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Pictures

2010-05-31T20:50:00.000-07:00

Dave Tink. Worked a checkpoint and caught some great pics. Thanks dude! See his pictures here

I put my pictures here, some are rad others are not (I tried, but shit. I doesn't afraid of brakeless fixed commuting in DC but I does afraid of technology occasionally)

The Course

2010-05-31T20:45:00.000-07:00

Start at Freedom Plaza

Checkpoint 1) 7-11 at corner of M and South Cap (in view of Nats Stadium) (It was lucky the rain affected the baseball game otherwise that checkpoint would have been a lot hairier. Game started at 4 and race arrived there about 7)

Checkpoint 2) Middle of H street bridge behind Union Station (I've got some awesome pics from this stop)

Checkpoint 3) Exorcist Steps Part I (We told you the checkpoint was the bottom but it was actually the top. Hopefully no one got too wrecked on that climb)

Checkpoint 4) Three options depending on what card you was randomly pulled (prizes available at each stop)
RED - Saxby's at Vermont and K (Prize: 5 $10 Gift cards awarded by leadandsteel working the stop) - several winners
YELLOW - Rollin Cycles (Prize: Origin8 Stash bars, had to carry a paper towel tube full of trash to earn it) - stompclapsean
BLUE - Palace Five (Prize: Custom P5 Vans Shoes in the winner's size [Volunteer working the checkpoint had to go inside and get the right shoes and deliver them to party] and you had to carry a pair of old kicks of mine in an envelope to earn it) - different sean

Checkpoint 5) Capitol Hemp
First 10 to arrive were given round trip to 1471 Monroe NW. (Prize for first to complete: $200 Gift Certificate to Capitol Hemp) - Congrats stompclapsean again

Checkpoint 6) DURKL Warehouse

BONUS CHECKPOINT CHALLENGE
Stop by Cyclelife before hitting Exorcist Steps again
- Fizik saddle for first
- Tube and patch kit for second

Checkpoint 7) Exorcist Steps Part II (Repeater!)

Checkpoint 8) SE Corner of Wisconsin and Massachusettes (I unfortunately couldn't be out there get pics but I heard the final descent down Mass was fun)

FINISH LINE) FIGHT CLUB

WINNERS!

2010-05-31T20:22:00.001-07:00

First Fixed: Spencer T.

First Free: Bruce

Fight Club After Party

2010-05-21T17:11:00.000-07:00

After party at Fight Club - 9th & N NW. Flatland skating, tarckstand competition, skid competition.

Checkpoints close 9:30, Party starts at 10:00.

F you Charlie

Street Cred

2010-05-21T10:40:00.001-07:00

If anyone doubted the creds we've been touting, here's a few little somethings helping to get our word out!!

bikeblognyc

cyclelicio.us

Hipster Nascar (!!)

DC Unified Cyclists

More to come... (I hope!)

Burro Bag - Custom Winner Bag First Fixed

2010-05-20T17:42:00.001-07:00

Awesome

Available at www.burrobags.com

Thanks Jack

Duro Tires - Catalogue of Bike Tires and Camo Shirts

2010-05-20T17:36:00.000-07:00

Got a whole mess a tires from Duro. Nice.

Check em out at http://www.durobike.com/road.php

From Ashy to Classy Outlier Makeover

2010-05-10T20:18:00.001-07:00

CHALLENGE

Complete this race in the worst possible business-themed attire and win a shirt and pair of pants from Outlier - some of the very best made soft goods around.

Available at outlier.cc

Transient Bags - Hip Pouches and Phone Holders

2010-05-10T20:08:00.001-07:00

Waterproof low profile hip pouches with a few well positioned pockets on the inside. These bags look great.

Available at www.transientbags.com

Girl.Bike.Dog

2010-05-05T17:49:00.000-07:00

Girl.Bike.Dog is super awesome.

Brace for the smooth taste. Those are 40 oz. coozies.

More great gear available at www.girlbikedog.com/

Cordarounds Bike to Work Pants

2010-05-05T17:40:00.000-07:00

DCFixed you asked for them and here they are. Cordarounds extremely reflective pants.

Available at http://www.cordarounds.com/

LaekHouse Tee Shirts

2010-05-05T17:36:00.000-07:00

Rad Tee Shirts from LaekHouse.

Available at http://www.laekhouse.com/

BaileyWorks Bags - Super Pro XL

2010-04-27T18:37:00.000-07:00

This bag is super legit.

Available at www.baileyworks.com

Pedaler - shirt, shorts and pants!

2010-04-27T18:06:00.001-07:00

Pedaler Clothing is a cycling apparel line developed specifically for the street cyclist. Our goal is to create cycling apparel technical enough to endure the issues associated with a cycling commute or cycling in general, yet stylish enough to be considered street wear.

Each garment is designed for functionality, fashion, riding visibility and fabric sustainability. All garments are and will continue to be manufactured in the United States and all garments are unisex. A percentage of the net profits received from the sales of our garments will be donated to various cycling organizations around the nation, so that we can do our part spreading awareness of cycling issues, furthering pro-cycling legislation, and promoting cycling as an alternative mode of transportation, healthy lifestyle option, and an art and cultural movement.

Find more at www.pedalerclothing.com

Spokepunchers - T Shirt and Hat

2010-04-27T17:58:00.000-07:00

For the Ladies! Sweet tee shirt from Spokepunchers.

Also hats, but dudes can wear the hats.

Available at www.spokepunchers.com

SeaGull Bags - Gift Certificate

2010-04-25T15:23:00.001-07:00

$50 Gift Certificate redeemable with SeaGull Bags.

Palace Five - Vans Sk8-Hi Vert-Pro

2010-04-23T04:29:00.000-07:00

"Palace 5ive & Vans teamed up for a special Holiday release of the Vans SK8-Hi Vert-Pro. In a nod to the original Ballistic SK8-Hi Vans Syndicate released in 2006, the shoe features chess ford ballistic mesh and benecke ceraprene as well as a hex nut 3rd lace hole, white perforated leather liner & contrast stitching alongside blue wax laces as well as a traditional white lace option. Limited to only 200 pairs worldwide."

Head over to the shop at 14th and Florida NW (2 blocks north of U St) to check out these ridiculously sweet kicks - and don't forget to say thanks to Gregg and Nick for me. And don't worry, whoever wins these will get them in their size.

Available in the store and online at Palace5ive.com

Rollin Cycles

2010-04-19T17:19:00.000-07:00

Support your local bike shop!

Rollin Cycles, located here, is a great shop staffed by great people.

Fyxation Tires

2010-04-19T17:14:00.001-07:00

"It’s about !@%$#%@ time! That’s not an uncommon response when riders first meet our new tire, the Session 700. Quite simply, the Session 700 represents a huge evolution for urban riders. Inspired by 20″ freestyle tires, these skins are designed for the urban rider that demands traction, puncture resistance and unbeatable performance."

Available at http://www.fyxation.com/

All City 612 Cranks

2010-04-19T17:08:00.000-07:00

" The 612 Track Crank (six-one-two) is an extremely stiff and strong 144BCD track crank. It is at home on the busy avenues of your city as it is on the boards of the velodrome. It is a blue-collar hardworking crank that you can ride the heck out of without worry. Day in day out, on the job or just for fun, the 612 will get you there with maximum efficiency and style, and a price that won’t blow your budget.

We sweat the details, so the 612 (612 is Minneapolis’ area code) is cold forged instead of melt forged, allowing for a better grain structure in the metal and producing a stronger and more durable part. It utilizes the classic JIS square taper spindle and comes with a color matched 46 tooth 1/8th chainring. Use it on the street, use it on the boards. Whatever you throw at it, the 612 Track Crank can handle."

Available at http://allcitycycles.com/

Egrem Clothing Trend

2010-04-19T17:00:00.001-07:00

T-shirts out of LA.

Available at http://www.egremclothingtrend.com/

Capitol Hemp Gift Certificate

2010-04-10T08:24:00.000-07:00

$200 Gift Certificate redeemable at Capitol Hemp.

Located here
and here

Natty Boh

2010-04-08T18:30:00.000-07:00

Herc and Carver used to throw their empties on top of the station house. Come race and you can drink it too (just don't throw your empties on top of the station house - MPD will get you for that).

Available at fine liquor stores in a loosely defined region centered on Baltimore for ~$9 a twelve-pack.

http://www.nationalbohemian.com/

One Fixed - Assorted T Shirts

2010-04-06T21:17:00.001-07:00

One Fixed T Shirts - There a few three-quarter sleeve shirts in here which are cool if that's your thing. These shirts feel really soft and have some good graphics.

Available at www.onefixed.com

Note: the "I Bike DC" shirt is not a One Fixed Shirt and is available somewhere.

Alien Bikes Track Wheelset

2010-04-06T21:12:00.001-07:00

Black Wheelset - Threaded on only side for a fixed cog. Spin very smooth. Look very sleek

Available at www.alienbikes.com