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…”Only you control your own path, your own risks, and feeling free to enjoy your self.” – Kakatiara

Again, from the sunny side of Jakarta, let me introduce you, Kakatiara. She is a well known bicycle rider in Jakarta, these days we can spotted many chicks hung up on colourfull fixie bike in Jakarta, but not so many who can do hard tricks on wheels and be well know on the underground fixed gear scene in Jakarta. She started riding fixed gear in early 2010, and now you can see her instantly doing Keo Spin.

Name: Retiara Haswidya Nasution
Nick Name: Kakatiara
City/Town: Jakarta
Birthplace: Jakarta
Birthday: August 31st, 1985
Blood type: O
Occupation: TV On Air Producer / Promo Division
Fav. Colour: black
Fav. Music: 90′s music

Do you remember your first time riding a bicycle, when?

Yess, when I was a little girl, riding with my twin sister. riding in my neighborhood.

Do you have favorite place to ride, with whom, where & why?

Everywhere. with everybody. when you ride with friends, it’s just always gonna be fun. all day, all night.

Have a dream place to ride, why there?

Hhmm… only a place that we can easily and comfy to ride and do tricks. so far, I don’t know where that place could be. but maybe I really want to ride or tricks in the airport. I think it’ll be cool.

Why do you like riding bicycle?

Feeling only you control your own path, your own risks, and feeling free to enjoy ur self.

.. Many, but I can’t remember which one.

Do you have a dream about bicycle, what are your dream about?

I ride a bike that can be use in anytime and place. like a complete set of road bike, bmx and mountain bike.  hahahha…

What kind of bike you like?

Trick bike,  cause I love do tricks. I love when i played and drowning to it, be “one” with it. Love the challenge. I can dropped hard on it, I can ride fast with it, without worried to brake it. Maybe I could describe it with one word; “tough”.

It seems you can do many tricks with your bike, what is your favorite tricks?

My favorite, hmm.. that’s hard. hahaha I think it would be barspin, Simply because that’s the first trick I’ve learned, and I can combine it with any tricks.

What is the most difficult trick you ever learn?

Now that’s easy, hahaahaha the answer will be “Fakie”.

If you wanna know more about Kakatiara, visit her blog : bucilpacil.blogspot.com

Thanks Gesine! Taken outside the lovely Remy and Lee’s cafe

On the last Island Unstoppable ride, our dear friend Zach Manago was hit by a vehicle and sadly died later that night. The ride he was participating in was around the island of Oahu overnight, approximately 110 miles. To complete the ride Zach started, 2 more circle island rides were organized during January in the day time: a couple of weeks ago, 8 friends charged around the island on a 5am- 7pm journey and about 30 cyclists completed Zach’s island ride last Sunday.

Biking up Kamehameha Highway:

At Zach’s Ghostbike Memorial:

Rest stops at the 7-11s along the way

North Shore

Fun!

Ride in Paradise, Zach Manago.

A video by Smurfette/Christian Yee of the ride shot by a go-pro can be viewed here!

I am really bummed that i am unable to make it for this event. For those who could, time to start planning, registering and settle your accomodations. Head down to Bali!! A 3 days fixie event not to be missed.

For info, HERE.

Happy New Year!! Hawaii got off to a great start with biking in 2011. Already its been full of group rides, polo and new friends. We are all feeling positive that this will be an amazing year!

Sunday rides.. one group headed to the mountains of Manoa..
(Photo: Colin Waki)

With bike polo in the evening.
(Photo: Mark Mizusawa)

Another group headed to the beach:
(Photo: Michael Keany)

On Monday, a Punani Pedal Club ride happened around town, visiting Christmas tree park, Magic Island and downtown. Sadly, the ladies were way outnumbered by the guys, but we still had fun! Everyone was respectful and the group stuck together well.. overall, awesome! (Photos: Michael Keany)

And finally, we welcomed a new member to our Honolulu bike family, Eilif from Oregon who escaped the cold and landed in Hawaii with just his bike and trailer and is living off the land. Shoots! (Photos: Michael Keany)

Name: Kristina
City: Austin, Tx
What I love about riding: Bombing a hill and ending with a long skid. Showing up to places all sweaty knowing I had way more fun getting there than everyone else. People telling me, “Nice bike”, and the pride I feel knowing I built her myself. People asking me about my polo bike and what my mallet is for in the bar afterwards. Finding new places and adventures that the masses will never find. It’s all great <3

I’ve been breaking in my new All-City Dropout this past week and today I rode this bank I found near my new house. I met up with my sister Ali and she was able to get a couple of shots of me riding before it got too dark. You can check them out on my flickr, but I really like this one!

Photo by Ali Notestine

WHO: Tash
WHERE: Adelaide, Australia
HUH?: That feeling when you’re bombing a hill. When you’re negotiating traffic at a ridiculous pace like an adrenaline junkie who has little time for reason or regret? Nothing else compares.