Only a few can cozys left. And it's almost summer time. Get them while you can.
You can get one for $4. What a deal. HERE
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Black out with your bike out
Only a few can cozys left. And it's almost summer time. Get them while you can.
You can get one for $4. What a deal. HERE
Mad Rad and the Toy Soldiers play this Saturday
Mad Rad is playing this Saturday with The Toy Soldiers at The Mix in Georgetown. I have yet to see either band, but Ryan from The Toy Soldiers came out to Emerald Sprints and we chatted a bit. If I were in town this weekend I'd be there. But alas, I will not be, but you should go and dance the night away!
I found this on the Youtube- Mad Rad has a Sexy Sexy Bicycle song. How bout them apples?
Where the party at?
I lived in the SF Bay in the mid nineties, and Critical Mass was in full effect. Reclaim the Streets involved overturned cars on Telegraph Ave and bonfires, along with mobile DJs. "The couch" was present at the CM rides in Berkeley, and I've climbed more than a few hills pulling the couch with two passengers onboard. Everyone came to the parties. These bikes would have been a lot of fun. I would now appreciate a much more mobile version, probably trailered for this summer, which I hope will be full of bikes and beach parties.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Runnin' on empty. The weekend is over.
Yesterday was the Hella Corn dog Classic (HCDC)... A benefit for the West Side Invite, and a race put together by Corndog hisself.
We met at the Amphitheater at Volunteer Park, bikes gathering around 1pm, and race leaving at 3pm. Three manifests- picks had to be done in order, drops could be made in any order. There were 6 locations- with 3 picks/drops per manifest. They were ordered differently for each manifest and when finished, everyone had done the same 18 stops. Zach/Zlog and I had the same rotation of manifests, so we road together. I still have difficulties navigating Capital Hill and downtown (anywhere south of the shipping canal really.)
Did I mention that it was the Corndog Classic? Not just because Corndog put it together, but after completing each manifest- a corndog that had been warming on the bbq had to be consumed before receiving the next manifest. Corndogs are good. They taste really good with mustard at the fair. Racing bikes and pounding corndogs on the other hand... not such a dynamite idea. My first corndog was so hot it felt as though my insides were burning as I tried to scarf it down. My second corndog was cooler, but had absorbed that distinct lighter fluid taste, unsettling my stomach. My third corndog was consumed post race, at a pace that was not forced, and therefore somewhat enjoyable. I may abstain from corndog consumption until the next Corndog Classic.
The day before the HCDC I decided that it was time for a ride. I met up with some of the Bunnyhawks for a ride. "Blazing trails with Blaise" A counter-clockwise ride on the north Lake Washington loop. A 42 mile loop from Gasworks, we took a couple detours (got lost) adding a few more miles and a few more hills just for good measure. After it was all said and done it finished out at a 50+ mile day. I was a little surprised at the hills around Kenmore through Medina. I figured a Lake Washington loop would be a flat route. I had apparently forgotten that the waterfront was private property, putting travelers on the roads that wander up and down the hills in the area.
All in all a great weekend. Good weather, and I got to ride bikes and drink beer with friends old and new, when it really comes down to it- that's what it's all about. Right?
We met at the Amphitheater at Volunteer Park, bikes gathering around 1pm, and race leaving at 3pm. Three manifests- picks had to be done in order, drops could be made in any order. There were 6 locations- with 3 picks/drops per manifest. They were ordered differently for each manifest and when finished, everyone had done the same 18 stops. Zach/Zlog and I had the same rotation of manifests, so we road together. I still have difficulties navigating Capital Hill and downtown (anywhere south of the shipping canal really.)
Did I mention that it was the Corndog Classic? Not just because Corndog put it together, but after completing each manifest- a corndog that had been warming on the bbq had to be consumed before receiving the next manifest. Corndogs are good. They taste really good with mustard at the fair. Racing bikes and pounding corndogs on the other hand... not such a dynamite idea. My first corndog was so hot it felt as though my insides were burning as I tried to scarf it down. My second corndog was cooler, but had absorbed that distinct lighter fluid taste, unsettling my stomach. My third corndog was consumed post race, at a pace that was not forced, and therefore somewhat enjoyable. I may abstain from corndog consumption until the next Corndog Classic.
The day before the HCDC I decided that it was time for a ride. I met up with some of the Bunnyhawks for a ride. "Blazing trails with Blaise" A counter-clockwise ride on the north Lake Washington loop. A 42 mile loop from Gasworks, we took a couple detours (got lost) adding a few more miles and a few more hills just for good measure. After it was all said and done it finished out at a 50+ mile day. I was a little surprised at the hills around Kenmore through Medina. I figured a Lake Washington loop would be a flat route. I had apparently forgotten that the waterfront was private property, putting travelers on the roads that wander up and down the hills in the area.
All in all a great weekend. Good weather, and I got to ride bikes and drink beer with friends old and new, when it really comes down to it- that's what it's all about. Right?
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Victoria this weekend
This looks like a kick in the pants. I wish I could make it. Bike proms are where it's at.
Check it out at Victoria Bike Prom 2009
Mark your calendars for a weekend of bike-inspired art, events, and debauchery in Victoria BC, April 24, 25, and 26.
Check it out at Victoria Bike Prom 2009
Mark your calendars for a weekend of bike-inspired art, events, and debauchery in Victoria BC, April 24, 25, and 26.
Inspired. Danny MacAskill
This dude should go by Danny MadSkill (womp womp.) Insane. I'd like to see him and Ryan Leech go head to head. Their bikes look funny, but there must be something to it, because it doesn't seem like this should be done on a bike. Filmed over six months in Edinburgh. Filmed and edited by David Sowerby. Excellent job to everyone involved. And the song even went well.
Inspired. Danny MacAskill from dave on Vimeo.
Seen at Pedal Consumption, who saw it on Starfuckers
Inspired. Danny MacAskill from dave on Vimeo.
Seen at Pedal Consumption, who saw it on Starfuckers
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Bike shorts and clips.
This one is nice:
Karl asked me about this one the other day, it's so good:
And this one.... Well, it's just good.
Karl asked me about this one the other day, it's so good:
And this one.... Well, it's just good.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Then and now.
Another year gone by while living in Seattle. Many things have changed since I've moved back to the lower 48 from Cordova. I ride a lot more, and am involved with an active cycling community. I am in a relationship with a wonderful woman that supports my borderline obsession with all things bicycle.
As I moved to Alaska in the late nineties, I left behind my touring bike and bike zine "Behind Bars" in Minneapolis. My tour down the east coast cut off before it even started in order to hop trains and hitchhike to Olympia, where a converted school bus would take me up to Alaska, just for the summer. I stayed for 8 years. I worked and lived in Cordova, becoming a part of one of the most welcoming communities I have ever visited. I cherish the people that I met and still know in that little drinking town with a fishing problem. After I did a little fishing and had some change in my pocket, I started the Cordova Bike Project, based on the Austin Yellow Bike Project that I was involved with while I was messengering in Austin. I bought a bunch of parts, collected 15-20 old bikes that people were getting rid of, picked up some yellow paint, and got to work. It was a great thing to keep me occupied during the winter months; the rain days that made snowboarding not so good, and the days that I just wanted to make something work. Unfortunately, as spring moved around, the reality came to light: It was hard to find people willing to donate time to fix and maintain these bikes. I didn't have a way to fish AND work on bikes, there just wasn't enough time in the day. I was also stubborn... refusing to ask for help from businesses and government agencies. So the Cordova Bike Project stopped putting bikes on the street. Until I moved I saw one or two getting ridden around out at the Cove.
Fast Forward======>
It's 2009, and this past year has been a whirlwind of cycling events. I just got back from Portland, where Filmed By Bike once again came through with a weekend of fun in the sun, and amazing biking in a town that brings cycling community to a whole new level. This was my third year attending FBB- and as I said last year and the year before: I really need to submit a video for next year.
Today is a beautiful day. And though my currently employment status is "unemployed"- my bike is tuned, and the streets are calling my name. I will be back soon.
As I moved to Alaska in the late nineties, I left behind my touring bike and bike zine "Behind Bars" in Minneapolis. My tour down the east coast cut off before it even started in order to hop trains and hitchhike to Olympia, where a converted school bus would take me up to Alaska, just for the summer. I stayed for 8 years. I worked and lived in Cordova, becoming a part of one of the most welcoming communities I have ever visited. I cherish the people that I met and still know in that little drinking town with a fishing problem. After I did a little fishing and had some change in my pocket, I started the Cordova Bike Project, based on the Austin Yellow Bike Project that I was involved with while I was messengering in Austin. I bought a bunch of parts, collected 15-20 old bikes that people were getting rid of, picked up some yellow paint, and got to work. It was a great thing to keep me occupied during the winter months; the rain days that made snowboarding not so good, and the days that I just wanted to make something work. Unfortunately, as spring moved around, the reality came to light: It was hard to find people willing to donate time to fix and maintain these bikes. I didn't have a way to fish AND work on bikes, there just wasn't enough time in the day. I was also stubborn... refusing to ask for help from businesses and government agencies. So the Cordova Bike Project stopped putting bikes on the street. Until I moved I saw one or two getting ridden around out at the Cove.
Fast Forward======>
It's 2009, and this past year has been a whirlwind of cycling events. I just got back from Portland, where Filmed By Bike once again came through with a weekend of fun in the sun, and amazing biking in a town that brings cycling community to a whole new level. This was my third year attending FBB- and as I said last year and the year before: I really need to submit a video for next year.
Today is a beautiful day. And though my currently employment status is "unemployed"- my bike is tuned, and the streets are calling my name. I will be back soon.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Emerald Sprints Results
The Emerald Sprints event at 88 Keys went well on Tuesday. Though I was focused on the riders for the majority of the event, having my back turned to the crowd, everyone seemed to have a good time. Pavel killed it, his times getting faster throughout the night. His final time was a second lower than his previous, but was still fast enough to take the victory.
As for the results of the bracketed race:
Final Race times:
1st: Pavel 17.72
2nd: Max 19.62
There were also grudge matches, times below:
Thanks to all that came out and supported, raced, and drank. A flickr group has been started for pics for just the April events. There will be other groups for future events, but in an effort to keep the dates correct, different groups seemed to be an easy fit. You can check it out and upload pics HERE
As for the results of the bracketed race:
Final Race times:
1st: Pavel 17.72
2nd: Max 19.62
There were also grudge matches, times below:
- Julian 19.68 v. Bubba 20.23
- Monica 25.27 v. Larry 25.35
- Ryan (xtratuf) 18.69 v. Kevin 19.21
- Ryan G 23.03 v. Colt 25.05
- Tommy 22.85 v. The bigger cousin 22.09
- Monica 24.61 v. Jeff 23.58
- Max 19.57 v. Christian 20.80
- Ryan (wheels) 52.87 v. Bryton 51.10
- Corndog 20.93 v. Kevin MWA 21.03
- Ryan Barbur 20.24 v. Matt Badger 19.25
- Justin H 21.93 v. Chase 19.35
- Kevin S 20.21 v. Du 22.73
- Joby 20.75 v. Kalen 22.27
Thanks to all that came out and supported, raced, and drank. A flickr group has been started for pics for just the April events. There will be other groups for future events, but in an effort to keep the dates correct, different groups seemed to be an easy fit. You can check it out and upload pics HERE
Holy mother of Bike!
This is the BMX motherload! $20,000 starting bid gets you 10 bikes and a trailer.
Including these bikes:
I would love it if the trailer rolled through town, I'd like to see some of this tricked out bikes of old. They look similar to fixed gear bikes of today, with the paint combos that kids are rocking now days. Doing tricks that people were looking at back then.
Including these bikes:
I would love it if the trailer rolled through town, I'd like to see some of this tricked out bikes of old. They look similar to fixed gear bikes of today, with the paint combos that kids are rocking now days. Doing tricks that people were looking at back then.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Resurrection II
Another alley cat, come and gone. Taking place Saturday, 4/11, it was a collaborative effort, completed with the help of 7 other people, many whom of which were there last year and the same time, when Emerald City Bike Bloc came about. ECBB started as an effort to bring together bike riders in Seattle. To plan and promote events. Over the past year, a platform has been established in Seattle, a way to disseminate information about bike events, and many good times have been had.
Not always alley cat races; movie nights, benefits, and other bike events have been channeled through the catalyst of Emerald City Bike Bloc.
Personally, I have been nuts about bikes for quite a while now. Since moving to Seattle, I've been stoked to be involved with a bike community again. Though people ride bikes in Cordova, Alaska, there isn't much of a "culture" surrounding cycling.
I have been working on a few different projects as of late. A big chunk of time being devoted to these Emerald Sprints.
Stay tuned as summer rolls on and heats up. I'm sure many more events are on the horizon.
As for the Resurrection results:
Daniel took first place mens and RaeAnne came in first women's, so they both walked with amazing bags from Seagull Bags. The folks at Seagull really came through- not only in quality, but artistically, and the bags were here the day before the race. So nice. Check them out if you are looking for a quality bag at an affordable price.
There are some pics up at the Seattle Alley Cats Flickr page
Keep the rubber side down.
Not always alley cat races; movie nights, benefits, and other bike events have been channeled through the catalyst of Emerald City Bike Bloc.
Personally, I have been nuts about bikes for quite a while now. Since moving to Seattle, I've been stoked to be involved with a bike community again. Though people ride bikes in Cordova, Alaska, there isn't much of a "culture" surrounding cycling.
I have been working on a few different projects as of late. A big chunk of time being devoted to these Emerald Sprints.
Stay tuned as summer rolls on and heats up. I'm sure many more events are on the horizon.
As for the Resurrection results:
Daniel took first place mens and RaeAnne came in first women's, so they both walked with amazing bags from Seagull Bags. The folks at Seagull really came through- not only in quality, but artistically, and the bags were here the day before the race. So nice. Check them out if you are looking for a quality bag at an affordable price.
There are some pics up at the Seattle Alley Cats Flickr page
Keep the rubber side down.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
West Side Invite 2009! Pre-register!
I'm so stoked for this. I'm helping out a bit in setting up food sponsors. So do yourself a favor and pre-register! You will save $5 if you register early, and you will also help the organizers by giving them a heads up on who's coming. There are people coming from all over the country to partake in what is bound to be a raucous weekend full of bikes, beer, and good times.
You won't want to miss it. Help make this event great by registering early.
Make it happen by visiting the registration page here
You won't want to miss it. Help make this event great by registering early.
Make it happen by visiting the registration page here
Bicycle Babe
Me and Bubba are going to karaoke this song.
"It's so depressing that as a woman I have to sing in a falsetto"
"It's so depressing that as a woman I have to sing in a falsetto"
I'm on the road
I'm on my way
Give up the load
Become a bicycle babe
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Soma Rush 2010 Sneak Preview
According to the Soma blog, the 2010 Soma Rush track frame will be upgraded with nicer Tange track fork ends. Perhaps even more newsworthy, though, is that the frames will have fully removable decals. From the beginning Soma went with extremely subtle decals. In 2007 they released frames with removable downtube and top tube decals, but they still fielded requests to make all the decals removable. So beginning in October, each Rush frame will have 110 individual, removable, vinyl decals on the frame.
According to Soma:
The kids can peel stickers to their hearts’ content. The marketing company estimates, “21% of the decals will NOT be thrown in the garbage, but actually end up stuck to a lamp post, mailbox or sideview mirror. That should help generate the critical guerilla marketing you’ve been lacking.” Freakin’ genius.
For more info, visit the Soma blog.
Seen at Urban Velo
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