About two weeks ago we reported on a few council proposals in Philadelphia to require bicycle licensing and increase the fines for various cycling offenses, brought about at least in part by two recent pedestrian deaths as a result of cyclists colliding with them. The Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia [...]
The Classic Roll is a cool seat bag from Woho’s Firefly series. It can be mounted to either the saddle rails or the handlebar. What’s truly unique is that they’re made from a translucent reflective material. When you put a light [...]
Contributor John Prolly updates his site every Monday with pictures of Merckx bikes, sometimes delving into the history behind them and their components This past week the Merckx Monday post covered the mysterious fate of Eddy’s 1972 hour record bicycle with pictures and examinations [...]
The new and somewhat strangely named Sidi Ergo.com site has an interesting post showing off five particularly long journeys on penny farthing style bicycles, showing that this classic bicycle design can pedal around the world. In terms of trivia, one of the remnants of [...]
These xtranormal.com movies are blowing up, and with good reason. They let natural-born comedians make great little cartoons without having to go to school for animation. Brilliant! Thanks to Erik Noren for sharing this one.
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Jiro Belts are one of a kind belts made in Italy. They retail for about $45, and there are custom options available. Contact them directly to inquire about the specifics.
Check out www.jiro-belt.com.
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As we mentioned earlier in the week, our pal Fritz from Cyclelicio.us was just at the SF Bike Expo and he was kind enough to let us know about a few of the exhibitors our readers might be interested in.
At first [...]
Ann Arbor’s annual Cranksgiving event is running a bit later the most, but is still part of the family. Come on out on December 6th and contribute to the cause.
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This flyer—a which borrows artwork from The Misfits single Bullet—sparked a hot debate over at www.ocbicycleco.com.
What do you think—appropriate, inappropriate or are you ambivalent?
Let us know in the comments below.
[...]Mission Workshop made their debut at Interbike this year with the waterproof, US-made Vandal cargo backpack, and now has a video posted that shows in more detail how exactly this bag expands and handles various loads.
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Beyond Bicycles is an upcoming art exhibition in the spring of 2010 that is meant to document and celebrate all sorts of human-powered machines and kinetic sculptures past and present. Accompanying the art exhibition will be a printed zine featuring many of the works, [...]
The T.O.S Promo III from Crank Arm Steady on Vimeo.
Crank Arm Steady and SUP Clothing present the first ever Tour of Singapore. No, it’s not a three week road race. It’s a one-day, 120km fixed gear ride for fun (freewheel bikes are encouraged, too, but [...]
Like many cities with greenways and off-street bicycle trails those in Indianapolis are officially closed dusk-to-dawn, creating outlaws of bike commuters forced to ride in the dark whether due to night shfits or the changing dawn of the season. In most communities commuters are given [...]
PEONFX is a small apparel company hailing from Singapore. Regular readers may remember us posting about them a while back, or reading about Kat in the recent issue. They recently showed us some love and sent one of their knit hoodies.
Urban Velo #16 featured an article about Mike Shih, an Urban Legend of Philadelphia known for his “future primitive” lifestyle and sharing his love of bicycling. Stories like these are best told by the people who know these under-the-radar legends in their own [...]
Hardcourt bike polo is largely still sorting things out when it comes to equipment, and mallets are no exception. While the vast majority of players use aluminum ski poles for shafts, heads vary widely player to player and city to city. Most are variations on [...]
Portland Design Works just introduced the super-bright Radbot 1000 blinkie light featuring a simple blink/steady 1 watt red LED, placing it in the class of the some of the brightest tail lights out there. The integrated reflector is a nice touch for when [...]
Our pal Fritz from Cyclelicio.us was just at the SF Bike Expo and dropped us a note about an exhibitor named Coasti.es. Coasti.es make “deep V” wheelsets with coaster brake rear hubs. They start at around $140. Visit coasti.es for more info.
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You don’t need to read a whole lot of Korean to figure out what this site is about…
One thing you’ll notice about the Fixed Gear Girls Korea blog is that they don’t seem to take things too seriously. If you go back through [...]
While we don’t necessarily recommend playing an instrument while riding your bicycle, there are certainly worse ways to spend an afternoon. Michael Kowalsky is a student in Montreal, and this is how he expresses his love of bicycles.
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Streetfilms posted a satirical look at a car advocate’s view of the the newly traffic free Times Square. Streetfilms is an NYC based team of filmmakers that has been making films documenting livable transportation issues for some 5 years now, and has dozen so fother shorts to view [...]
Thanks to Hipster Nascar for reminding us that Chicago’s 2009 edition of Cranksgiving takes place on November 21st in Chicago. The race starts at 4 from 500 Madison, and you’ll need $15.
Click here for a list of more 2009 Cranksgiving races.
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KYW Newsradio reports that after two pedestrian deaths in Philadelphia due to collisions with cyclists, Philadelphia City Council is considering bicycle registration.
“My [City councilman Frank DiCicco] bill would require everyone who operates a bicycle over the age of 12 to have his or [...]
The TyK [Thought You Knew] Ladies Pinup and Men’s Superhero Bike Calendars are being launched this Friday November 20th at the Mars Gallery in Chicago. Refreshments will be on hand, along with the photographers, some of the models, and the very first copies [...]
Cycling Inquisition recently posted a ride report from Bogotá, Columbia lending a present day outlook on the riding and culture surrounding it. For anyone who enjoyed Discovering the Bicycle in Bogotá back in Urban Velo #12, this is a great follow-up on the [...]
Pittsburgh’s most bike-friendly brewery, East End Brewing Co., is sponsoring the Reverse Keg Ride this Saturday, November 21, 2009. The plan is to meet from 10am to noon at Over The Bar Bicycle Café, then ride at noon from the Southside to East End’s [...]
The Planet Bike Blaze Dynamo is, as the name would imply, the dynamo-powered version of the previously reviewed Blaze headlight. For the uninitiated, a dynamo hub is a front hub which uses the magic of magnets to generate a couple of watts of electricity; [...]
As some of you may have already heard, Hollywood is planning to release the first mainstream bike messenger movie since Quicksilver. Director David Koepp’s film Premium Rush will be set in NYC and the story is rumored to revolve around a dirty cop chasing [...]
With the popularity of inexpensive fixed gear bicycles, the price continues to drop as new companies vie for a share of the market. CampusCruisers has released their Eastside Fix, and they’re offering it for just $299 until January 2010.
The bike comes with [...]
Sexy Bicycles is a new company based out of Australia who are offering limited edition runs of fixed, singlespeed and internally geared bikes.
Check out www.sexybicycles.com for more info.
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30 Seconds to Mars recently released this video which features members of LA’s Midnight Ridazz. The song may not be your cup of tea, and it’s not [...]
Filmed By Bike is an annual festival of short cycling films, limited to 8 minutes each. Entries for the 2010 festival are being accepted through February 15th, with chosen films being shown April 16-18 in Portland. With an annual run going back to 2003, [...]
I never noticed there was a bicycle in this fan-made video until recently… Apocalypse Hoboken had been broken up for a long time, but recently played some reunion shows. I’m sure I’m not the only one hoping they’ll officially reform and record a new album.
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Peacock Groove - Erik Noren, the world’s most misunderstood bike builder from Bill Palladino on Vimeo.
Warning, some of this video is not safe for work. Nothing horrible, though, just some foul language, really.
Meet Erik Noren, quite possibly the world’s most misunderstood framebuilder. This video hardly scratches [...]
Name : กฤดิ ตันติฤทธิศักดิ์
Location : กรุงเทพ ประเทศไทย
OCCUPATION : ผู้จัดการกองถ่ายทำฯ,โปรดิวเซอร์
Where do you live and what’s it like riding in your city?
ผมอาศัยอยู่ที่กรุงเทพฯ ประเทศไทย ในกรุงเทพฯมีการจราจรที่ติดขัดมาก คนที่ใช้ถนนค่อนข้างเห็นแก่ตัวไม่สนใจจักรยาน แต่ก็สามารถขี่จักรยานได้อย่างมีความสุข ถ้าคุณสามารถมาขี่จักรยานที่นี่ได้ผมคิดว่าคุณสามารถไปขี่จักรยานได้ในทุกที่บนโลกใบนี้
What was your favorite city to ride in, and why?
กรุงเทพ แน่นอน เพราะผมอาศัยอยู่ที่บ้าน การจราจรที่ติดขัด และอันตราย แต่มันก็สามารถทำให้คุณขี่จักรยานอย่างมีความสุขได้
Why do you love riding in the [...]
Come out and party down with Unky Joins and One Eyed Zeke tomorrow, November 14th, as the KC Sprints season gets underway. Powered by OpenSprints and supported by a long list of sponsors (they just added Chrome) KC Sprints promise good times and [...]
Now in its second decade, New York’s Cranksgiving alleycat is coming up on November 21st. This marks the eleventh running of this now classic charitable event, with big goals this year of doubling their monetary and food contributions to the local food bank and [...]
According to Bicycle Colorado, to Colorado Department of Transportation has adopted a new statewide policy on bicycle and pedestrian access. Hard work by parties across the spectrum of politics and bicycle advocacy have made this possible, hopefully working as a model for other state [...]
The New York Times recently published an article that looks back on the media’s bicycling coverage during the late 1800’s, particularly it’s own column:
Part racing results, part travel guide, part club bulletin, part tip sheet for local cycling-related politics, Gossip of the [...]
Brooklyn artist and cyclist Eric Corriel is looking for contributions to his public exhibit, A History of Cycling in Brooklyn. The video installation at the Brooklyn Historical Society includes bicycles in Brooklyn from 1880 to present. Visit www.brooklyncycling.com for more info.
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A few years ago it seemed like Justin Flagg was throwing an alleycat every other weekend in Pittsburgh. Well the old dog’s got the itch again, so he’s bringing back the venerable Alleycat Soup race that benefits Pittsburgh’s Jubilee Soup Kitchen. The race [...]
It’s Cranksgiving time in Urbana, IL too. Bring some dollars and a bag to Chambana Cranksgiving and ride all over the place picking up food for the local pantry. Another in a line of successful charity Cranksgiving events.
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Roxy Erickson is the photographer who shot the cover of Urban Velo #16. Originally from Madison, WI, Roxy lives and works in London. Already an established professional with clients such as Island, Loaded, The Guardian and Brooks, she’s [...]
Swift Industries is a two-person operation out of Seattle, specializing in panniers and other sewn bags for bicycles and riders. Jason and Martina are seasoned commuters and cycle tourists and their products reflect their passions. Check out their website, and learn even more [...]
Are you living in or near Shanghai? If so, the weekend of November 13-15 is going to be a blast. The folks at People’s Bike are putting on several events to coincide with their alleycat, including bike polo and trick contests.
Visit www.shanghaialleycat.com for [...]
Ride SFO is bringing the San Francisco Bike Expo back for another year on November 21, 2009. One day absolutely filled with events—bike expo and swap, vintage and lowrider and bikes on display, a ‘cross race, dirt jump competition, bmx demo and fashion [...]
If you work on your own bike and have internet access, there’s a good chance you’ve referenced Sheldon Brown’s website before. And while Sheldon is no longer with us on earth, he’s still with us in spirit. Now you can proudly display [...]
Weezer broke out some sweet BMX bikes for a photo shoot promoting their new album Raditude. Rumor has it Rivers Cuomo initiated the ride by turning to the rest of the band and saying, “OK, dudes, let’s walk this sucker!”
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Beijing Alleycat - 胡同大猫 from Laonei on Vimeo.
Nice choice of music for the second half of the video—the Bad Brains’ 1980 single Pay to Cum!
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One of my favorite books in the bicycle-library is The Art of Wheelbuilding by Gerd Schraner. The book is a manual on all things wheels from Gerd’s experience as a master wheelbuilder, having laced up wheels for amateurs and racers for some 40+ years. As [...]
On November 1st Lance Armstrong’s Livestrong Foundation held an auction of 7 specially painted Trek models bringing in a remarkable $1.3 million in funds towards their mission to inspire and support those affected by cancer. See SlamXHype for a full breakdown of the [...]
The folks over at Shanghai Fixed decided that it was time to be more inclusive in their efforts to get more people into cycling, and to get more cyclists interested in Shanghai Bike Polo. So now their new name is People’s Bike, [...]
Rollapaluza’s Halloween cyclocross went off with much fanfare last weekend in London, completely selling out all of the adult registration classes beforehand and attracting so many spectators that they ran out of sausages and beer towards the end of the night. What’s not to [...]
It’s no secret that messenger and messenger-inspired events are hugely popular. Ten years ago you’d be hard-pressed to find an alleycat, or unlicensed underground bicycle race, in many cities across the United States. Alleycats and other bike-messenger events were mainly held in major cities with a large bike [...]
If you’ve been following the Parisian saga that is Vélib’, then you won’t be terribly surprised to learn that 80 percent of the initial 20,600 bicycles have been stolen or damaged (according to a recent article in the New York Times).
The bikes cost approximately [...]
The Midwest Bike Polo Champeenships are this coming weekend in Columbia, MO. Over 30 teams are already registered with more expected game-day, this should prove a competitive tournament with talent from across the Midwest. Check out www.comopolo.com for more information including a schedule and [...]
The Rocktocycle is a seven seated pedal powered vehicle that a bunch of Reno folks have mounted amplifiers and instruments to, created a mobile platform for outdoor musical performances. It’s been around for a few years, and occasionally makes an appearance to create some [...]
Politics. Love it or hate it—if you’re going to get better bicycle facilities built where you live, you’ve got to play.
For some, the ability to be political just comes naturally, making connections and glad-handing endlessly. For others, they find the whole process repulsive, preferring to stay as far [...]
The San Francisco Bicycle Ballet Enchante’ is on its way on Friday, November 20th. Doors open at 7pm, show at 8pm. Bands and special guests every hour on the hour with catered food by What’s in My Mouth.
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There’s a little game that most of us play. I like to call it Trivial Pursuit, though I’m not talking about the board game. I’m talking about the game we play out on the city streets, where we pass and are passed by automobiles. They’re [...]
For those who have been following the story of Dr. Thompson, Velo News reports:
A Los Angeles Superior Court jury on Monday found Dr. Christopher Thomas Thompson guilty of assaulting cyclists by abruptly stopping his car in front of them on a hilly Los Angeles County road last year.
Read more [...]
These are some of the people who helped bring you Urban Velo #16. Check out their websites and let them know you like their work.
Roxy Erickson - www.roxyerickson.com
Julian Birch - www.flickr.com/photos/eddiecustardpov
Brad Quartuccio - www.randomprecisionphoto.com
Jeff Guerrero - flickr.com/photos/urbanjeff
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Sleepless Sprints are coming up on November 7th at Keirin Cycles in Miami Beach. The best part? It is followed by an 8pm showing of TRON.
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At 94 pages, issue #16 is our largest ever!
Contents include: John Prolly’s Adventures in Tokyo, Persuasion: A Political Primer, Bike Works, Love Letters Written in Horseshit, I Love Riding in the City, Pedals Plus People, Residue, Urban Legend - Mike Shih, Victory of the [...]
Ace Metric is a small fixed gear and single speed bicycle shop in Orlando, FL. Michael Blackshaw started it with a small insurance settlement he received after being hit by a car while commuting home from his old corporate job. He’s throwing an Alleycat/Trick [...]
Urban Jeff, brad, David Hoffman, Erok
