Friday, September 14, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Azizul Awang's Olympic Games Story
I've posted bits and pieces of Awang's stories before. Here is a little more.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Potato, Potato! A Quick After Work Ride
So after work I road to Potato. I didn't really have Potato in mind when I woke up this morning and thought about my ride. I new my ride was going to be on the mountain and I had a bit of difficulty deciding which bike to take, the CX Kona or the hardtail Trek. I ultimately decided on the Trek.
So the idea to ride to Potato came to me a couple hours before I left work. Daylight is starting to creep away but I really wanted to maximize my ride. I wanted to get a good work out so I few calculations in my head and I knew I could make it to Potato.
My Trek has gears, which was a nice treat while blasting up the mountain. I was at awe by the seemingly unlimited amount of gear choices and I was at the top of Potato in no time.
So the idea to ride to Potato came to me a couple hours before I left work. Daylight is starting to creep away but I really wanted to maximize my ride. I wanted to get a good work out so I few calculations in my head and I knew I could make it to Potato.
My Trek has gears, which was a nice treat while blasting up the mountain. I was at awe by the seemingly unlimited amount of gear choices and I was at the top of Potato in no time.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Michael Rides 101 miles FIXED (Anaheim Hills to San Diego)
Michael did a truly epic ride from Anaheim Hills to San Diego via his fixed gear bike. 101 miles, on his Wabi fixed gear with a gear ratio of 46t x 14t.
He said at about mile 85 miles he was really wishing he could coast.
He said at about mile 85 miles he was really wishing he could coast.
Mountain Unicycling at Romero Canyon Santa Barbara
This came over from UniGeezer the other day. This guy is crazy. I first met him two years ago at the Fargo Street Hill Climb.
"They say things happen in "3's". Well on Labor day Monday, I got my three! It was a 220 mile round trip to Santa Barbara, this time to Romero canyon.
#1 was a bad ankle sprain when I dropped to a slanted rock and had an inversion sprain.
#2 was a super painful calf injury when I dismounted off the back and my calf got skewered on the handle of my quick release collar, that somehow was partly open!
#3 happened when I finished the ride and got to my car. I wanted to pull it into a shady spot to change into some dry clothes. As I backed into a spot, I smacked into a frickin tree that was in my blind spot! Did about $700 damage. Other than all that, everything went great!"
"They say things happen in "3's". Well on Labor day Monday, I got my three! It was a 220 mile round trip to Santa Barbara, this time to Romero canyon.
#1 was a bad ankle sprain when I dropped to a slanted rock and had an inversion sprain.
#2 was a super painful calf injury when I dismounted off the back and my calf got skewered on the handle of my quick release collar, that somehow was partly open!
#3 happened when I finished the ride and got to my car. I wanted to pull it into a shady spot to change into some dry clothes. As I backed into a spot, I smacked into a frickin tree that was in my blind spot! Did about $700 damage. Other than all that, everything went great!"
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Anaheim Hills to Newport - FIXED
Today Kevin and I rode to Newport. We kept the pace lively with the help of two other guys and made it to Newport in no time.
It was a great day of riding. Clear skies and not too hot.
This is us at the beach. Kevin rode geared while I opted for to ride fixed gear.
What a champ. Kevin, with the help of two other guys, kept the pace up. We had a decent paceline all the way to Newport.
The beach is in sight! Clear blue skies! Nice day to be at the beach.
Once we entered Newport we headed to the beach for a few photos, proof we made it! Then it was off to the a liquor store up the way to buy, corn nuts, Gatorade and get some ice for our water bottles.
Kevin had plans to meet Tina down in Newport but it was early so I convinced him to ride back to Yorba Regional Park with me.
It was a great day of riding. Clear skies and not too hot.
This is us at the beach. Kevin rode geared while I opted for to ride fixed gear.
What a champ. Kevin, with the help of two other guys, kept the pace up. We had a decent paceline all the way to Newport.
The beach is in sight! Clear blue skies! Nice day to be at the beach.
Once we entered Newport we headed to the beach for a few photos, proof we made it! Then it was off to the a liquor store up the way to buy, corn nuts, Gatorade and get some ice for our water bottles.
Kevin had plans to meet Tina down in Newport but it was early so I convinced him to ride back to Yorba Regional Park with me.
Late Sunday Coffeedence
I found this a couple of days ago on Prolly's site. I love climbing and if you climbed it, you DO deserve to bomb down it!
Late Sunday Coffeedence from A Black Spot on Vimeo.
After their usual sunday afternoon church visit, Nicholas,Chris and Petros went for an easy and relaxing ride in order to praise the Lord and bomb some hills.
Uber thanks to JB Homegrown for the help,couldn't make it without him.(vimeo.com/user6651371, notenoughindians.tumblr.com)
Late Sunday Coffeedence from A Black Spot on Vimeo.
After their usual sunday afternoon church visit, Nicholas,Chris and Petros went for an easy and relaxing ride in order to praise the Lord and bomb some hills.
Uber thanks to JB Homegrown for the help,couldn't make it without him.(vimeo.com/user6651371, notenoughindians.tumblr.com)
Friday, September 7, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Caloi "A Medalha Sua
Caloi "A Medalha Sua" from Alexandre Cruz on Vimeo.
O ciclista Kacio Freitas mostra quanto um atleta olímpico tem que suar para conquistar a medalha.
agência: salve_
diretor: Alexandre Cruz
fotógrafo: Hugo Takeuchi
coord. de produção: Adriano Gobbi
Cyclist Kacio Freitas shows us how much an olympic athlete has to sweat to conquer a medal.
agency: salve_
direction: Alexandre Cruz
photography: Hugo Takeuchi
head of production: Adriano Gobbi
O ciclista Kacio Freitas mostra quanto um atleta olímpico tem que suar para conquistar a medalha.
agência: salve_
diretor: Alexandre Cruz
fotógrafo: Hugo Takeuchi
coord. de produção: Adriano Gobbi
Cyclist Kacio Freitas shows us how much an olympic athlete has to sweat to conquer a medal.
agency: salve_
direction: Alexandre Cruz
photography: Hugo Takeuchi
head of production: Adriano Gobbi
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
How to stop your Fixie
Always a popular topic, how the hell do you stop?
How to stop your Fixie from Pure Fix Cycles on Vimeo.
Our latest episode on Pure Fix TV is all about the infamous skid-stop. The skid-stop is a stopping technique that many fixed gear riders employ to help them more briskly come to a stop. In this episode, we'll teach you different techniques on how to best use this stopping method, how it helps, and how to stay safe, while doing it. Enjoy!
How to stop your Fixie from Pure Fix Cycles on Vimeo.
Our latest episode on Pure Fix TV is all about the infamous skid-stop. The skid-stop is a stopping technique that many fixed gear riders employ to help them more briskly come to a stop. In this episode, we'll teach you different techniques on how to best use this stopping method, how it helps, and how to stay safe, while doing it. Enjoy!
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Totally Off Topic: PSY Gangnam Style
Over 91 million people have seen this YouTube Video. You are now one of them. I got to admit it is pretty catchy.
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