Ciclovia en Guadalajara

Really cool video of some people taking the initiative in Guadalajara, Mexico to make their city more bike friendly.

Padaro Lane

Anthony and I on Padaro Ln. going over the 101. He's on his Bianchi SuperPista with a DuraAce drive-train, Campy front wheel, Ellipse back, Cinelli stem and Cinelli Pista bars. Good ride today, but I'm getting over that cold so I was just trying to keep up, not to mention that he's just plain faster than me.

No Whip? No Problem.

This is pure genius. I've come across this problem too before I got my own chain whip. I wish I knew this back then.

Billy F****ing Murray

It's not a fixed gear but its definitely worthy of some appreciation. Here's some humor to help get through the week. Bill Murray, need I say more?

Original Photo:Bill Murray.

Why?

You may be asking yourselves, "Why is Mr. J writing this blog?" Well... the answer is because Santa Barbara has so many fixed gear riders and lacks a community where they can meet up online and in real person to ride and talk about riding fixed in SB/Carp/Goleta/IV. My goal for this blog is to become the site where all SB fixed riders go to locate rides, find local shop reviews (because there are a lot of shops in SB), get product reviews, rider interviews and so on. I've been on SBfixed and to be honest I was disappointed with how few people were posting about fixed gear rides and events I wanted to change that. This is the new spot. We, as people who ride fixed gears, need to come together as a community and really get this scene going, I know you're out there SB/Carp/IV/Goleta, lets make it happen!

Chrome Hip Pouch Review

I just received one of these hip pouches for Christmas and although I was a bit apprehensive at first of the prospect of wearing what is essentially a fanny-pack, I really wanted this as an alternative to taking an entire bag or backpack on a ride. This thing is awesome! I can take all the essentials and not have a backpack weighing me down. Today on its first ride I had my emergency tool, tire levers, my phone, 15mm wrench, my lights, a pack of gum and there was still room for some tubes and a couple of compressed air cartridges, for when I break down and actually get those last two. Not only that but it has an area where you can slip in you mini-U lock. It has two pockets inside, both waterproof, which isn't all that necessary in SB but a nice touch. I highly recommend this for anybody who doesn't want the extra baggage on their backs while riding but still wants the essentials. If you want check it out in more detail or get one for yourself, hit up the Chrome website.

 

Photo Credit: Chrome Bags Stock Photo

State and Guiterrez

Saw this guy rolling up State St while I was driving up from the beach just after going under the 101. I didn't get a chance to catch up to him. He's riding an IRO frame and keepin it stock with wheels and components. Brakeless.

Photo Credit: Randi Burley

FIRST POST! My Very Own Pride And Joy

Thought I'd start off this blog with my own bike. Cervelo T1. This was on a night ride I went on with my brother a while back in Carpinteria. If you see me rolling around say what's up and your bike could be featured in my next post! Much more to come!