Video from the incident at CM

So here’s the video of the incident at CM this month. Doesn’t show the driver weaving in and out of the mass as many of the eyewitness reports have stated. It pretty much just consists of the driver calling the police as he gets grilled by some of the riders as they ask him for an explanation of his actions. From what I’ve heard, he decided to call the police because participants of the ride stood up to him. Before that happened, it appears he was all too willing to take the law in to his own hands. Guess he had second thoughts once he got out of the car... :)

So the question begs to be asked, what started all of this? Unfortunately, no one seems to know. I‘ve heard everything from the guy becoming hostile because he was stuck behind the mass to reports of some riders being confrontational with various motorists; this guy included. Perhaps it was both? I mean, what made him want to target JJ and not anyone else? Not trying to shift the blame but seriously, what happened? From everything I've heard, this guy had it in for JJ in a bad way...

There seems to have been a myriad of reasons that contributed to a chaotic ride this month and the lame thing is that they are all complaints we have heard before. It runs the gamut from some riders riding too fast or too slow causing gaps in the mass to not enough corkers blocking intersections to bad attitudes from both cyclists and motorists. It seems like every CM I do attend, I either have to let the front of the mass know to slow down or cork just about every intersection because some can’t be bothered to help. Unless all of you that participate get onboard with what the aims of this ride are, these kinds of incidents will only continue to happen.

Feel free to post any thoughts you may have in the comments section. CM hater comments are welcomed as well...

Photo Finish

Anthony vs Rapevan from tbm on Vimeo.

Still don't feel safe calling it! :)

More footage to come...

A Chuds Second Video from Chud City on Vimeo.

Spotted this on Prolly's blog but it is too good not to post here...

All I wanna do...

All I wanna do... from tbm on Vimeo.

Some footage I had of Anthony from the fast ride shoot...

And don't forget Friday....

Bring It!!!

The second round of the Hellcats Sprint Series is only two days away and I have heard a lot of peeps talking smack! Ladies this is for you too so come correct and show everyone what you got. Hood says he has a few tricks up his sleeve this time around so it should be another awesome event! Registration is at Ace Metric at 1pm and the sprints will start promptly at 3pm. Check the Hell Cats BC blog for the actual sprint location Friday at midnight, as well as the results from the first event. Even if you don't plan on racing, ride out and show your support for the bike community! 

pictures from Spoker Run & Milkshake

Courtesy of Nicole!

Edit 3.27.09
Here's a few from mooj

Also, canadian bike babe messengers

Just sayin'



Cheers!
Furoche

Get your own suckazz

I know a few of you asked me when this was out for good. Now available for purchase...



COUNCIL OF DOOM SITE

say hello!

Help me welcome Corey (aka co) to the blog as one of our newest contributors! Most, if not all of you, either know Corey personally or have seen him at various events & races around town. He's jumping on board to help us keep bringing you the straight dope on the happenings here in the 407.

Big things are a brewing this year with a few big projects gaining momentum. Keep those peepers peeled s0n!


ez!

Very important...

A beloved friend of mine as well as yours was seriously injured on saturday afternoon. Kyle Markel(from kyles bike shop) was doing the 25 foot drop at santos for a freeride comp and fell somehow. He wasnt moving and was air lifted to shans memorial hospital in gainesville. From what I'm being told he is still in ICU and has suffered 4 broken ribs, a torn spleen, a mild concussion as well as various bruises and abrasions. According to doctors, they are hoping his spleen heals without having to be removed.

Kyle has always been one of the greatest friends to me as well as others. He is THAT guy who will take his shirt off his back for anyone in need. He cares deeply about our cycling community and has always been there to support not only our community as a whole, but everyone individually as well. Im sure his wife, Christy, and himself are overwhelmed with calls and such right now but when you do get the chance, please show how much you care. He needs it, and as someone who recently put down due to a bike, I understand how much it can mean to a person. Ill keep you guys posted on him.

also, there is a video to show you how serious this is.



heal up quick Kyle!
-Furoche

Weekend plans? well you got some now!

Saturday, March 21st



Sunday, March 22nd

Fast Ride Edit 1

Fast Ride Edit 1 from tbm on Vimeo.

Some footage of the video I'm currently working on. We're going to try to tape again on Sunday so keep on eye on your phone for the text message... :)

Tune id: Knocked Up (Lykke Li vs. Rodeo Remix) by Kings of Leon

Yet another stolen bike post...

Brian posted this:

me and my girlfriends bikes were stolen sometime early this morning from my well enclosed porch near the intersection of SR 436 and Curry Ford Road.

Hers: 2009 Orange Mercier Kilo TT, Blue Ace Metric sticker
Mine: 2006 Olive Green Giant Bowery, White Deep Vs, Sugino Messenger Crankset, Track Drops with Orange Grips, White Stickers (66Fixed, Ace.Metric, WESC), Carbon Fiber looking Top Tube pad.

This is his bike:

But now with white deepvs. Most of you know my bike already.

IF YOU SEE THESE CALL ME ASAP
941 284 8535

Please guys, lock up your bike...Unfortunately its gotten to the point where no where in orlando is safe to just leave your bike ANYWHERE. Please post this where ever you can to get their bikes back. Just like most of us, this is Brians only transpo

Cheers,
Furoche!


EDIT 3.16.09 by tbm el gato pescado

BTW, if the thief does happen to read this blog, do yourself a favor and give the bikes back. Just leave an anonymous post on here and tell us where you left them so Brian can go grab'em. Keep in mind, this is a close knit community and when you steal from one of us, you steal from us all . Consider this a "get out of jail free card" because otherwise, it's open season on you (especially if you are riding it around town). Trust me, we all know what Badlucks bike looks like...

ez!

Its almost time...

Those interested in getting a carpool, please get at me. Im not missing it this year. If you know what's up, you know what's up. Its a TBA location this year... I know Anthony wanted to go, as well as a few others. Prepare to get crazy.

A couple of pictures from Anthonys B-day keg jam

Kittybat on the 1's & 2's!

A good time at the old BBQ. Kittybat and Furoche had the place moving whilst we tapped Anthony's bday keg. The only thing that sucked was the headache I woke up with...

Happy B-day ugly!

Critical Mass Pictures

A few pictures from last months ride, view the whole set here

A reminder as well as...

update on my leg... went to the doctor on friday and he said i can start physical therapy, that my bone has healed perfect, and the rod in my leg is exactly where it should be. A very big thank you to all of you who have helped me get through this as it was a tough tough process. Its still going on, but it is all downhill from here. Come join us for Anthony's birthday at BBQ bar tonight and also help me celebrate the fact that I dont have to wear that fucking boot anymore.

Fuck yes. Cheers to you all!

I got my stickers!

Thnx guys, I love them! :)

In case you don't know what I'm talking about

Fun with Polarize part 4

The transformation has begun!

and no one cares that it's not a "true" track frame... :)

Friday Night Lights

Friggin' awesome! Peep the whole stream here! Lets do a night trick session in the very near future...

Spoker Run

Spoker Run Alleycat
Saturday, March 21st
Register at 3:00pm @ Robinson and Bumby (Orlando)
Benefit for Rusted Chain Bike Collective
*Flier by Bulius

More info to come, monitor the IBOT thread for updates.....

EPIC FORK SNAP!

Blackshaw once did this 5 minutes into us being in jax for bury your bike. A nightmare for many...

Furoche!

Mark your calendars...

Next week is our boy Anthony's birthday party at BBQ bar. If you dont know Anthony, think again...He looks like a fresher Rick James and rolls around on a ronald mcdonald wheel set. ride your bike and have a good time!



Cheers!
Furoche

Cinelli / MASH Frameset

Picture credit: Macaframa

I know I'm way late on this but I saw this on Pedal Consumption the other day. I thought a few might be interested so here's what we know...

Specs as posted on pedal consumption:

- Columbus Airplane 7005-T6 aluminum frame construction with rear-facing, steel insert horizontal track dropouts @ 120mm spacing (no brake mount on frame)

- 1-1/8" Columbus Straight Carbon color matched, carbon/aluminum (blades/steerer) fork with 35mm rake and an integrated headset (41.8mm Campagnolo standard): not drilled for brake

- Includes headset and seat clamp

- Color: Grey (gloss light grey and dark grey with white graphics)

- Weight (frame/fork): 3.3lb/1.23lb (1500g/560g) - size 54cm

- Sizes: 50cm, 53cm, 55cm, and 58cm.

- Price tag will be about $850.00

Get the scoop here, here and here!

Edit 4:13pm
Watch out! Word on the street is Ace Metric is taking pre-orders on these bad boys. Interested parties should stop by and talk with Blackshaw for full details...

Spam alert!

The time has come to finally simplify to one bike so I'm letting this guy go. This bike has been my workday commuter for the past year and was my main ride for a long time. It's been through a lot of alley cats with me and honestly, I'm a bit sad to see it go. It's in need of a good home and a loving rider, perhaps you can help...

So what do you get? The frame is an '86 Centurion made in Japan, Tange 2 steel tubing with the original fork. It also has polished silver deep v's with formula hubs, Sugino cranks, Nitto bar and stem, mks toe clips with Soma Double Straps and a few other little niceties. Price is super reasonable, interested parties hit me up email stylee....


Edit 3.9.09
SOLD! Congrats to Danny, enjoy the bike! :)

This is old news for a few of us...

But in case you didn't know, Pete Young is now sponsored by Profile! From the Profile Fixed site:

Pete is pretty much the fastest guy in Florida on a fixed gear. I think he won or was top three at pretty much every alley cat last year, and I know he was the overall series champion, winning a set of Profile Hubs for his efforts, which I then made superflous by offering him even more free stuff. He's one of those guys who's a natural talent, he can win the alley cat and turn around and win the trick competition afterwards. He also podiumed at the Florida State Cyclocross race on a borrowed single speed cross bike. And, he's a sweet dude. And he sent in a news update before I even got around to announcing that he was on the team. Good stuff, there.

Congratulations once again for a truly deserved sponsorship and keep repping the sunshine state as hard you do!

Fixed Fight 3 update...

More info is coming out, this is looking to be a pretty massive race. 407 needs to posse up for it, lets get a carpool thread going on IBOT soon...

From the flfixed thread:

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* A custom frame for 1st guy AND 1st girl! Quijano Bicycle Co. in Tampa and Old Field Cycles in Tallahassee have both stepped up in a huge way and committed to build a custom frame for the top guy and girl respectively.

* Also, American Classic has recognized the absolute bad-ness of this race and decided to sponsor their 1ST EVER ALLEYCAT!

Sponsors: [this list is growing]
Horroh
Profile Racing
66Fixed
American Classic
Mer Brooklyn
Bennygold
Zlog
Trackstar
Seagull Bags
Quijano Bike Co.
Arena Baggage
Ace Metric
Spoke Punchers
Old Field Cycles
Swobo
RodaFixa

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Keep it locked!

Fun with Cycorder...

Human Flies from tbm on Vimeo.

Blackshaw and Frazier up the ante!

Tune Id: Human Fly by The Cramps ** RIP Lux Interior **

speaking of upping the ante...

courtesy of zlog.

Trick Jam / Hellcat Sprints...

trick jam / hellcat sprints from tbm on Vimeo.

Finally got around to finishing this up last night. Once again a big up to Anthony and Hood (along with all the volunteers that helped) for organizing a wonderful Saturday...

Tune id: Giving Up The Ghost by DJ Shadow


Edit 03.02.09
forgot to give a shout out to Malik for running the camera during the sprints. Thnx man! :)

Jesse's B-day party...

Last night we went to Bull & Bush to celebrate Jesse's Birthday. $3.50 New Castle Pints and cake, nuff said as a silly and fun time was had by all! Here's a few pictures by Blackshaw & myself...











Happy Bday once again Jesse! :)

Orlando Critical Mass: Feb 09

sorry for the nauseating powershot video!


Untitled from Ace Metric on Vimeo.