We are thrilled that Kissena Velodrome saw the largest turnout of women racers yesterday!
This was Week 4 of Six Days of Kissena, presented by Lucarelli & Castaldi & Affinity Cycles.
Redbeard Bikes sponsored the prizes; first place prize is a bike fitting at our shop.
Congratulations to the winners and kudos to all the women who raced!
More photos here and a write-up on NY Velocity.
Photo credit: Chris Lee
Starting today, we'll bring you a weekly round-up of interesting bike stuff...every Wednesday!
In Vision Zero news: an illuminating interview with Paul Steely White of Transportation Alternatives: On the Radical Idea that Cars Shouldn't Kill. Paul tells it like it is: "If a driver injures someone while committing a traffic violation it’s still an “oops” moment here in New York. Cops don’t investigate the crash scene. DAs, even when the evidence is there, aren’t pursuing meaningful charges. We still just don’t have that social stigma and cultural realization that driving is an extraordinarily grave undertaking. That when you get behind the wheel you absolutely are responsible."
Another kind of zero: Velocio ZERO Bibtights got a sweet review in Bicycling Magazine. ("And isn’t that why you buy good cycling clothing? To be comfortable to the point that you don’t think about it.") Last we checked, Redbeard Bikes is the only shop in the city to carry Velocio cycling apparel for women.
Registration for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour opened this week. The Tour happens Sunday, May 3, 2015. It's the world's biggest charitable bike ride! Proceeds from the Tour support Bike New York's awesome free bike education programs.
Missy Erickson's first-hand account of the Track Cycling World Cup in Cali, Colombia last weekend. She brought home the bronze in the women's keirin race for Team USA!
DUMBO BID featured us in its newsletter and on the blog: Winter Cycling Tips from the Redbeard Bikes Pros.
Want to learn how to ride safely in a group? NYCC offers a formal training program for riders of all levels. Check out Spring Training with NYCC. Registration opens 2/11. If you've done this program, we're curious if you liked it!
Reminder: all Redbeard shop rides are on hiatus till around March 15th. Our no-drop rides are another great opportunity to pick up some group riding skills and meet other cyclists. Save the date!
Missy Erickson on the podium at the Track World Cup in Cali, Colombia.
Redbeard Bikes is proud to announce that we are the official sponsor shop for Kissena Cycling Club as of January 1, 2015.
Kissena has a strong presence, and a rich legacy, here in New York City. The club was established in 1963. You've probably seen Kissena riders on the road.
Keep your eyes open for the Redbeard Bikes logo on the new team kits!
When the 2015 season starts, we hope you'll join us at the races in Prospect Park and at the Kissena Velodrome.
Welcome, Kissena!
I've had countless conversations about bike fitting, before, during and after bike fits. Sometimes instead of. This video so clearly demonstrates what a perfect match man and machine can make.
Watch Ole Ritter's legs going around, and imagine an engine perfectly fastened to its chassis. His glide is so effortless and so perfectly justified, every movement and breath, so perfectly orchestrated to rend speed from the road.
Watch.
(3:20 for the hurried)
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