A Door Of Hope

Poster by Timothy Karpinski at the Together Gallery

Aaron Edge and I have been good friends since we met in Portland in 2000. Since then we have worked on countless projects together and separatly. He designed both Rose City Fix and Rain City Fix. This photo was shot in a photobooth at Backspace after the Rose City Fix Book Release Party. Check out his bands Brothers of the Sonic Cloth and Requin.

— Firstly, Aaron and myself would like to thank all the folks that came out to support the whole event, the many generous sponsors, the racers, trixters, the Seattle crew who traveled down and team of helpers who kept the whole event running smoothly. We brought only a limited amount of the new Rose City Fix book to the event, if you got one without paying shipping that night... thank you. Internet ordering is now available here

We are planning on making this an anual event. So get stoked for next year.

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Special thanks to both Patrick (Pedal Consumption) and Ryan (Go Means Go). Patrick organized and brought in TONS of gear, frames, wheel-sets and clothing from sponsors. Ryan organized the race and trick events and gave crucial advice that made a huge difference to the fun factor.

Let's get to the good news (first), shall we?

Of the 53 racers that started, 39 finished before the race was called 1hr/45 min later.

Race Results:
• Walton 1hr 2m
• Kyle M 1hr 5m
• Sharkey 1hr 5m
• Jeremy 1hr 8m
• Zach R 1hr 11m
• Jib H 1hr 12m
• Joey V 1hr 16m
• Aubry E 1hr 16m
• Cam 1hr 16m
• Tall Bryan (first from Seattle) 1hr 17m
• Jake R 1hr 17m
• Al N 1hr 17
• Trevor P 1hr 17m
• Charlie D 1hr 19m
• Evan M 1hr 20m
• Marshal 1hr 21m
• Kyle M 1hr 21m
• Peter T 1hr 21m
• Miguel 1hr 22m
• Andrew B 1hr 23m
• Aaron McP 1hr 23m
• Geoff 1hr 25m
• Josh S 1hr 25
• Danny V 1hr 29m (received a ticket)
• Jonah R 1hr 29 (received a ticket)
• Josiah 1hr 30m
• Daniel M 1hr 30m
• Brady 1hr 30m
• Drew B 1hr 32m
• Tommy Lee 1hr 34m
• Topher 1hr 34m
• Brandon N 1hr 34m
• David G 1hr 34m
• John Michael 1hr 38m
• Victor P 1hr 39m
• Benji C 1hr 41m
• Vladimir 1hr 41m
• Laila G 1hr 42m (first female)
• Calie 1hr 44m

Trick Contest:
• Zach R
• Johan
• Johnny B
• Laila (first female)
• Cameron
• Jib
• Jake R
• Jordan
• Sean
• Maiki
• Danny V
• Felix
• Daniel M
• Brandon
• Clay

Footdown:

• Sean
• Daniel M
• Walton
• Jonah
• Jib
• Clay

And, sadly, there is bad news too... from a rented Uhaul van, the following items were stolen:

Patrick's Bike:
• Frame: Pista Concept 2007 (white)
• Front Wheel: Phil Wood Low-Flange (silver), H Plus Son (gold), DT Swiss Spokes (black)
• Rear Wheel: Phil Wood Low-Flange (silver), H Plus Son (gold), DT Swiss Spokes (black)
• Headset: Stock Cane Creek (black)
• Stem: Thomson Elite 50mm (black)
• Handlebars: Nitto B-201 Riser Bars (black)
• Seatpost: Thomson Elite (black)
• Saddle: Sam Marco Supercorsa (black)
• Cranks: Sugino 75 (black)
• Bottom Bracket: Sugino 75
• Chainring: Sugino 75 - 44t (black)
• Pedals: Odyssey Twisted PC (black)
• Toe Straps: Hold Fast

Jake's Bike:
• Frame: 3Rensho (purple-metallic)
• Front Wheel: SPIN Tri-Spoke (white)
• Rear Wheel: Chub Hub (black), H Plus Son Formation Face (black)
• Headset: Campy NJS (silver)
• Stem: Dura-Ace (silver)
• Handlebars: Syntace Pursuit Bars (silver)
• Seatpost: Thomson Elite (silver)
• Saddle: Sam Marco Rolls Ti (white)
• Cranks: Sugino 75 (silver)
• Bottom Bracket: Hatta
• Chainring: Sugino 75 - 49t (silver)
• Pedals: MKS Sylvan (silver)
• Toe Straps: Cadence Double (black)

Other Items Stolen:
• Jake's custom Freight Baggage (black) bag that contained a digital and film camera and a $400 Patagonia jacket (black)
• Ryan’s shoulder bag containing 10 Macaframa DVD’s and Go Means Go shirts
• Dodici Veloce frame (pink/chrome) w/chrome fork
• Leader 721TR Track Frame/Fork (white)

Who ever has any helpful information, please contact us. We are offering a reward... NO QUESTIONS ASKED! I don't think the thieves realize who they stole from and most likely WILL get caught. So if the thieves are reading this, either drop off everything you stole at City Bikes on Ankeny & 8th (NO QUESTIONS ASKED) or contact patrick@pedalconsumption.com or email Jake at jakericker@gmail.com (NO QUESTIONS ASKED).

We filed a police report, so if you have any information, feel free to call Officer Joel M. Ockunzzi (#49841) of the Portland Police Department. The case number is 090 72910.

I grew up 13 miles outside Astoria, Oregon. Last week i went back home to hang out with my family and relax. Good times were had by all. Here are two photos of my home town.

Listening to:
Morrissey - Years of Refusal

Bat For Lashes - Two Sons

The Bicycle Film Festival was in Portland this weekend. I was only able to catch the last program which was the Urban Bike Shorts but i saw some great short films. My favorite shorts were the Empire Begins, BROADWAY BOMBER / BRIDGE BATTLE, and ANIMA D'ACCIAIO (SOUL OF STEEL): a very inspirtng documentary about the master frame builder Ciocc and his colaberation with Wonka and GOrilla bikes. If the BFF is going to your city you should go and see some films and get stoked on riding a bike.

Before BFF started on Saturday there was the Bike To Film Alley Cat. I worked the first stop at the Breeze Block Gallery in SE Portland. Each racer had to come in the gallery and have a headshot taken. It was the first stop on the race so all 25 racers crammed in within about 5 minutes; all scrambling and pushing to get in and back out on their bikes