FORTUNE 700 SERIES TIME TRIAL recap

Posted on September 17, 2012 by admin

So yesterday was the first of four events for the Fortune 700 Race to the End of Summer Sessions III. The racers were faced with a 3 lap time trial of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca. Each lap was approximately 3.57 miles which ended up being a total of 10.71 miles. This was mapped out courtesy of the event coordinators for this event series. I think the highlight of the day had to be the run by Edgar “WILLO” Juarez, who finished with a time of 20:37 which was 1 minute and 22 seconds ahead of the second place time for mens fixed gear. Not only was Edgar’s time good enough to win the Mens 1st. Place for fixed gear, but his time also beat the 1st. Place Mens Road division by 31 seconds !!! WOW ! THIS GUY IS A BEAST !!!! Edgar “WILLO” Juarez averaged a pace of appx. 31.16 mph for the entire 10.71 mile time trial. I still can not explain how incredible this was to see happen and the fact that he is a good friend made it that much more special. So congratulations again to Edgar and to all of the winners yesterday who came out and gave it their all. I can not wait to see what happens next Sunday !

Sept. 16th: Pasadena – Time Trial (Rose bowl) 10 miles
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/128604329

Sept.23rd : Rose Bowl – Red Box 19 miles
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/128588715

Sept. 30th: Pasadena – Long Beach – Pasadena 65.69 miles
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/128158117

Oct. 7th : Chinatown Criterium 45 min each cat.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/128608163

This is SERIES of 4 Sunday events with each event being unique in it’s own right. The all around rider(s) who do well in all events will be able to walk away with an option of 3 best of event jerseys! Do you have what it takes to capture “sprinter” jersey? Or a “climbers” jersey? Not to mention an overall stage class jersey?!

CATEGORIES: ROAD / FIXED / CROSS / MEN / WOMEN

TIME TRIAL RESULTS – FORTUNE 700 SERIES – 9/16/2012

GET READY FOR THE NEXT RACE COMING UP ON SUNDAY ! Below is a copy of the route map for the 19 mile Red Box race coming up, so get your legs ready !

Sept.23rd : Rose Bowl – Red Box 19 miles
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/128588715

KIDICAL MASS

Posted on August 29, 2012 by admin

KIDICAL MASS from The Workshop LB on Vimeo.

I have always loved going to Critical Mass bike rides but when I got a chance to help out with a local “Kidical Mass” ride in my community of Long Beach, Ca. I could not help but want to get involved with a awesome event like this for kids. I must give a special thank you to one of the MASHAFIX.com sponsors that donated over $1000 in brand new bicycle HELMETS for these young kids. So from all the kids and parents you helped out and THE WORKSHOP LB we give a HUGE THANK YOU to PRO-TEC HELMETS.

filmed and edited by – JahRome
music by – The Pharcyde – “Passing Me By” – instrumental version

Please link to –

THEWORKSHOPLB.com
PRO-TEC.net
BIXBYKNOLLSINFO.com
MASHAFIX.com

The Workshop LB would like to give a special thanks to PRO-TEC for donating over $1000 in helmets to help keep these young riders safe. PRO-TEC.net

On Sunday August 19, 2012 a large group of parents and their children got together at Los Cerritos Park which is located in Bixby Knolls, Ca.(long beach). This was not just any ordinary bicycle ride. In fact, this is something very special that is put on every month to help young bicycle riders learn to ride as a group while also learning all of the laws of the road to help keep them safe. Kids from all ages showed up on this particular Sunday afternoon to take part in this group bike ride. The Workshop LB has been taking part in this event by offering free bike tune ups and maintenance tips to all parents and kids that come out to Kidical Mass, but this time was even more special because PRO-TEC Helmets has teamed up with The Workshop LB and Mashafix.com to provide free helmets to these young riders. PRO-TEC believes in tradition and so many many adults have grown up wearing PRO-TEC helmets that it is why we pass along this tradition to the kids that come out for this event. We encourage anyone in the LA County and Long Beach, Ca. area to come out and take part in Kidical Mass. If you would like more information on Kidical Mass in Bixby Knolls, Ca. please visit bixbyknollsinfo.com/kidicalmass.html or call 1-(562)-595-0081

The next Kidical Mass will take place on Sunday September 23, 2012 at 1:00 pm pst

You can also visit The Workshop LB for more information or for any of your cycling needs which is located at – 4250, Atlantic Ave. Bixby Knolls, Ca. 90807 – 1-(562)-424-7433(RIDE) or visit THEWORKSHOPLB.com

PRODUCT REVIEW // FAMLI STRAPS los angeles

Posted on August 26, 2012 by admin

I think the first thing that stood out to me with the STRAPS was the color purple. I have yet to see very many companies use such a deep color purple like FAMLI STRAPS does. Besides that I like how the straps are reinforced with metal at the ends of the straps to keep them from fraying over time. The straps are also fairly stiff yet not to stiff so for some it may be a more comfortable strap for everyday use as well as tricking. After 2 weeks of vigorous testing these straps look pretty good for the abuse they were put threw. So if you are looking for a good Fixed Freestyle strap that is not only affordable but comes in many different color options then I suggest you check these out. I will have them down at THE WORKSHOP LB on display for a few days so if you are in the area be sure to come by and check them out…. and did I mention they are HAND MADE RIGHT HERE IN LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA !

The top tube pad is definitely longer than most top tube pads I have seen or have used before. For those of you that are doing tricks this is definitely going to cover the entire top tube so if you are looking for a new top tube pad FAMLI STRAPS has got you covered their and they have many different color options to choose from as well.

The HIP POUCH is very spacious and also has a hidden pocket built in that if there was not a note attached to the hip pouch when they sent it to me I would have never found it hahahahah ! Besides the secret pocket I really like that this bag has plenty of space to fit all my tools, tube, and bike pump for when I want to go for a ride and not have to lug around a huge bag. One thing I noticed about this pouch was that it did not have a U-Lock holster built in to it as many other hip pouches on the mark have built in. However despite this I could really care lees because the size of the pouch makes up for that and I have always been one to put my U-Lock in my belt as I ride.

BICYCLE SHARING PROGRAM coming to long beach …

Posted on August 22, 2012 by admin

Now this STORY that was posted up by the LONG BEACH PRESS TELEGRAM a few days ago announcing their plan to bring a bicycle rental program to the city of Long Beach, Ca. The Bike Nation Inc. of Tustin has proposed to invest $12 million to Long Beach to create a bicycle rental network that would include 250 bike share stations, 2,500 bikes and 3,750 bike docks over a extended 10 year contract with the city. The locations for these proposed bike stations has not been set up or identified yet but they plan on having a “significant” number of these stations open and available for rental by January 1st of this next year. I myself am super stoked to hear this news and was super stoked on the pricing plans they have set up. I think the best part for me is if you use them for less than 30 minutes it is at no cost to you. The rental plans are very affordable as well starting at only $75 for the year and offering a rate of $60 to students that qualify for the program. There is also more affordable ways to rent them as well, such as $6 for 24 hours, $12 for 72 hours, $25 for 7 days, and $35 for a month. The prices may vary but its the 30 minutes or less for free to me that is so sick ! Cities such as Anaheim and Los Angeles have made similar contract agreements as well.

A great example of a program like this is going on in Mexico City , Mexico. They have a program right now that is so big that they had to stop taking new members because there was not enough bikes ! I know I can not wait until the day when I see this many bikes on the streets. I know for sure when gas prices just keep rising it is inevitable that people are going to need to find more affordable ways of transportation.

PEDALFEST with boombotix this weekend

Posted on August 16, 2012 by admin

“We will be out here tryin’ to function at Pedalfest this weekend in Jack London Square this weekend. The East Bay bike community is growing strong as they have developed their own full fledged hipster culture. The lower rent expenses allow them to purchase more PBR than ever. The climates comparable to San Francisco’s Mission District are bringing out our most attractive tattoo laden riders. Make your way over to Jack London Square and check out some of Boombotix’s ultraportable speaker line including the Jason Clary pro model.” via BOOMBOTIX.com

LDG x CAN’T FOOL THE YOUTH premiere photos

Posted on June 19, 2012 by admin

LDG just posted up some sick photos from the CANT FOOL THE YOUTH fixed freestyle video magazine premiere back on May 26. This weekend marks the 3rd. and final premiere at the iMiNUSD store on the 23rd. I know I will be traveling up north for this one and to film some other projects that I am working on. I hope to see many of you out there this Saturday. #youknowWazgood

Mashafix.com presents – CAN’T FOOL THE YOUTH vidoe magazine primere – MAY 26 at LDG from Mashafix.com on Vimeo.

Cardiel x Chrome: Sacramento to Chico

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

Such a sick video showing off the new CARDIEL BAGS FROM CHROME. John Cardiel and professional fixed freestyle rider Ed “WONKA” La Forte take off for an epic 103 mile ride from Sacramento to Chico, Ca. and MR. SKYLMT Colby Elrick captures all of the good times along the way including a stop at the Sierra Nevada brewery. I feel bad for WONKA having to ride his TRICK BIKE to commute the entire 103 mile route hahahahha !!! One things for sure though; the new CARDIEL BAGS from CHROME are definitely going to be a huge hit and are going on the top of my list of must haves. Check out the CHROME WEBSITE and pick up your JOHN CARDIEL BAG x CHROME bag today.

Introducing the new LDG Compound Cog

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

Check out this new cog by LDG these guys are coming with non stop innovative products that are nothing but high quality and style. Check out the LDG WEBSITE for more info on these news COGS and other new PRODUCTS and DESIGNS.

Introducing our new pinned construction cog, this design took months to develop the proper tolerances for achieving its unique mechanical construction.

LDG took a different approach to traditional cog design and started thinking out the box. The outer teeth are CNC’d from 7075-T6 heat-treated aluminum and mechanically fastened through six stainless steel, and two brass pins, to the body. The body is sculpted from a solid piece of stainless steel and precision crafted to house the outside teeth. The amount of precision it takes to pin the outer cog to the body meant that we had to machine all facets of the material to ensure the pins would properly seat. The outside cog was anodized black and then further machined for a two-tone look.

The first production run of 15T will be available soon, followed by a release of the 16T, 17T and 18T sizes shortly after. Pricing will be set at $59.99 each.

USA vs. CANADA – by Coolassmike

Posted on February 3, 2012 by admin

So for those of you out there that are lucky enough to have been to a velodrome track before and witnessed these amazing athletes flying around the track at speeds of over 40 mph than I suggest you treat yourselves to it at least once in your lifetime. I personally have only been a few times and each time I learn so much that I never would have ever learned about riding these track bikes or “fixies” as you will hear from most people now. Most people that see kids riding around the streets on a fixed gear bike just see a bright colored bike with “no brakes” and assume it is dangerous to ride like that. On the contrary it is not; riding fixed is actually one of the safest ways to travel on a bicycle. I would strongly recommend a hand brake as a back up especially if you are new to riding a fixed gear drive train. Even if you are and just like to go fast just trust me when I saw the hand brake will make you go faster. One big reason is because your not tire checking going down hill or having to skid which slows you down. A hand brake will give you the advantage of only having to tap your brakes when necessary for short period of time letting you take downhills more aggressively. Anyways back to track racing ahahhahaa ! These videos are heats between USA vs. CANADA taken by COOLASSMIKE ON YOU TUBE. This video was take at the LA VELODROME on 1/22/2012. So definitely check out the LA VELODROME WEBSITE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS like these especially because most events like this one are FREE !!! Treat your self to some good times and educate your self about fixed gear riding and see what everything evolved from in terms of the design of these bikes and the way they are all used to do trick similar to a BMX bike.

USA vs Canada 2 / Heat 001 Gideon Massie vs Travis Smith

USA Cycling vs Canada Cycling Stephan Cossette vs Andy Lakatosh

USA Cycling vs Canada Cycling Scott Mulder vs Daniel Sullivan races 1-22-2012

USA Cycling vs Canada CyclingCam McKinnion vs TJ Matheson races 1-22-2012

USA Cycling vs Canada Cycling Joe Veloce vs Gideon Massie vs Michael Blatchford races 1-22-2012

USA Cycling vs Canada Cycling Andy Lakatosh vs Daniel Sullivan vs TJ Matheson races 1-22-2012

Womens USA Cycling vs Canada Cycling Maddie Godby vs Tela Crane races 1-22-2012

Womens USA Cycling vs Canada Cycling Jennifer Valente vs Dana Feiss races 1-22-2012

USA Cycling vs Canada Cycling TJ Matheson vs Travis Smith races 1-22-2012

USA Cycling vs Canada Cycling Joe Voloce vs Scott Mulder races 1-22-2012

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Crank LA Clothing Promo

Posted on January 10, 2012 by admin

Here is a promotional add by CRANK LA CLOTHING. Rumor has it that if they hit 1000 “LIKE’s” by the end of January they will “thrown a MASSIVE event” so if you are in the Los Angeles area I suggest you check out their FACEBOOK PAGE.