Hop in the Saddle

Hop in the Saddle from Laura Cary on Vimeo.
Bicycling and craft brew—it doesn’t get more Portland. For the first time, a guide marries these two worlds by linking the best beer spots with routes that explore the city’s first-class cycling boulevards, bike-friendly streets and quirky bike charm. This carefully curated exposé separates the status-quo, tourist ale trail from the hottest, off-the-beaten track beer spots that make Portland so world-renowned. Ten bike routes include detailed maps and accompanying cue sheets for cyclists of any level, with options to extend each brew tour into a longer ride. Locals and visitors alike, from serious beer geeks to cycling aficionados, will want to slip this book into their jersey pockets and panniers as they uncover the city’s booming beer scene.

Turnbull Canyon - FIXED

Sunday's fire near GMR put the kibosh on our GMR to Mt. Baldy ride.  We decided on a quick ride thru Turnbull Canyon.  Michael and I were pressed for time so we kept a good pace and were done in 2.5 hours. 

The trip took us thru Diamond Bar, La Puente, Whittier, Hacienda Heights and some other cities.

Yes we rode fixed gear.  More and more these days this is the only way I roll!

Incycle BMX Jam 2012

The Daily Grind

Factory 5: The Daily Grind from Charles Lanceplaine on Vimeo.
Factory Five is Shanghai's custom fixed gear workshop. They build, ride and explore China, presenting limited editions, damn fine components and all things related. By riders, for riders, www.wearefactoryfive.com


Filmed and edited by Charles Lanceplaine
Music: Atlas Sound w. Noah Lennox - Walkabout

Oh No, Looks like a Fire is Brewing Near GMR

Not good, not good.

Kevin Writes: Its all Downhill after Fork plus 8.3

"Today Kevin and I had an adventure.  Since late 2011, Kevin had it in his head to ride to Mt. Baldy.  He kept a good training routine and sure enough, he made it to Baldy today! Great job, Kevin. It only gets easier."

Kevin Writes ...

Three and a half years after thinking about riding to Baldy Village, I finally made it. Despite a few health setbacks, I can now check it off that list.  Like many other BicycleFriends rides, it starts with a Plan from Jason.

"Just make it to Fork plus 8.3 and I'll buy you a beer, as it is all downhill to Baldy Village" So a year ago after I stopped taking blood thinners and was cleared to ride again.  I followed Jason's easy 4 step  plan that goes something like this:

Step 1 - ride to maintenance shed

Step 2 - ride a short distance further to a spot known as Fork. (it is located where GMR turns and goes down to East Fork. It's also the start of Glendora Ridge Road)

Step 3 - add distance (about a mile per ride) by observing milepost  markers

Step 4 - after riding to Fork plus 8.3, continue on easy downhill to Baldy Village

I have ridden with Jason enough to know that he is challenged with distance, difficulty, grade etc.  We still talk about the day he talked me into an easy mountain bike ride on Sunset Ridge. I think he posted something. Short story - extra climbing, double the distance, & 95* temps resulting in heat stroke.

So, I checked out Annette's Glendora Mountain Road website to verify Jason's plan, which actually was not too bad. (except for the downhill part)

With Jason posting my results and coaching me along the way, I made it to Fork +8.3 a couple of weeks ago and we scheduled the celebratory ride for today, September 1.  

Jason's plan: start at 6am (Jason riding fixie) and meet up with me when he reached GMR in Glendora.  I modified the plan after suffering in the heat on Glendora Ridge, last week.

I left at 530 am and Jason would catch me sometime after the first saddle. Well, I made it to the maintenance shed with no Jason, feeling pretty awesome. Only to find out that Jason was delayed when he stopped to  talk to Christian at the bottom of GMR.

After about 5 minutes of much needed rest at the shed, Jason and another fixie rider showed up. We chatted for a few seconds and then took off.  Stopped for a quick bottle change at about F+3.6 dropped down to F+4.5 and started the climb to F+8.3. 

I think I slowed Jason down, but he quickened my pace until about F+7. I found what little shade there was and stopped as I was starting to cramp. Jason continue about a tenth of a mile and help a rider with a flat, who was dropped by her friends. Despite what his coworkers say about him, Jason really is a good guy with helpful demeanor. 

 

Fork Plus 5 or 6 or 7.  Kevin Rides On

 

With the flat fixed and my legs straightened out we continue with Jason asking about how I was feeling. It was then when he came clean.  "To be honest, after 8.3 it's not really all downhill". 

"WHAT?..." I exclaimed know that there was another 1.5 miles of more gentle climbing according to Annette. 

I celebrated at F+8.3 nonetheless. And we continued. 

 

Success, Fork Plus 8.29

 

9:30am After a short down hill and being stopped by the closed gate Jason snapped some photos 

 

 

I MADE IT!!!

Jason had The Baldy Village Inn open early just so he could buy me that beer.  Thanks Jason!

A short 45 minute downhill ride and I was home. 

Thanks to all the fellow GMR riders offering encouragement over the last year. And special thanks to Jason, whose coaching and encouragement helped keep me going.

 

Baldy Village.  Did it.

Cheer! I don't always drink beer, but when I do its in Baldy Village with Bicycle Friends.

 

 

 

Going, Going, Gone ... Have a Good Ride Christian and Croy

Today I met up  with Christian at the base of GMR.  He was getting his gear and ride together so I left telling him catch me if he can.  Well, I knew he would and it wasn't long at all before Christian the Human Missile blew past me.  Sorry no pictures, he was going to fast!

Another missile was Croy.  He and I always seem to be in a rush and it wasn't long before I dropped of his pace.  I did happen to get this picture of him going though.

Glendora Mountain Road - FIXED, "Another Fixed Gear Rider Spotted!"

Well not exactly.  I few days ago I received an email from John. 

As it turns out he rides GMR daily via his fixed gear bike.  I let him know I would be heading up GMR at about 6:30 am and we crossed paths today just after Newmans. 

Good rider and he kept a good clip to the Maintenance Shed.  It was nice meeting a fellow Fixed Gear mountain rider.  We definitely must ride again.

Tukums City Ad

Tukums City Ad

Tukums City Ad. from Evgeny Kobzev on Vimeo.
This clip was made for Tukums City Municipality, to promote touristic and sightseeing activities and bicycle routes in Tukums City. Freshstep Productions, Dir. Jevgenijs Kobzevs, D.O.P. Karlis Jaunzems.

Mark Growden plays a bicycle handlebar - Porto Franco Files

I found this on Tracko's site.  Pretty darn cool.

Geninho

Geninho from 4dro on Vimeo.
Genesis Cerqueira, o Geninho, é um ciclista especial. Além de pedalar muito, esse camarada de 23 anos, é o mecânico da Tre3e e montou, com suas mãos experientes e olhos atentos, muitas das fixas que rodam por São Paulo e outras cidades.

Por esses motivos escolhemos ele para estreiar nossa série de vídeos dedicados aos ciclistas e suas magrelas.

Geninho pisa firme, pesado e desliza seus skids em um giro pelas ruas do bairro da Vila Madelena e arredores.

E aguardem, tem mais Genesis por aqui em breve.



Genesis Cerqueira, el Geninho, es un ciclista especial. Además de pedalear muy bien, este chico de 23 años, es el mecánico de Tre3e y fue con sus manos expertas y los ojos alerta, que montó muchas de las fixed gear que están por las calles de São Paulo y muchas otras ciudades!

Por estas razones lo eligimos a él para debutar nuestra série de videos dedicados a los ciclistas y sus bicis.

Geninho pedalea firme y pesado, y se desliza en skids en un recorido por el barrio de Vila Madelena y alrededores.

Y espera, pronto viene más de Geninho aca!


Genesis Cerqueira, the Geninho, is a special rider. Besides riding very well, this guy of 23, is the Tre3e mechanical and was with her expert hands and alert eyes, he mounted many of fixed gear on the streets of São Paulo and many other cities!

For these reasons we chose to debut the video series dedicated to riders and their bikes.

Geninho steps firm and heavy, slides in skids around the neighborhood of Vila Madelena area.

And waiting, more from Geninho here soon!

Imparables Clip# 4

Imparables clip #4: "Vida de Cadete" (Español) from black train films on Vimeo.

Mid-Week, GMR FIXED

Yesterday night I rode up GMR via my fixed gear bike.  It was hot and I was hurting the whole way up.  I typically can ride from Pomona to GMR to Baldy with one water bottle.  Yesterday night was hot with a brutal headwind.  By the time I reached the maintenance shed, I had less then 1/4 water left.

It was brutal.

On another note, on the way down I saw Matt and Wayne.  If I had more time, I would have turned around to talk.  Next time!

THE FIDELE X BRM CYCLO

THE FIDELE X BRM CYCLO from the fidele on Vimeo.
BRM cyclo is a fixed gear team that was formed by our homeboy Glenn Nirwan on March 2012 in Brisbane, Australia. BRM cyclo consist of Australian riders and off course Indonesian rider as well. BRM cyclo already compete in several competition such as JAKARTA FIXED FEST 2012.

The Fidele is all about local pride, and we are proud to support Glenn Nirwan and his team BRM cyclo.
Be sure to watch out for these guys, they might steal your gold.

follow BRM cyclo twitter : @BRM_Cyclo

BRM cylco riders in the video are:
- Glenn Nirwan
- Ryan Nirwan
- Jesse Cunningham
- Feat. Nelson Andrado

BRM cyclo team riders are:
-Sam Thorpe
- Jesse Cunningham
- Nelson Andrado
- Syaiful Ibrahim
- Peter Pelani
- Orlandu Luchessi

Shot & edited by
Sumasiapa (with extra footage from Ryan Nirwan)
shot with nikon d7000 and go pro HD hero 2
edited in Premier & After effects

BGM
Daft Punk - Voyager

Special thanks
Boonmix
& all the people who helped on the making of this video

I Gotta a Tall Bike, This Guy's Gotta a Tiny Bike

Peter sent this to me the other day.

Porsche Does Bike

Nice

Storm Tropper on a Fixie

The Battle Continues

A Weekend in San Fransisco

This last weekend, Jamie and I spent some time in San Fransisco.  Great city and we managed to ride from Union Square to Tiburon.

In addition to riding, we spent Saturday walking, walking EVERYWHERE!  OH those hills.  I'll post more pictures later.

We rented bikes from Blazing Saddles

Center line picture for Michael @ the centerlinerule.blogspot.com

Jamie doing some CX work behind the Legion of Honor

The Bridge!

So True, Change Your Attitude!

Cervelo T1 - I Want, I Want, I Want ...

The Cervelo T1, I absolutely love this bike but everything about it is really what I don't need in a bike; very track specific geometry, steep angles, ridiculously stiff, no brakes and no water bottle mounts.  I ride fixed gear, but its all street riding and long distances.  This bike is everything I don't need, but want.  What's up with that!

Picture From Here ...