September 30th, 2011 · Nimzi - Honolulu · No Comments
Hi all in Honolulu.. If you’re free this weekend, check out these events!
First off, a Kalihi Melee at the community bike shop K-VIBE (Kalihi Valley Instructional Bike Exchange). This is an event which emphasizes healthy lifestyles through biking and eating ono foods. K-VIBE is a bike shop catered to the kids of Kalihi to get them involved with a positive hobby to meet friends, learn skills, improve themselves and ride bicycles. There will be a BMX competition for the kids, bike polo and a bicycle powered blender for smoothie making from Cycle Manoa. More info at the K-VIBE blog!
Seattle ladies! It’s time to get competitive! The women behind the monthly Menstrual Monday rides have planned an all-girl alley cat for June 11th, starting at 2 PM. Here are the details:
“An adventurous romp through the Seattle city streets celebrating the best thing ever, GIRLS ON BIKES. In addition to prizes to the fastest riders, we will also have prizes in fun and creative categories to encourage new or non-competative riders (DUDE over a $1,000 worth of prizes). Plus we will have a rockin after party to celebrate the girls. What could be better?”
So, to be clear, prizes for being super fast but ALSO prizes for fun and creativity. I can’t think of anything better. Sadly, I’ll be in NYC so I’ll miss the fun but all Emerald City ladies should def be out there!
You can RSVP on the Facebook page and, at the very least, check back there to get more info.
Here are the photos I took when I wasn’t riding during the Red Bull Ride + Style in San Francisco. You can find more on my Flickr. I also just want to take this time to give a huge thanks to Red Bull and Aaron for putting on this event. It was awesome, and I had so much fun! I especially want to say thanks to Emma for being so supportive of me and my riding. You are the absolute best, and I seriously appreciate everything you’ve done for me! [Read more →]
Here are the results from this past weekend’s Red Bull Ride + Style in San Francisco’s Justin Herman Plaza. The competition was intense, and every one was really killing it. Congrats to every one who placed! You all seriously deserved it. Photos by Keith Gallagher.
Freestyle Results:
1st – Matt Reyes
2nd – Josh Boothby
3rd – Tyler Johnson
Race Results:
1st Jason Clary
2nd Kell Mckenzie [Read more →]
This past weekend’s Red Bull Ride + Stylewas even more awesome than it was promised to be. The closed course crit races were intense, and the freestyle course saw a lot of bangers. Here are a few pictures Keith took during the event. You can find more here. [Read more →]
What’s the bike scene like in New York for females?
Women outnumber men three-to-one in New York City, so it stands to reason that ladies are a big part of the cycling community here (especially in Brooklyn). I know ladies that own their own bike shops, delivery companies, and by-female-for-female high-end cycling wear designers (like http://www.nonavarnado.com). Classes are opening up all the time for female-only bike maintenance (run by women) to encourage more ladies to take charge of their bikes. There are bad-ass chicks that race, as well as female messengers and tons of rad girls that commute all year, rain, snow or shine! All of my best friends ride, in varying capacities–and the numbers are growing all the time.
What’s your favourite ride right now?
My Gran Royale Lurker is above and beyond my favorite; it’s the first brand-new bike I’ve ever owned, it’s the bike I’ve travelled with the most, and the first bike on which I’ve commuted through every kind of weather.
Where’s your favourite place to ride?
Riding in Brooklyn can’t be beat, especially in the summer down by the water–it’s such a beautiful, breezy, sunny ride! My daily commute to the tattoo shop is a pretty great ride; I travel through a few different neighborhoods and always see friends I know out riding along the way.
Favourite riding outfit:
When it’s warm: my d’emploi tank top, leggings, Chuck Taylors–and my helmet, of course.
When it’s cold: whatever layers work…. I usually end up looking like an overweight, poofed-up ninja, but it keeps me warm and dry!
Favourite food: Anything brunch-related, arepas, burritos, and ‘falizza’–a falafel sandwich on a pizza!
Favourite movie: Happiness, Donnie Darko, Amelie, Battle Royale, Memento, The Proposition, Boondock Saints, Old Boy.
Favourite book: The Great Gatsby and Moby Dick.
What makes you laugh? Most of Comedy Central’s line-up, especially South Park. I not-so-secretly have a 12-year-old’s sense of humor.
What makes you angry? Road rage, narrow-minded people, watching the nightly political news.
What are you listening to on your I-pod?
It changes all the time, but lately it’s been a lot of stoner and black metal.
Do you have any pets?
For the first time in my life, no–but I want to adopt a dog really badly!
Anything else you’d like to add?
Riding started for me out of convenience/commuting necessity, but has since developed into a full-blown love affair. I love being able to take my bike to different cities and explore new places, I love the community of cyclists I’ve met who #BikeNYC, and I love the feel of perfect summer sunsets in Brooklyn riding hands-free with the wind whooshing through my hair.
February 8th, 2011 · Jjay - Singapore · No Comments
Weeks back, Faz was in town to shoot some footage for the upcoming RatsKL dvd that will be released later this year. It will be featuring riders from this region.
Its a great pleasure to help him out behind the scenes and participate on some shots as well. Below is the teaser:
January 27th, 2011 · Caitlin - Kansas City · 3 Comments
Enough with the trash talk, if you think you have what it takes to earn KC Street Cred come out and race every Saturday in Feburary! Registration at 2:30 pm, race at 3! There will be cash prizes for top women at EVERY STAGE, so come out and race ladies!!! First race is the KC Crusade! $5 to race. Meet at Volker Velowerx @ 18th & Wyandotte.
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