Old School Bike Packing

Visiting Alex Singer Cycles Workshop

Alex Singer Cycles from hanckxlife on Vimeo.

Not so much fixed gear bikes but interesting nonetheless if you love bikes and cycling. A legendary brand, custom framebuilder and boutique in Paris for randonneur and cyclotourism bikes and such. Edit came from here.

And should you want bit more in-depth information on Alex Singer Cycles, please check the nice feature on Cog magazine, here.

Found: List of Things to Pack for a Cycling Trip

This so awesome I had to steal it from Chainthug.

It's a list of things to pack for a cycling trip longer than 100 kilometres but less than 300 kilometres. And he found it between an old cycling book "Cykling och Cykelsport" from 1934!

I'm not gonna translate the full list but the point is that while it's old it's also almost completely modern, just all the basic stuff you would pack with you today. Things like basic tools, spare tubes, some clothing, a tooth brush, towel, a clock (which is a MUST according to the list), a drink flask, a map etc.

And according to the list for a trip longer than 300km you may also want to bring along some extras like "a photography machine" and "a spare pedal and axle".

"Where are the Pyramids?"

"David Auner is a film maker who shot a documentary in Cairo about 5 fixed gear riders on a quest in the Middle East."

Via Bike Blog NYC. 

Pelago Bicycles: Stavanger

Pelago Bicycles' randonneur / commuter type bike Stavanger, brand new for 2010. Not exactly my type of bike - not just yet, at least - but looking mighty good nonetheless. It's actually so new it's not even on their site yet.

And yeah, it's not fixie nor even single speed but who cares because Pelago are my homies reppin' my hood Vallila, Helsinki baby!

Ripaus took the photo at Go Expo 2010, thanks.

The Conquest Of France // And More

The Conquest of France from Let It Ride Ride Ride on Vimeo.

And HERE's plenty more of their adventures in Europe...

Helsinki Tour de Tourist - Saturday 7th Feb 2009

Just a reminder, Helsinki Tour de Tourist group ride is ON tomorrow. Be there. The final destination of the ride has been transferred to the Polo hall warehouse spot in Jätkäsaari. There will be a barbeque too, it's confirmed now.