Subrosa BFF Race checkpoint pictures

Good stuff, more here!

One gear No idea

One gear No idea from chris akrigg on Vimeo.

I love the beginning of this video, reminds me of when I first started riding fixed and figuring out the nuances associated with it...

Pictures from Day 1

Ace Metric Party / Gold Sprints @ Back Booth courtesy of Raniel...

More here...

A few more Malum Fixed pictures

Been commuting to work on it with drop bars for about a week. Bar/stem combo is Deda Pistas with a specialized stem. The only other difference in the setup was the front wheel (Velocity Deep V / Phil Wood hub) and pedals (GR9s with soma cages/straps).

Its come and gone...

Whirlwind of a weekend, still trying to get right. We'll be posting links / pictures during the course of the week. If you have any media from the weekend posted up, let us know!

A few shouts (in no particular order)

• Blackshaw at Ace Metric for the hospitality
  
• Corey (aka Coco) for running around with me all weekend and handling bizness
  
• Noonan for keeping me laughing even when things were not so funny
• Jenny K and her army of volunteers that kept things running all weekend
  
• Katie and company @ Etoile / Milk District for the awesome party yesterday
• Frazier and Preston for keeping me company on Saturday. No one can draw a penis like P-diddle
  
• The Alchemy crew for being so enthusiastic in working their check point during the race. Spoonful of cinnamon anyone?
• Ronnie, Ryan, Jerrod, GL and all of the Shadow / Subrosa crew. Always a pleasure hanging with you guys. Hey GL, what about 12th place?
  
• Christos for keeping things interesting all weekend.
  
• Rydel from Miafixed for being one of the coolest peeps I've met in a while.
• Ben "The Baptist" Baptiste. You are the epitome of a ladies man, don't you forget it
  
• Todd, Pete, Mike & Corey from Tampa / St Pete. Keep leading by example!
• Micago (Gabe), you're all right no matter what Karla says. That said, I'm still not letting you borrow my bike... :)
• Dom from Meta Bags. We tested thier definition of "unlimited drinks" Saturday night
  
• and 42 below vodka for getting me annihilated Saturday night
  

It was awesome meeting all the new faces that came out, hope to see more of you guys at other events.


ez!

Shred Yo Face Race!Today!

Don't miss the race or any of the other amazing stuff going on today/tonight! BFF kick off party was the jammer jam...Big thanks to Blackshaw for letting everyone take over Ace Metric for films and beer!

Also, checkpoint volunteers are still needed. If you want to help out, be at Ace Metric at 3pm and look for Kyle Noonan or tbm and they'll sort you out...

BFF Kick Off Keger!

That's right folks. Some of us got started last night but today it's official. Kick Off Keger here at Ace Metric starting at 4pm. Film screenings and trick jam going on til 6:30 then a group ride down the street to Back Booth for Keirin Bike Shop sponsored Gold Sprints. Big ups to Thomas and Nick for puttin on the sprints!

Bicycle Film Festival and Dirty South Bike BBQ 3!

I am ultra stoked for this weekend! Bicycle Film Festival, Goldsprints, Shred Your Face Race, Parties, Video Premieres, Group Rides, Tricks, and tons more awesomeness....BFF kicks off at Ace Metric on Friday and goes through to Etoile Boutique's Dirty South Bike BBQ on Sunday in the Milk District. Can't wait!!!! Click here for all the details and schedule of events for the weekend.

mid-week videos

Daniel hit me up with a link to this very nicely choreographed bit from Germany.




Since we're on this vibe, here's an oldie but goody from Julius..

Ines Visits Orlando from bulius.com on Vimeo.

Counting down to BFF!

Countdown begins

Seriously, who is ready for this? :)

PS we still need volunteers, make sure you hit Jen up! (jen@bicyclefilmfestival.com)

Door Zone Video

Found this on Commute Orlando. For most this is common sense but for others it may not be. Regardless, spend the 2 + minutes to watch it. I personally do not like bikes lanes because they offer a false sense of security; especially in situations like this...

Be safe out there!

Pictures from Wednesday night

Shortformelissa loaded up the pictures she took last night at Howard on to her Flickr account. Peep the whole photo set here! BTW, we had a nice sized turnout make it out last night. Lets keep it rolling and get a pre BFF weekend session happening next week!

Enjoy.

Pretty funny, huh?

Simple, yet effective...

A few more Subrosa Malum Fixed pictures

Here's a few pics of the Malum I'm riding for a couple of weeks...

with 700's


with a H+Son 650 up front




Barspin clearance with the 700

I'm going to be putting it through its paces as a commuter this week. More to come...

Orlando Bicycle Commuting

Antimo is just getting started on pre-production for a documentary about Orlando Bicycle Commuters. A snippet from the IBOT thread.

Hey folks,

I am beginning pre-production on a short documentary about bicycle commuting within the Orlando area. I am trying to get a rounded view of the joys and struggles of the community. I wanted to get an idea of interest from people who would be willing to be interviewed. I am planning sometime between late august and early september for this. Just leave some love on here or PM me if your interested. More info to come as this develops, and i'll try to keep you all updated.

Hit him up if you're interested in helping out/being in it...

Link

Downtown

Downtown Edit 1 from tbm on Vimeo.

"You hate it all and you still use shampoo..."

Hold Fast!

Hold Fast Promo 1 from John Prolly on Vimeo.

Stolen Bike Alert

Black Schwinn Varsity currently set up fixed brakeless with a new wheelset. Red Soma hubs, black spokes, black Velocity Deep Vs, alternating black and red nipples. Please contact the shop if seen around town. Mega Bummer.

Ace Metric: 407-286-0417

Slick...

YU　Early summer　Edit. from YU　KU$UMOTOh! on Vimeo.

What's up! Bicycle Film Festival

Take a look at what's going on:


Friday, August 21st

Pre-Goldsprints hangout at @ Ace Metric bike shop
1313 Sligh Blvd
4pm-6:30pm

Group ride to Backbooth @ 6:30pm

Goldsprints @ Backbooth 7pm
37 West Pine Street
Downtown Orlando

Saturday, August 22nd

Shred Yo Face Race
$5 Registration/Party Starts @ Ace Metric 3pm
1313 Sligh Blvd

End: Theatre @ Avalon Island
39 S. Magnolia Ave



Bike Movies


Buy Your Tickets now online at http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com

3:00 PM | PROGRAM 1 - Road to Roubaix
5:00 PM | PROGRAM 2 - BMX Program
7:00 PM | PROGRAM 3 - Fun Bike Shorts
9:00 PM | PROGRAM 4 - Urban Bike Shorts



Afterparty @ Bar-B-Q Bar 10pm
64 North Orange Ave
Downtown Orlando

Sunday, August 23rd
Dirty South Bike BBQ in the Milk District
noon-8pm


So if you'd like to help email jen@bicyclefilmfestival.com. And if anyone has a mini DV deck, or knows of someone that does, please contact me asap.

Can't wait! Tell all your friends and foreigners! BIKES ROCK

"Rock on til the break of dawn."-founding director Brendt Barbur

Wednesday night lights

A few pictures from Wednesdays nights video shoot, full set here. Taken by our pal, shortformelissa

Dannys FBM

Built up by Ace Metric...

Have fun Danny!

Keepin' it social...

Hey guys, I was going to do this a bit ago but am just now getting to it. Trying to make 407fixedgear.com a bit more widely recognized and what better way to do it then using one of the bazillion social networking sites. Spread the word, do what you gotta do, and don't forget to represent!

Add away!
OFFICIAL 407FIXEDGEAR MYSPACE

-Furoche

Jrods Malum Fixed

Here's a few pics of Jrods Malum Fixed after a few of the upgrades he's done on it. Looking pretty sweet so far! I'm still doing the write up on this bad boy, just trying to put some more time in with the bike before I finalize it...

Massan

Massan from MACAFRAMA on Vimeo.

nuff said

A good cause...

Everyone's favorite photographer, Short for Mellisa, is exhibiting her photography along with a host of other artists Friday 8/7 from 7-11pm @ the Save the Arts, Save the World ART SUPPLY DRIVE $10 donation/cover charge at door or $5 with an art supply donation.

520 N. Orlando Ave, LOFT 1 Located in The Lofts of Winter Park Village above Cheesecake Factory. Peep more of Mel's photography at her website.

Bicycle Film Festival Alleycat!

Shred Yo Face Alleycat Race for the Bicycle Film Festival Orlando!


This race ends at the Theater at Avalon Island, which is where the films screenings and art show will be. ARTISTS: There is still room for submissions for the bicycle art show! August 21-22 is going to be a rad time.

Email me : jen@bicyclefilmfestival.com

Hellcat Sprints - Quick & the Dead Round 6

Registration @ 12pm at the Pita Pit on 140 W. Fairbanks Winter Park, FL 32789, Sprints start @ 1pm...

Here's the stretch this month:


View Hellcat Sprints Round 6 in a larger map

See you there!

10 things motorist should know...

A nice little PDF compiled by Mighk Wilson and Keri Caffrey over at the Commute Orlando blog. Can be printed out easily and could be a handy little piece of information you could pass on to motorists who may not be aware of the Florida statutes regarding bicycles on the road. Check out the blog article here, download the pdf here...

Now granted, if your ass is being a scofflaw and mashing through intersections this may not help your case too much. But those of you that are bicycle advocates, this could be some good info you can use to reinforce your point...