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After a stop in Columbus, OH on 3/18, The Pornography of the Bicycle comes to Pittsburgh’s Shadow Lounge on 3/19. Be there at 7pm with $5 in hand.
After Pittsburgh, the tour heads to NYC (3/22), Philly (3/24), DC (3/26), Richmond (3/27), Nashville (4/1) and SLC (4/4). Visit bikeporntour.blogspot.com for more information.
Monthly Archive for March, 2008
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Made for us by Octopus Incorporated, the new Urban Velo cycling caps are a limited edition item. The hats are sewn with love in Columbus, OH and feature a maxi-print panel that was hand screened by Urban Velo’s publisher. The polyester material is light and breathable, which makes it especially good for spring and summer riding.
Like all things handmade, there is some variation in size and appearance, but we’ve found that they fit both Brad and Jeff’s larger-than-average heads. Inside the hat you’ll find a silk-like nylon “stash pocket” for… Well, who cares? Our hats have a stash pocket!!!
While the color of the stash pockets may vary, all the hats are black with gray printed panels. Interestingly, the gray polyester was purchased for $6.66 from the fabric store’s scrap pile. Visit www.urbanvelostore.com to order your hat before supplies run out. Because when they’re gone, they’re gone.
In other merch news, Track Jackets are once again available in a full size run and back issues #1 – #6 are now available in a discounted six-pack.
Is it a Stockbroker? Is it a Quantity Surveyor? Is it a Church Warden? No! It’s BICYCLE REPAIR MAN!
This week, a Minneapolis newspaper invited two well known anti-automobile cartoon artists to visit the Minneapolis & St. Paul International Auto Show. As the article notes, Ken Avidor and Andy Singer were probably the only people who got to the show on bicycles.
“Mainly, I hate being in a car,” Avidor said. “It’s a canned experience.”
“These things have less trunk space than my bike,” said Singer, who was still wearing his bike helmet as he eyed an orange Corvette.
Read the whole story on the Pioneer Press website.
ARTCRANK 2008 is set to open on Saturday, April 5th at One On One in Minneapolis. The show debuted in 2007 with 35 posters and an opening night party attended by more than 500 people.
This year’s show features entirely new artwork, and all posters sell for $25 or less. Anyone who’s familiar with how the folks in Minneapolis get down know there will be plenty of adult refreshments and a big derby (aka foot-down contest) in the alley behind the shop. Check out these images from the show last year, and visit www.artcrankpostershow.com for complete details.
On February 20th Duke’s Cycle, one of North America’s oldest bike shops, burned to the ground. Owned and operated by the same family since its inception, the shop had been in the same location since 1914. On the bright side, the shop is about to re-open in a temporary location.
Visit www.dukescycle.ca for more information.
“This is an awareness test.” Do The Test.
This public awareness spot is from Transport for London as part of their freshly introduced cycle safety campaign aimed at reducing the number of cyclists hurt on London’s roads. Effective use of the concept of inattentional blindness to illustrate the point – cyclists are easy to miss, watch out.
The other night Rachel mentioned that the Crown ad in the most recent Urban Velo would be suitable fodder for the Ms. Magazine “No Comment” department, which features advertisements that are insulting or degrading to women. So we pose the question:
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As reported by Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, Dick Burke passed away last night. The founder of Trek Bicycles and father of Trek’s head honcho John Burke, Dick Burke’s health had been deteriorating and the family was able to say their last goodbyes over the weekend. Our condolences go out to the Trek family.
According to a release sent out by his son, “He was a small man with a very big heart. He leaves behind a great spirit and legacy. Come join us in celebration of his life.” A celebration of Dick’s life is planned for Monday, March 17th at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center.
His final note, “Thanks. It’s been a great ride. Love d”
It seems a week doesn’t go by without some word of a cycling fatality caused by a motor vehicle. So it’s nothing less than sickening to hear that the two latest fatalities came at the hands of someone who was appointed to protect and serve us. Read the news account here and a more personal account here.
I’ve had my eye on the Wald 933 Mesh Basket for some time. Though I’ve enjoyed using the 157 Giant Delivery Basket for quite a few years, I don’t always want or need its massive carrying capacity. Sometimes less is more. And with its quick release mount and carrying handle, the 933 is perfect for a lot of situations where the 157 is overkill.
Like going to the six pack shop, for example, or taking photos around the neighborhood. My Nikon D40′s camera bag fits perfectly in the 933′s mesh basket, and it neither bounces around or precludes me from picking up a bottle of booze on the way home. Although it’s too small for a hardcore shopping trip, the basket typically holds enough groceries to make dinner for two. In other words, a standard paper shopping bag will fit in the basket as long as it’s not full to capacity. While the relatively small size may be a slight detriment, the 933 doesn’t impair the bike’s handling nearly as much as a large basket like the 157. Continue reading ‘Wald 933 Mesh Basket’
Watch for a sweet P.K. Ripper, too. Check out the Cool Kids on MySpace.
Pittsburgh and Portland have a number of things in common… Lots of hills, lots of bridges and folks with a vested interest in getting more people on bikes. Interestingly, each city has a guy named Scott Bricker leading the charge. Read the article over at BikePortland.org, and check out their coverage of the National Bike Summit, too.
Now there’s a cool t-shirt! Our friends at RideYourBicycle.com teamed up with Urban Velo contributor Andy Singer to offer the Traffic Slayer t-shirt. These limited-edition shirts are printed on organic American Apparel blanks, and only available from RideYourBicycle.com.
Issue #6 features an in-depth article on wheelbuilding by Brad Quartuccio.
“Building your own wheels gives you complete control of the entire equation – not just rim and hub selection, but spoke count and gauge, cross pattern, and nipple material. It can even save you a few dollars over time, as wheels are expensive custom orders at the retail level.”
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