Hipster Nascar

new image blog

2012-01-09T17:13:00.002-06:00

Hey all, so it's been a while since I've done much work on Hipster Nascar, mostly because I don't really have the time any more. I'm working full time on my dissertation, and lecturing, and on a lot of other school/work projects, so I really don't have a spare minute to write anything of substance for Hipster Nascar, which is why it has kind of been just an image blog for a while. However, this platform isn't really the best for running an image blog (it drives me mental to have to use picasa to upload images bigger than 400px wide) so a while ago I started a dedicated image blog here. It's not specifically about cycling, but will have bike stuff up there, especially when the weather gets better, racing season starts, and I get out there taking photos again. For now it's just a random collection of stuff I think looks interesting. Check it out. Or not. Whatever! This isn't the end of Hipster Nascar necessarily, but content is going to be thin here for the foreseeable future.

New blog here.

Cycle Messenge World Championships Chicago 2012

2012-01-05T09:41:00.001-06:00

Have you booked your flight yet?? Details here.

Tommy Godwin at Herne Hill

2012-01-03T10:01:00.003-06:00

Check out this excellent audio slideshow about British Olympic track medalist Tommy Godwin revisiting Herne Hill velodrome, site of his 1948 Olympic races. Fascinating photos of his racing career, as well as great shots of the newly resurfaced Herne Hill today. Tommy, who is 92 years of age, even gets a lap in on his original BSA 1948 track bike! Slideshow is on The Guardian page here.

Rouleur Derby 2012

2012-01-03T09:56:00.003-06:00

Rouleur Derby is a brilliant fantasy cycling league put together by Luke, of Chicago Bike Racing. His plans for the 2012 edition are amazing, super PRO looking, so check it out here.

Cog Magazine 11

2012-01-01T08:29:00.002-06:00

Thanks for the new issue, Cog folks. And Happy New Year everyone! Got some huge plans for Hipster Nascar for 2012.... just kidding, I'm probably not going post again for months.

Sadie Hawkins Update

2011-10-06T09:26:00.001-05:00

Details here!

Track Nationals 2011

2011-09-23T15:46:00.002-05:00

Hey, if you're anywhere near LA next weekend get yourself over to the Home Depot Center for track nationals! There's a ton going on, and the Friday and Saturday night sessions are going to be like a 6 Day Event, with DJs and food and beer. Good luck to all my friends racing! Details here.

Team Pegasus Trip to Chicago Velo Campus

2011-09-07T12:48:00.003-05:00

Last weekend a bunch of us headed down to the soutside to get certified at the new track at the Chicago Velo Campus. Man, the track is a blast! Short and steep, you have to respect the turns and make sure you listen to track manager (and former British National squad sprinter) Peter. Like riding an old fashioned wooden rollercoaster, I can't wait to go back!

Brandon getting low in the corner.

Getting ready to roll out.

Riding the rail.

Andy gunning it during his flying lap.

Me, gassed after a flying lap.

Double Damn!

2011-08-16T12:20:00.000-05:00

Danny MacAskill's new vid. Mind blowing.

DAMN!

2011-08-16T09:04:00.002-05:00

The Cuttin' Cruiser took a trip to the new track at the Chicago Velo Campus, and man, that thing looks incredible! Details on the track here and here.

Team Pegasus Chicago

2011-08-05T10:15:00.001-05:00

See you there!

Chicago Velo Campus

2011-08-01T21:26:00.002-05:00

Things are shaping up in Chicago! This photo is a little older, the track has its surface now! Should be a wild ride. Chicago Velo Campus, details here.

Historic Herne Hill Pics

2011-08-01T21:13:00.003-05:00

The Guardian just did a photo feature on Herne Hill in London.

Check out the rest of the shots here, and help save Herne Hill here.

Twat Gets Twatted!

2011-07-22T17:19:00.004-05:00

The runners were pretty obnoxious today...

Thanks to Evan for the heads-up.

Brian's Brainfund

2011-07-20T10:28:00.004-05:00

Cuttin' Crew rider and the World's Most Enthusiastic Human®, Brian Ellison, was in a bad crash during the Mayor's Cup race at Kenosha velodrome, and by bad I mean helicopter'd to hospital bad. He's doing well, but needless to say the kid needs a little financial aid. Them air-ambulance rides aren't cheap! His friends have set up a site asking for donations. Check it out here.

Get well soon, Brian!

It Starts Today

2011-07-14T06:00:00.000-05:00

Badass!!

2011-07-12T17:20:00.003-05:00

Love it. What an insane stage that was. Thanks to BenVC for the heads-up. Details here and here.

Vino

2011-07-12T17:19:00.000-05:00

One of my favourites. Fuck the haters.

Rapha Galibier Vid

2011-06-30T12:24:00.003-05:00

Sadie Hawkins 2011

2011-06-30T12:21:00.001-05:00

It's back! November 5th, save the date! Updated details will be here soon.

Keirin at Northbrook

2011-06-18T08:16:00.002-05:00

Ed White took some great photos of the keirin races at Northbrook this week. Check them out here.

Global Gutz Chicago UPDATE

2011-05-29T10:36:00.001-05:00

UPDATE - Global Gutz happens at the exact same time in various cities around the world. There was some initial confusion, but now the worldwide date and time is set, which, for Chicago, will be 6pm, Saturday June 11th. Race starts at Daley Plaza.

More details here.

Save the Velodrome Caps

2011-05-25T10:39:00.003-05:00

I've posted a good few times Herne Hill Velodrome, and even visited the track when I was in London. That's why it makes me happy to report that the campaign to Save the Velodrome is really making progress. If you're in London, definitely head down there to check out the racing, and if you're not in London, buy one of these caps from Condor to help the cause. Get the cap here.

Wrigley Dash

2011-05-25T10:29:00.003-05:00

Alleycat in Chicago on June 11th, the day after Global Gutz. Details here. Alleycat weekend!

He Won't Be Laughing Now

2011-05-20T18:41:00.002-05:00

60 Minutes says Hincapie testifies that he and Lance doped together. Story here.