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SXSFixed 2010

On the morning of March 13, 2010, 13 fixed-gear cyclists gathered in downtown Dallas with one destination in mind: Austin.  They had been training for months in anticipation of the first-ever SXSFixed ride.  Over the next three days, the SXSFixed riders pedaled over 230 miles on untamed Texas roadways, through small towns and busy highways,  and arrived at the bike-friendly capital of Texas on March 15, 2010 at 1:00pm.

13 cyclists riding

3 near-hits

15 hours on the saddle per rider

2 flat tires

154 bananas consumed

158 minutes minutes of livestream footage

124 twitter updates from the road

3 wrong turns

238 miles per rider

2900 cumulative miles ridden

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SXSFixed 2010.  Austin, we’ll see you next year.

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See more on SXSFixed 2010:
Livestream footage archive www.qik.com/LaceofBase
Photos www.flickr.com/LaceofBase

Thanks to everyone for their love, comments, re-tweets, and support.  It made the trip worthwhile.  -SXSFixed2010


Kick ass jerseys available for preorder…

from Centre. The guys over there designed an awesome jersey for the ride, and they’ve also created a flipped jersey for the public. Head on over and preorder one: Centre

The Draft or Drag Race

Wish we could be there in time…

“It’s coming…

The best South by Southwest race ever! The thrill of competition, dope-ass prizes, a kickin’ after-party with live music, amazing side events, and TONS of gorgeous bike lads and lasses- oooh, and let’s not forget the river of free booze!

This race is going down on March 14th, the first weekend of SXSW, and the first day of Daylight Savings Time. Come revel in the first day of extra sun goodness by racing your heart out. The race itself is roughly a 13-mile sprint from Howard Ln. to Auditorium Shores. No checkpoints, no frills- just pumping those legs as fast as you can all the way to the river. Once you hit the Triangle, take either Lamar or Guadalupe- the choice is yours!

Once you’ve reached the finish, you will be rewarded with free race t-shirts and some lovely- non-alcoholic- beverages. From there we cruise over to Uncle Billy’s for the real refreshments, tunes, and the awards (as well as the chance to mingle with lovely, sweaty biker bodies). The after-party is open to racers, people only competing in side events, and everybody else you can drag along. Uncle Billy’s BRAND NEW PARKING GARAGE is going to be the site of the side events which includes, but is not limited to:
Trackstand Twister
Quick-Stop Skip Comp…

…and do I hear a whisper on the wind? Big Wheel Races!

SXSW music doesn’t start until March 16th, so if you are going to be in town before that and you want some fun then check this shit out! It’s going to be epic and a great way to spend a Sunday night.

The prizes are going to be awesome… the full list of sponsors is still growing, but here’s what I can disclose:

Fast Folks
The Dropout
Eureka Designs
Flashbak
Fabric Horse
Bird’s Barbershop
Uncle Billy’s
Spokiz
Psychlist
Limit 66
Under the Weather

…and obviously, more to come. The prize categories are: grand prize, runner-up geared and fixed, womens’, out-of-towner, newbie racer, and DFL.

So mark it on your calenders, put it on your Blackberries and IPhones, you don’t want to miss this race!

If you would like more info or if you want to volunteer contact:
Nikol (nikol.kinu@gmail.com)
or
Jon (610-737-7189 – jonjameskeller@gmail.com)”

Sneak Peak

Look what WE did today! Thanks to Jacob Williams Photography for shooting us.

More (retouched) images to come!

(From left to right: Jacob, Dallas, David, Nate, Alicia, Randall; not pictured, but also shot: Jon, Thomas)

Stop motion chick mash

Dig the song, dig the bike… just watch it!

What We’re Doing

We're riding from Dallas to Austin for SXSW. On fixed gear bicycles.

Drop us a line here here.