Nuts!

A bike made exclusively out of wood. No screws, no metal, no rubber, no plastic, no carbon. Also, they're going to try to set a speed record on it. What?!? Details here.

GIRO!

Can't wait! Starts next week! Details here, and I'll probably be watching Kelly and Harmon's coverage on Eurosport via CyclingFans.

Ooh La La!

Rapha are running a special dinner/viewing party in Chicago for Stage 9 of the Giro. It ain't cheap, but you get a limited edition Rapha jersey also. Expect lots of orthodontist talk! Details here.

Thanks to Sage for the heads-up, again!

VELOCITY 2011

GET READY BECAUSE IT IS HAPPENING! DETAILS HERE.

2011 Poster Cabaret Bike Print Set Giveaway

May is apparently National Bike Month (who knew?) so the people over at Poster Cabaret and Grain Edit are running a bike poster giveaway. Check it out here.

Thanks to j.dot for the heads-up!

We Flashy

A friend of the brother is developing a nice line in stylish reflective gear for cyclists. Check it out here.

Effort

My friend Sage has put together these excellent cycling journals that everyone should check out. Perfect for documenting your rides, they'll be available soon. Check out the details here.

Reminder!

Tuxedo Thunder

Damn, Chicago gets another new team! This one is called Tuxedo Thunder, and reminds me of Team Pegasus when we started out: a bunch of friends forming a team to have some fun. Best of luck to all involved. Details here.

Oh, and this happened...

Martyn Irvine or Ireland leading the omnium elimination race.
Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com

The 2011 UCI Track Cycling World Championships was just on. A lot of Australians won races, not many Brits did, and some other people won races too. Sorry for the lack of coverage, but lets be honest, if you're actually interested in international track racing, you're not coming here for your news and photos.

We Are Fixed Gear Hipsters

Man, I love this. Is this new? It can't possibly be, can it? This is definitely from 2006, right? If not, then this is almost as anachronistic as those "hilarious" hipster traps that some wag laid in Williamsburg. Anyway, I think it's great that Hipster Nascar is listed as one of three links under this witty caricature, right alongside fixedgeargallery (they're still going?) and, ironically, bikesnobnyc. Check it out here.

Thanks to Sage Brown for the heads up!