Friday, August 21, 2009

LondonFGSS, London BFF

Just received the LondonFGSS newsletter #3. Of interest:

T-Shirts

These things have sold and are continuing to sell like the proverbial hot cakes.

Over half of the stock was sold in the first week or so, and SJS Cycles have already reported that some size combinations are now sold out.

The designs are limited, so there will be no more once they're gone and if you're in any way tempted you're urged to get on over to the site and order some before you miss your chance.

View them here:

Order them here:


I was curious to see that 'POC' was manufactured by a different vendor - might have something to do with the explicit content! Rumor has it that three 'Penguin' shirts have made it down to Melbourne - The League of Extraordinary Penguins shall rise again!

In the BFF media release for London, it seems their polo tournament will only run for one day. Of course, why would it take more than one day to run a tournament? Only the self-indulgent and attention-starved would ask for more than one day to demonstrate their sport. Keeping it to one day allows players and enthusiasts to take part in or spectate at the other events and activities presented by the rest of the cycling community - that is, if they're interested.

Bicycle Film Festival

Here's the press release:

Beginning September 23, and hosted at the Barbican Centre, the festival will screen several programs that reflect the diverse experiences involving the bicycle. Highlights from this year include: Where Are You Go directed by Benny Zenga and Brian Vernor, I Love My Bicycle: The Story of FBM Bikes directed by Joe Stakun, and The Third Wheel directed by Brian Schoenfelder.

The London festival will also feature a variety of bike rides and events surrounding the screenings. Thursday the 24th features an opening party at the Barbican with DJ Sam Young. Friday evening, a night of Roller Racing presented by Rollapaluza @ Bethnal Green Working Mens Club, and a Bike Polo Tournament on Sunday the 27th.

Saturday the 26th of September will play host to a variety of rides, including a Rapha ride, and Carhartt BMX street jam, with professional BMX stars from across the country participating.

All BFF events are open to the public and participation is widely encouraged.

Details:
http://www.londonfgss.com/thread27124.html
http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/?p=london

And if you want to buy tickets in advance:
http://www.barbican.org.uk/film/series.asp?id=765&show=info

Thursday, July 16, 2009

La Musica Tremenda

http://blip.fm/feebsquared

A good place to start a playlist discussion, after the shambles that was #Hottest100.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Мелбoрн Cиндикат Cвободная Cycle Polo

Мелбoрн (Melburn) Cиндикат (Syndicate) of Cвободная (Free) Cycle Polo

No fees, with voluntary contributions at the individual's discretion. Open fora.

Projects:

Bike-transportable court edging, made from low-CO2 or renewable resources, to enable the Cиндикат to play polo independent of recurring costs, and to be able to move to new locations quickly when they become available. Estimated cost < $300. Work is in progress

Rejuvenated bike sound system, incorporating collaborative online playlists from the Cиндикат

3. Other events designed to appeal to people who love their bikes too much to subject them to the rigours of polo

Coming Soon