Candy Cranks

Many apologies for the absence… So many fun things happened this year since I moved to Berlin. The sun is setting earlier. The air is dark and chilly. Woah it’s already December! The end of a year. So a catch up. One more big party is coming up for your all year conclusion! I need more girls to race! ( ´艸｀) 〜♡

+ + THIS FRIDAY December 9, at Keirin Cycle Culture Café. Roll at 8:00pm + +

Pioneers of the global fixed gear bike culture Keirin Cycle Culture Café and Rollapaluza come together for the first ever Rollapaluza roller-race in Berlin.

Keirin Cycle Culture Café:

Keirin Cycle Culture Café is recognized worldwide as the first ever “fixed gear shop” having first opened back in 2004 as a hangout for their messenger mates (all members of Keirin and Rollapaluza are ex-couriers), selling them coffee, bikes and parts and mending their bikes. ( http://www.keirinberlin.de/ )

Rollapaluza:

The first Rollapaluza roller race was held in a pub in London in 2000 and Rollpaluza involves two riders racing over 500 metres on custom built static roller-rigs with their progress displayed on a huge dial and their times recorded by split-second digital timing, all to the backdrop of cheering crowds and pumping music.

Never seen Rollapaluza? check their movies: http://www.rollapaluza.de/movies

P.S. I’ll tell you about this + more stuff… but later.

I went to compete in the Keirin Race at the Uchinada Velodrome in Kanazawa City for the annual Bang King Track Race on August 28 – 29. The event is organized by Daisy Messenger Nagoya and sponsored by Circles.

Girls Keirin Qualification

Bike fishing…

Delivery Race

This event tends to be casual and light-hearted even though many race to win. Me and my friends dressed up as cheer leaders to cheer everybody and got in the Keirin Race.  It was my third time this year and there were more girls than last year.

Many of the Nagoya cyclists were in attendance as well as cyclists from around Japan (Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Kanazawa local…etc) The race is rather laid back and friendly, this is a weekend of racing, riding and BBQ event, but most of all a great excuse for cyclist to get together and have fun. It is easy to make lots of new cool bike friends from all over Japan especially at the BBQ party.:D

Nagoya cyclists drink and get crazy the most and can beat up other cities at the BBQ party but on the Velodrome, Tokyo messengers are always cool and take the top 3 at the most race evey year…

Everybody sleeps together like a school trip.:D

It was amaging seeing  that some of the girls were the first time to ride a fixed gear bike until the day. Even the first time to wear a helmet & tight fit, the drop handle bars are required and the breaks are not allowed but they had no fear, all girls enjoyed riding and being in the Keirin Race.

Girls Scratch Race

Girls Keirin Race – Final

I got my special weapon GIANT. This is super light and fast! I even felt like I could finally be on my dream podium for the first time this year but all race I was in, I got the 4 th place, weeeeeeeeee… I hate daily practice and never do it.:-(

It is said that participation is more significant than winning at the Bang-King track race. Right?

I can’t to wait to go back and try to get on the podium again next year!

Thanks for sharing this.

More photos HERE.

Full Metal Millport’s Happening this weekend thanks to our sponsors for providing us with gallus prizes !!

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Name: Kim Cavanaugh

Nickname: Cupcake, Mrs. Cavanaugh

Star sign/Blood type: Aries/O+

Birthday: April 12, 1987

Current city: Houston, Texas

What’s the bike scene like in Houston for females?
It’s pretty chill. We have the girls ride that is a blast. Within the last couple years the bike scene has really blown up in Houston. It’s become very “hip” to be on a bike none the less a fixie so you see a lot of folks just riding it to be hip. When the fad dies we will see who is still in it for the joy of riding versus a fashion statement.

What’s your favourite ride right now? My Nishiki ☺ I call her Peaches.

Where’s your favourite place to ride? Through downtown during rush hour and around 3am when the streets are empty. It’s one or the other.

Favourite riding outfit: Shorts and tank.

Favourite food: Cupcakes and pizza.

Favourite movie: Blow.

Favourite book: Alice in Wonderland Through the Looking Glass.

What makes you laugh? Hipsters, Jackass, the dudesons, etc….

What makes you angry? Not being on time and dudes/chicks in their 30s still acting 18 get a real life and grow the hell up.

What are you listening to on your I-pod? Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, a lot of classic rock.

Do you have any pets? Yes, two dachshunds. Puff is a standard size longhair/shorthair combo black and tan and Churro is a mini longhair that is a squirrel like color scheme (brown/red).

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THE KEIRIN from Lfour

Saturday, local track enthusiast Lucius premiered the film he put together from the first Pro Series held at Dick Lane Velodrome.  It’s available online now for all those unable to see it then.  It really captures the energy of the event and the bumpiness and steep banking of our track. Enjoy!