66 Seconds With Velocity: The Birth of a Bicycle Rim from Velocity USA on Vimeo.
A couple of us from Grand Rapids took a trip down to our factory in Jacksonville, Florida. Check out how a Velocity rim is made from start to finish, in just over one minute.
Rim Makers:
Anthony
Jackie
Carl
Kevin
Kat
Wally
Tom
Filming/Editing:
Austin
Filmed at the Velocity Factory in Jacksonville, Florida
Background Audio:
1947 Bob Hope show
www.velocityusa.com
www.thewheeldepartment.com
Friday, January 31, 2014
Porte touted as Tour de France contender
au.news.yahoo.com
Roger Vaughan
2014-01-26
Link: http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/21062644/porte-touted-as-tour-de-france-contender/
This is an early prediction. I think it has some merit but unlikely. Giro yes, TdF no.
"Australian cycling star Richie Porte is on the verge of leading the powerful Sky team at the Tour de France.
His coach Tim Kerrison, who has been one of the keys to Sky's domination of the Tour, freely nominates Porte as their successor to Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome.
Wiggins was the first British rider to win the Tour in 2012 and Froome won last year, with Porte one of his key lieutenants.
Porte will lead a Grand Tour team for the first time this May when he is Sky's main rider at the Giro d'Italia."
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au.news.yahoo.com
Roger Vaughan
2014-01-26
Link: http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/21062644/porte-touted-as-tour-de-france-contender/
This is an early prediction. I think it has some merit but unlikely. Giro yes, TdF no.
"Australian cycling star Richie Porte is on the verge of leading the powerful Sky team at the Tour de France.
His coach Tim Kerrison, who has been one of the keys to Sky's domination of the Tour, freely nominates Porte as their successor to Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome.
Wiggins was the first British rider to win the Tour in 2012 and Froome won last year, with Porte one of his key lieutenants.
Porte will lead a Grand Tour team for the first time this May when he is Sky's main rider at the Giro d'Italia."
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Thursday, January 30, 2014
#SVENNESS 2.15
#SVENNESS 2.15 from In The Crosshairs on Vimeo.
For episode 2.15, SVENNESS makes a stop at the Belgian National Cyclocross Championships, which took place at the Gaverbeek Hippodrome in Waregem, West Flanders, Belgium. The race takes place on a flat track with several flyovers and drainage ditches. It is a bit muddy and there is one long stretch of sand that plays an important role in this race.
We focus on the sand, the planks, the attrition of an already small field and the solidification of a legend. For the Belgian elite race, only racers who have full-time contracts are allowed to compete. That means the field is only 14 deep. The elites without contracts race a minute after the full-time pros start their race.
This episode is presented by Skills Drills and Bellyaches: A Cyclocross Primer, which is available at www.cyclocrossbook.com.
SVENNESS is also presented by CrossVegas. Find out more at www.crossvegas.com.
SVENNESS t-shirts remain on sale at www.SVENNESS.com. Quantities are limited.
Footage for this episode via Sporza: http://www.sporza.be/cm/sporza/wielrennen/veldrijden
If you like the music, please purchase the track. Support the artists who liven up these episodes. Tracks for 2.15 are:
When I'm Down~Simone Rubi: https://simonerubi.bandcamp.com/
A Button on Your Blouse~The Drowners: https://soundcloud.com/frenchkiss_records/a-button-on-your-blouse/s-NC0Wj
Weird Purr~Eugene Quell: http://eugenequell.bandcamp.com/track/weird-purr
Tell the Teller~Toy Soldiers: https://soundcloud.com/toy-soldiers-1/tell-the-teller-1
Miss Teen Massachusetts~Skaters: https://soundcloud.com/skaters/miss-teen-massachusetts
Thanks for watching.
SVENNESS and the #SVENNESS hashtag © 2014 CXHairs LLC
For episode 2.15, SVENNESS makes a stop at the Belgian National Cyclocross Championships, which took place at the Gaverbeek Hippodrome in Waregem, West Flanders, Belgium. The race takes place on a flat track with several flyovers and drainage ditches. It is a bit muddy and there is one long stretch of sand that plays an important role in this race.
We focus on the sand, the planks, the attrition of an already small field and the solidification of a legend. For the Belgian elite race, only racers who have full-time contracts are allowed to compete. That means the field is only 14 deep. The elites without contracts race a minute after the full-time pros start their race.
This episode is presented by Skills Drills and Bellyaches: A Cyclocross Primer, which is available at www.cyclocrossbook.com.
SVENNESS is also presented by CrossVegas. Find out more at www.crossvegas.com.
SVENNESS t-shirts remain on sale at www.SVENNESS.com. Quantities are limited.
Footage for this episode via Sporza: http://www.sporza.be/cm/sporza/wielrennen/veldrijden
If you like the music, please purchase the track. Support the artists who liven up these episodes. Tracks for 2.15 are:
When I'm Down~Simone Rubi: https://simonerubi.bandcamp.com/
A Button on Your Blouse~The Drowners: https://soundcloud.com/frenchkiss_records/a-button-on-your-blouse/s-NC0Wj
Weird Purr~Eugene Quell: http://eugenequell.bandcamp.com/track/weird-purr
Tell the Teller~Toy Soldiers: https://soundcloud.com/toy-soldiers-1/tell-the-teller-1
Miss Teen Massachusetts~Skaters: https://soundcloud.com/skaters/miss-teen-massachusetts
Thanks for watching.
SVENNESS and the #SVENNESS hashtag © 2014 CXHairs LLC
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
The Old Bicycle Showroom
The Old Bicycle Showroom from Den Lennie on Vimeo.
This is a short film made by attendees of the Advanced Cinematic Documentary Workshop held in London in only 3 days at the www.fstopacademy.com in September 2013.
Tim Gunn is the Proprietor of the old bicycle Showroom selling vintage cycles in the Essex Countryside http://www.theoldbicycleshowroom.co.uk/
This is no ordinary bike shop
This is a short film made by attendees of the Advanced Cinematic Documentary Workshop held in London in only 3 days at the www.fstopacademy.com in September 2013.
Tim Gunn is the Proprietor of the old bicycle Showroom selling vintage cycles in the Essex Countryside http://www.theoldbicycleshowroom.co.uk/
This is no ordinary bike shop
Monday, January 27, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Tour de France champion Chris Froome and Team Sky's 'marginal gains' philosophy backfires in South Africa
Tour de France champion Chris Froome and Team Sky's 'marginal gains' philosophy backfires in South Africa
Telegraph.co.uk
Tom Cary
2014-01-23
Link: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/cycling/10593146/Tour-de-France-champion-Chris-Froome-and-Team-Skys-marginal-gains-philosophy-backfires-in-South-Africa.html
Ouch!
"Jonathan Vaughters discovers Tour de France champion's Achilles heel after fiancée tweets picture of frazzled rider."
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Telegraph.co.uk
Tom Cary
2014-01-23
Link: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/cycling/10593146/Tour-de-France-champion-Chris-Froome-and-Team-Skys-marginal-gains-philosophy-backfires-in-South-Africa.html
Ouch!
"Jonathan Vaughters discovers Tour de France champion's Achilles heel after fiancée tweets picture of frazzled rider."
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Saturday, January 25, 2014
Psycho List Monday Night Crazy Legs Ride
This is how I've been spending my Monday nights.
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| 30 plus riders is common |
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| Richard from Claremont |
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| Gary F from Rancho |
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| Left - Richard Mayo; Center - Oscar M from Ontario |
Friday, January 24, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
The vehicle code's definition of 3-foot bicycle law
The vehicle code's definition of 3-foot bicycle law
Voices.mydesert.com
Colin Atagi
2013-01-09
Link: http://voices.mydesert.com/2014/01/09/the-vehicle-codes-definition-of-the-3-foot-bicycle-law/
"Readers continue to weigh in on the 3-feet for Safety Act, which will require drivers to maintain a 3-foot buffer when passing to the left of bicyclists on the road beginning in September.
Several local residents sought clarification on the law depending on various scenarios.
tdsdc5-6dbbf7t7l3c19dognghs_layoutWhat happens if a bicyclist is the one riding close to traffic, particularly when cars are stopped when they have a red light?
Does a driver need to move further away if a bicyclist is on the far left edge of a bicycle lane, but inside the lane nonetheless?"
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Voices.mydesert.com
Colin Atagi
2013-01-09
Link: http://voices.mydesert.com/2014/01/09/the-vehicle-codes-definition-of-the-3-foot-bicycle-law/
"Readers continue to weigh in on the 3-feet for Safety Act, which will require drivers to maintain a 3-foot buffer when passing to the left of bicyclists on the road beginning in September.
Several local residents sought clarification on the law depending on various scenarios.
tdsdc5-6dbbf7t7l3c19dognghs_layoutWhat happens if a bicyclist is the one riding close to traffic, particularly when cars are stopped when they have a red light?
Does a driver need to move further away if a bicyclist is on the far left edge of a bicycle lane, but inside the lane nonetheless?"
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Tuesday, January 21, 2014
New California Law: Keep 3-Foot gap between bike, car
New California Law: Keep 3-Foot gap between bike, car
USA Today
Colin Atagi
2013-12-29
Link: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/29/new-california-bicycle-law/4244283/
"PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — California cyclists are concerned about the ambiguity of a new law effective in 2014 that was created to ensure their safety.
Beginning Sept. 16, motorists will be required to maintain a 3-foot buffer between themselves and bicyclists when they pass cyclists traveling in the same direction. If not enough space is available, the motorist must slow down and pass "when no danger is present to the bicyclist," according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles."
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USA Today
Colin Atagi
2013-12-29
Link: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/29/new-california-bicycle-law/4244283/
"PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — California cyclists are concerned about the ambiguity of a new law effective in 2014 that was created to ensure their safety.
Beginning Sept. 16, motorists will be required to maintain a 3-foot buffer between themselves and bicyclists when they pass cyclists traveling in the same direction. If not enough space is available, the motorist must slow down and pass "when no danger is present to the bicyclist," according to the California Department of Motor Vehicles."
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Saturday, January 18, 2014
Mountain Bike Crash Causes 7-Week Erection
Mountain Bike Crash Causes 7-Week Erection
www.huffingtonpost.com
2014-01-14
Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/14/mountain-bike-crash-7-week-erection_n_4596285.html
Who needs viagra when you got a bike! Bicycling is the cure for ED.
"This biker popped more than a wheelie.
A 22-year-old Irishman experienced a seven-week erection after crashing his mountain bike, according to the Irish Examiner.
The injury, which was reported in the January edition of the Irish Medical Journal, occurred after the man fell onto the crossbar of the bike. When he finally got around to seeking medical attention five weeks later, he told doctors he had an erection the entire time."
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www.huffingtonpost.com
2014-01-14
Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/14/mountain-bike-crash-7-week-erection_n_4596285.html
Who needs viagra when you got a bike! Bicycling is the cure for ED.
"This biker popped more than a wheelie.
A 22-year-old Irishman experienced a seven-week erection after crashing his mountain bike, according to the Irish Examiner.
The injury, which was reported in the January edition of the Irish Medical Journal, occurred after the man fell onto the crossbar of the bike. When he finally got around to seeking medical attention five weeks later, he told doctors he had an erection the entire time."
Click to continue reading ...
Friday, January 17, 2014
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Surly Steamroller for SALE
53 cm Surly Steamroller
As Seen in picture - $700
Without Crankset, Bottom bracket and pedals = $500.00
As Seen in picture - $700
Without Crankset, Bottom bracket and pedals = $500.00
Friday, January 10, 2014
Riding the Festive 500 in one big fat ride from Paris (FR) to Haarlem (NL)
Riding the Festive 500 in one big fat ride from Paris (FR) to Haarlem (NL) - #inonego from Rotgans & Rotgans on Vimeo.
Somewhere during Festive 500 2012 my tortured mind came up with the idea to simply do Festive 500 in one ride and “get it over with”. A year later that idea hasn’t left my head. So that’s where this brilliant (and by brilliant, i mean stupid) idea to ride Festive 500 in one ‘go’ came from. And to make this ‘easier’ I figured out that I’d start somewhere that is about 500 km from home and ride back. Paris was as random as any other '500km away from home' location could have been. Only later the route turned out to coincide with the prevailing wind.
This is our story.
Filmed&edited and directed by Michel Bosch - www.michelbosch.nl
Stills photography by Michiel Rotgans - www.rotgans.com
Title Design by Koen Knevel - www.ok200.nl
Riding by:
Bas Rotgans - basrotgans.tumblr.com
Paul Sneeboer - www.blueonbike.nl
Thomas Ettema - enduranceadventure.tumblr.com
Wolf de wilde
Flickr photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29257314@N02/sets/72157639509772826/
The track of the ride is on Strava: http://www.strava.com/activities/101798897
Somewhere during Festive 500 2012 my tortured mind came up with the idea to simply do Festive 500 in one ride and “get it over with”. A year later that idea hasn’t left my head. So that’s where this brilliant (and by brilliant, i mean stupid) idea to ride Festive 500 in one ‘go’ came from. And to make this ‘easier’ I figured out that I’d start somewhere that is about 500 km from home and ride back. Paris was as random as any other '500km away from home' location could have been. Only later the route turned out to coincide with the prevailing wind.
This is our story.
Filmed&edited and directed by Michel Bosch - www.michelbosch.nl
Stills photography by Michiel Rotgans - www.rotgans.com
Title Design by Koen Knevel - www.ok200.nl
Riding by:
Bas Rotgans - basrotgans.tumblr.com
Paul Sneeboer - www.blueonbike.nl
Thomas Ettema - enduranceadventure.tumblr.com
Wolf de wilde
Flickr photostream: http://www.flickr.com/photos/29257314@N02/sets/72157639509772826/
The track of the ride is on Strava: http://www.strava.com/activities/101798897
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
#SVENNESS 2.13
#SVENNESS 2.13 from In The Crosshairs on Vimeo.
Episode 2.13 of #SVENNESS takes a look at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup race that took place December 26, 2013, at Heusden-Zolder. This race features the return of former 2 time elite cyclocross world champion Zdeněk Štybar. The race is in the red from the start with Štybar, LvdH, Marcel Miesen, Rob Peeters and Phillipp Walsleben pushing the pace. Ep 2.13 focuses on a crazy start, the ongoing tops vs. drops debate, and the tactic of "go." No mud, no sand, a tough run-up, a killer descent and some super high-speed racing. The only thing this racing is a Sven vs. Niels battle. But it's nice to bring in some other characters for a week.
#SVENNESS is presented by Skills, Drills and Bellyaches: A Cyclocross Primer available at www.cyclocrossbook.com and CrossVegas, America's largest cyclocross race, which takes place September 10, 2014, under the lights in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Please help support #SVENNESS by picking up the latest SVENNESS t-shirt. Check out the design at www.svenness.com.
Footage for this episode via Sporza: sporza.be/cm/sporza/wielrennen/veldrijden
Music by:
Man I Need // Exercise (white label version)~Jagwar Ma: https://soundcloud.com/jagwar-ma/man-i-need-white-label-version
I Got Skills~Mozes and the Firstborn: https://soundcloud.com/mozes-and-the-firstborn/i-got-skills-mozes-and-the
See It My Way~Mikal Cronin: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/mcii/id601409150
Snakedog~together PANGEA: https://soundcloud.com/togetherpangea/snakedog
Soothing Me So~Victory Is Music: https://soundcloud.com/victoryismusic/soothing-me-so
Thanks for watching.
SVENNESS and the #SVENNESS hashtag are © 2014 William Schieken and CXHairs LLC
Episode 2.13 of #SVENNESS takes a look at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup race that took place December 26, 2013, at Heusden-Zolder. This race features the return of former 2 time elite cyclocross world champion Zdeněk Štybar. The race is in the red from the start with Štybar, LvdH, Marcel Miesen, Rob Peeters and Phillipp Walsleben pushing the pace. Ep 2.13 focuses on a crazy start, the ongoing tops vs. drops debate, and the tactic of "go." No mud, no sand, a tough run-up, a killer descent and some super high-speed racing. The only thing this racing is a Sven vs. Niels battle. But it's nice to bring in some other characters for a week.
#SVENNESS is presented by Skills, Drills and Bellyaches: A Cyclocross Primer available at www.cyclocrossbook.com and CrossVegas, America's largest cyclocross race, which takes place September 10, 2014, under the lights in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Please help support #SVENNESS by picking up the latest SVENNESS t-shirt. Check out the design at www.svenness.com.
Footage for this episode via Sporza: sporza.be/cm/sporza/wielrennen/veldrijden
Music by:
Man I Need // Exercise (white label version)~Jagwar Ma: https://soundcloud.com/jagwar-ma/man-i-need-white-label-version
I Got Skills~Mozes and the Firstborn: https://soundcloud.com/mozes-and-the-firstborn/i-got-skills-mozes-and-the
See It My Way~Mikal Cronin: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/mcii/id601409150
Snakedog~together PANGEA: https://soundcloud.com/togetherpangea/snakedog
Soothing Me So~Victory Is Music: https://soundcloud.com/victoryismusic/soothing-me-so
Thanks for watching.
SVENNESS and the #SVENNESS hashtag are © 2014 William Schieken and CXHairs LLC
