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While Brad was busy in the studio, Jeff was roaming the trade show floor, snapping photos of people and products. Click here to visit the Flickr gallery.
The 2010 North American Handmade Bicycle Show has wrapped up with the announcement that Austin TX will play host next year, bringing the show back to Texas where it began. This is the final of our large image galleries from the weekend, with more coverage to come as we’re able to recover from the busy weekend. Thanks to Don Walker and all the builders who one way or the other got their bikes in the studio for us to share.
See our NAHBS page for links to all of the 2010 coverage, along with galleries from 2009 and 2008.
Contents include: Riding Inside-The Track, GOrilla Or Go Home, Green-er Machines, I Love Riding in the City, Fixed Gear Girl Taiwan, Residue
Roger Lootine, 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.
NAHBS Day 3 is in the books, with another 200+ images posted from today’s shoot. Lots of beautiful bikes made it under the lights today, with another day of photos scheduled for Sunday before we pack up and head on home. Take your time, there are plenty of details to catch. Look for further posts in coming days of both studio outtakes and more detailed looks at select builders and bikes as we get time to sort through things—after 8 hours of shooting and 3-4 hours of photo processing writing cohesive captions is not in the cards for me. Enjoy, it’s a total treat getting the chance to shoot these bikes year after year. Continue reading ‘NAHBS 2010 Day 3′
NAHBS 2010 Day 2 is here and gone, with 200+ images in the following gallery. We’ve seen bikes of all shapes and sizes—from steel utility bikes with cargo racks and panniers to ultra-lightweight composite racing frames. And perhaps most important are the builders, who’ve come from far and near, all talented in their own way. They pour their heart and soul into their two-wheeled creations, each one a representation of their personality and individuality. Continue reading ‘NAHBS 2010 Day 2′
Here are the first images from Day 1 of the 2010 North American Handmade Bicycle Show, featuring bikes from Don Walker Cycles, Alternative Needs Transportation, Serotta and Rich Adams. Much like you, we wish there was more to share but an unexpected gust of wind took out both of our backdrops when a convention center door opened within about an hour of setting up. One way or the other we will be providing further photography of the show throughout the weekend, but time will tell how exactly that pans out. Continue reading ‘NAHBS 2010 Day 1′
So here’s the deal… If you click this link and vote for Transportation Alternatives, you’ll help them in competing for $250K to produce an application that will help new riders find veteran riders to show them the ropes. While many local organizations have tried similar programs, it’s often a matter of not having enough funding to reach a larger audience that kills the initiative. You can help the most by voting daily, or at least go and vote once.
In the spirit of 24hr mountain bike racing, and the 24hr and even 6-day epics of skinny tire history, comes the 24hr Last Man Standing singlespeed and fixed race in Vienna. Go for a full 24hrs with full mechanical and food support and try to rack up as many laps as possible on a closed, urban course. Coming April 18 and 19, see their website for more information and to register, as it’s limited to 100 spots.
Bicycle culture takes center stage in Singapore with the second annual OCBC Cycle Singapore on March 6-7, 2010. In addition to a pro-level criterium and an expo area, the public will have a chance to ride on Singapore’s streets, car free! Planned rides include 50, 40, 20 and 5km distances, and there’s a tricycle ride, as well.
Global Ride Video Productions just released this trailer for their latest traing video in production, featuring Pittsburgh’s legendary Dirty Dozen. This underground road race goes up the 12 steepest hills in Pittsburgh, going up what is arguably the steepest “city” street in the world at 35% grade, Canton Ave. We covered the Dirty Dozen race back in Urban Velo #5.
On February 26th there is a benefit show and party for Mariel Mentink, victim of a nasty hit and run accident that left her with a head injury and various busted bones including vertebrae and pelvis. Of course the driver has yet to be found… Show up with a few dollars in hand for a good time and help a fellow rider get back to health.
You knew it was bound to happen… First Ben’s Cycles started selling mallet supplies, now Poloschlaeger, a small company from Germany, is offering complete mallets. According to Philipp from Poloschlaeger, “The mallets prototypes are ready, but the production hasn’t begun yet. The Workers Welfare Federal Association is producing the mallets, and I have to help them with production techniques this time.”
A mallet retails for 27€, but shipping to the United States is an additional 34€. Visit www.poloschlaeger.de for more info.
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NAHBS 2010 Day 2 is here and gone, with 200+ images in the following gallery. We’ve seen bikes of all shapes and sizes—from steel utility bikes with cargo racks and panniers to ultra-lightweight composite racing frames. And perhaps most important are the builders, who’ve come from far and near, all talented in their own way. They pour their heart and soul into their two-wheeled creations, each one a representation of their personality and individuality.
In the spirit of 24hr mountain bike racing, and the 24hr and even 6-day epics of skinny tire history, comes the 24hr Last Man Standing singlespeed and fixed race in Vienna. Go for a full 24hrs with full mechanical and food support and try to rack up as many laps as possible on a closed, urban course. Coming April 18 and 19, see their 
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