Skin Grows Back

A little over two months ago, I saw these bags, and other messenger-based products in Orange20. I had a chat about Skin grows Back with TJ. He told me hands down the best bag he has seen come into the shop lately. We talked about them and how rad the owners were and that it's an Australian based company. The conversation stayed with me for awhile, and my homie Juan wanted to throw a race. (which was this last Saturday, which I won, Joe should be doing a write up soonish...) So I hit up Catt and Jamie for sponsorship for Juan. They responded really fast and were very stoked to be apart of the race. They sent a top tube pad, wallet and their version of "hold fast straps" which look amazing.
(I'll be getting a review of them, from the kid who got those) This company is worth checking out, and I'm impressed by what I have seen so far. Thanks for the prizes guys, and keep up the good work!

Here's what the DX pedal straps look like.



I love their Mission statement....

Skin Grows Back was started in 2006. We thought there was a need for Australian made, reasonably priced, well built Bicycle Courier Bags and accessories.

Our aim is to provide products that make life on the road easier as well as being durable and functional. We use the best quality materials because we want
what we sell to last the duration and not end up as landfill.

We are a web based company to reduce overheads, we reuse packaging where possible. Some products are made from recycled materials. We like to
support ethical Australian manufacturers for the products that are not made by us. Being Australian made is not about flag waving for us.

We like to ride our bikes. Happy riding, Catt & Jamie

Benny Gold Diamond Embroidered New Era

Benny Gold loves bikes and skateboards. I love his tees and hats. Especially this one.
Diamond embroidered fitted for this season. Dope. Pick it up at stores with Benny Gold accounts...
Don't sleep.

iPad Sprocket Pocket

iPad Sprocket Pocket from MAYAnMAYA on Vimeo.

Pretty Sweet Idea for the casual rider, but kind of a gimmick... I wouldn't trust an Iron on.. Shit would Have to be sewed up..

TV's in the headrest is soooo last decade.. Ima play movies on my back while Im riding my bike.. Next level son.

Their Description:
A 5 minute film that shows how-to build your very own wearable iPad Sprocket Pocket.

This was a MAYAmake 24-hour project.

The Sprocket Pocket, and the MAYA Sprocket iPad application were designed, prototyped, tested, manufactured in limited quantity (9 in first 24 hours where built and 4 were given away at an Apple Store just for fun to random bike riding iPad owners), packaged, and deployed all within 24 hours before the launch of the iPad.

For more information, to download the patterns or just find out what the heck we're talking about, check out: maya.com/sprocket

Fundraising this weekend in LA!

The Takeover! This Saturday (April 17th) $5 dollar entry. It's a six checkpoint race, which checkpoints you go to, will be determined by the roll a die at each checkpoint... It's really about the luck of the draw and strength of street knowledge. The 5 dollar entry for this race is going to the Bicycle Kitchen. Who is celebrating their 5th year Anniversary on Helitrope and Melrose. (My home away from home and "bike District" of LA) You can learn more about their fundraising drive here.

Race Deets:
Orange20 130pm $5
Race starts at 2pm sharp. DON"T BE LATE, OR YOU WILL NOT RACE. (So Sez Juan)

Afterparty/ awards:
1642 Bar 430pm
1642 Temple St.
LA, CA 90026




Then on Sunday, (April 18th) is the fourth year of Burrito Project LA! So they're throwing a race and a fundraising afterparty DTLA!
I love Burrito Project, such a rad idea. Make food, deliver it to the homeless on bikes. Dope!!!

Deets:
Echo Park Cycles, 12 noon
Bring a bag and some cash (think mini Cranksgiving)

Afterparty
Bar 107 DTLA 2pm

I took the pic off Tracko, cause I liked it, and I couldn't find a good image of the flyer...

Super TED!!!

I have yet to have had the pleasure to meet Super Ted. I'm hoping that someday soon, he'll come to Socal and kick it with us.
Until then, I'll just have to rock his face on t-shirt. What I'm really thinking, is to put someone's face from around these parts on a shirt... Who? Guess correctly and you'll get one for free, when I get around to making them...

Seen on prolly,

via 14bike co.

Animal bikes 10 year anniversary

Ten year Anniversary of Animal bikes, means dope fitted! Congrats guys for making us move for 10 years!!!

The Annual Blessing of the Bicycles

The Annual Blessing of the Bicycles
at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Blessings to begin at 8 a.m.!

Get Blessed!
Get Breakfast!
Get a Free Bike Check!

For more information call Good Samaritan Hospital: (213) 977-2911

Bicycle Kitchen empowers a growing movement

Happy Birthday, Bicycle Kitchen from 89.3 KPCC on Vimeo.

Lauren M. Whaley for 89.3 kpcc Breaks down the Bicycle Kitchen History and 5 Year anniversary event. In the video, as an added bonus, If you look close enough you get a glimpse of a TOLA sticker ;)

The Bicycle Kitchen is a non-profit that runs on volunteers and small donations. Anyone can visit the small space on Heliotrope Drive and Melrose Avenue to learn about bikes, fix bikes or build bikes. The Kitchen provides tools, teachers and used parts.

Between the Kitchen, group rides, bicycle advocacy and help from the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (which recently started a bicycle blog), there are an increasing number of two-wheelers popping up in this land of freeways.

Read the Whole Story HERE

Ride AD

My homeboy Andrew has just dropped a jem with this t-shirt, "Limited Geometry". I really dig it, and at $15 bucks a pop you can't beat that. A lot of other bike tees these days are getting a little out of control with their prices. It's nice to see such a good price for a good design. Plus it's limited edition, (only 100 made) so really, he could have charged what ever he wanted to but didn't. Pick one up here, or come to "The Takeover Race" this Saturday April 17th at O20, 130pm and win one. Andrew will be on hand, not just as a sponsor of the race, but as a filmer of it. He's been to almost every event in LA this year, putting it all down on film. Then the next day, dropping rad little edits. This guy works very hard. Big things from Andrew this year!

Limited Geometry Promo Video from AMBUSHE on Vimeo.

Dj Premier VS Pete Rock Stussy T-Shirt

Not only do I want to be in Japan for this show but now I want the T-Shirt for it. At least I can do one of these things...

On sale April 24th, Stussy.