Rollapaluza Donkey Derby

Does anyone actually race bikes anymore, or is it just roller racing these days? Seriously, I never get emails about track meets or alleycats anymore, just roller races. I suppose it is winter. Plus, these are the only races you can have in a pub, but still...


Rollapaluza Donkey Derby III - Fri. March 20th - The Horseshoe Bar, Clerkenwell, London - Racers must be couriers (this is the Courier Championships) - Proceeds to the London Couriers Emergency Fund - Details here

IRO Sprints Report

The first night of IRO Sprints at the Cobra Lounge in Chicago was a huge success. Outside, snow lay fresh on the ground. Inside, fifty-four people raced and hundreds cheered. Check out these photos from Chris Dilts and Ed White.

Luke setting up the hardware.
Photo by Chris Dilts. See more of his stuff here and here.

Wait, there was soldering going on?
Photo by Ed White. See more of his stuff here.

The crowd at the Cobra Lounge, waiting for the ructions to kick off.
Photo by Ed White. See more of his stuff here.

Jeff Perkins, warming up.
Photo by Chris Dilts. See more of his stuff here and here.

AndrewFY's gameface.
Photo by Chris Dilts. See more of his stuff here and here.

Jake Blaze executes a flawless skid.
Photo by Chris Dilts. See more of his stuff here and here.

Come on!!
Photo by Chris Dilts. See more of his stuff here and here.

Wow. This guy really wanted to win.
Photo by Chris Dilts. See more of his stuff here and here.

Val and Evan (the man in charge) cheer on Josh (left) in one of his matchups.
Photo by Ed White. See more of his stuff here.

Max Riordan of the Chicago Cuttin' Crew. Natty shirt, Max!
Photo by Chris Dilts. See more of his stuff here and here.

The winner of the men's bracket, Brandon, going up against Hails and her new Nagel tattoo.
Photo by Ed White. See more of his stuff here.

There were some impressive results. Team Pegasus members Brandon, Hannah and BenVC all came out on top. Brandon and Hannah won the brackets, while Ben posted the fastest time of the night in his semi-final match up against Jeff Perkins of the Chicago Cuttin' Crew, and then came second to Brandon in the final. A Pegasus clean sweep. Proper order.

Remember, there are two more nights of this mayhem left, on the 15th and the 22nd of December. The fastest male and female of the series win a frame each! There are a bunch of other prizes too, so don't sleep.

Thanks again to Chris and Ed for their photos, and well done to Evan, Luke and the rest of the crew for putting on a great night.

IRO SPRINTS CHICAGO!

Okay Chicago, this is going to be insane! IROSprints happening at the Cobra Lounge ( 235 N. Ashland) throughout December. There will be straight sprints, a relay 2v2 race, live speed metal, individual prizes each night, and all kinds of other shenanigans. Any profits made will be donated to the Bicycle Messenger Emergency Fund. Prizes from IRO, Swobo, Rapha, Planet Bike and PAC bags. Plus, the fastest overall times, male and female, WILL WIN A FRAME EACH!!


Check the flyer above for dates and details, and if that video doesn't get you amped to sprint, then I don't know what will. Did I mention speed metal?

Brass Monkey Rollapaluza Winter League London

I got an email from Adam letting me know about the Brass Monkey roller league, happening this winter in London. First one happens on Nov 19th and the second on Dec 3rd. I wonder if Craig McLean or Chris Hoy will show up? All the details are here.

Refreshing Wave of Keirin - Part 2.