LORDS OF DIRT 2012

LORDS OF DIRT 2012 : 2nd Stop SERIGNAN - FRANCE (Official) from Lords of Dirt on Vimeo.

Re-purposed Lightweight Coat Hanger

For the Bicycle Nut who has everything. Lightweight wheels are money, money!

Fixie Bike Show at the LA Velodrome

Last Saturday was the first Fixie Bike Show at the La Velodrome.  There were a number of submissions that ranged from FGFS, true track bikes, messenger fixies, vintage track bikes, franken-fixies and etc.

My favorite was a Rock Lobster.  Since the early 1990's I have had a fondness for Rock Lobsters.  Paul Sadoff of RL is a great guy.  I had the opportunity to meet him a few years back in San Diego.

If I ever put down some money for a custom bike, RL is on the very short list of builders.  I want a fixed gear bike with standard road geometry and TWO water bottle mounts. 

Here are a few photos I took.

Ride or Die

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Fixy Kingz's trip to Santa Maria di Leuca video preview.
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Motion graphics and Color Corrections: Sugo Design (http://www.sugodesign.tv)

Music: With U - Iamseife. Love at First Sight EP (http://soundcloud.com/iamseife)

Thanks to: Alan Zanardi and all the Fixed Gear Ravenna Crew, Giorgia Rossaro,Andrea Melloni, Iaki Calcagnile(best chauffeur and cook ever, and obviously friend too), Alberto Rodà(also for the burp in the video), Matteo Di Nisio, Andrea Schilirò, Paolo Azzolini and his Family & Casalbordino Guys.

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Are Big Gears a Thing of the Past?

I often come across vintage bicycle pictures with guys on what seem to be track bikes with ginormous gearing.  What's that all about?

These pictures always remind me of Meme, who loves to mash big gears with his big legs.

LAVRA Night

Saturday night Meme and I headed to the LA Velodrome, with its steep banks and fast paced racing. We got there at about 6 pm, making it just in time for the women's Scratch race. That night we saw Keirin, Scratch and Madison racing.  The Madison proved to be the most exciting, watching racers fling their partner across the track.  It was calculated chaos!

Olympian Jimmy Watkins was there.  He raced men's Keirin and part of the Scratch before dropping out. 

More Photos

Santiago Canyon - FIXED

Yesterday, Michael and I rode Santiago Canyon via our track bikes.  The total trip ended up being about 70 miles.  I was a little disappointed on the distance because I had it in my mind this trip would be somewhere closer to 80 miles.  Despite my error in distance the ride proved to be scenic and relaxing.

Michael ... Walking?

We started our ride at Yorba Regional Park and we were welcomed with a ridiculously steep Imperial Hwy. I was running 46 x 15t and chose to zig-zag across the road. It was the only thing I could do to get up Imperial Hwy.  Micheal, was running 46 x 14t and this proved too much gearing. He was forced to walk parts of the hill.

Once at the top, Imperial becomes Cannon and we "bombed" down it.  Michael's 14t helped and I spun like a crazy to keep contact.   There were some kids in a beat up Toyota van who opened their sliding door to offer us an additional tow.  Michael and I were definitely not interested. 

Broadway and PCH in Laguna is our rest spot.  We stopped in Laguna to fill up our water bottles and refuel on Cliff Bars and Corn Nuts.  Corn Nuts are my current favorite ride treat. 

MOUNTAIN FIXED: Mt. Wilson, Mt. Baldy and Mt. Palomar

It's been at least a little while since I first hopped on my track bike.  Ahhh, the beauty and simplicity, art and function, my track bike is easily becoming my GO TO Bike.

I started out riding it on my rollers in the garage, logging countless hours while listening to classic rock or Fox News in the early mornings and late evenings.  Then one day I decided to take it out on the road, Glendora Mountain Road.

I had no expectations, I just wanted to get to Sierra Madre and Glendora Mountain Road.  I did, and I kept going.  Then I made it to the gate and I kept going.  That day I made it to the maintenance shed.  I was thoroughly impressed with myself and after some time I finally made it to Mt. Baldy. 

I've been to Mt. Baldy numerous times on my track bike and I've made a few fixie friends along the way.  I have a new goal and would like to see if anyone else is interested.  I want to ride back to back to back, Mt. Wilson, then Mt. Baldy and finally finish off with Mt. Palomar.  Three mountains one track bike.

Any Takers?

Who: Anyone with a Track Bike
What: Track Bikes, Fixed Gear Only!  Brakes Highly Recommended
When: TBD, but my goal is three consecutive Saturdays
Where: Mt. Wilson, Mt. Baldy and Mt. Palomar
Why: Why Not?
How: With great effort and determination (Maybe a little craziness too)

So who is interested.  Email me at bicyclefriends@gmail.com

USA Cycling National Championships - and Fixie Show

USA Cycling National Championships Elite Track Cycling in Carson, CA.
From Sept 27 thru 30, 2012.
Come down for nonstop track racing action and the future Olympian search.  BBQ and Beer!

 FIXIE SHOW - Saturday Sept. 22, 2012 at 5 pm LAVRA is presenting an amazing opportunity for Fixie and Track Bikes to be shown at the VELO Sports Center.  Plus there will be live fierce track racing action along with a DJ and a foodie truck

Follow Link For More Information

Obree and Moser

Slowing Down Time.

Volkswagen Bus Funds Start-Up

BUD x LONG BEACH

BUD x LONG BEACH from Dave Jaranilla on Vimeo.
Bud Abille takes you on a ride through his home town, the mean streets of Long Beach.

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Music: Hudson Mohawke - Furnace Loop

Shot and Edited by: Dave Jaranilla

Sponsored by: Engine No.11 // T-LEVEL // City Grounds

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Origins of Mountain Biking - Joe Breeze

"Who 'invented' the mountain bike? Where was the birth of dirt? Who was the first to throw a bike down a hill? A bunch of hippies from Marin County California, that's who. Here, Outer Edge magazine speaks to Joe Breeze, one of the so-called Godfathers of mountain biking..."

Badass Horse Bites Biker

That's gotta hurt!

Victoria Pendleton

TOMORROW Pomona - Bicycle Master Plan and Active Transportation Plan

All Stakeholders:

Please plan to attend a meeting for Stakeholders only regarding the City of Pomona Bicycle Master Plan and Active Transportation Plan scheduled for September 19, 2012 at the City Council Chambers from 6PM to 8PM.  Our draft agenda is as follows:

DRAFT AGENDA

Pomona Bicycle Master Plan/Active Transportation Plan

September 19, 2012 – Stakeholders Only Meeting

Meeting location: City Council Chambers (505 S. Garey Avenue, Pomona, CA, 91766; adjacent to City Hall)

6:00 PM to 6:15 PM
Arrival & Sign-in

6:15 PM to 6:45 PM

Presentation and information on progress-to-date

6:45 PM to 8:00 PM

Comments, questions, and discussion.

Snow Ball Effect

SNOW BALL EFFECT from LIVETEAM312 on Vimeo.
SNOW BALL EFFECT
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"THE SMALL SNOW BALL IS GETTING BIGGER."

"MY MOM ALWAYS SAYS
NEVER CLIMB THE MOUNTAIN THAT COVERED WITH SNOW."

FILM. OVERWEIGHT
MUSIC. 누워서떡먹기
CAST. SIN DUCK HO

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Rocking Out Fixie Style While Heading to Mt Baldy

Today John and I road fixed gear up Glendora Mountain Road to Mt Baldy.  I wasn't sure if GMR would be open due to this years Williams fire.  We decided to meet at the gate and sure enough, GMR was open!!!

Above is John riding up to the gate.  I hung out right on the center line, for Michael at the CLR Effect. I snapped this photo and as John approached, I could hear the faint sound of Counting Crows. 

Tom Ritchey's 40 Year Ride

Damn, Those are Some Big' Ole Legs