Gods Pedal Power

My friend Mike gave me my Gitane frame to build up my fixie. Mike also happens to run Gods Pedal Power Ministry. If you work at a shop in Tampa you have probobly met Mike. He collects parts and bikes donated by our customers and those of other area shops and uses them to build bikes for those in need. These pictures were taken on his home property where he stores hundreds of bikes and parts as well as a few old trucks.. and a couple other shots were taken on location at GPPM at University Baptist Church in Tampa. For more info about GPPM visit www.godspedalpower.org.

This is Mike... say hello!

My New Timbuk2

Got me a new messenger bag this week and I love the freakin thing. Its a Timbuk2 Classic Messenger bag in a size medium... in some pretty earthy green colors. I was used to carrying a backpack with me when i commuted on my fixie to work or when I took the bus. Its much better than the backpack while riding because i can get into it without getting hurt... and its easier to throw stuff in with out worry of where its going. its very easy to file stuff away as there is a ton of little pockets for things like my camera, my cell phone, and my wallet and such. one of the best things... this thing can carry a sixer of some sweet Red Hook with plenty of room for more shit. more info at www.timbuk2.com

Tricksisis

Alan Snail posted me on his blog fer doin some tricks on me bike... www.Alansnel.com no im not the old guy towing his wife in the scooter... scroll down a bit.

St. Pete Alley Cat

This weekend was the When Bikes Attack Alley Cat in St. Pete... I would have gotten more pics but i stole these from Bryan Quinn as it is. I was too busy racing around the streets of St. Pete, doing skids, riding backwards, and drinking beer to think about taking pictures... it was a good time. Christina and the babies came out as well. The race covered several blocks near down town including the Pier and was an all out scramble from begining to end, racing from one point to the next using any means and route necessary to get there. It seemed like utter chaos, you did not know where you were headed from the next point untill you got there and they gave you a new map. It was my first Alley cat race but it certainly will not be my last. The riding and comraderie remind me of my days sessioning the very same streets as a skater years ago. Combining bikes with beer and music... refreshing.

These are my loyal customers... these guys visit my shop on a regular basis and Ive adopted them as the Carollwood crew. ha. This wednesday night we will be "sessioning" if you will, out behind the shop... doing tricks, skids, hangin out and doing what i love most... drinking beer.

i built a wheel for tony

This is tony, with his new wheel


this is the wheel on the floor

Alley Cat this weekend

Ill be there on my fixie..

www.66fixed.com

Swiss Army Courier Bike

Dont know much about this bike but we determined it to be a Swiss Army bike from the 40's... pretty cool.

Bicycle Bash

Sunday November 4th 11am - 4pm at Vinoy Park In Downtown St. Pete.

Thats the event... the cool part is Alan Snel asked me to do a bike camping demo... so I will be out there with the Long Haul Trucker and all the gear.. I will try to have some pictures and maybe actually make lunch while I am out there. Ha... good times. Anywho... if you come out please be sure to stop by and say hello.

http://www.bicyclebash.com/

CBE Urban Assault!!!

URBAN
–adjective 1. of, pertaining to, or designating a city or town.
ASSAULT
–noun 1. a sudden, violent attack; onslaught: an assault on tradition.

that about sums that up... Friday, October the 12th.. 7pm at Carrollwood Bicycle Emporium in Tampa(http://www.cbebikes.com/) or 8pm at the Walgreens at Hyde Park and Platt downtown Tampa. Bring your mountain bike and shin pads. crazy fun ride... come to watch the crazies.