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?

London: Two Messengers Down in One Day.

I just read about this over on Moving Target. Apparently, two London messengers we involved in separate accidents today. They survived, but it sounds like it was touch-and-go, and both are now in hospital. Check out this photo of one of the bikes involved, taken by Todd over on londonfgss.com.


Jaysus, the state of that bike, it's mangled! Messengers work hard for little money, so if you have a few spare sovs, head over to the Bicycle Messenger Emergency Fund to help out.

[UPDATE] So, this is all second hand info, but I heard that one messenger broke some bones in his foot and will be out of work for a while. The other messenger, however, sustained serious soft tissue damage to his legs, and he may never be able to ride his bike again. More details on Moving Target, including a donation link for these two messengers in particular.