Now here’s a shocker—a downhill mountain biker got busted with some weed. The thing is, it was none other than Missy the Missle, two-time UCI World Cup Champion. The police say they’ve recovered something like 400 pounds of pot. According to Velo News, Missy was set up by an informant.
Teamwork Bags is a three-man operation out of Michigan. They create their bags from salvaged sails and tire tubes. They offer four different models—three of which are messenger bags, the fourth is a simple tote bag. Check out www.teamworkbags.com.
There’s a brand new European bicycle trade show called Bike Expo scheduled to run July 23-26, 2009 in Munich, Germany. The theme is “cycling trends for city and nature”. The show will be open to the general public on Saturday and Sunday, which could mean considerable crowds considering the percentage of Bavaria’s 12-million residents who are cycling enthusiasts.
Visit www.bike-expo.com for more info.
The hiatus is over. As of today, Yehuda Moon and the Kickstand Cyclery returns daily, though this time around, Joe King and a road bike sensibility will appear on Sundays in a longer-form comic. Artist Rick Smith says:
Thanks to all of you who have made contributions as patrons and subscribers! Your generosity is heartwarming. I also want to thank my wife, Tania, for editing the comics before they hit the screen.
Introducing Headset Cycling Hats, a tiny operation based out of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Their signature item is a reversible cycling hat. Made from salvaged fabrics by a seamstress named Staisha, each hat is one of a kind (and obviously made in the USA). Most hats retail for $25 and include free shipping.
The good folks in Atlanta invite you to join them for the Atlanta Midsummer Invitational, June 19th through the 21st. They’ve got three days of fun planned, including a bike polo tournament, alleycat, gold sprints, tricks, skids, jousting and more.
There will be prizes, and all proceeds will benefit the Sopo Bicycle Cooperative. Visit www.atlbikepolo.com for more info.
Bern sent in a few helmets a while back, one of which is the pictured hardhat-style Watts (sans face shield, I’ll get to that) featuring multi-impact Brock Foam, similar to the liner found in hockey and baseball helmets. Not certified for bicycle use (though the identical shell is available with CPSC approved crushable EPS foam), I nonetheless have found the helmet rather ideal for hardcourt bike polo. The multiple impact foam seems a wiser choice to me in terms of protection from occasional blows from a mallet or ball, along with the low-speed tumbles that inevitably occur. So far so good, the Watts has treated me well over the past two months or so of play. The 16.5oz lightly vented helmet is certainly warmer than the usual roadie style, there is no way around it, and my choice of black shell adds to the heat during midday games. For cold-weather use, the Watts features a felt plug for the top vents and snap buttons just inside the shell to attach optional ear covers. Those snaps and the sturdy plastic brim got me thinking… Face shield?
Continue reading ‘Bern Watts Polo Mod’
Get your tickets at www.bicyclefilmfestival.com. Click here for information on the Pittsburgh events.
Roberto Bressan just dropped us a note suggesting that our readers might appreciate his new bike, the Pistaiolo. Bressan has been building frames since 1972—road and track and then some. The Pistaiolo is made from Columbus Spirit triple-butted steel tubing. Each bike is made to order in your choice of size and color. Naturally, they’re 100% made in Italy. Frames start at $1860.
Visit www.bressanbike.com for more info.
Come dance the night away on Saturday June 20th at Pittsburgh’s Free Ride. The party starts at 9pm, expect to pay $5-10 (sliding scale) at door. There will be free East End beer & drinks with ID. All proceeds benefit Free Ride’s youth Mobile Bike Repair Project & Book ‘Em, Pittsburgh’s books-to-prisoners program.
Visit www.freeridepgh.org for more info.
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