The first Bootleg Session was amazing (who did I lend that out too?). In regards to "freestyle track", Tom may be the most gifted athletes on a track bike. Ah... nose manual? This scene is also starting to morph into more urban free-riding (stair gaps). Pretty amazing since these bikes don't coast.

The guys over at Rome Snowboards (Erik, Joel and Paddock) sent this my way. Thanks guys! Next Saturday (not tomorrow) get on your track bikes and get your ass down to the roller rink next to the skate park down at the water-front. 6pm next Saturday. May 17th. Two days past pay-day.

No brakes, right?!

A Harley-Davidson track bike, photos courtesy of its owner, a man named "J" who you've probably never met.

Serious, my garage is about 1/2 mile to the bike path, then a straight shot to the track (which is directly off the bike path). I get all sorts of confused looks from people riding this set-up. Yesterday some young "tight shorts having" track bike riders gave me a "soo uncool" look.Haha. I love it.

Joshua Muir of Frances Cycles designs and builds beautiful functional brazed steel bicycles that best fit the end use (transportation) while maintaining a commitment to elegant design and artistry.

Here's a video of an awesome automated bike storage tower in japan. Apparently it can hold 9,400 bikes! It's all in japanese, so just look at the pictures...

Picked up this beauty from Giant last week.

Mods done to the bike are:
Late 90's 8 speed XT derailluer. I mean if I am using gears, should be smooth shifting right?
Single chainring up front.
New/old saddle to replace the "granny" one.
Modded cruiser riser bars to put me in an upright position.
BMX platform pedals.

Took My RC out last night to a local park. The weight balance on the TranSport feels really solid. With a 11 lbs RC over the front wheel I had no problems controlling the bike at all. I'm sure it has to do with the "funky" geometry of the headtube. With another 10-15 lbs of nitro fuel and tools over the rear tire, I hardly felt anything. This bike is a total work-horse with the steel heavy duty racks. I'm looking forward to my summer with the TranSport hauling my RC to the track, a picnic with my lady, hauling 16 gal keg to some frat-boy party (not) or a trip to the co-op to buy my organic groceries.

This bike may be the coolest bike in my collection. Could it be cooler than my Single-speed XC bike, my slope-style big-hit bike, my all-mountain XC terrorizer and my track bike? Maybe.

Portland has come up for a solution for those times you are pinched between a dump truck and a school bus... put the rider in the front. These green boxes painted along SE Hawthorne blvd. are in place to hold the cars back from the lights and give riders a safe place to chill during the red lights. Power to the pedal!

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bikeportland.org on flickr

Macaframa is the company that brought us MASH SF. They were my introduction to the freestyle track scene a year or so ago. They finally got there site live.

The only thing I have a problem with is:
1. Most of these dudes have only been riding for 1-3 years - proof hipsters see track bikes as trendy.

2. They keep comparing riding to skateboarding? It's nothing like skateboarding!!!! It's more like freestyle BMX! I guess the saying "Track bikes are the new skateboard" is evident with the Macaframa crew.

Whatever, I still think they are dope. I have done many posts regarding my feelings on freestyle track. I think it's getting more people attracted to cycling—which is a good thing IMO.

http://www.macaframaproductions.com/index.html

On Thursday, May 29th and Friday, May 30th, groups of 50 and 90 cyclists respectively will embark on a fully supported tour from South Hero to Montreal. Once in Montreal, riders will participate in the City's famous Tour De L'Ile along with 30,000 other cyclists. Fine hotel stays, full breakfasts, support vans, nightlife, and good company will make for a memorable weekend!

Sounds fun. However I wil be in Minneapolis that weekend, but you should do it.

Complete info here:
http://www.localmotion.org/events/montrealtour/