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About Krista Carlson

A regular contributor to the print edition of Urban Velo, Krista Carlson is a cyclist obsessed with bike polo, baking, pickles, and all things bike-y. She is a native Angeleno and is madly in love with the city and everything that makes it the beautiful, crazy place that it is.

The Mechanics of a Crash

The Mechanics of a Crash

Less is more, and helmets are sexy.

September 18, 2014 with 0 Comments
Interbike’s Best in Show

Interbike’s Best in Show

We came, trekked the show floor for hours each day, talked specs until our throats went hoarse, and invaded Las Vegas with bikes for a..

September 17, 2014 with 1 Comment

Interbike Flash Report

All of the bikes! All of the shiny! Bestill my heart, Ritchey! I’m weak in the knees, Van Dessel! Oh Fairdale, how fair you truly..

September 15, 2014 with 1 Comment
Wolfpack HP Grand Prix – Registration Open

Wolfpack HP Grand Prix – Registration Open

The Huntington Park Gran Prix was a great success last year, and HP is becoming the new place to race. The Gran Prix will finish off the..

September 9, 2014 with 0 Comments
Andy Sparks l Dreams

Andy Sparks l Dreams

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September 9, 2014 with 0 Comments
Bike Hack: Presta Valve Adapter

Bike Hack: Presta Valve Adapter

Obviously.

August 28, 2014 with 1 Comment
Stunning Photos from the 2014 London Open

Stunning Photos from the 2014 London Open

Will Melling’s photos are frequently gorgeous — this latest set from the 2014 London Open touches a whole new level of..

August 26, 2014 with 0 Comments
Clitoral Mass 2014

Clitoral Mass 2014

On August 16 all Womyn-identified folk are invited to ride with the third annual Clitoral mass in Los Angeles. More information at..

August 7, 2014 with 4 Comments
What Should They Do?

What Should They Do?

This short survey is part of a study designed to evaluate interactions between cyclists and motorists from North Carolina State University...

August 6, 2014 with 2 Comments

Fyxation Open Fixed Gear Criterium

Move over alleycat, track criteriums have taken over, and the next chance to race track bikes around hairpins is at the Fyxation Open in..

July 17, 2014 with 0 Comments