Here's a link to an article talking about life on the trail when racing the Iditarod. These people are badass endurance racers.

http://www.singletrackworld.com/2011/06/a-slice-of-life-on-the-iditarod-trail/

You know you know how this kid feels.

On Sunday, June 5th, Missoula closed Higgins Avenue to cars.

Imagine Main Street without traffic, Bozeman.


Untitled from Casey Schlenker on Vimeo.

On Sunday, June 6th, Missoula closed Higgins Avenue to cars.

Imagine Main Street without traffic, Bozeman.


Untitled from Casey Schlenker on Vimeo.

I know I know. It's still rainy and shitty out there. Some of us are even still skiing.

But soon, very soon, it will be time to ride again.


Whistler Report S2E2 - A-Line POV from nsmb.com on Vimeo.

Thanks to Ian for pointing this out.

STOLEN: Green Specialized Stumpjumper with Xtracycle longtail attachment.  

Stolen from neighborhood Southwest of Fairgrounds between 11pm May 22nd and 6am May 23rd.
If you have info regarding this theft please email

• Sage green Stumpjumper frame (serial #95A0652)
• Red Marzocchi Atom 80 fork
• Shimano Alfine Dynamo front hub
• B&M headlight
• Blue padded deck
• Rear handle bars
• Shimano XTR rear hub
• Schawble Marathon front tire
• Kenda rear tire
• BG seat
• SRAM grips and gripshifters
• XT cranks
• Planet Bike front and rear fenders
• Bell
• Two rear reflectors mounted to the Xtracycle freeloaders
• Avid BB7 front disc brakes

@tymorrisonheath put out the call for cargo cyclists to load up his possessions by bicycle and move them from near Koch and 11th out across the interstate to some storage units on Rouse.  The Bozeman Fix cargo hauling crew showed up ready to move.  On the scene was the Bozeman Daily Chronicle's Jodi Hausen who shot this short video:

If the video doesn't load, see it in the left-sidebar of the on the Chronicle's website article Bozeman's bike week kicks off with kid's rodeo.

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June 25th, 2011. Mark thine calendars.  

allhailtheblackmarket.com

This video is so full of artists that I got a confused a few times. Is the "organic" "environment" that the riders will be riding the same as the ramps, or will they simply be hanging their fixed gears on the walls as if they were also art?

So confusing! The one thing that is more confusing to me is why these dudes aren't riding bmx? I know there is a separation with the whole fixed/free thing, but dude come on. I've seen 12 year olds getting more air on their walmart bikes than these dudes on their $3000 fixed/freestyle bikes.

But at least their riding and having fun on bikes. I can't get too mad at them for that, even though peg grinds with 700c wheels are still stupid.

Alleycat Easter Keg Hunt - April 29th, 6:30pm at Peet's Hill Parking Lot (near library)

Submitted by @bznbybike

What I wouldn't give for the opportunity to do a frame-stand on this gorgeous number.  

Re-blogged from AHTBM.

Alleycat Easter Keg Hunt - April 29th, 6:30pm at Peet's Hill Parking Lot (near library)

We're getting amped to play some hardcourt bike polo and as such have scheduled the first game of the season for THURSDAY, APRIL 7TH starting at 6:00 PM.  We'll be gathering on the playground behind HAWTHORNE SCHOOL located at the corner of Rouse and Mendenhall.  The weather is very fickle in Montana this time of year but we've been known to play in a little rain or snow.  If there is a full on blizzard occurring don't bother coming down, but if the weather is doing a balancing act between rain, sun, snow, etc then put on your trusty rain jacket, rubber boots, and come join us. 

If you're new to bike polo we're a bunch of outgoing, friendly people who will happily lend you a bicycle, mallet, and give you whatever sort of hand-holding you might need to learn how to play.  It's early in the season so we'll be certain to play some beginner games where we focus on people learning the sport rather than winning.  Things to consider bringing if you have them are a bicycle that can get beat up (don't worry, we'll have some to lend out if you only have a nice bike), a helmet, closed-toe shoes, long pants, long shirt, and good vibes.  If you're a little afraid to come join some new people, consider bringing a friend.  We really, really, really want to get some good turnouts of people to play polo this year.  Join us!

THURSDAY, APRIL 7TH starting at 6:00 PM there will be HARDCOURT BIKE POLO on the playground behind HAWTHORNE SCHOOL. 

See you Thursday,
The Bozeman Fix

The 4th Annual Westbeach Chinese Downhill.

Polo season approaches... prepare thineself. 

So while all ya'll Bozemanites have been shredding the gnar with epic pow, I've been playing bike polo and mountain biking a bunch. I know many of you will be stoked on this article about "Biker Polo".


http://chattanoogabikepolo.blogspot.com/

Gallatin Valley Bike Club Spring Party

Attention Bozeman cyclists, the 2011 GVBC spring party is tonight - Wednesday, March 23, at 6 pm at the Lindley Center. There will be pizza and beer (it's a keg so bring your own mug or you can purchase a GVBC pint glass for $5).

Please bring something for the potluck. People who's names start with A through M should bring side dish type things, letters N through Z should bring desserts.

If you wish to learn more about the Gallatin Valley Bike Club, visit their website at http://www.gallatinvalleybicycleclub.org

Did I mention there will be a keg?

 @JohnFriedrich hauls the 2009 GVBC keg on his Xtracycle

This kid rips. No pegs and no brakes. Flows trails and kills it on street. And thankfully, he's being innovative with his riding. 

You know how tuck-no-handers on street are lame now? Well, Trey is doing crank to tucks (1:42) and nollie to tucks (2:03). Hell yeah!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

The tool shown below has been the topic of a bit of discussion at the Bike Kitchen as of late. The official name for this device is the Park Tool BT-2 Cable Stretcher.

From the Park Tool website:

Commonly referred to as a "4th Hand", the Park Tool Cable Stretcher pulls cables tight for adjustment of derailleurs and brakes. It features one-hand operation with a thumb lock to hold the cable tight while your hand is freed up to tighten pull-up bolts and nuts. A must for any shop, home or professional.

Stevil from "All Hail The Black Market" posted a little commentary regarding this issue on his blog today with his post Tools come in all shapes and sizes..

From "All Hail the Black Market"

I was never sure why this was called the fourth hand. Personally I only have two and this acts as my third. I suppose if you get down to the nitty gritty, this pinches as well as pulls, so perhaps it would be more appropriately called 'the third and fourth hand', but just so there's no confusion, well simply call it by it's traditional name, a cable puller.

This is what my daily commute looks like:

Keirin: Speed Racers on Nowness.com.

there are some pretty good ones in this clip. Pretty cool min-doc on Keirin racing in Japan.
Watch it here or real nice and BIG here

DINGDINGDING!!!

An often unknown aspect of velo racing are the hazards of the course. 

This dude got a 10 inch piece of pine through his calf during a race!


http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/75367,sport,other-sport,cyclist-azizulhansi-awang-finishes-race-with-a-10in-splinter-through-his-leg

He also got up and finished the race. He was involved in a Keirin race where there is an awesome pace bike and a mad sprint at the end. This isn't the race, but it's a good Keirin race with a sweet crash.



Lauren brought this one to my attention BTW.

Who's interested in a Bozeman showing of Rev Phil's 4:PLAY, because the possibility is very real, and can happen very soon.  Drop a comment.

I couldn't help but post this video. I know most people in Bozeman aren't thinking about road riding right now, but you will be after watching this video. 



One more speed! Campagnolo stuff is so sexy!

 

Jeff Oatley won the Arrowhead 135 (again) and was invited to the Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI) which is limited to 50 racers, who may choose a mode of travel (bike, ski, or hike) and a race distance (350 miles to McGrath, or 1100 miles to Nome). 

Here's an article about this crazy dude and his sweet rig:

http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/04/bikes-and-tech/snow-machine-jeff-oatleys-rig-for-the-iditarod-trail-invitational_90132

Valentine's Day Alleycat
Bozeman, MT
6:30pm - Saturday, February 12th, 2011
Meet in the alley behind 12 N. Wilson
Bring $4.00 to enter and be sure to Dress to Impress!

Sheldon Brown (July 14, 1944 – February 4, 2008)

I thought this would be an appropriate image for all ya'll Montanans.

 

pic from:  http://ridesabike.tumblr.com/

An excerpt from singletrackm1nd's blog:

Several years ago John asked me if I wanted to drive to Boise ID for an alleycat called 'Liverdance'. He knew a Boise cyclist dubbed 'Charlie The Ninja', who would let us crash at his place for the weekend. I'm generally socially awkward enough, that I'd normally be apprehensive about hanging with some random people, in an unfamiliar town. But, these were cyclists, so I didn't give it a moment's thought. After a harrowing drive in an '84 Toyota, John and I made it to Boise, and beheld a shadowy figure, beside the road. 

I hopped out of the car, and threw my left hand up just fast enough to catch a Bud Diesel tallboy. Another tallboy was delivered to John, along with a command to 'slam those beers, and get your bikes out of the car, we've got 30 minutes before "last call"'. We did as told, and soon the three of us were racing fixies in the middle of the night, through a town I'd never been in before, to some bar. I don't remember if I even shook the guy's hand, but I do remember feeling I'd been accepted immediately into the pack. Upon reaching the bar, there was shaking of hands, drinking of whiskey, and talking of shit from people I'd never met, who treated me like an old friend, just because I was a fellow cyclist.

Cyclists Inciting Change Thru LIVE Exchange

This was too funny not to post. Enjoy.

Strategies for Getting Around Without Bike Lights (or Pants) from BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE on Vimeo.

This post is for Greg and Casey (and John if he still checks his old blog :) And for anyone else who loves old school stuff.

1990 Specialized Epic 

I'm hoping to get to this place this summer. Maybe take a tour to this sweet historical collection.  
Museum of Mountain Bike Art & Technology:

http://mombat.org/MOMBAT/

Paul Thomasberg at Mt. Snow in 1989

Thomasberg is still bad ass!

 

Do you read Velominati? Maybe you're only into fixies and I guess that's okay. But if you ever find yourself falling in love with that burning sensation in your lungs as you maintain your cadence until the top of that hill and masochistically find yourself panting for more... well, there might be more to cycling than you're aware. Read Velominati >>

 

"The hair, the shoes, the slicks. That's enough for me." - Frank @Velominati

So I've moved away from the lovely bike-scene of Bozeman to Chattanooga, TN. It's a bigger city for sure, and there is a ton more traffic and more people than I've been used to over the past three years. One thing I've realized since I moved is that... I hate people! At least large groups of them. So that explains the aggressive street riding I've been posting. It speaks to me.

-Jon Dub

ps: Peg grabs are back biatch! (1:06)


Subrosa - Kyle Hart from Subrosa Brand on Vimeo.

How To Play: Print this out (or save it to your iPhone) and take it to the next indie-rock concert or alleycat bike race you attend. When you get a bingo, be sure to scream "BINGO!" at the top of your lungs, then break a bunch of beer bottles on the floor, get thrown out, and then stand around outside smoking Camel cigarettes.

The Science Of Hipsters T-Shirt

Do you often have difficulty categorizing or describing yourself and your hipper-than-thou friends? Do you sometimes find yourself wishing you had a handy cheat-sheet on hand whenever you're down at (insert local indie bar here) catching the latest Pitchfork-approved flavor of the day before they sell out and sign to a major? Never fear: brush out your ironic mullet, put on your vintage horn-rims, pull on your favorite pair of skinny jeans, and throw on this Periodic Table of Hipsters t-shirt to ensure that you always have the reference you need at your disposal.

Get your own "Science of Hipsters" t-shirt from the Ex-Boyfriend Collection

The following is plagiarized from Bike Snob NYC.

A grin from the face of solitude captivates Every Day to be the best of very bests.

The town and the city enrapture its very being of existence.

A new route or a constant stream of consciousness are the dreams that lift it over a rise or river as the world changes all around.

Every Day complements this potential and greatness to come from the very legs that give it life.

Ride on. Sun. Rain. Smile. Every Day.

( A COMMUTER. )

Translation:

Yes, the ride of the "Every Day" is so transcendent that it will cause the forces of prose and grammar to collapse on themselves like a scene from "Inception," and you will be overcome by waves of redundancy and repetition and redundancy, all while pedaling eternally and endlessly in circular circles towards some blissful horizon on the horizon where there is a store inside of which they sell really expensive coffee, exotic cheeses, and olives priced individually.

And then, when you return to your bicycle with your hemp shopping bag full of coffee, and chesses, and olives, you will find that the bicycle is gone, for it has been stolen, never to be seen again.

Ah... yes, the pow was quite epic today Bra! Well so is this video and there aren't any pow turns.

Into the Void - Johnny Devlin from Shadow Conspiracy on Vimeo.

Upstate NY: A Christmas Tale II Episode II from andrew loaiza on Vimeo.

In this episode the boys get real and show you that it's not always about crunchy dance moves and hot boardwhips--sometimes you gotta fight. Join them as they rip Whiteface a new one with their things. Same mountain, different story. Stay fast. ENJOY!

Peter from Genuine Guide Gear aka G3 posted the above photo along with his blog post entitled, "My Touring Setup 2011".  Way to get after it sustainably, Peter. 

Peep Game!

Im in NY and my friends and I are making the second installment of Upstate NY: A Christmas Tale. This year it's coming to you in 3 episodes. Here is episode I : The Dance. Enjoy, keep it real.

Upstate NY: A Christmas Tale II Episode I from andrew loaiza on Vimeo.

P.S. Yeah, Sam...there's no powder in NY soooorrry. ha lolz

The solstice bike race movie is in. Fresh from the cutting room floor.

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The December solstice, or winter solstice will occur on December 21, 2010 in the northern hemisphere. This year a full moon will also coincide with the solstice making it not only the shortest day of 2010 in terms of sunlight, but it will also mean a well-lighted evening.  You know what that means?  Damn straight - - perfect bicycling conditions.

Bicycling fools are invited to participate in what may very well be the first winter alleycat race held in Bozeman. It will be a short (ish?) race focusing on expressing t3h loves for winter riding, the camaraderie of fellow, hardcore cyclists, and a general gettin-er-done-ness sorta atmosphere.

Specifics:
Date: Tuesday, December 21st, 2010
Time: 6:30pm (race to start 'round 7:00)
Start: Bozeman Bike Kitchen (425 E Aspen aka just East of the Meat Shoppe)
What: An alleycat is a scavenger hunt-style bicycle race.  Bring lights, a messenger bag and an open mind.  If you're afraid, come anyway - we'll find someone to ride with you.  If you like bikes and ride 'em in winter, it's guaranteed you'll get along with anyone who attends this wildly stupid event.

Dave Fucking Voelker ca. 1988

Photo by Andrew Hutchison

Yesterday, a Bozeman youth bicyclist was run off the road by a midsized gray vehicle. She was riding her bicycle along Kagy and a car behind her honked multiple times, pulled up beside her, proceeded to swerve at her, causing her to be knocked off her bike and onto the curb.  She escaped the incident without injury but as the vehicle sped off she was unable to make out the license plate or model of the vehicle. 

Bozeman residents are asked to be mindful of a gray, midsized vehicle acting aggressively or dangerously towards you.  If you witness any atrocious behavior such as this, please record the license plate number or any identifying marks and report it to the police. Hit and run incidents are terrifying.  For those who have the nerve to deliberately swerve into a small girl riding within the legal bounds of city and state ordinances a lesson needs to be taught. 

What can you do as a cycle commuter?  Keep in mind that there are a good number of people on the roads who don't know how to drive when the roads are in good shape - let alone when they are icy.  Be defensive, be cooperative, be predictable.  This will help with the friendly, law-abiding automobiles we share the road with.  However, if you encounter a "problem child" and you get hit, yelled at, spit on, or generally harassed, don't take the law into your own hands - it will only get you in trouble and set-back a cause we are working hard to justify.  Call 911 and get the police involved. 

Always watch your back, and always keep riding.

Bavarian Snow Trails from Big Col on Vimeo.

Munich Lupine from Big Col on Vimeo.

Kids, don't use alcohol.  It makes you VERY forgetful. It may also cause you to grow a hippie beard and raise goats for milk on a farm outside of town where you sometimes need to get a ride to when you're drunk, causing you to leave your bicycle someplace and think it's stolen.

Lost Stolen from the Emerson Cultural Center on MSU Campus in Bozeman, Montana on Thursday, December 2nd, 2010

Brand: Peugeot
Model: fixed gear
Color: powder blue with orange stripes
Wheels: 700c deep v
Handlebars: bullhorns (one black, one blue)
Saddle: black and grey

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this bicycle please contact the webmaster there's no need to tell us because the bicycle has been found.

This is a promotional piece for Shimano XTR, we don't endorse any component manufacturer in particular. This is also some awesomeness shot by Anthill Films, it makes me want to ride my bike.

The Story of XTR - Episode 6 from Anthill Films on Vimeo.