Welcome to the new BKW! November 25, 2009 marks a special day in the BKW timeline: today happens to be our three year anniversary and it is the perfect date to kick off our new iteration. Over the past three years we have grown significantly, far beyond expectations. In the past two years alone, BKW has seen well over 2.5 million page views – a number that still boggles our minds.
We want to take a moment to thank all of you who have stopped by to read our musings and who continue to support us. In addition to our readers, we want to thank everyone who has extended their courtesies over the years—be it in the form of lending a couch to rest our weary heads, linking to our site, or allowing us access to your event, manufacturing process, and showrooms—without your generosity, BKW’s offerings would be much narrower.
Additionally, we would like to thank two individuals in particular:
Padraig for his contributions over the years, Padraig’s perspective and voice will be missed. Hopefully, if time permits, he will throw a post or two our way.
And it goes without saying that John Pierce’s images have given life and color to BKW. We owe John a debt of gratitude for the credibility he has given BKW and for generously sharing his life’s work.
So please…dig in and have a look around.
We look forward to the road ahead.
- RF











Glad BKW’s are back, it was like a being reacquainted w/a long lost friend!
Hey RF,
Welcome back, site looks great!
New site looks great – glad you’re back in action and I’m looking forward to new stuff.
RF- Welcome back; BKW has been missed. What a great way celebrate your anniversary and to start Thanksgiving.
Seb – You and me both! Although quite a few passed through my hands, none ended up on my legs. I will ask the folks at Rapha if there is any interest in another go. Stay tuned…
- RF
It feels great to be behind the keyboard again. Thanks to everyone who dropped by to check out the new site and wish us well. For those in the US – Happy Thanksgiving.
- RF
Welcome back! I have to put BKW back in the daily check web check…
Nice to see BKW back in business.
Welcome back RF. It’s been awhile, great to see you again!
Welcome back!
Welcome back! We’ve missed you.
Happy 3rd, Radio Freddy. So happy to see BKW rolling forward.
AWWWW Yeah! I’m already anxious for the Spring Classics…
I don’t know if you’ve got any pull – but can you bug Rapha for another run of the BKW? I missed out =(
Welcome back RF. You’ve been missed.
Happy Anniversary and congrats on the new layout – I’m excited to reconnect with BKW.