Bike Albany

Cranksgiving 2009 Alleycat!

…is around the corner! My favorite race of the year! This Saturday, the 21st.

Bring money. You go around to various grocery stores and purchase food, which all gets donated to the Homeless Action Committee.

cranksgiving flier

Urban Velo #16 Sneak Preview

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UrbanVelo #16 is at the printers which means its’ almost here. Subscribe to UrbanVelo through iTunes or grab it on their website.

Photos from the 2009 New York State Cyclocross Championship

Alleycat in Hudson: Part 2

Just got a few more details:

i can’t give away too many details other than the course has been set and includes many of the available short/steep climbs around hudson, and that there are numerous check points throughout to keep it fun and exciting. registration is at four and race begins at five. it’s a points race, and points are awarded according to completion of tasks at each cp, as well as points for place finish, and for those who wear costumes and a helmet. bring a backpack, lock, and light. although it will still be light during most of the race, there is one section that is not well lit and later in the course, which might make it hard to see. besides, cars like lights, too.hudson boat launch is located at the end of warren street, take a left on s. front, then a quick right over the train bridge, across from allen st./halfmoon saloon.

Hello, I;m one of the co-conspirators for this event. It’s going to be aprox. 9 miles, Two decent hills, we are trying to include the casuale rider from around town as well as the more committed racer. hopefully we can get you cat’s interested in future events because I know we can kick your ass

So…I guess this means we’ve been officially challenged? It’s the day before the Saratoga Cross Race, so you can get your last minute training ride in.

Capital Region Used Bicycle Buyers Guide Volume 2

Sponsored by Craigslist. No, but seriously there are good deals to be found if you know what to look for. If you have questions, email them!

NASHBAR TOURE M/T – $175 (clifton park)
Good looking tourer. Nashbar makes decent house branded stuff. Worth it if you need a touring bike, and it fits you.

Mountain Bike – $50
Under this awfully titled ad is a Bridgestone MB5. It’s the worst Bridgestone Mountain Bike, but is still much better than most crap that’s out there. Great commuter or around town bike.

Thule hitching post bike rack – $75 (Watervliet, NY)
Not a bike, but Thule makes good stuff. Well worth it.

PANASONIC 58cm road bike w/ 105 – $345 (Albany/Troy)
Great deal for a tall person. Awesome older bike with great parts.

Biking in Albany 3 in the Times Union

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George di Piro again repping the cyclists. Check out his great post over on the Times Union website.

Alleycat in Hudson

From a somewhat random Craigslist ad:

To be held on Saturday this 24th day of October in Hudson, NY.
Registration at 4 o’clock past noon, race to ensue at FIVE.
Arrive in the character of another for extra points.
Bring backpack, lock, and light…..
Additional points awarded for protective gear upon thy head.
For info and directions, contact secondgearbikes@gmail.com
Proceeds to benefit bicycle safety and awareness throughout this community.
Prizes and beer.

I’ve emailed for more info, which I’ll post when I get it!

Interbike 2009 Overall Impressions

Now that Interbike 2009 is over, I wanted to share items I thought were particularly interesting.All of the pictures are coming from UrbanVelo so be sure to head over there for their take on Interbike as well as their awesome magazine.

Raleigh Cyclocross bike in Miller High Life colors! They did a PBR one a while ago as well. This looks like a great bike, regardless of the color scheme. More CX bikes out there is a good thing.

This Cannondale concept was just that, a concept for a long time, and circulated on the internet as such. It’s awesome to see it actually exist.

Full size folding fixed gear. Looks fantastic for those who could use the convience, but don’t want a crazy looking mini-wheeled folding bike.

Pedros ‘Tulio’ multi-tool. Fits in your quick release. Keeps your pockets empty and mind at rest. Looks GREAT. I really like Pedros.

Sycip Mixte, a good looking modern take on an old style frame. Disc brakes rule.

Sturmey Archer S3x, 3 speed fixed hub, need I say more? It works with Paul thumbies too. Awesome.

EL rear blinky. Looks cool. Keeps you alive.

15mm slide on wrench for your U-Lock. Too many people I know don’t have a 15mm wrench and constantly fuck up their track-nuts with adjustable wrenches.

Hold fast straps! I love these and I’ve never ridden them. Clips and straps really kind of suck. I’m eagerly awaiting my chance to get my hand on these straps. Those pedals are really comfortable as well.

MKE Bruiser. Great looking paint schemes. The defacto trickster fixter bike.

Giant single-speeds, love the bar stem combo.

Raleigh single-speed. Again, bar stem combo.

Awesome looking and very functional Raleigh single-speed. Love the clean look and the fenders. Also you can take those fenders off and put on knobbies and race SS CX.

Thickslick, love the typeface. Good looking city tires.

Profile 144mm BCD splined ‘track’ cranks.

FBM Strutter 700CMX bike. I like how FBM is giving the BMX dudes a way into riding fixed gears while still riding their favorite brands. Good shit.

Interbike Day One

Stuff I found interesting is what I’m posting, visit http://urbanvelo.org/ for the full days picture dump!

Thanks to http://urbanvelo.org/ again for providing these!

See if you can figure out why I chose each picture in the comments.

Classes at Troy Bike Rescue in Troy

Bike Maintenance 101 – Saturday October 17, 2009 – 10a-1p

Learn the basics:
fixing flats & changing tires
adjusting brakes & derailleurs

Get Your Bearings – Saturday November 14, 2009 – 10a-1p

Dig deeper:
overhaul bottom brackets, headsets, & axels

All classes held at our 51 3rd st location in Troy.

Suggested Donation $10-30.
Classes limited to 6 persons per session.
To register, email us, (and select register for classes) or call Carolyn at 518-269-1917

Visit http://troybikerescue.org/classes for more information.

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