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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.

White Industries Double Double Group

White Industries Double Double Group

  White Industries had their Double Double freewheel and chainring set on display at Interbike, and what a pretty pair they do make...

October 4, 2013 with 0 Comments
BikeBike 2013

BikeBike 2013

BikeBike is under way in New Orleans this weekend – and there’s a storm coming in from the Gulf to keep everyone company. The..

October 3, 2013 with 0 Comments
Urban Cycling Hall Of Fame Inaugural Class

Urban Cycling Hall Of Fame Inaugural Class

The nine inaugural inductees to the Urban Cycling Hall of Fame include some names notorious and others that should be: Longtime New York..

October 2, 2013 with 1 Comment
California Cyclists Get 3 Feet – Brown Signs AB 1371

California Cyclists Get 3 Feet – Brown Signs AB 1371

The third time’s a charm for California’s “Give Me 3” push. California Governor Jerry Brown signed AB 1371 on..

September 26, 2013 with 0 Comments
Speedplay Brass Knuckles Pedals

Speedplay Brass Knuckles Pedals

Speedplay’s newest pedal is strong, light, and low-profile. The Brass Knuckles is a flat pedal at its most minimal at 13.5 mm wide,..

September 25, 2013 with 0 Comments
Urban Cycling Hall of Fame Inducts First Class at Interbike 2013

Urban Cycling Hall of Fame Inducts First Class at Interbike 2013

The Urban Cycling Hall of Fame (UCHOF) inducted its first class of Riders, Organizers and Makers at Interbike this year, recognizing them..

September 24, 2013 with 0 Comments
Help Haul Ass – DTLA Messenger Assaulted, Both Legs Broken

Help Haul Ass – DTLA Messenger Assaulted, Both Legs Broken

Luis Avina, a Downtown Los Angeles bike messenger and Engine No. 11 team member, was assaulted and mugged on Tuesday night. The..

September 23, 2013 with 4 Comments
Dosnoventa at RHC Barcelona

Dosnoventa at RHC Barcelona

Dosnoventa at RHC 2013 -Barcelona- from Dosnoventa on Vimeo. Dosnoventa captures the drama and high-intensity competition at the first Red..

September 18, 2013 with 0 Comments
Trophy Club Presents: Summer Champ, a bike adventure

Trophy Club Presents: Summer Champ, a bike adventure

Trophy Club Presents: Summer Champ for Without Walls from The Sleepers on Vimeo. Sure, we all love riding in the city, but it’s nice..

September 16, 2013 with 0 Comments
Alleycat Insights: Q & A with Billy Sinkford

Alleycat Insights: Q & A with Billy Sinkford

Alleycat Insights is a series of interviews about the evolution of alleycat culture that took place over the course of putting together..

September 12, 2013 with 2 Comments