NYC Bike Jumble and Bristol Bike Polo

This is how to jumble:

NY Bike Jumble: May 14, 2011. from NY Bike Jumble on Vimeo.

Bike Polo
I went for a quick spin while the boys were having tea (battered fish and home made chips). I nipped up to the Bristol Bike Polo tournament and watched the last 15 minutes of the final game. No idea what the teams were called, but the men in red bra tshirts won with a golden goal in extra time. The grey shirts fought back from 3-1 down to equalize with minutes to spare, but a crash 4 minutes in to extra time left the grey team 2 men versus 3, and the goal was inevitable. Both teams were seriously skilled, but the red bras had the better confidence and communicated well.  I reckon my old '95 Marin Palisades would make a pretty good polo machine to start with.  Just need to get down to Dean Lane.

Cruddy mobile footage of the final

Muddy Legs

Been out for a ride on the glorious new(ish) trails in Ashton Court tonight. One of those rides where every hill can be conquered and the trails flow. Its hard not to flow on the new trails, truth be told. I'm trying not to be snobby, but I can't wait for all those vintage 1997 Saracen riders to either give up or upgrade.

Pump track progress:

So with my new found effortless flow (ahem), I'm looking forward to Brunel's pump track opening at the end of September. Last week I had a look at feedback/test session, and its clear I have a pretty big skills gap. Its three minutes from work, so I'm planning lots of visits while the kids are at school.

Pink Bike had a competition with Rock Shox to re-design some graphics. There are 10 short listed designs. I really wanted to like Dan Sharpe's design because hes from the UK, but the whispy guy with the strawberry ruins it for me.

My short list.

...oh, and some how my legs were still muddy when I got out of the shower.  How does that work?

Cross Crazy 1950s

Just came across this on Cross Crazy.

"Its as much running as it is running, like."



"There's Wes. That's Garlic - he manges a Tesco store now. He had a transplant..."

Traffic Cycle Design

Inspiration.

http://trafficbikes.com/bicycles/

Especially the Lianna Longtail.  Everyone needs a bike that can give lifts.  And the Spencer Mountain Single speed, and the Coupled Cross...

On One?

Brant Richards re-joined On One today, after 2 years away doing Ragley and working for Chain Reaction Cycles...and now once again I find myself browsing the On One site designing a bike that I can afford.

Affordability is so much easier to justify when a bike is versatile.  So I'm building an easily serviced commuter that doesn't mind being left out in the rain.  Looks amazing, but plain enough to deter thieves.  Is excellent, no, breath taking, off road.  Endlessly practical for year long touring trips in South America and Asia.  Light enough to race, but strong enough to last a life time...  arse.

Actually, I'm in the mood to rebuild my ancient Raleigh Sprint in to a bit of a town bike.  Just need some bigger tyres and a riser handlebar.