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Toms Alsbergs Tru Fix Kru DROPOUTS Bristol
FIXED DAYS
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GARAGE RACE
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BRENTON SALO Photography
SOFB ONLINE MAG 13
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the team EDITOR - PHOTOGRAPHER - WRITERDESIGNER - RIDER
Greg Falski REDACTION TEAM
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Anto But Aymee Clarke Saskia Haex Marina Fenz
I started this season in the bicycle city Vienna.
CONTRIBUTORS
Riding in the Viennese woods.- They are full of off-road tracks. Tons of fun just by exploring them and getting lost. Still if you like long straight roads or having an ocassional race with road cyclists the Danube island bike lanes are perfect for that! The city for a change offers plenty of one way streets mostly empty, you just need to turn from the main road and go along, straight to a street which welcomes you for a ride. They have it all - pure fun! This city already organises plenty of bike events , mtb, alley cat races, gold sprints, bike polo and many more! You will see some of that in our next Issue 14! For now Issue 13 is ready to be explored!
Ride on!
Natalia Maciejuk Szymon Nieborak www.delayedpleasure.com
Bartek Pawlik http://www.bartekpawlik.tumblr.com
Violeta Beral http://www.violetaberal.tumblr.com
Brenton Salo www.brentonsalo.com
Arturs Pavlovs www.pavloveart.tumblr.com
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thanks to Family and friends, all crews and riders, organisers and advertisers.. and especially to my girl Marina would be not possible without all of you!
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CONTENTS SOFB ONLINE MAG 13
4 GALLERY Stefan 6 IN Straps Vienna 8 CONTENTS Luka 10 HOT DATES Get ready 12 BESPOKED Bristol 22 TOMS ALSBERGS Interview 28 ADAM ALLEYCAT Amsterdam 32 FIXED DAYS Sprint 36 FIXED DAYS Minidrome 46 FIXED DAYS FGFS 52 FIXED DAYS Crit 60 RESTRAP Aniversery 66 GARAGE RACE Prague 74 DROPOUTS BRISTOL Shop 80 PRODUCTS Recommendation 84 NIGHT CRIT Krakow 90 OTHER SIDE OF LENS Brenton Salo 98 UNICORN Vienna 102 BIKE POLO Berlin 108 BIKE CHECK SE
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Luke is pulling some sweet wheelie. I shot this photo some time ago - streets of London. Photo: Greg Falski
COVER
Toms Alsbergs takes a lot of space of this Issue 13 and deserves to be on the cover! Thats should have been done already some time ago! Photo: Greg Falski
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HOT DATES Updates on comps, jams, race venues and all crazy fixed bike events happening near you. If you are running these kind of events then let SOFB know as soon as possible and we will put it here.
Fixed Gear Crit FIXERATI 17 May 2013 Antwerp, Belgium Fixed Gear Classic 06 June 2013 Minneso ta US Red HOOK NY 8 June 2013 Navy Yard NY, US The IG Nocturne 8 June 2013
TRU FIX 9 June 2013 Riga, Latvia Velodrome Fixed Fest 14-16 June 2013 Rieti,near Rome, IT London to Brighton 07 July 2013
CMWC 29.07 - 04.08.2013 Lausanne, Switzerland Red Hook Crit 24 August 2013 Barcelona
Dunwich Dynamo 20 July 2013
Rider: Luke Barkeway Photo: Greg Falski
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BESPOKED BRISTO Photos: Szymon Nieborak and Natalia Maciejuk Text : Greg Falski and BESPOKED
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Tom Donhou has the simple desire to see how fast he can go on a pushbike… Tom aims to design and make a bicycle to ride up to 100mph !
Bespoked Bristol 2013 took place the weekend of 12th – 14th April. Over 6000 people came to see the stunning bicycles and talk with their makers. Tessa and Phil Taylor of Bespoked would like to thank everyone that attended, exhibited and helped to make the show the success it was.
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Sven Cyclesthey have a background in jewellery and vintage cars
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Faggin Bikes This family-firm has been creating amazing bikes for more than 65 years. A connection of art & funcionality with practicular respect for tradition .
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Hope Track Frame by Rourke Cycles New fixie hub from Hope!? More info soon!
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BLB La Piovra Aero Nice finish of columbus steel, a ggressive and fast geometry
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BLB Max Track Bespoked Bristol was once again the center of the bespoked bicycle world when the best framebuilders from all over the world were present to talk through their latest creations. Shinichi Konno of Cherubim from Japan, Marco Bertoletti of Legend from Italy, Eric Estlund of Winter Bicycles and Paul Price of Paul Components from the  USA joined  the best UK framebuilders. The standard of craftsmanship on display was quite simply stunning and the judges had a hard time choosing the winners in each of the categories. Best Track Bike goes to Winter Bicycles!
Winter Bikes Traditional aesthetics and the super build quality
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Apart of amazing bikes,there were many interesting parts and bike accessories.
The Awards at the show were won by: Best in Show – Feather Cycles Best Track Bike – Winter Bicycles Best New Builder - Supported by Columbus - Woodelo Public Vote – Supported by Brooks and Vulpine – 1st Feather Cycles, Joint 2nd Donhou Bicycles & Field Cycles Special thanks to all our judges and Mayor of Bristol George Ferguson for announcing the winners.
UK Frame building is very much alive and well, roll on Bespoked 2014!
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SICK RIDER INTERVIEW
Toms
ALSBERG Photos: Arturs Pavlovs Text : Greg Falski and Toms Alsbergs
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His name is Toms Alsbergs This Latvian rider has won a good majority of Red Bull Minidrome contests. Please check the interview!
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Not only riding the Minidrome Toms is getting more and more into the freestyle side of fixed gear
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I SET MY GOALS AND TRY TO REACH THEM IN ANY POSSIBLE WAY. I RIDE EVERYDAY AND FROM THE HEART.
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with TOMS ALSBERGS Who are you, where ARE you at the moment and what you up to? Chillin’ with my lads in my hometown Riga, Latvia. Planning our next big event and working on new clothes of TFK What makes you so good at riding fixed?
Very impressive competition and many good riders from all over the world all different riding experiences. It was unique experience to see and compete against all these riders and represent fixed gear culture. And last short trip was to Sweden with all my Tru Fix Kru guys just to chill with a cruise ship. Wee needed to let some fresh air into our laungs and get some ideas talked out with no rush. So 18 hours one way was pretty enough for that.
You know I just ride my fixie cause I got no other bicycle. Of course I train hard in the gym as well. I set my goals and try to reach them in any possible way. I ride everyday and from the heart. The more you ride the better you become.
Do you like to ride street or Minidrome more? Are you better at one more than the other?
Could you tell us about the last two competitions/ jams or road trips you went to?
I like to ride minidrome but more in the streets cause there is bigger freedom speed and many unpredictable moments. In minidrome I can verify and accomplish my dreams and goals but the real deal is street riding.
March was an unforgettable month. Four weekends, two continents, five different countries, many events and competitions. Berlin – Fixed Days weekend and first place in the minidrome but even before that we had a cool trip to Poland. We visited Asphalt bikes in Warsaw and had nice times with Marcel. Next weekend Tru Fix KRU all team went to Tallin – Simple Session. That was some real sick shit to watching BMX riders going hardcore. Then I went to NY where I participated in Red Bull Mini Drome. This time all didn’t go as planned and I had to concede to young and talented Addison Zawada. But New York trip itself was a blast and just to have an opportunity to ride NY streets is rad and outstanding. Many new friends and good times on my fixie. And then after NY I went to Edinburgh Red Bull Hill Chasers. Red Bull Hill Chasers is a night time uphill eliminator race for all bike disciplines, BMX, Mountain Bike, Road Cycling and Fixed Gear.
We really enjoy your edits from Tru Fix competition, who is Making these? Can we expect some more from you and Tru Fix? It’s all by our local boys. Yes you can definitely wait for some new action already 9th of June. Red Bull Tru Fix second edition is on it’s way. I know that some riders get scared of big jumps and obstacles. Or just in your case go lower in corners! How do you push yourself? I try to overcome all obstacles that are in front of me and I fall many times but the main thing is to get back on the bike as fast as I can and finish my ride. I have no background of trail jumping or freestyle so i’m not into big jumps, but
about going low into corners - oooooo just give me some. I can go as low as my pedals allow me to, but it’s all about the wheels man. I choose Fyxation SESSION700 tires. They are grippy as hell and let me be really confident about goin’ low. You inspire a lot of new riders what Would you tell them? The main thing is to believe in your inner strength. You need to set a goal and then decide what the steps are gonna be for accomplishing them. Of course it means hard work and lots of sweat – it has to be your true lifestyle. driving force. Just have fun! How important is your crew? who you hang out with.. My crew is my second family. I spend lots and lots of time with them. We share common goals, interests business so that’s what keeps us so tight. We all become older but with them I feel I’m getting only younger What is the next of your projects? Red Bull Tru Fix 2013 in Riga, Latvia. We are doing all possible and impossible to make this event even more dynamic and crazy. Red Bull said: “We need more blood” – so thts’s what we will give them. Next year we plan to get this event out of Latvia to some Fixie meca – London is a possibility. The main focus is on Tru Fix Kru and that’s for sure you will hear about us! Last question; any shout outs? It aint gonna ride itself!
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find more action with Toms and his TRU FIX Crew at:
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THE MAIN THING IS TO BELIEVE IN YOUR INNER STRENGHT
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ADAM Alleycat Amste Photos: Bartosz Pawlik Text : Greg Falski
FIXERATI and PRISTINE present the ADAM AMSTERDAM ALLEYCAT to celebrate, after 80 years since their last bicycle model, . the comeback of Opel in designing bicycles.
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Fixed Days Berlin GOLD/Sprint Photos: Arturs Pavlovs Text : Greg Falski and Saskia Haex
This was the first year that the FIXED DAYS took place in Berlin. In total there were more then 100 riders from all over Europe (even a few from the US) racing and partying hard. The event started off on friday with a ride to the location of the Sprint race, an open air course close to the Velodrome of Berlin. Whilst gathering outside at the meeting point one could already feel a vibe of excitement in the group, already getting hyped for all the competitions to come.Â
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Sprint men: 1. Christian Golz 2. Fernando Gutierrez Martin (Death Lane) 3. Stefan Shot (8bar bikes) Sprint ladies: 1. Simone Schon (Schleudergang) 2. Claudia Weiss (Gorilla) 3. Sandra Thiel (FXD Nostra) Congrats!
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Goldsprint men: 1. Florent Carriere 2. Toms Alsbergs (TRU FIX KRU) Goldsprint ladies: 1. Christin Klepsch 2. Claudia Weiss (Gorilla) Congrats!
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Fixed Days MiniTRACK Berlin Photos: Greg Falski and Arturs Pavlovs Text : Greg Falski and Saskia Haex
After two years in Friedrichshafen, combining the event with Eurobike, Fixed Days teamed up with the Berliner Fahrradschau this year. Bringing the event from the south of Germany, to the place to be: Berlin!Â
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Mini Track x Mini Drome is getting more and more popular from all over the world. The Mini Track in Berlin is known as one of the fastest and this is maybe why one of the fastest guys in Europe (Toms Arlsbergs) and his whole crew from Riga (TruFix Krew) came all the way to take part in this event.Â
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There were also a lot of girls racing. Another crew from Riga called SheFix was ripping the Track.
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Minitrack ladies: 1. Marika (SHE FIX) 2. Hristina (SHE FIX) 3. Emily (SHE FIX) Congrats!
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The final race was really exiting as Patrick a former 4x rider tried his best with Toms. Both riders show off some skills in handling the bike. In long run Toms just was the one to win!
Minitrack men: 1. Toms Alsbergs (TRU FIX KRU) 2. Patrik 3. Valters Kauselis Congrats!
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The new location & even bigger team with crews from all over Germany made it possible for the organisation to present a jam-packed schedule at different locations. When registrations started it was already clear a LOT of people were going to find their way to Berlin to come and join all the races and competitions.Â
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Another highlight was the riders brunch on sunday, it was really nice to have a sitdownand-relax moment with the whole crew of riders & organizers. And the craziest thing of all: the whole event was free! From entering the races 'till the brunch, everything had been taken care of. This was due to the new common philosophy of the organizers: Fixed Days should be an event for the sport and not for the prizes. And so it was.
Best trick FGFS Simon Gamok (UGHs) Congrats!
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Fixed Days Crit Race Berlin
Photos: Greg Falski Text : Greg Falski and Saskia Haex
This was the biggest event of the Fixed Days. Â There were big names on the list, such as Francesco Martucci (Winner The Hunt London 2012, 4th Place Red Hook Crit Milan 2012) and J.T.(Winner of the Monster Track Race NYC XIII). The course was short and really technical. That's why the race was split in multiple qualifying rounds, two half finals and one final with ten racers.
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Surely every contest had it's highlights, but the biggest highlight of the weekend had to be the Women's Crit. They say women are more competitive by nature than guys, and it showed! The ladies gave 200% and some didn't even stop racing after a crash (or two).
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Crit ladies: 1. Stefania Baldi 2. Claudia Weiss (Gorilla) 3. Simone Schon (Schleudergang) Congrats!
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The finals were really fast and it was a so called -last men standing- race where each round the last racer got kicked out. Unfortunately this led to some kamikaze moves and a fatal crash. If it wasn't clear until now... This is not just fun. Some riders take this maybe a bit too serious. Â
Thanks to the organisers. This was a weekend full of fun and it is nice to see that Fixed Gear racing is getting more and more popular all over the world. We are looking forward to Fixed Days 2014! More infos: www.berlinerfahrradschau.de.Â
Crit men: 1. Mario Paz Duque (Cliclos Novicado) 2. Fernardo Gutierrez Martin (Death Lane) 3. Stefan Shot (8 Bar Bikes) Congrats!
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RESTRAP Photos: Szymon Nieborak Text : Restrap
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Events included 1 mile bunch ride, an alleycat / egg hunt and a trackstands / skids skills showcase.Â
As the fixies and their owners started to meet up on the steps outside the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds, not only was everyone excited there was also a high level of interest from the passing public.Â
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Alleycat Riders went off to visit all 6 checkpoints across the city but I am sure it was only completed by a few, the fastest finisher coming in at around the 38 minute mark (45 mins were allowed).
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The final day event was the track stand comp. Taking place at Hukaz Bar in Hyde Park the guys put on free food, drinks and music. The day was a great success for Restrap and everyone who turned up, looking forward to the 4th Birthday Jam!Â
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Garage Race Photos: Greg Falski Text: Stefan Shot and Greg Falski
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The Garage Race is a unique race format, which is held inside a car Garage. We were not really sure what to expect when we heard about the Garage Race in Prague. But the videos and pictures we saw on internet looked like fun!!!
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There were over 40 riders participating and the race format was 1 on 1 K.O. System... Right from the start you had to go two levels up the garage, then three levels down and one level up again to cross the finish line.
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Stefan Shot (8 Bar Bikes) “Because we never rode in a Garage we used the Warm up time to practice on the course. At the beginning we were really careful, but then got faster and faster... and then it was really fun! It felt kind of riding on a roller coaster for bikes.. “
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Max (8 Bar Bikes) made it on the third place and lost in the half finals against Milan Svoboda the future winner. Stefan made it into the finals and finished second place. It was a really nice event and we had a lot of fun. Thanks to the organziers (funbikes) , who did a really good job. We are looking forward to race again in 2014.
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BIKE SHOP
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Photos: Violeta Beral
We visited Bristol Dropouts while on a road trip with 8 Bar around the UK. The shop crew welcomed us with a private preview of bike movies and some good beer. We hung out around the shop and that was a perfect opportunity to speak with Matt about the shop and fixed gear. Please check it out!
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TELL ME PLEASE HOW YOUR SHOP WAS BORN, AND HOW THE CREW MET... Bristol Dropouts started in 2010, my friends and I had fixed gear bikes but there was nowhere to get new parts here in Bristol. We spoke to a few suppliers in London about getting wholesale accounts and rode from Bristol to London one day to go and speak to the guys in person. In all honesty I didn’t really plan to open a shop, It was a a bit of a blag to get nice components for me and my mates at trade price. We started getting asked to build bikes and wheels for people and with time our reputation grew. We took a small space in The Park skate shop where we kept a few bikes, saddles, sprockets, grips and pedals. More fixed gear riders in Bristol heard about what we were doing and started asking us to get parts they had seen online in for them and build up their bikes.  I started looking for a shop in 2011 because things were getting crazy at the skate shop, we had loads of bikes frames and parts in boxes because we has no room to display everything. We were out riding in the summer of 2011 and met up with the Bristol FGFS crew, one of the guys, Jean-Luc explained his parents had just bought a building in the centre of town and there might be a retail space available. We moved in a few months later and its been a crazy fun year of building and riding fixed gear bikes. We have had a lot of help from Brother Cycles, Brick Lane Bikes and Tokyo Fixed - without these guys there is no way we could have got to where we are now.
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COULD YOU TELL ME PLEASE ABOUT COMPETITIONS AND EVENTS AROUND THE SHOP There is an amazing fixed gear scene in Bristol with lots of amazing people pushing it through some well organised events and weekly rides. The thing that I have enjoyed most about running the shop is meeting so many people who like me are obsessed with riding bikes. Bristol isn’t like London, it’s pretty small, and there are loads of hills here, it makes riding fixed a bit more challenging and brings the riders closer together.driving force. Just have fun! WHERE DO YOU THINK FIXED GEAR WILL BE IN A YEAR FROM NOW? I don’t know what the future holds for the fixed gear scene, fixed gear isn’t a new concept, some of my regular customers have been riding fixed for longer than I have been alive. There were a lot of people who were blogging about how cool riding fixed makes you, if you’re a dick a bike won’t help you, you’re just a dick on a bike. It seems most of those guys have found something else to write about now, which is good - for me its just about the bikes and people.
Please check: www.bristoldropouts.com
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Product recommendation In this section of SOFB we are covering bike parts and wearables which landed at the redaction desk.
VEGANSKI Pedal Straps
MIXED WORKS
STRONG WEBBING / HIGH QUALITY PLASTIC COMPONENTS / DOUBLE REGULATION SYSTEM / CLOSING WITH VELCRO / ANATOMICAL SHAPE / FIT INTO ALL TYPE OF BICYCLE PEDALS
Swift is a lightweight and ergonomic backpack designed for cyclists and pedestrians.
100% SYNTETIC HANDMADE IN POLAND
There is one main compartment with padded laptop 15 “ sleeve. The front pocket has an organiser and mesh compartments to keep everything in right place. Made from Cordura.
Padded and ventilated back system provides excellent comfort even with heavy loads.
VEGANSKI is focused on creating high class, professional components „suitable for fixed gear”. www.veganski.com
Designed and manufactured in Poland. www.mixedworks.com
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The new Dawn TSG (Technical Safety Gear) Retro-style meets state of-the-art helmet technology TSG launches a new skate, bike and BMX helmet to pay tribute to the infamous skate feel of the 70s. Full cut helmets with ear protection were the most common, The new Dawn is the perfect blend of retro styling and state-of-the-art helmet technology.
The shell comes with pulled-down earlaps (produced all of a piece) to make for the unique design, while the construction involves a tried and tested hardshell made from durable PP synthetics and shockabsorbing EPS foam. The Dawn is available in gloss black from spring 2013. action sport safety gear. “Designed by riders” has always been in the brand’s DNA: TSG strongly cooperates with their team athletes in the development, www.ridetsg.com.
VULPINE Merino T-shirt The ultimate cycling T. Odour-free, sweat-wicking, soft, cut long and slim for cycling. Use for casual riding or as a baselayer. This T is made from the highest quality 180 gram Tasmanian merino wool, with a small button pocket and subtle reflective detail to rear. Merino V-neck Now it has a V. Can life get any better? www.vulpine.cc
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HOLD FAST Insider Bag / Padded Insider Bag It’s the bag that goes inside your other bag and keeps precious things safe from harm and easy to access. Padded bag has an extra layer of non-abrasive padding on the inside to protect your most precious items such as sunglasses, mobile phones, or mp3 players. Both made of water-resistant 1000D Cordura, it features a water-resistant zipper locking slider, with our signature binding and extra tab. Available in a variety of colors. Made in USA. www.holdfastordie.com
GANTOLI Having noticed a distinct lack of cycling gloves and accessories that fit their discerning tastes, the two Montrealers, Mike Giles and Garry Vickers, set out to rectify the situation. Thus, the birth of Gantoli... All gloves are unisex and made of leather, cotton, nylon and velcro. One size fits most, simply measure your hand’s width and if it falls between 7 and 10 cm’s (2.75 and 4 inches) you should be solid gold. http://www.gantoli.com/
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Knog Blinder Road Front & Rear Delivering a colossal 200 lumen beam of light on the front and 70 lumen strobe on the rear, they’re the first Blinder lights of their kind to give riders 100% visibility and freedom at night, all from a super-compact, super-light, USB rechargeable, waterproof, integrated silicone package. colours to choose from: black, gunmetal, red and grape HTTP://KNOG.COM.AU
EVOC CP 26l – Camera Pack A new fully-fledged sports photography backpack, the CP 26l Camera Pack offers 26 litres of volume and a high-end carrying system to make it perfect for outdoor sports photography. The backpack offers easy lateral access to the camera while the main compartment is easily and quickly accessible from the front. Colours: Black, Ruby www.evocsports.com
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NightKrakow crit Photos: Bartek Pawlik Text : Greg Falski
Krakow Street Cryterium took place on 4 August 2012. Organized on the occasion of the 68 Anniversary of the Warsaw Uprising. Main organiser was a characteristic figure of the Krakow messenger scene - Maciek "Zło" Złonkiewicz. Patron of the event was The National Army Muzeum Generał Emila Fieldorfa "Nila".
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Following the great success of Red Hook Crit more and more cities all over the world decide to organise this type of races. The Krakow bike scene joined them with their own version of Night Crit.
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The Night Crit was devided in two classes, road and fixed bikes. Athletes competed together. This was the first Crit on this track which is a quite fast route around a shopping mall in the center of Krakow. In total 19 riders signed in.
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For more check website of the organisator http://ingloriousbikers.pl/
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Photos: Bartek Pawlik
http://www.bartekpawlik.tumblr.com
Thanks to the sponsors: Intruz - http://intruz.com/ Poręba - http://www.porebarowery.pl/ Bikershop - http://www.bikershop.pl/
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OTHER SIDE OF LENS Issue 13 with
Brenton Salo
Brenton Salo is a freelance photographer based in Portland, Oregon. He is using medium format and 35mm photography to create amazing images to tell stories..
www.brentonsalo.com
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You lives in Oregon how this Is influencING you and your work? l live in Portland, Oregon. This influences my work in many ways. First off, there is an huge cycling community here. Everyone rides bikes everywhere. Other than that, i think the climate itself has a huge influence. Much of the year it’s very dark and rainy. It’s a very ominous and dreary scene. But in the summer, when if finally gets nice outside, it’s amazing and there is so much to do here. I can drive an hour in any direction and have a different type of landscape to photograph in. whats your favourite time of day light to shoot in? It sounds cliche but i’d have to say evening light. Who is your favourite rider to shoot with? I’m not sure if i have a favourite rider to shoot with. I’ve had the opportunity to photograph so many wonderful people it’s hard to pick one out. Tyler Johnson is always fun to photograph because he’s so fluid and talented. There is a new crew of FGFS here in portland called Still Pour and they’re rad to hang out with and photograph. Film or digital? I think both have there respective rolls (no pun intended). I shoot both but i prefer to shoot with film. It’s what I shoot the most and what i’m most comfortable with.
Photo: Brenton Salo www.brentonsalo.com
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You are riding yourself, how much does this affect the way you look at the sport tHrough your lens? I think riding gives you a perspective that you don’t see when you’re driving. Your camera bag? - how heavy IS IT? I try to keep it as light as possible. Last summer i took a spill on my bike with about $10,000 worth of equipment in my bag. After that i try to ride with a minimal set up. I rarely need a lot of equipment with i’m just riding around and shooting anyway. Minimal setup? Leica R6.2 with a 50mm F/2 Lens Dream location TO SHOOT this year? I would love to make it to Tokyo If you could give A younger you AN advice on his way to the first Photo project what would you tell him? I’d just tell myself to relax. Composition and exposure make or break a good photo. So relax, take your time until you get the right shot. Any final thoughts you would like to add? Thanks for the opportunity.
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Unicorn started 2 years ago and we did relaxed sunday group rides around town in the beginning, but soon began to do longer distance riding as well. our main goal is to have a good time and so there is not something like a typical Unicorn ride. it always depends on who shows up, which bikes (fixed, cross, road) are involved and when we went to bed the night before.
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We coordinate the rides through our facebook group. bigger events/rides are also announced on our website (rideunicorn.com) and we post photos and reviews there as well.
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"Mallet Dolorosa" organised by The German Bike Polo Ladies The first all-female individuals shuffle tournament. The format is the following: Each player plays as many Swiss Rounds as possible with automatically shuffled teams in each round. The top players will proceed to a single elimination round. If you lost one game with your teams you're out. Bring it on, ladies!
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Mallet Dolorosa Results: 1st place: Elena, Jo, Ricky 2nd: Kat, Catarina, Jess 3rd: Valley, Käthe, Anouk 4th: Johanna, Petra, Maddie
Mallet Dolorosa likes to thank: Baicyclon, bagjack, MINGA BERLIN, betty industries, Magic Bike Polo, Perro del Mallet, Iriedaily, bike dudes, MILK, [boon], Lucky BastĂŤrds, Dock11, Lobster, Bark, Subtil Bikes, taz, Radsport e.V. 1888, Bikepolo Karlsruhe, Vicious Cycles Athens, Gotham Cargo, Cheap Yeah
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BIKE CHECK / TEST Photos Aymee Clarke Text Anto But
se primetime 26" finally lands in the U.K/europe. Thanks to Luke at Triton cycles for getting us to speed with the test.
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Issue 13 with se primetime 26”
COLOR: Matte Black FRAME: 100% Cr-Mo, Mid BB, Removable Cable Guides and Brake Mounts, FORK: 100% Cr-Mo, Accepts Pegs CRANKSET: 3-pc Cr-Mo, 170mm, Sprocket: 33T PEDALS: SE Plastic Composite CHAIN: KMC Z410A WHEELSET: SE Alloy 36H 3/8” F & 14mm R Sealed 13T Freewheel and 13T Fixed Cog TIRES: Kenda Innova 26 x 1.95” F & R BRAKES: Tektro FX340R U-Brake, BRAKE LEVERS: Tektro 319AC HEADSET: Tange 1 1/8” Integrated Headset HANDLEBAR: Cr-Mo SE Bar, 28” x 4” STEM: SE Top Load GRIPS: Big Daddy Jackhammer SEAT: Lightweight SE Seat/Post Combo w/ Padding SEAT POST: Integrated Alloy 25.4 WEIGHT, LBS: 28.90lbs
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Got to my local BMX pump track, not to busy, had fun pumping around and jumping a few whoopsydoo hah. Primetime geometry is spot on BMX angles with a slam rear chain stay perfect for manuals, with the bike weighing in 28 lbs she air whoops with ease. After my fun freewheeling around the BMX pump track now time to flip flop her over to fixed, this S.E new 14mm sealed Hub 13t freewheel & 13t fixed cog is fine piece of work, now they need to make flip flop with 10t or even a 9t freewheel/ fixed? they would have a field day in this current market of fixed freestyling.
Right now that Primetime fixed member not to haha can forget but all shwreet.
lm riding SE i have to restop pedaling now and then
Hit a few new spots, jumps some stairs, drop some banks Primetime is solid, these wheels are taking the abuse though. On my way home i’ll take the Primetime to skate park see how she handles and she did just that, really this bike is all you want her to be freewheel or fixed and at least now i can ride freewheel to all my long ride destinations flip flop her over to fixed BooM!! I have more energy to ride longer at my favorite spots.
http://www.tritoncycles.co.uk http://www.sebikes.com
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In next Issue 14: TEST:
Focall44 Nobel, Mango Bike, Fixation bike parts and more
Special thanks to donors: theodore_hatzis jcaitanethomas mjvanderwiel pschlesinger inflateypatey Next Issue 14 out July 2013
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