U Turns accepted.
First up, Shifterbikes studio has been given a respray.
If you aren't lucky enough to live in Melburn, here's what you can expect - from the mechanic who has built and repaired wheels for MAVIC, shaken Ernesto by the hand in the Colnago museum, raced for Australia at a World Cup MTB event, and amongst other things IS the heart and sole of singlespeedin' in Australia.
He's even a good bloke.
Ugly was prepping his new race wheels for his BLACK MAD MAX track bike, and Dan was doing what he does best - building wheels by hand.
On the other side of the world, another bloke is having a crack at opening a bike shop. Give the choice, I'd still take shifter everytime.
Armstrong's shop grand opening this weekend
By BikeRadar.com staff
Lance Armstrong
Photo ©: AFP
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Seven-time Tour de France winner and Austin native Lance Armstrong is adding another project to his busy schedule: Mellow Johnny's, a new bike shop in downtown Austin, with a grand opening scheduled for May 10. The historic brick warehouse at 400 Nueces (adjacent to the soon-to-be-opened cross town bike path) is intended to catalyze Austin's urban revival and encourage people to look at cycling as a means of both transportation and fitness.
"It's more than a place to buy a bike," Armstrong said. "I want it to be a place where cyclists of all levels come in and are encouraged, inspired, and motivated to make cycling a daily part of life. And of course-a place where racers and enthusiasts can get the best equipment, service, and know-how to go faster-or farther-on their bikes."
The shop is envisioned as a one-of-a-kind concept facility, featuring a complete retail offering with bikes, equipment, apparel, and a professional service centre. In addition, visitors will find Juan Pelota's, an indoor/outdoor coffee house with healthy grab-and-go food, and a soon to be introduced power-based indoor training facility. With hours of operation from 8 am to 7pm, the shop is awake and ready for those riding into downtown early, or dropping off bikes for same day service. The shop is equipped with shower and changing facilities and free bike storage for commuters.
"It's pretty simple – we all love riding bikes, and want everyone from the beginner to the most experienced cyclist to find something here that puts a smile on their face, and gets them out on two wheels," Armstrong added. "You don't have to be training for the Tour de France. If you ride your bike, you're healthier; there is less car traffic, less dirty air. So, just get out there, on the trail, on the road, on the way to school or work, wherever, and ride your bike."
Customers will find a wide array of products-from vendors key to Lance's Tour de France victories such as Trek, Oakley, Giro, Bontrager and Nike-to niche bike builders and apparel lines that are not often seen inside bicycle retailers.
"We've consciously followed Lance's interests into the history of bike racing, as well as into new and emerging products from the US and abroad," said Craig Staley, general manager of Mellow Johnny's. "We have really concentrated on putting together a unique variety of product that fully captures the lifestyle and culture of cycling – from urban to mountain, to road- we wanted to take a 'surf shop' approach to bikes."
The shop will host a day of activities on Saturday May 10 to announce its Grand Opening with appearances by Oakley's R&D demo trailer, Trek's complete line of demonstration bikes, and book signings and appearances throughout the day by Chris Carmichael, Michael Ward, Gary Fisher, and Armstrong himself. The festivities will conclude with a private party that night.
Stolen from LA
I was taught never to laugh at others misfortune.
So I didn't laugh.
I cried - at the seperation of crown and fork leg.
Primarily because I discovered MY fork leg was hanging by a thread in the crown when I removed the front wheel - after doing the HELL RIDE brakeless.
Great balance, but he persists in not wearing a helmet...
Brake neck speed ain't as fast as you think. I clocked it at 25kph.
I get London homesick quite regularly. It's an amazing city with lots going
This helped my sniffles.
Melburn is still the best.
Trade in your track bike for a good pair of sneakers.
Since the earliest age, we become fascinated with two wheels. No matter the gender it is well recognised that a bike is the first desired item by children.
Before that, all you had was 'chasey/tag'.
No sure how BIG this will be, since you can't accesorise or just lean your sneakers against the wall at your local cafe, AND it is ridiculously demanding - but it is definitely the most exciting thing I've watched in ages. 'Trials' riding - without the bike.
PARKOUR
And some people complain that riding fixed is hard on the knees...
VELO CITY WEEKEND. It's been a year since I was in SF.
Squid from Cyclehawk continues to put on some fantastic grassroots racing to inspire messengers to take their track riding to the next level - and you can win flights to CMWC in TO along the way
I can confirm that there will be NO AUSTRALIANS racing - so don't be scared.
Turn out, ride and enjoy a great weekend of track!
From Cyclehawk
Messengers and City Bikers compete for glory and Prizes at Hellyer Velodrome!
May 9th Pre party at Chrome 1086 Folsom St. 7pm to 11pm
Beer from New Belgium
May 10th Track opens at 10:30 for warm up
11:00 Registration
12:00 Racing Starts!
We have the track until sundown, but we will be done well before then.
This is always a fun time and I look forward to seeing many of you there. Make sure that you tape and plug your drop bars, per the track regulations and wear spandex if you have it, don’t worry we all look silly in it!
See you this weekend!!
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