was originally reported by BikeMag on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Newsweek
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
NASCAR Chicago Street Race Faces Backlash As Local Residents Speak Out
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The NASCAR Chicago Street race is facing concerns from local residents ahead of its return for the third year of racing in the city in July. The Chicago Police met with local residents along with NASCAR representatives on Wednesday, according to a report from CBS News. One resident, Paul Wasserman, claimed, "It's really tough on the neighborhood during NASCAR. "Occasionally when there's an event going on down here, you get like a bad day or maybe a bad night for like a Beyoncé concert [at Soldier Field] or something, but this is like that, but for however long NSACAR goes on." He added: "I understand that we might have to live with it, but if it were elsewhere, I'd be happier." Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, and Zane Smith, driver of the #71 Focused Health Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 at Chicago Street Course on July 07,... Ty Gibbs, driver of the #54 Monster Energy Toyota, and Zane Smith, driver of the #71 Focused Health Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Grant Park 165 at Chicago Street Course on July 07, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. MoreCentral (1st) District police Cmdr. David Harris responded to residents concerns, explaining: "I understand it's a lot of people live down here, and they're not interested in their front yard being a party every weekend." NASCAR's response President of the NASCAR Chicago Street Race, Julie Giese commented: "We have been working very hard to minimize those disruptions." Giese also addressed the amount of time NASCAR is in the city for, which is expected to be a total of 25 days of disruptions from setup to to clearing up the course. She added: "We're going to continue to get better at this," Giese said. NASCAR Chicago Street Race contract NASCAR officials announced a three-year contract extension for the Chicago Street Race in 2023, which will see it's agreement conclude at the end of the current season. Steve O'Donnell, who recently took the role of NASCAR President, commented on the future of the event in December 2024. He explained, as previously reported by Newsweek Sports: "For us, we're just looking at 2025. It'll be the third year of a three-year run, and each year we've wanted to build upon the momentum that we have. "We've learned things each and every year — it's our first street race, a lot of learnings came from that." He added: "[There are] a number of folks who are interested at looking at NASCAR from a street race [perspective]. "We are certainly interested in California and the Southern California market, and that will continue to be a focus for us, but nothing to confirm at this point." Giese also responded to questions about the event's future during the Wednesday meeting, to which she stated: "Again, right now, our focus is on this year's event. We have those option years. We'll have those conversations."
Chicago Tribune
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Vintage: Early photos of WGN-TV in Chicago
WGN-TV newsreel photographers Fred Giese, left, and Leonard Bartholomew, right, shoot pictures in front of Tribune Tower on March 22, 1948. This photo ran on April 9, 1948 with the announcement that WGN-TV had started its transmission. Both Giese and Bartholomew were the first cameramen appointed to the eight man WGN-TV Newsreel staff. Giese was WGN-TV's assignment editor. (William G. Loewe/Chicago Tribune) Engineers monitor the reception inside WGN's mobile unit at Illinois Street and the WGN building. The unit was put into operation for the opening of WGN-TV on April 4, 1948. (Hardy Wieting/Chicago Tribune) The WGN-TV mobile unit in operation on the street as it rehearsed programs for the opening tonight at Illinois Street at the WGN Building on April 4, 1948. (Hardy Wieting/Chicago Tribune) Angel Casey, Chicago model and radio actress, in front of the camera for WGN-TV, circa 1948. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) The finals of the Golden Gloves was the first scheduled televised show on WGN-TV with Jack Brickhouse, center at table, as the first voice at the Chicago Stadium on March 5, 1948. The Golden Gloves boxing matches were held through-out February, culminating on March 5, 1948 with the finals. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) WGN-TV operated from the organ loft at the Stadium during the first scheduled telecast of the Golden Gloves fights on March 5, 1948. (Robert MacKay/Chicago Tribune) Two 'dollies' try out a two-person dolly unit on which the camera can be raised, lowered and moved, circa 1948. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) WGN-TV newsreel photographers Fred Giese, on the curb, and Leonard Bartholomew, positioned on the car, shoot pictures in the Loop on March 22, 1948. This photo ran on April 4, 1948 with the announcement in the Tribune that WGN-TV would start its transmission the next day. Both Giese and Bartholomew were the first cameramen appointed to the eight man WGN-TV Newsreel staff. Bartholomew had been a veteran still photographer for the Tribune who earned the nickname 'the man who's late for dinner.' (Chicago Tribune historical photo) A model of the post-war television studio is viewed at the Palmer House by G. William Lang, from left, WGN chief engineer; Frank P. Schreiber, WGN general manager; P. C. McCabe of the Austin company which built the model; and J. D. McLean of General Electric company's television equipment division on Aug. 28, 1944. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) A view of the floating television studio in WGN's building, in Tribune Square, which has begun operations on Jan. 25, 1950. The studio is 34 x 52 x 22 feet and floats on inflated rubber bags. Air space is provided between the walls and the ceiling and the building to eliminate outside noise and vibrations. The cameramen were filming 'Chicago Cooks with Barbara Barkley,' one of televisions earliest homemakers. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) The WGN-TV mobile unit photographs the polar bears at Brookfield Zoo, circa 1948. (R. A. Farrell) Flower Vocational High School student Esther Riff practices a cooking demonstration for the WGN-TV program 'Women's Magazine of the Air', in 1951. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Ukulele playing disc jockey Eddie Hubbard in a promotional photo for his show 'Catalog Quiz' on WGN-TV, which premiered on Sept. 12, 1949. (WGN) Carol Johnson, of Austin High School, and Bob Dipper, of Evergreen Park High School, take a quick look into the camera during WGN-TV's Bandstand Matinee on May 29, 1956. WGN and popular disc jockey Jim Lounsbury hosted the rock 'n' roll show for thousands of gyrating teenagers from 1954 to 1963. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Teenager's dance to rock-n-roll in the main studio at WGN during an hour-long radio show called the 'Hi-Fi Club' on April 16, 1959. (William Bender/Chicago Tribune) Spencer Allen, seen here in 1953, was the first news director for WGN-TV. Allen had been a WGN Radio news reporter and writer starting in 1938. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) J.E. Faragan, program director for WGN-TV, explains the workings of a television camera to Franklin Weinstein, from left, Glen Swanson, Robin Wright, Al Cohen, Roberta Zells and Gail Gustafson of the Chicago Public Schools' radio workshop, circa 1951. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) WGN TV and radio announcer Jack Brickhouse, center, in the late 1940s or early 1950s. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) The WGN-TV studios next to Tribune Tower, shown here in 1955 before the station relocated to the Northwest Side. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Jack Brickhouse, sports service manager of WGN-TV, at his mic overlooking Wrigley Field, circa 1950. (Chicago Tribune archive) WGN television cameras covered the ballpark for their at-home viewers in the 1960s. (WGN) Peppy Wonso, of Agnes McDonald High, and Bob Dipper, of Evergreen Park High, dance for the television cameras on May 29, 1956, during Bandstand Matinee, a WGN-TV program. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) A Girl Scout troop from Palatine learns about the operation at WGN-TV studios during a tour given by guide Frank Kapanowski in 1965. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Mary Jane Dlouhy, seen here in 1961, was the host of the WGN-TV morning children's show 'Treetop House.' Dlouhy hosted the show with Mr. Widgin, a marionette. (WGN) Jack Brickhouse and the WGN-TV camera crew bring to Chicagoland viewers each season all daytime home games of the Chicago White Sox and the Cubs' entire home schedule, circa 1963. WGN-Television telecasts many night road games in black and white. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) A WGN-TV mobile unit is parked outside Wrigley Field for a Cubs game, circa 1949. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) After a hard day at the studio, Bob Newhart rests up for another gag at the WGN-TV studio, circa 1960. (Chicago Tribune archive) Jack Quinlin and Lou Boudreau announce for WGN from the bleachers in center field at Wrigley Field on May 29, 1964. (Phil Mascione/Chicago Tribune) Frazier Thomas with the puppets Garfield Goose and Beauregard Burnside III with Thomas' son Jeff, 5, behind the camera at WGN-TV studios, circa June 1958. Garfield Goose and Friends was a popular children's television show that aired from 1955 to 1976. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Ray Rayner was the host of 'Rocket to Adventure,' which ran until 1968. The WGN-TV produced show featured appearances by Gigantor and Tobor the Eighth Man, with Rayner hosting the show as an astronaut. Throughout his career with WGN-TV, Rayner would play many characters, including Sergeant Pettibone, several parts on 'Bozo's Circus,' and eventually his own show 'Rayner and Friends.' Rayner started with WGN-TV in 1961. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Bob Bell as Bozo the Clown, left, and Ray Rayner as Oliver O. Oliver, right, during 'Bozo's Circus' in the late 1960's. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) Bob Bell, who played Bozo the Clown on WGN-TV in an undated photo. (WGN)
