Posts under ‘Fixies’

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]