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Tuesday, December 25, 2012
Merry Xmas from the Bicycle Mechanic
Merry Xmas from the Bicycle Mechanic! May all your gifts be bicycle oriented and perfect for you!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Line of Sight, 2012 film
DISCLAIMER: DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. (Or on the Street.)
Line of Sight is the inside story of underground bicycle racing around the world.
Also known as Alleycat Racing, the races feature bicycles which are specially made for these illegal and highly reckless races: #1. The bikes have no brakes. So there are a lot of crashes and they can't stop at red lights (and don't want to stop anyway). #2. They're fixie bicycles (one gear only).
Through the lens of helmet cameras, the film transports viewers into the wild and dangerous world of Alleycat Racing, where high speeds, traffic and pedestrians combine with riders hell-bent on attaining victory at any cost.
The races include some of the best urban riders in the world in their natural element, including Shino, Ted Shred, Chas, Jumbo, Kevin Porter, Felipe "The King", Austin Horse, Crihs, and Alfred Bobe Jr.
More than just a musical montage of vehicle-dodging, fast paced action, Line of Sight also gives the viewers an insight into the community of bicycle messengers who run and participate in these underground races. Director Benny Zenga turns the cameras back on Lucas, his compatriots, and on the incredible cities where they run wild on the streets. The end result? A world tour of the urban jungles of New York to the actual jungles of Guatemala, from the narrow maze of London streets to the Great Wall of China, making the film as much a tourism documentary as a documentary on illegal bicycle racing.
Line of Sight is the inside story of underground bicycle racing around the world.
Also known as Alleycat Racing, the races feature bicycles which are specially made for these illegal and highly reckless races: #1. The bikes have no brakes. So there are a lot of crashes and they can't stop at red lights (and don't want to stop anyway). #2. They're fixie bicycles (one gear only).
Through the lens of helmet cameras, the film transports viewers into the wild and dangerous world of Alleycat Racing, where high speeds, traffic and pedestrians combine with riders hell-bent on attaining victory at any cost.
The races include some of the best urban riders in the world in their natural element, including Shino, Ted Shred, Chas, Jumbo, Kevin Porter, Felipe "The King", Austin Horse, Crihs, and Alfred Bobe Jr.
More than just a musical montage of vehicle-dodging, fast paced action, Line of Sight also gives the viewers an insight into the community of bicycle messengers who run and participate in these underground races. Director Benny Zenga turns the cameras back on Lucas, his compatriots, and on the incredible cities where they run wild on the streets. The end result? A world tour of the urban jungles of New York to the actual jungles of Guatemala, from the narrow maze of London streets to the Great Wall of China, making the film as much a tourism documentary as a documentary on illegal bicycle racing.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Amusing Images for Cyclists
Here are a few images to tickle your funny bone. I admit they have nothing to do with bicycle mechanics or fixing bicycles, but sometimes you just have to let loose.
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Sport Trek hiring Head Bicycle Mechanic for Richmond Hill
They are seeking an experienced bicycle mechanic who is able to work independently, has managerial skills, customer service experience, and able to support the sales team. Positive attitude and team spirit a must.
FGL Sports Ltd. requires all successful applicants to provide a criminal record check.
APPLY ONLINE - http://sportchekjobs.com/jobs/92893-full-time-head-technician-sport-chek-hillcrest-mall
POSTED SEPT 13TH 2012.
Saturday, September 1, 2012
How Much Do You Love Your Bicycle?
How much do you love your bicycle?
Do you wash it regularly?
Do you sleep with it?
Does your bicycle have its own closet?
When was the last time you took it into your local bicycle mechanic for a tune up?
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Job Posting in Vancouver - Tricycle Mechanic
Shift urban cargo delivery is a worker co-operative that uses cargo tricycles to deliver goods in the downtown core of Vancouver. Their vision is to build community resilience by transforming the urban goods movement industry, and by shifting the way business is done.
And they are currently looking to hire a Lead Tricycle Mechanic for a permanent full-time position (30 – 40 hours / week).
Wage: $15/hr start (additional benefits & wage increase with time)
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Applications are due by the end of Sunday July 15th. APPLY TODAY!
Send a cover letter and resume in your application and send it to shifthiring@gmail.com
Questions??? Contact shifthiring@gmail.com or phone 778-231-2866.
Full posting and details can be found at
www.shift.coop or www.facebook.com/ShiftDelivery
They are also hiring Tricycle Delivery People. Huzzah!
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Best Craigslist Ad for a Bicycle EVER
Go visit http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/3120277331.html to see the actual ad for the bicycle. Here is the photos shown in the ad:
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