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Ace Metric is holding a fundraiser set for November 8th - come out and support blackshaw and Orlando's only fixed/ss shop, rider/friend owned and operated. I'm told there will be a trick comp and mini-alleycat, amonf other fun things.

from the Ace Metric blog:

"Planning is lining up nicely for the 8th. The official flier will be ready in a day or two but here's a sneak peek at confirmed sponsors in no particular order.

Leader, All City, Fyxation, Supra, Mishka, Meta Bags, Aerospoke, Volume, Cog Mag, Subrosa, The Shadow Conspiracy, Oury, Octopus Caps, Death Pedal, Laek House, Southampton Ales & Lagers, and Shipyard Brewery."

ALSO

Tonight is Japanther/Slaves/1991/Dj Furoche at Stardust around 9 - Heres the flier - I assume Magic and the Johnsons won't be playing on account of Tim's absence.



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we need a new welder
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Running up that Hill



Thursday Morning!

I'm riding to Gainesville again for THE FEST. It'll be about 112 miles (a great way to "break myself" after being off my bike for a torturous 2 months). I can usually count on 15/20 mph average for rides that are flat, relatively wind-free and less than 50 miles, but this ride is really hilly, and in my experience, was also windy. I'd count on 10-15 mph for this (6 to 10 hours of riding time, plus breaks). It'll probably be pretty horrible after awhile and I might bring camping supplies to break up the ride for a two-day'er

Bike set up (i wish I had a touring bike, god damnit - maybe i'll fix up circle pat's gitane): Pista Concept with 650c front - 46x17 - not well suited in the slightest.

Gear (in burro backpack // packing light):
-Tarp
-Sleeping bag
-Gloves
-Tuneage (ipod)
-Reading material
-Phone charger
-Map?
-Hobo Stove
-Viddles
-Water

I think that oughtta be light enough.

All that said, would anyone like to come along and make the trip more awesome? FYI I want to leave before the sun comes up.

Get to tha CHOPPA! // Siqq Brag

Get to tha CHOPPA!
Originally uploaded by John Prolly

I met John Prolly in Brooklyn, randomly enough! I remember when I ran into Tom Lamarche in Philly after the Amebix Show back in January, Steve mentioned that he'd only be impressed when I ran into Prolly himself. Hahaha. There you go, steve.

For the record, he's a really nice guy it seems. He seemed surprised that I recognized him, much moreso that people read his blog ("prolly" one of, if the THE most read FG Blogs out there).

Still no luck, however, in meeting BSNYC. I'll just have to settle for NSYNC member Joey Fatone (or Fat One) who I met while pedicabbing in Orlando ca. 2005. Maybe I'll hang out at NYSC (New York Sports Club, a popular gym).



Check out Prolly isn't Probably if you haven't

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ORLANDO TOMORROW

I'll be back in the peninsular paradise of Orlando tomorrow night! Anyone want to hang out? I've seen some cool stuff and met some cool people for sure, and if there's any way I could sum up my feelings on being back, it'd be "Fucking Awesome."

Travel and get out of town a lot: the grass does look greener everywhere, but I'd say as a whole, Orlando takes itself for granted a lot. To paraphrase (or misquote) two cool people (xbillyx from daytona, and elise):

"If you hate your city, you hate yourself..."

and

"If you're bored, you're boring..."

I think the punx need to be upped more. I think people need to quit saying "f****t" and calling everything they don't like "gay." I think it's about time people hung out everyday again (and excuse me sincerely if all these things have happened while i've been gone), let's actualize the potential of RCBC, Food not Bombs, Black Manatee Collective, Orange Juice, YABAI, PLB, Z/2BBC, Black Cats, CM, etc.

Orlando is full of some of the most dedicated, non-jaded, friendly, fun kids i've ever met. What's standing in our way from having a first-rate bike collective? Awesome bike events? A supportive culture and community that encompasses all of our little clubs and "cliques?" Our own inertia, that's what. And objects at rest; cultures at rest, tend to stay at rest.

p.s. derek and I were talking about a "lord of the rings" -themed alleycat - ybc meeting to work out details?

ryan!

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Jonbeard: the font is called "bionique" - i have the transparencies still somewhere...

Freakbikes spotted in Brooklyn (that we had a camera for)
photos from dereks fb













I spotted a really cool mono-tube chopper on meserole on a walk one morning, as well as a bedazzled (by a disco ball?) tall-chopper in greenpoint.

If you have anymore information on who built these / who they belong to, comment back!

Others seen in RVA, DC, Philly Etc...

In other news i'll be back in Orlando on tuesday - riding out to the fest on thursday - anyone else want to ride bikes?


missing the sunshine,
ryan fromdeland...

kanji

so we should get together soon to get those new cuts printed, and settle on an upcoming build day. we got frames and parts. just all need to get together with a welder and party.
ryan what was the name of the font you used for the patches?


also are we switching to black and olive green? or staying black and white?

BLOWING爆発しなさいUP!!!!!

Congrats to the folks at BOLD HYPE for their coverage in the latest Juxtapoz Issue!



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