It’s fast approaching the 2nd annual trackdropouts tunnel sprints event. It’s long overdue but this was just to give some of you time to lick the wounds of last time and get them sprint legs up to the size of Robert Förstemann (if you don’t know who I mean google it)
If you missed the event first time around then this a simple but a fun event were Riders from Bath, Bristol and some even from London raced two at a time in a classic hot rod drag race style through the tunnel (under Stapleton road) on the Bristol to Bath cycle-path.
The great thing about the tunnel is whatever the weather it’s always dry ish inside and it has lights! So with that in mind and the better weather at this time of year Chris Punk and George Sportif are aiming to make more of a night of it with a BBQ, music and prizes (And hopefully another budget trophy.)
This year the crew have been working hard and sorted some prices form the great fixed gear shops that support the grass root events like this. So try you luck at being a winner we have some great kit from:
Check out these guys web site they have some great stock and tell them we sent you when you buy some kit, after all these guys have given us their time and kit for free, so lets make sure we give it back. So we can keep running these events.
As with any of the Trackdropouts events you will find a great social event for everyone. So pick up you bike, lights and some beer and come down, just make sure you take you rubbish home. Even if you just want to see what is going on and not race.
Date for the event is Saturday 17th of July. Starting around 10 or 11pm.
That’s right hipsters it’s the 2nd annual Bristol Hillycat event held by the “King of the hill” PJ and the “Prince of darkness” Barney. These guy are trying to kill you with a small race up the lumps and bumps around Bristol. Just like last year but with more riders throwing up, we hope.
PJ’s said “you’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll have a savage abdominal hernia and rectal prolapse at the same time and won’t know whether to laugh or cry” Sound like your sort of fun?……..
If so slap on the big cog or if you are a true hipster get a shop to do it for you and see you at the waterfront cafe gusto, 2pm.
If you have not been to one of the www.trackdropouts.com events before then do come down and say “hi” Everyone is welcome and it’s always good to see new faces. After the day of killing ourselves on hills the crew will heading for a beer or two so come down.
Talk about a media night. Equipped with three film makers/photographers, 1 magic arm, 1 car, some crazy driving, good weather and a deadline the night was set to be good.
Photo by Tim Ward
As the deadline for boikzmoind gets closer and closer the amount of time filming is going up. And this week has not been any different. Tuesday night saw a large amount of riders and filmers/photographers getting in on the action in the sun. The order of the night was hills. It could be going up them and show how tuff you are, or going down them at mac 10 throwing skids left and right……..or if you are Gary just killing the hill on the way down and beating me (not hard you may say) but I was in the car with no traffic doing 30 mph!
Photo by Tim Ward
If you missed all the fun don’t stress you still have time to get in on the action look on the forum or join the Face book group for more filming dates.
Sorry the blog has not had any updates for sometime but as mates of mine and forum members will know I had a small accident sometime ago and broke my finger, had 8 stitches and thought I had chopped off my finger.
Don’t put it in the chain ring kids!
Well I thought it was about time for an update and what better way than a video shot and edited by forum member Brad Bishop. Check it out turn the sounds up and sit down for about 3 minutes. It’s the first one he has made so enjoy.
I saw this posted on Facebook and 14 Bike Co blog and just had to post it here. Ok it’s not a fixed gear film but wow its’ just great. The filming style is out of this world and the riding is unreal. Now every time we ride past BMX they call us a “fixie gays” and most of time these lads can’t ride their bikes too well. But if I rode past these guys they could say what they like. Talk about the skills to pay the bills.
Bristol has lot going on when it’s comes to fixed gear. We have trick riders, track riders, street riders, polo players and lots of other styles in between.
And for all the Polo players at last someone has seen that it would be a good idea to make you a mallet head
Title: Bike & Walk To Work Breakfast 2010 Location: College Green Link out: Click here Description: FREE Breakfast event offering hot and cold food & drink for vegans and carnivores;
Also demonstration of electric bikes;
Professionals will show you how to check your bikes, and do minor adjustments/repairs.
Free cycling and walking maps, and other info on rides, events, walks, cycle training for all levels.
Start Time: 07:30 Date: 2010-06-23 End Time: 09:30
The lads in Bath have been well busy. Since holding the first Alley Cat of the season (Park Life) they have added to the local scene with weekly rides on Thursday nights and now held the first sprint event on the mean streets of Bath!
I am sorry to say that I didn’t get to the event but by all accounts a great time was had by all. The event itself was the simple tried and tested sprint from end of Putney road to the roundabout then back all timed. A total of aprox 750 meters!!! Too far me on a sprint front but the lads had great fun.
Photo by Tim ward:
Well done to Jezzer and the Bath crew. It looks like they will be running this event again but off the road and to some place a bit safer so riders (PJ this time) don’t have to stop/race with a Bus. So keep an eye out on the forum and here for the next lot of dates and see you at the event.
Bikes bikes and more bikes – Photo by Tim Ward.
Bus racing PJ – Photo by Tim Ward:
Ed giving it his all for the win or NOT! – Photo by from Ghetto Snake
Full results are below:
1 Big Dave 1′09.43
2 Matt 1′09.94
3 Cuff 1′09.99
4 PJ 1′10.09 (featuring a bus)
5 Ed T 1′10.12
6 Goochie 1′10.73
7 Mike 1′10.84
8 Timpo 1′11.42
9 Ferris 1′11.49
10 Noddy 1′11.98
11 Dan 1′12.19
12 Jezzzer 1′13.11
13 Al 1′13.58
14 Tim 1′13.90
15 John 1′14.28
16 Ash 1′16.65
17 Baler 1′17.88
18 Gunney 1′24.15
19 Jake 1′28.10
20 Harry 2′43.69 (dropped chain)
