Okay, WOW. These are some of the most spectacular cycling shots I’ve seen in a long time!
Swiss cyclist Patrick Seabase tackled the infamous Grimsel Pass in Switzerland, climbing and descending alpine passes that would test professional and experienced road cyclists. Riding his brakeless prototype carbon track bike, Patrick averaged speeds of 30-35km/h, with descents at speeds of up to 80km/h.
The Revolution store opening in Long Street last Friday can be summed up in three words: Bikes, Booze and Bros.
I was hoping to see more riders out, but people mostly came for the free beer.
I’d had a murderous day at the office, so I wasn’t feeling particularly social. Winning a pair of DVS/Cadence shoes in the lucky draw (all totally above board, I swear) cheered me up though!
Most of the night was spent deciding on a route for the alleycat. After much deliberation we decided on do a route on and around Long Street. It was pretty sketchy, with obstacles including schizophrenic Long Street drivers, traffic lights, drug dealers, cobblestones and oncoming traffic. Gavin and Cammo Dave took first and second place respectively. I took DFL, but it was all good.
And that’s it. Check out more pics here.
By Cape Town standards, we had a decent turn out for the first Stadium Showdown of the season. The evening started with the usual pre-race banter and bike checks, and by 8pm we got down to business.
Predictably, Gav led the 5-minute sprint from start to finish to claim the winner’s prize (an off-white “vintage” Rolls saddle).
The team pursuit was a half-hearted affair, with most riders having popped their corks in the previous race. Tobie still found the energy to get his upps though. Nice one!
There was talk of a slalom, but by 9pm the Jack Blacks were calling. So we headed over to Doppio Zero, agreeing we should allow Gavin to thrash us again soon.
And that’s it. Thanks to @CafeRacer for the photos.
This blog is fast becoming a showcase for Brenton Salo‘s work. His photos are so good, and this one is no exception. In fact, it’s just become my new desktop.
Whip skids through puddles are more fun when the sun is shining. Roll on summer!
Whether it was the freakishly mild winter morning or the knowledge that Critical Mass Cape Town was celebrating its second birthday, there was a solid turnout on Friday. In spite of the early start, I arrived to see a swarm of LED lights floating in the shadows of the Baxter’s forecourt.
The usual suspects were all in attendance, and although I say it every time, it was great to see a bunch of people I’d never seen before. Same time next month, yeah?
In the past six months, the route has experienced a couple of minor variations. This month we decided to take the path of least resistance and stick to the cycle tracks where possible. This was particularly useful when negotiating the multiple lane madness that is Liebeek Parkway. Seriously, I’ve never seen motorists so eager to get to work.
For me, the part of the ride with the most local flavour is the stretch between Salt River and Woodstock. It’s not everywhere that you can zip between cars and pedestrians, and get a salutation as you pass. Love you Woodstock.
By the time we arrived at the CTICC, the original group of 12 had more than doubled in size. We took advantage of the footbridge (thanks, Sepp Blatter) and then headed on to Green Point, doing the customary laps of the traffic circles as we passed through the V&A.
At the stadium, we took a breather furiously raced around subterranean walkway before heading towards Deluxe Coffeeworks – our final stop. Unfortunately, this always involves negotiating the CBD’s traffic light hell (aka the first circle of suffering).
It was worth the wait. Deluxe Coffeeworks make the best (and cheapest) cup of coffee in town. And they’re repping FGCT. What more could you ask for?
And that’s it. Thanks to @caferacer and @highartlowlife for the photos
Most of the fixed gear websites on my blogroll are heavy on the fixed-freestyle, so it was refreshing to come across these bicycle portraits comprised mostly of track bikes.
For this series, Brenton Salo shot some of Portland’s riders and their bikes. Cutting off the riders’ heads is an interesting touch, and reminds me of the way that bike obsessives will focus on the bicycle rather than the person riding it.
This looks amazing. I am proper jealous now.
Seriously. Bikes and beach-breaks…
To get bummed, check out this amazing documentation of what life should be about here
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