This past weekend, Brooklyn played host to the ESPI V and Ladies Army II tournaments. Doug D documented quite a variety of polo t-shirts, most of which show the wearer’s hometown pride.
It’ll be interesting to see which ones show up in Pittsburgh this weekend.
Check em’ out at www.hardcourtbikepolo.com.
According to Channel 5 News in San Francisco:
Bicyclists in San Francisco are serious about protecting their investments, but despite the maze of cables and locks woven trough bikes on the street, the bad guys still get their mits on many of the city’s handlebars.
“Bike theft is an ongoing problem in San Francisco,” said Renee Rivera of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition.
Later this summer the San Francisco Police Department, along with the Bicycle Coalition, will launch a bike sting operation. Bikes will be outfitted with tracking devices, and when someone snatches a cycle they will be followed.
Via Cyclelicio.us.
Bike Blog NYC is reporting on some angry residents in Brooklyn who want the Prospect Park bike lane removed:
The lane has met with some resistance stemming from Brooklyn Borough president Marty Markowitz who called the DOT commissioner a Zealot even though this lane was approved by the community board. Marty’s big plan was to just have people ride on the sidewalk even though…it’s illegal.
NiteRider recently unveiled their 2011 product line to the media. Their aim for 2011 is to lower the retail prices and increase performance, all the while maintaining the same high level of quality customers expect. Perhaps the most interesting products in the range are the new self-contained MiNewt 150 and 250 cordless headlights. Stay tuned for more information and hopefully a product review or two.
Visit www.niterider.com for more info.
The following joke was submitted by Ryan “Frye” Plaisted, a bike mechanic, pedicab owner/driver, alley cat racer and just plain addicted to bikes…
“How many bicycle mechanics does it take to change a light bulb?”
“Ya.. well… ya know ….for the price of the bulb, you should
just buy a new lamp.”
Fyxation is a relatively new company who’s had enough time to ride around the block a few times and get their products squared away. Their main focus is on tires, specifically colored tires to compliment or match your bike.
Yet while fashion is certainly a core component of the Fyxation brand, function is equally important. That’s why they’ve made certain changes to their successful line, namely the addition of dual-compound tires, which is what I’ve been riding.
All of Fyxation’s tires are 700×28, with a 120tpi casing, Kevlar flat protection and pinch-flat-resistant sidewalls. The tread is inspired by freestyle BMX tires, and features a wraparound diamond tread. And of course being that these are high-end urban tires, they have a folding Kevlar bead. I honestly haven’t gone to the trouble of measuring, but these have to be the fattest 28’s I’ve ever seen.
Continue reading ‘Fyxation Session 700 Tires and BMX Grips’
Here’s a look at some of the I Love Riding in the City contributors for issue #20.
We want you to represent your city. Click here, and don’t forget to attach a high-res photo. A “high-res” photo, for those who don’t know, is typically 300dpi or greater at print size. If you’re not sure, try sending the unedited photo file that comes from a digital camera.
According to an article on Metro UK: Xu said he stumbled across the discovery while studying the works of legendary ancient Chinese inventor Lu Ban, who was born more than 2,500 years ago.
Read more at www.metro.co.uk, or read a humorous spin-off at vannevar.blogspot.com.
Pedal to Properties is a Boulder, CO based real estate agency that gives tours to prospective buyers via bicycle. With offices in Sonoma, CA and Northampton, MA, Pedal to Properties is looking to go nationwide. According to a report on www.coloradoan.com, they are close to signing a deal to open a franchise in Ft. Collins, CO.
Visit www.pedaltoproperties.com for more info.
The Washington Post recently did a small piece and video about bike polo in Washington, DC. Click here to watch the video.
Urban Velo #20 is at the printer, and our biggest issue ever will be available online by July 1. Subscribe to the print edition and we’ll mail your copy as soon as they’re available. And remember, you can subscribe to the Podcast version and iTunes will download the new PDF automatically.
In response to the recent violence directed at bicyclists in Pittsburgh, most namely in front of Pittsburgh’s venerable East End Food Coop, the community is staging it’s first ever Take Back the Night Block Party.
Visit www.bike-PGH.org for more info.
Everyone knows Curious George, and nobody’s surprised to hear of the most famous monkey in fiction’s exploits. However less of us know about the authors who created him, Margaret and Hans A. Rey. The couple were German Jews living in Paris when they fled Nazi persecution on bicycles Hans fashioned from spare parts. Their journey is documented in Louise Borden’s 2005 picture book, The Journey That Saved Curious George.
Presently, The Jewish Museum in New York has a special exhibition featuring nearly 80 original drawings for Margret and H. A. Rey’s children’s books and documentation related to their escape from Nazi-occupied Europe. And for the month of June, attendees who arrive via bicycle can receive a $2 admission discount.
Read more at www.nytimes.com.
Barrel is a design and technology company in New York City. Like most of us, they have a fondness for bikes and appreciation for the craftsmanship and ingenuity that goes into making tallbikes. Hence the inspiration for these hand-printed posters. They’re a limited edition of 25, signed and numbered, and retail for $30, postage paid.
Visit barrelny.com/bikeposter for more info.
A reader from New Zealand recently dropped us a note about a local project they’ve started:
Here in New Zealand our local sports council and cycling bodies came up with the Pace Car concept. Basically you get a black and yellow diamond shape car window sticker with Pace Car on it. By having this sticker you agree to abide by the road rules and be courteous to cyclists (and obey the 1.5 meter rule) and pedestrians. Since putting the sticker on my car, I have noticed a drop in tailgaters, as they must think there is a cycle race in front. It’s a physiological concept, too, since having the sticker on the back window has made me more conscious of my driving habits. Even though you don’t get a fine or even yelled at, it keeps you true to yourself as a cyclist and advocate.
Visit www.pacecars.co.nz for more info.
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