Archive for the ‘Other’ Category
Death comes for you on a trike
Thursday, August 12th, 2010Mind the soap Lance
Thursday, August 12th, 2010Reposted from La Gazzetta della Bici.
And now from the archives. Issue 1
Monday, August 9th, 2010I once started a magazine called Cranked. I assembled a small group of friends and thanks to a favorable work environment we put out four issues of local cycling culture focused on Seattle and Portland. After three issues of cheap printing we bit the bullet and put out a large sum of money for issue number 4. Faced with a shrinking economy and the fact that our advertisers were as broke as we were, we decided to put it to rest. We had put out four action packed issues and I felt great with what we had done.
It was a short while later that two of us sold our interests to the last remaining member of the Cranked crew. He put out one more issue and then put it to bed, presumably due to the cost of producing a color magazine with a shoestring budget and small readership.
So four years later I’ve been looking through those old magazines, what I have left mind you, and thought that maybe, just maybe, someone might be interested in seeing what we once did. This was before Cog became the great publication that it is. We did it on our own, without the approval of management, behind closed doors, and on our own time. I’m very proud of what Cranked did for me, and I’m pretty sure the other two are as well.
Disclaimer: Cranked is no longer produced. It hasn’t been in print since 2006, so advertisers and content is way out of date. This is only for posterity. I did this.
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This kid rules.
Thursday, August 5th, 2010My milkshake
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
Obey traffic laws | Thanks for the barfy feeling
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010I-205 bike path.
Same path. Farther north. Blurry pictures will have to do, as the stench of old cigarette butts and bus patrons puffing on the path is really hard to stomach, especially after so many beers in the park. Gross.
The cutest niece deserves Pilderwasser.
Monday, August 2nd, 2010She’s ready to ride at three months. Thanks Pilder.
All these goats are retarded
Thursday, July 29th, 2010I love Mr. Show.
Making the most out of shitty singletrack videos
Saturday, July 24th, 2010Why do singletrack videos always come filled with shitty techno? Man it kills me.
If I were to make helmet-cam videos of trail riding you better believe there wouldn’t be any techno, and the music might be more along the lines of Iron Maiden, Red Fang, Comets on Fire, or perhaps some super stoner metal like The Sword. Not that I’m pigeonholing myself here. Just giving some insight into what really makes mountain biking great. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a fan of the trail beer, the green sticky, and the long days in the saddle. Just sayin.
Here we see good use of a helmet cam, but the music choice is absolutely terrible (sorry if this is your video). Might I suggest watching this with the sound muted, while this plays in another tab?
Because when you can’t ride, youtube is all you got. As for me, this weekend may not see any riding, but I will be floating down the John Day River. Fishing. Drinking. Next weekend however will see some dirty, dirty miles.
Dank is like my security blanket
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
If only I was younger and my bones weren’t solid.
Thursday, July 22nd, 2010Getting rad in Southern California
Friday, July 9th, 2010I’m from East of LA. San Gabriel Valley. A town called Duarte, or Durock if you’re a gangbanger. I am not, but I do know how to throw signs up. I spent twenty years in the area and yet I don’t feel much attachment to the area. Things change every couple of years, and for the most part, the area I once knew no longer exists. Many businesses that were a part of my growing up have since closed, but the haze still lingers.
So that’s a bit of a downer way to start a post right? Is there anything good to say about the trip south? The title of this post makes it seem like it.
Well here we go then.
Riding in Southern California is different than riding in Oregon. While we are known for our wet roots, my experiences down south usually involve poison oak, sharp rocks, haze, and yet some pleasant flowy trails. The options for riding seem to be less, but the quality is still pretty good. We’re not talking Oakridge here, but I’ll take what I can get.
Santa Monica Mountains. When we arrived at the trailhead, the area was socked in with fog. At the top of the trail it had finally started to lift.
Most of the trails I’ve ridden in this area are out-and-backs, and this one was no exception. Luckily it was up up up and then down down down. I didn’t bring the Kona with me on this trip and opted to give a geared bike a try. This was a Niner-something that was a blast to ride. I might have to add a geared bike to the stable…
A trip home is never over until we make it to East LA. My friend Dave is living in the house his grandparents bought in the fifties. He’s doing all the repairs by himself, living the dream.
The Fourth of July in El Sereno is amazing. Professional fireworks are cool and all, but watching a two hour illegal fireworks war from the roof of Dave’s house was better than anything I’ve ever seen.
The next morning, after waking up in El Sereno we headed back toward the hotel. I was getting picked up by my brother-in-law for one last day of mountain biking for the trip.
Marshall Canyon near La Verne. This trail is shared by runners and horses. On a holiday this trail is extremely busy, and this one was no exception. Another out and back with some nice little kickers all the way down. Again on the Niner, which has no problems boosting over logs and spending a few seconds in the air. Good stuff.
It’s always nice to experience riding in different areas. It’s also nice to get back to local trails, and as of this posting I’m headed out in two days. Preferably somewhere a little cooler than Portland. Damn it’s hot.
Living in a cycling mecca
Friday, June 18th, 2010
After putting the Kona back together I felt it would be appropriate to take it on a ride around town. From a 32×18 perspective, Portland bike traffic is insane. It’s not just the numbers that can be overwhelming, but the skill level of the average commuter. I don’t mean this to be an exercise in bitching, but it’s clear that summer is here. The beginning of summer usually reminds me why I really enjoy riding in the winter.
I’m all for more people on bikes, but do I have to be near them?
Now for something completely unrelated. If you were ever into Deep Elm Records, might I suggest this gem from 1998? Hell yes.
Can you move that one pixel to the left?
Monday, June 7th, 2010After a week of self reflection I’m heading back into the office to slay css dragons. No more programming. All pretty pixel pushing.
Is this some kind of joke?
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010Thanks Nate.
