42×12: The Cult of Fixed is a photobook which features around 200 images on fixed gear bicycles and the lifestyle it promotes. Published by Gingko Press, the book heralds the joy of having a “fixie”. The title is a gear ratio but do not be deceived by it since the photo book is far from a manual on fixed gear equipment. Instead, it showcases pictures taken from life of men and women who are passionate about fixed gear and single-speed culture. This includes risks they take where even their life and limbs are at stake. /> /> The book will take you to the streets of Taiwan, New York, Tokyo and London where the hottest scenes for fixed gear are highlighted. The different images aim to make you see the world of fixed gear which involves messenger and alley cat racing indoor and keirin racing, The Tweed Run, eyeballs out at 150 Revolutions…

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Riders who love to capture their adventures on camera can now try the Countour HD Helmet Camera, the latest helmet camera offered by VholdR. /> /> Its design uses the same framework of its predecessor but with a few modifications to the design itself. High definition capability and a wide-angle lens option have been added to the updated recording device, resulting in crisp, 135 degree field view footage. /> /> Like a cellphone, this unit also uses a rechargeable cell-phone style lithium ion battery pack. The whole unit is aided by two rotating lens mounted to a rotating bezel in on the front of the camera. /> /> When using, attach the camera on your helmet or handlebar, then square up its two lasers with the horizon. Once you’ve got it dialed in, flip the big, easy-to-use magnetic switch to begin recording. /> /> This camera can record up to a 16:9 aspect ratio and 30 frames per second, resulting…

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The chance for you to own a custom painted Cinelli Vigorelli frame is here. To join the competition, simply send a photo depicting your delight with your own Vigorelli (with the smiley on bottom bracket visible). /> /> You may send as many entries as you want while exhibiting your aesthetic talent. All entries must be sent to info@cinelli.it on or before 31 July 2010 with your contact info and consent that allows Cinelli to use your photos for promotional purposes. /> /> The winning entry will be chosen by president of Gruppo S.P.A. (Columbus and Cinelli) Antonio Colombo based on the “best smile” interpretation. /> /> At stake is a Cinelli Vigorelli frame and paint job of your personal choice inscribed and autographed by Antonio Colombo. The prize for the five runners up is the world-first boxes of Cinelli Art Tapes….

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Matt Churchill and Topher Masluk will embark on a journey from Vancouver to Mexico via fixed gear bikes. The 2200 kilometer adventure will be covered on film titled Coast no Coast. /> /> The documentary project will begin on August 1, 2010. Both riders will be riding with everything they need on the road. Churchill and Masluk plans to arrive at their destination in two months. /> /> Supporting their bold endeavor are Hold Fast, Ben’s Cycle and Milwaukee Bicycle Co. Check the Coast no Coast website for more updates….

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Nike and joined forces to create the charity project Tied Together. The project was in response to the alarming AIDS/HIV global crisis. The participating cities in this project were New York, London, Milan, Berlin and Paris. /> /> Teams of 10 were created in each city to map the route for the relay. Participants raced via running, skateboarding and cycling for an hour. The 24-hour relay race was to generate awareness and aid for AIDS/HIV, starting in Africa. /> /> For this event, Nike went all out and issued invitations to designers and artists to showcase their works. Tokyo Fixed Gear was invited to build a bike for the Tied Together show. The result was a design based on the manga, Akira with the frame built by Feather Cycles. /> /> The Tokyo Fixed Gear staff also took part by racing through rains at 2 a.m. together with Bycaboy and the Wilson Brothers, who…

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New York City’s Cranksgiving alleycat race is now in its eleventh year. The charity fund raising event has plans to double both their money and food contributions to the local food bank and soup kitchens. Cranksgiving events can be found all over the US, here’s a list starting November 21st:

November 21st, Los Angeles, CA /> November 21st, New York, NY /> November 21st, Chicago, IL /> November 21st, Miami, FL /> November 21st, York, PA /> November 22nd, Des Moines, IA

Via Urban Velo….

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Olympian cyclist Shane Kelly of Australia will take the lead in the 2010 Ventou Marysville Lake Mountain Challenge next month on February 20, 2010. The event takes place one year after the region was ravaged by bush fires, and will be held for the benefit of the Country Fire Authority and State Emergency Service.

Kelly says that the event will be a challenge, not an actual race. He expressed his certainty about the participating cyclists being able to finish the course, despite having less than three weeks to prepare for the event.

The Australian cyclist has won the International Cycling Union Track World Championships several times already, and has been consistently performing on the Olympic levels ever since starting out way back in 1990. He has twice won the bronze medal in Olympic cycling events, back in 2000 and 2004.

The fundraising ride will pass through the areas that were…

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