for dake

Riding The Long White Cloud - Trailer from friendlyfire on Vimeo.

I like this video because it illustrates a point that I think so many people miss. It's not that hard to pick up a bike and start riding it. And once you do you'd be suprised how much it changes your life. Yes there are all of those little obstacles to it at first. Yo umight be out of shape, it can be dangerous, you aren't the fastest or best at it. But the more you ride the less they become obstacles and the more fun you have.

I know I'm probably preaching to the converted but it is always awesome to see people pick up a bike start riding and really get into it.

Last night I rode for about 10 minutes and today I finally put my helmet back on and started riding on real streets again. Hopefully by next week I will be able to get out of the saddle and ditch the brake again.

Valleycat is in 9 fucking days! Get ready!

Updated with more sponsors!
http://vimeo.com/11499238

Also if anyone can think of a simple EC velo sticker design send it to me so we can get some made ASAP.

UV

New Urban Velo online now.

Side note, I'm still not sure I entirely understand the Knog advertising campaign.

Also of note, the first time i saw this I thought it was a little goofy. Super nice bikes, super short distance, and a conspicuous frequency of the word "mission."

Burrito Project from Jon Chou on Vimeo.

But upon further investigation it actually seems like a pretty cool project.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXx0bbN50Eo&feature=player_embedded

whats good

mash potato pizza with sour cream
teryaki tofu and 4 cheese

cripple cruiser

free shit

cookies

Going to the doctor on Thursday, but still probably stuck in the sling for another couple weeks at least. So don't expect much action here.

rental

UWEC just started up a bike rental program.

" The rental program at the Environmental Adventure Center now includes some of the mountain bikes pictured above, along with helmets included."

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at stake

I stopped down at the bike shop to see what sort of stuff has come in for the Valleycat this year and was pretty stoked at what Chrome sent...

" It’s a limited edition riding jersey that can only be obtained by winning Chrome-sponsored bike events. Pretty neat idea if you ask me. Designed by Garret Chow of MASH/GLOBE and produced in Italy by Capo, only 200 jerseys have been made and once they’re gone, that’s it."

get stoked

Nature valley baby

Menomonie is making the big leagues and hosting a leg of the Nature Valley Bicycle Festival.






What is this you ask? Some granola bar company bike race.

"In 2010, the Nature Valley Bicycle Festival will venture outside the land of 10,000 lakes for the first time in its history as we head to Menomonie, Wisconsin for the 5th Stage of the Nature Valley Grand Prix.

Finishing with several circuits inside the city, the course will take in the challenging rural county roads outside the city that have been a favorite with cyclists of the upper Midwest for years. The men’s road race consists of 85 miles, marked by rolling hills and long climbs that are sure to impact the standings for the entire Nature Valley Grand Prix. Meanwhile, the women will cover a 65 mile course that follows the same beginning and ending roadways.

Menomonie will also play host to amateur racing, lots of fun family activities, and a community bike ride that will take in several viewing spots of the race ahead of the pros."

More info here

test press

I try not to post political stuff, but boy does this shit get me upset...

Coast Guard Will Try Burning Oil Spill as It Nears Land

"Coast Guard crews raced to protect the Gulf of Mexico coastline Monday as a remote sub tried to shut off an underwater oil well that's gushing 42,000 gallons a day from the site of a wrecked drilling platform..."

Yet another reason to ride a bike...

Aparently it is possible for Arizona to get worse...

"Arizona's Republican Governor Jan Brewer signed a bill into law last Friday that would make it a crime to be in the state illegally and would require police to check the status of people they suspect to be illegal immigrants. The law, which is set to take effect later this year, would also require immigrants to carry their registration documents with them at all times."

lame
lame
lame


As a result of listening to the radio and reading the news and getting pissed I've been listening to lots of
DANGERS

and

Comadre

God I need to get back on a bike...