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Reportage By: John Watson

Painting for Poppi: A Black Metal AWOL for Ultraromance – Erik Nohlin

Painting for Poppi: A Black Metal AWOL for Ultraromance
Process photos by Dylan Buffington, bike photos by Beth Welliver, words by Erik Nohlin.

Painting a bike is equal parts preparation, painting and cleaning. With a good mise en place, strategy and focus, things will go more smoothly but hardly never 100% according to plan. Especially not if you’re an explorer in paint like me. The outcome of a paint proccess, in my eyes, is much about sticking to your initial vision but be prepared for some professional improvisation. I love to see shows like How it’s Made, Mega Factories or any behind the scenes show and I’d thought should walk you through the steps of my latest paint creation: the over- the-top, worldclass weird, Black Metal informed, Manowar infused Heart of Steel AWOL Comp for our friend @ultraromance (Poppi).

On a crappy phone connection from a desolate south eastern Mojave desert town, the conversation started something like this:

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Inside Cannondale’s Team Camp

People like seeing BTS video of pro cyclists, right? Especially when it’s from team green machine in Spain!

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The Red Hook Crit Barcelona 2015 Poster

Artists Jonah Birns and Chris McNally pulled together a killer poster for the upcoming Red Hook Crit Barcelona. If you’re going to be in Barcelona this weekend, do not miss this event!

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Deux North’s Hunt 5

“Inspired by the sport of professional rally car racing, Deux North took a special group of riders to the Rally de Catalunya in Spain for Hunt 5. In Salou, they met one of the world’s best drivers, Kris Meeke, and recorded his story of passion and adventure. Traveling along the route of the World Rally Championship, from Barcelona to Valencia, Deux North ran into some of the most beautiful places on earth as well as some interesting surprises and setbacks. It was Kris’ story that inspired Deux North’s hunters over their four day trip and to this day. This is Hunt 5, as told by World Rally Championship driver, Kris Meeke, and Deux North’s Hunters.”

See more at Deux North.

Reportage By: John Watson

The 2014 Surf City Cyclocross Finals – Brian Vernor

The 2014 Surf City Cyclocross Finals
Words and photos by Brian Vernor

My own history of racing cyclocross with the Surf City Cyclocross Series is too long to recount in a short article. In brief, Surf City Cyclocross is why I made my first film, Pure Sweet Hell (which premiered ten years ago this month), and why I have kept cyclocross near to my heart since my first race as a junior in 1993.

There are many heartlands of cyclocross. I’ve been to Belgium, Spain, Holland, Japan, and all over the United States, searching for the best action, beautiful courses, and the cult-like communities which make up the cross scene in each of those unique cyclocross heartlands. I appreciate all of them, but I appreciate none of them more than my own scene. That’s how it should be. People here in Santa Cruz have doggedly stuck to the core of what is cyclocross in America. Cyclocross is a contradiction; it sucks to do, and it’s glorious to have done it. Cyclocross will never have the audience and participation of football, basketball, or baseball, though we involved are always trying to grow it while keeping it true. Truth comes first and growth comes second.

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Hollis Duncan at the 2014 Spanish Cyclocross Championships

Hollis Duncan‘s work has been featured on the site before and I really enjoy his photos. Here’s the latest from the photographer, a video from the Spanish ‘cross championships:

“A few weeks ago, I went on self-assignment to Spain’s ‘cross championships in Segorbe (Valencia) and the first person I stopped to ask directions on the street happened to be Belgian. I carried little more than a camera and some beer money; paid peanuts for an individual room in an NH hotel with a bed no wider than my brake pads.

One thing that makes the Spanish championships unique is that there is a race-within-the-race between the 17 autonomous communities that comprise Spain. While you see a lot of team jerseys the majority wear kits from their home region: Basque Country, Galicia, Madrid, Catalunya, Valencia, etc. It was nice to see kids racing their ass off for regional bragging rights. Of course the Spanish have an inferiority complex re: Belgium, but the Basques are doing their darnedest to close the gap. Their support would be indistinguishable from Belgium’s if they showed up in equal numbers, and one advantage Spain enjoys over Belgium is Iberian ham.

Cariño, ¿has puesto mis Lightweights en la furgoneta .. y el jamón?”

Check out some photos at Hollis’ Flickr too!

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The Official 2013 Red Hook Crit Milano Posters

Two hundred athletes from fifteen countries will attempt to qualify for eighty-five race spots on October 12 in Milano, Italy.

Milano, Italia – October 2nd, 2013 – Trimble Racing is proud to announce the Red Hook Criterium Milano No. 4, presented by Rockstar Games, on Saturday, October 12th, 2013. The race will be held in the Bovisa area of Milano, Italy. Qualifying heats start at 17:00 with the final criterium at 21:00. The race is free for spectators.

See more below!

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The 2013 Red Hook Crit Barcelona

This just in from Red Hook Crit:

“Barcelona, Spain – August 13th, 2013 – Trimble Racing is proud to announce the 2013 Red Hook Criterium Barcelona, presented by Rockstar Games, on Saturday, August 24th, 2013. The race will be held at the Parc del Forum and is free for spectators. Qualifying heats start at 17:30 with the final criterium at 21:00.

Traditionally held in New York City, and Milan the crit moves to Barcelona for the first time as the third round of the Red Hook Criterium Championship Series. Competitors from fifteen countries will comprise the most international field in the Red Hook Crit’s history. Seven of the top ten in the championship points series are confirmed.”

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Rockstar Games Presents the 2013 Red Hook Criterium Championship Cycling Series

This year’s Red Hook Crit has officially raised the bar!

Check out the press-release below!

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The 2012 Red Hook Crit Coverage Presented by Cinelli USA

The last time I was at the Red Hook Crit, it was a small, intimate race through the dark, cobbled streets of Red Hook, Brooklyn. And even though I’ve paid close attention to the past two year’s event, I was not prepared to be greeted with a large, well-lit, legitimate closed course criterium. 20 laps of fast-paced track bike racing greeted me, complete with the standard spills and thrills. I feel like this year, more than before, the community as a whole embraced the event, sparking riders to travel from SF, LA and even as far as Italy and Spain. With Dan Chabanov defending his title, his competition came mostly from the legs of Mash‘s Rainier. With one lap to go, Dan’s solo gap was enough to seal his victory and Rainier took a solid second place. See the full results here.

It was the first time I’ve ever shot an event like this at night, so I wanted to try a few ideas out in field and for the most part, I’m pleased with the outcome.

Cinelli USA helped fund my trip out to the 2012 Red Hook Crit and below are select photos I shot for them.

Check out more by clicking the photo above or here to open in a new tab.

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Criterium Gijon

This video is promoting a criterium in Spain next month. Check out more information here! Track bike criteriums are the new alleycats.

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Seth Rosko: Zeus Replica Track Ends

Seth Rosko is a man of many talents. From motorcycles, to BMX frames and track bikes, the man has his hands in just about everything with two wheels. His latest project is an homage to the often overlooked Zeus track ends. These 4130 laser-cut track ends are a playful nod to the late Spanish component company. Zeus was founded in 1926 by Luis Arregui in Eibar, Spain. Throughout the years, they made frames, road and track components. Now their influence lives on in sturdy as all 4130 steel!

Check out more photos at Rosko’s Flickr.

Previously:
Seth Rosko for Post Bikes: BMX Frame
Seth Rosko and His 26″
The Atavistic Urge: Johnny Coast and Seth Rosko
SL Rosko

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Jon Ander Ortuondo Wins the Red Hook Crit Milano

This just in from the wire. Jon Ander Ortuondo from Spain took first at the Red Hook Crit Milano. Congrats Jon! Damn, look at all that Brooklyn in the top 5. Nicely done fellas! Congrats to everyone. Photos will begin to surface shortly.

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Vamosa la Playa: Stuttgart to Barcelona

Six fixed riders have been traveling from Stuttgart, Germany to Barcelona, Spain and documenting their trip on their blog, Vamosa La Playa. It’s a long-haul with more than 1500km to complete with one gear. Really rad and the perfect time of year to do so. So jealous.

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Cycling is Very Metal

How exactly is cycling, particularly professional cycling, metal? You’ll have to read the newest Metal Inquisition post to find out.

Previously:
Giro D’ Italia

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In Chrysalis

The Basque Health Department Headquarters by Coll-Barreu Arquitects in Ensanche, New Town, Spain is really getting me hot and bothered. Not so much for the crystalline facade, but for the way they treated the stair shafts. Look at it! BRIGHT GREEN. Please please American Architects and Designers, loosen the color-phobia and if you have to keep everything monotone, at least liven up the stair halls! Color is your friend!

Seen at Yatzer.