OOHZSNAP: BACK ON TRACK (BIKE)
This is a teaser for something that’s “coming soon” but I’m too lazy to look up what exactly it is. Just something pretty and sparkly to look at which is aaall good with me.
the world is my velodrome.
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This is a teaser for something that’s “coming soon” but I’m too lazy to look up what exactly it is. Just something pretty and sparkly to look at which is aaall good with me.
THE WINNING MOVE OF THE DECADE
I know it’s old news now but…
“I thought I’ll give it a go and I breathed in, shut my eyes and went through the gap.” Sir Chris Hoy, Keirin World Champion. Seriously did that with his eyes closed. I love Hoy’s parents’ reaction in the upper left corner of this video. Priceless.
UPDATE: Check out Alfred’s YouTube Playlist for more highlights from last weekend’s World Championships in Melbourne. Full results are up at Tissot Timing.
ROLLING NOW BE EXCITED
Keirin ‘95. So good!
SEXON SUPER PEACE KEIRIN TRIP
Nothing like a trip to the Keirin track with your buddies. The Sexon Super Peace kids got to ride around Seibuen Stadium for a session and it looks like good times. I’d be so stoked to do this any day.
Check the 2:47 mark for the reeeal isht.
2012 GEAR GUIDE: SWRVE FULL FINGERED GLOVES
Those already familiar with Swrve Cycling know that they produce some of the best urban cycling apparel available. One of their latest offerings is this pair of full-fingered gloves inspired by gloves worn by professional Keirin racers. The gloves are primarily designed for riding in city traffic but we know these badass bitches are just right for the intensity of track racing. Features include a Kevlar skid patch, passive venting to keep the fingers cool, conductive fingertips (for touchscreen junkies who can’t wait a few extra seconds to remove the gloves before checking their F’book) and of course the carbon knuckle guard to protect your hands.
The gloves are available in two different materials — classic leather ($75) or vegan-friendly synthetic leather ($35) — and are available at Swrve Cycling.
DAVID FLORES x CHUBBY BOOB KEIRIN MURAL
World renowned artist David Flores paid a visit to my friends at Chubby Boob Nerd Crew Headquarters in Los Angeles and left this awesome mural up on their wall. Looks rad! I’d be stoked to get one in my living room.
Check out the whole process over at CBNC.
EURO CHAMPS: SPICKA’S KEIRIN “FLYER”
Czech rider Denis Spicka catches some air as the field charges toward the finish line in the men’s Keirin. What a crazy moment!
Seen at VeloNews.
