The North Race| Halley-Cat 03/11/2012

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The North Race presents Halley - cat, a night of mayhem as over 100 people already confirmed to ride will take to the street of Leeds for the chance to win a new bicycle.

Check event page here for more deets or The North Race

Nike BMX in Taipei

Restrap Product Launch

Another banger for northern heads - this product launch and alleycat should be a good way to see in the bank holiday weekend. Been chatting with Nate about the event and we've got an interesting twist lined up...

Verbal Contact

The guys at Crowns and Owls did a rad video for Leeds based Verbal Contact last year - this latest jam, featuring Leberra is a little more lo-fi on screen but still sounds real nice. If you're feelin this you can see/hear more at their facebook page. Thanks to Grant from Fiend Digital for the heads up...

Team GB Olympic Road Race Bike

As we loom ever closer to tomorrow's historic event, photos of team GB's road race bike have just surfaced the internet. Well what can I say....It looks fugly. That's no bad thing though. An ugly (yet expensive) bike always makes me have a good look at why the bike has been designed that way and this case is a prime example of that.

Taken from cyclingweekly.co.uk
'Built by carbon expert and former sprinter Dimitris Katsanis, a version of these bikes were first used on the track back in 2002. They have been developed ever since, especially in the build up to the Beijing Olympics when Chris Boardman spent hundreds of man-hours in a wind tunnel in Southampton testing everything that could be tested.'

So it's obviously a super hi-tech...bike but I find it all a bit unnecessary. Froome, Wiggins, Cavendish, Millar and Stannard have all spent the last 3 weeks riding their regular team bikes in Le Tour, so why give them a completely new bike now which will feel unfamiliar? We know that Sky's Pinerellos and Garmin's Cervelo's are more than capable of supporting a rider to winning an individual stage or better yet, the whole Tour de France and it's fair to say that BMC are a top class bike manufacturer! Anyway, we're going to smash it so none of this matters. Check out cycling weekly for more

Skitch Edit - It's really really good

Yeh, yeh... I know we say it every time but we don't post many fixed gear freestyle videos here and that's because we're just not that into trick riding. The only FGFS rider to ever pass through Leeds was our LTS homeboy Chickin, although i'm not sure you can call what he does FGFS - it's just Chicken riding a bike! Anyway, I checked this video out and really enjoyed it. It's shot really nicely and has some cool lighting effects at the beginning but most of all it's the editing that I really digged! It's got a great pace and it throws in some appropriate effects in there - something that is hard to get right! If you're not into FGFS and you're still not convinced to hit the play button, then let me tell you it has a monumental bail right at the start. Props to Tom Briggs for making it.

LSF France to Spain

Myself (Tim), Tom and Jonathan will be venturing overseas as of Saturday.

We're cycling from Caen to the boarders of spain and then on to Cannes depending on how we do for time.

Fixed gear, nae break, 16 litr saddle bag, tarps and a sleeping bag. 


Around about 1200 miles through 3 weeks...

There will be a full write up on www.thenorthrace.co.uk when we get back but you can follow our progress on instagram...

Instagram Usernames

Fixed_gear_leeds
Timothypulleyn

The North Race Final Roll Call

This is happening tonight in Leeds. Cheap booze, racing and 2 screenings! See you there...

The North Race Photography

Were getting closer to the launch party of The North Race and already some pretty astonishing images are surfacing on Facebook and Instagram. If you're about Leeds on Friday night this week be sure to drop by from 7 onwards at the Restrap HQ...

Instagram - Thenorthrace
Twitter - @thenorthrace
Facebook - The North Race

Event info here

The North Race Limited T-Shirts...

If you're not already aware, The North Race Launch Party is happening this Friday night. To co-inside with the launch the guys have produced a Limited edition run of T-shirts. 

Show your interest here...

The North Race

The North Race Launch Party20/07/2012

King For A Day 2012

Last weekend King For A Day took place at Leeds Hyde Park...

"Each year riders from all over the north of England come to together in Leeds to pay tribute to the late Charles Edward Gillan Prow. Come rain or shine this yearly jam brings together everyone from Yorkshire and the surrounding counties to reminisces on times gone by, have a tin and send it for Charles. King for a Day is not your average BMX meet up but more of a celebration of a character who’s influence runs deep in the heart’s of Leed’s BMX."

Nice footage from Leo Baren

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Genre De vie

A little teaser released prior to the launch of the full Genre De Vie film. See what you think and let them know at Genre De Vie

Rapha Continental - The Snowys

Another breath taking video from Rapha...

Ninja Cats London

Fixed Gear Freestyle is something i'm generally not so fussed about, however i've followed the progress of some of the Ninja cat riders since about November last year...

Not only do I love the 'rough round the edges' filming and editing but I also really admire the style of these guys. Sol & Oscar in particular always pushing the boundaries of fixed gear freestyle and what they can do in the city.

Feather Friday

Pure adulterated 853 Low Pro porn with an incredible colour to finish the frame.

Feather Cycles

Hub Porn...

Superbe Pro Hub Set, NJS NAGASAWA Stamped - Rare.

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Velocity One

Turin Alleycat - thanks for the heads up Lito

LSF B-day Returns...

Fixed Gear Leeds - LSF from Fixed Gear Leeds on Vimeo.


Couldn't resist a blast from the past on behalf of Sam who's birthday it is on Tuesday. Have a good'en lad!

Tokyo Fixed Gear - Jacob and his S1

Good to see Jacob last weekend at The North Race!

DSC T-Shirt Drop

For a limited time the DSC shop is open... Grab your T's here while you can!

Feather Friday's

LSF Rider Nicks Feather Track Frame with Columbus Spirit tubing and integrated head tube.

Tour De France Circa 1953

Loving the ghetto busses...

Victoria Pendleton At It Again

Victoria seems to be getting her teeth stuck into the modeling side of her career...

Thanks for pointing this out Tom

The North Race Launch

Very excited to announce the launch event for The North Race.

This will be an event not worth missing out on! The'll be riders coming from up and down the country to race and see the final video footage of The North Race.

More info here

Vans Authentic 'Washed'

Coming in two tonal colourways, they each feature faded, washed look with white midsoles.

Dropping in retailers this summer...

Bikesuit

Perfect for Britain's current summer weather situation...

More info here...

Kitsune Maison x New Era

5 Panel & Snap back avaliable here - Limited run!

The North Race Weekend

There isn't an easy way to describe last weekends events and I don't want to give too much away as to what's in store on behalf of The North Race. It was an amazing weekend had by all!
 Here's a few teaser shots...

LSF Fresh Frames...

There's been an influx of new frames these last few weeks with the LSF riders and more to come. New frames means more riding. New 'shit' edit and photos coming soon...

Feather Friday's

From now on we're gonna start the weekend with a bang. Each week a new Feather frame will be featured on the blog from new to old.  Having followed Ricky on instagram for a while now it's quite clear how far he's come in frame building.  He continues to keep pushing the boundaries of detail and accuracy when building these stunning bikes...

Original LSF rider Ben Treanor's Feather build.

This Weekend - The North Race.

Everything is in place for the weekends filming around the Yorkshire Dales.

This will be one of many hills to go up & down...

Beijing Track B&W

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Restrap

RESTRAP HQ

This Thursday the usual LSF ride was cut a little short in order to help Nathan (Restrap) with his new workshop...

Big things coming this summer!

Keep up to speed with whats going on here...

Ladies, NJS and a lota' HED3's

Shouts to Isao Omae from York Fixed Gear for pointing this one out!

European Courier Messenger Championships 2012 - Edinburgh

So gutted I couldn't go to this! Looks like a great event regardless of the weather and nice to see some familiar faces!

Surf Boards and Babes

Cantgoslo Musettes & Custom Security

Manchester's Cantgoslo crew really seem to be putting plans in motion at the minue with the recent announcment of 2 new Cantgoslo frames and now custom Musettes and chrome plated U locks!

Look forward to seeing these products up close!

More info here