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Urban Velo #20 – July 2010

Contents include: Bicycle Portraits, Das Rad Ist Gut, The Sky is Falling, I Love Riding in the City, San Jose Fixed, Residue, Invasion of the Bike Lane Snatchers, 9 Tips for Running a Successful Bike Event, Bicycle High Fives, Headset and Fork Installation, Home Shop Strategy and No Exit.

Urban Velo #19 – May 2010

Contents include: Denver’s Courier Veterans, Aiming for an Urban Cycling Mecca in Asheville, NC, Finders Keepers, I Love Riding in the City, Gallery: 2010 NAHBS, Residue, The End of Favoring Motorized Transportation, Red Hook Crit, The Lost Cyclist, Freewheel Removal, Get a Grip and Bicycle Helmet Evolution.

Urban Velo #18 – March 2010

Contents include: Riding Inside-The Track, GOrilla Or Go Home, Green-er Machines, I Love Riding in the City, Fixed Gear Girl Taiwan, Residue, The State of the Union for Bicycling and Walking, Bikes on Film, Crank Arm Removal, Layering for Springtime, DIY Chainring Bolt Tool and No Exit.

Urban Velo #17 – January 2010

Contents include: Riding Blind, Pulling Out the Stops, Unfamiliar Things, Two Bikes and a Funeral, Hardcourt Bike Polo Gets Organized, Gallery: Singapore Fixed, Bikes on Film: Police Beat, Splined Bottom Brackets, Winter Cycling Basics, The Internals of Internal Gears, I Love Riding in the City, Residue and No Exit: More Bicycle Games.

Urban Velo #16 – November 2009

Contents include: 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 Bicycle, Masterlink Tech, Diagnose A Stuck Stem, Line Up Your Hot Patch, No Exit.

Urban Velo #15 – September 2009

Contents include: NACCC Photo Gallery, The Bridges of NYC, Community Cargo, On the Road to Azougui, Working Bikes, Does Share the Road Work?, Real Life Tool Kit, Repairing a Sidewall Tear, Bottom Bracket Tapers, I Love Riding in the City, Residue, Bikes on Film and No Exit.

Urban Velo #14 – July 2009

Contents include: The Fed – Hardcourt Bike Polo Considers Its Future, Crit Racing, Barcelona Tiene Pode, Windy City Wool, Safe Routes Revolution, KC Urban Cyclist Project, Stem Clamp Penny Trick, What’s in There? – Inside Conventional Freewheels, Looking Where You’ve Been, Love Riding in the City, Residue and No Exit.

Urban Velo #13 – May 2009

Contents include: Monster Track X, Ku, What’s the Muss About Mass? Best Before 1994, The Running of the Chickens, Urban Assault, Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Valves, Brake VS Shifter Housing, Talking About Chainline, I Love Riding in the City, Bikes on Film, Residue and No Exit.

Urban Velo #12 – March 2009

Contents include: Pain in the Neck, Roller Racing, Bicycle Advocacy Stimulus Package, Discovering the Bicycle in Bogotá, Pacific Northwest Gallery, Residue, Bikes on Film, Getting a Handle on Handlebars, Chainring BCD Gauge and No Exit.

Urban Velo #11 – January 2009

Contents include: Ghost Bikes – Remembering our Fallen Friends, Fixed Freestyle Evolution, Fyxomatosis Gallery, How to Tie & Solder Spokes, The Rotafix Method, Residue, Black Sea by Bicycle, A Legacy of Bicycle Advocacy, I Love Riding in the City and No Exit.

Urban Velo #10 – November 2008

Contents include: The Million Mile Man – Danny Chew, A Ride on the Wild Side – A Working Vacation as a Bike Messenger, 10 Types of Pedestrians We Love to Hate, Winter Footwear Options, Bike! Bike! 2008, Blinkie Light Theory, How to use a Chain Tool, Ed Glazar Photo Gallery, plus I Love Riding in the City, Bikes on Film, Residue and No Exit comics.

Urban Velo #9 – September 2008

Contents include: Street Smarts—survival skills from a bicycle messenger, Books on Wheels—The MobikeMobookMobile, I Love Riding in the City, Vote Dick, The Greatest Bicycle Movie Ever Made, José Martinez Photo Gallery, The Most Beautiful Bike I Have Ever Seen, Out of the Woods & Back Into Town, Headset Adjustments, Fixed Gear Skid Marks, Residue and No Exit.

Urban Velo #8 – July 2008

Contents include: Cycle Messenger World Championships, World Naked Bike Ride, Bicycle Film Festival – NYC, A Special Place In Hell For Bike Thieves, Sustainable Fuel, Residue, Fastest Man On A Bicycle Honored At Last, Share… And Share Alike – Examining Vélib, One Car – Family Living with Less Cars, More Bikes, Bike Threading Explained, A Simple Way to Measure Chain Stretch, I Love Riding in the City and No Exit

Urban Velo #2 – July 2007

Contents include: Going Underground, NYC Bicycle Fim Festival, Six Day Race History, Critical Mass Debate, Double Strap Toeclips, How To Wrap Bar Tape, Bikes, Bands & Burritos.

Urban Velo #1 – May 2007

Contents include: Stupor Bowl X, Bike Polo Revival, Proper Lock Use, Complete Streets, Patching Tubes, Bike Bike Preview, Her Story and more!

Urban Velo Cozy

The Urban Velo Beer Cozy does exist, and in a few limited colors beyond the standard black. Simple neoprene cozy we all know and love with the Urban Velo logo on one side and a writeable “Hello, my name is” surface on the other so there is no question as to who owns what drink.
Note: Not all colors will be available at all times, get them while they last.

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Issue #15 – Available Online

Urban Velo #15 is now available online. Contents Include: NACCC Photo Gallery, The Bridges of NYC, Community Cargo, On the Road to Azougui, Working Bikes, Does Share the Road Work?, Real Life Tool Kit, Repairing a Sidewall Tear, Bottom Bracket Tapers, I Love Riding in the City, Residue, Bikes on Film and No Exit.

Download it for free, or order a printed copy online.

Published by Urban Jeff on September 1, 2009 in Magazine. 0 Comments

Chrome Shoes

Chrome has released a few images of their new shoes due in the next few weeks. Between the four style, mid and low top profiles are available with flat soles and a toe-clip friendly profile on each. Word is that they will have some sort of sole stiffener, making the edge of the pedal not as prominent as with non-cycling soccer or basketball shoes. Chrome has made shoes before, namely for the 2007 NACCC and the subsequent Milo model, and aren’t exactly new to this market with a cordura outer and reflective heel capping off this rider-made shoe. These should be available come September with no word on pricing just yet. As seen on superbbicycle.com

Published by brad on August 6, 2009 in Product News. 11 Comments

The Chainlink – Chicago Cycling Community celebrates 1000 members

When I visited Chicago for the first time in years this past summer, I was blown away by how many cyclists I saw. Granted, I was there for the NACCC’s so I was surrounded by cyclists the whole time, but when I saw the size of Chicago’s Critical Mass, I was awestruck. It seemed that there were cyclists everywhere we went, and the bike paths were so crowded it was kind of ridiculous.

So when I got a press-release saying that www.thechainlink.org, Chicago’s online cycling community, has eclipsed the 1000 member mark, I wasn’t surprised. It’s not to say it isn’t remarkable—it is. But I think they’re just getting started.

The Chainlink’s founder, Leah Neaderthal, said:

For me, and I know for a lot of other people, cycling was a fairly solo hobby and it was hard to meet other riders. In addition, there are several clubs in the area but no single place to learn what’s going on bike-wise. So I started a site that serves both of those needs – it creates a single place where people can find rides and other goings-on, resources for biking, and they can connect with other riders.

Visit www.thechainlink.org for more info.

Published by Urban Jeff on February 16, 2009 in News & Views. 0 Comments

Shag Bags Messenger Backpack

In the messenger industry there are two camps on the issue of backpacks. Some love the larger capacity and better weight distribution backpacks offer, while most opt for the ease of access and the sheer convenience of a traditional sling bag. In my time as a messenger I’ve always sided with the latter. Being able to quickly access the envelopes and small packages that make up the bulk of most messenger’s work is key to keeping the flow of deliveries going. I had tried a backpack before, but couldn’t stand having to take my bag off every time I needed to get to manifests or packages.

Then I was turned onto the Shag Bags messenger backpack. Designed and built by Shaggy, a working messenger in Milwaukee, it has all the desirable attributes of any well-made messenger backpack, but with a few ingenious features that sets it heads above the rest. The most obvious of these is what Shaggy calls the “swing pocket.” The swing pocket is a waterproof pocket, roughly 12″x14″, mounted sideways on the outside of the bag that allows you to slip one shoulder out of a strap and swing the bag around to quickly access whatever you have in there. In the month I’ve had this bag, 90% of my work has gone in this pocket, and the motion to swing the bag around is just as intuitive as a single strap bag. I can even access my manifest box from the internal divider while on the bike without even taking a shoulder out. I really don’t know why no one has thought of this before. It is secured by Velcro and has kept everything bone dry in even the worst downpours. The new bags have two buckles to keep things extra secure from what Shaggy tells me.
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Published by brad on November 25, 2008 in Product Reviews. 3 Comments

Handlebar Bar and Grill

Back at the end of August, Urban Velo visited Chicago for the NACCCs. While there we made a few trips outside the official events, one of which was for dinner at the Handlebar Bar and Grill. The promises of a bike-friendly establishment with good food, good beer and fair prices lured us in and did not disappoint. The menu is vegetarian/vegan/pescetarian friendly, with just about everything within a buck or two of $10 per plate, leaving some room on the bill for whatever craft beer is on special that day.

While the ample bar space and well lit front room is inviting, the true beauty of the place in good weather is the backyard beer garden and bike parking facilities. Of course, being expertly-trained journalists we failed to take any pictures and rather just sat out back and had a bite to eat. Fish tacos all around, highly recommended.

Indoors, the highlight is absolutely the large wood bar top with enough room to eat a sandwich without dipping your elbow in a neighbor’s drink. The walls will keep you informed of past and future shows and activist goings on around town with art and bits of bike culture throughout the interior. The bicycle rim bar stools are a particularly nice touch.

Surely worthy of a visit for travelers, Chicago residents should know what a gem they have in the Handlebar. 2311 W North Ave, Chicago IL.

Published by brad on November 18, 2008 in Product Reviews. 7 Comments

2008 NACCC Video

2008 North American Cycle Courier Championships from Fix Jones on Vimeo.

The filmmaker says this video is just a rough edit from an upcoming documentary on the event.

Published by Urban Jeff on November 15, 2008 in Video. 1 Comment

Chicago NACCC 2008 Polo Tournament Video

Here’s a quick video of some polo tournament action from this summer’s NACCC 2008 Polo Tournament in Chicago. Yeah, it ain’t great, but it’s something. Check out the size of the Friday night crowd thanks to Chicago Critical Mass.

Published by Urban Jeff on October 6, 2008 in Events and Video. 0 Comments

2008 NACCC Photos

Check out Brad’s photos from the 2008 NACCC in Chicago.

Also, check out Jeff’s video from the championship race.

Published by Urban Jeff on October 3, 2008 in Events and Featured Content. 0 Comments

Chicago NACCC 2008 Polo Tournament Photos

Some 36 teams from across North America made the 2008 NACCC polo tournmanet reportedly the biggest hardcourt gathering yet. Two courts lit by stadium lights let the play go on well after dark, with games extending for 12+ hours some days. Click here to see a gallery of polo images from the weekend.

Published by brad on September 4, 2008 in Events. 3 Comments

2008 NACCC Video

Get the results and more over at www.chicagonaccc.com, and stay tuned for more photos plus video coverage of the polo tournament.

Published by Urban Jeff on September 3, 2008 in Events and Video. 0 Comments

NACCC Chicago Photo Teaser

We’re here in Chicago for the NACCCs and have been wandering around talking with people and shooting as much as possible. Extensive photo coverage will follow, but here is simply a teaser. The racing throughout the qualifiers was competitive and gave a glimpse of the extent of the main race tomorrow. Polo is doing quite well, with stadium lighting allowing the 35+ registered teams from across the continent to play into the night. Suffice it to say, a good time is being had all around. “Welcome to Chicago!” We’re thrilled to be here.

Update: The polo gallery has since been posted.

Published by brad on August 30, 2008 in Events. 4 Comments

Urban Velo Visits the NACCCs

Thats right, this weekend both of us from Urban Velo, that’s Jeff and Brad, will be attending the NACCCs in Chicago. Catch us at the polo tournament, the racing events or maybe even a party or two if you can. We’ll have copies of the magazine with us, but more importantly would love to meet any readers living in or visiting the windy city.

Published by brad on August 28, 2008 in Events. 0 Comments

2008 NACCC this Friday

Check out www.chicagonaccc.com for more information.

Update: Photo coverage added here.

Published by Urban Jeff on August 25, 2008 in Events. 2 Comments

1st Annual North American Bike Polo Tournament

Chicago is playing host to the first annual North American Bike Polo Tournament in cooperation with the NACCC.

According to the schedule, registration/check-in is on Friday, followed by two-on-two friendly competition. Saturday’s Round Robin tournament begins at 10am and is expected to run until 7 or 8pm. Sunday is the big day, with the Double Elimination Bracket/Finals starting at 10am, and side competitions going on throughout the day. The festivities wrap up with an awards ceremony and after party, except for a Monday morning meeting of the minds.

Visit www.chicagobikepolo.com for more info.

Published by Urban Jeff on August 4, 2008 in Events. 2 Comments