10-20: Berlin
In August of 1993 the first World Bicycle Messenger Championship was held in Berlin, Germany. Riders from all around the world participated, including a motley team of Canadian bike couriers, mostly based out of Toronto. While only two made it to the final race, the Canucks proved to be the life of the three day party, holding their own against New York City’s X-men, Markus and his crew from San Fransisco, and the indomitable
Making of fi’zi:k saddle
Every fi’zi:k saddle starts life at fi’zi:k headquarters, in Italy. Some things deserve to be made by hand: making saddles for heroes and champions requires focus. Every stitch, seam and join is made by the hands of the dedicated. Some traditions are worth preserving.
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VELODROME
From DONTDO
Sensations in the track are unique. In the curves, nothing matters but speed and adherence to the track.
Director: Cédric Dubourg vimeo.com/cedricdubourg
DOP: Etienne Burguy
Art Direction: Caroline Pauleau carolinepauleau.com/
Production: InDaProd vimeo.com/indaprod
Time Sense | Josh Tyrrell
Montreal’s Josh Tyrrell is quickly making a name for himself on the international fixed gear circuit. Josh recently took 1st place at Red Bull’s – Race The Place in Toronto. Time Sense showcases Josh riding throughout scenic Quebec.
Athlete: Josh Tyrrell
Project Lead: Martin Langelier
Directors: JF Lefebvre & Max Verville
Camera & Editing: JF Lefebvre & Max Verville
Color Grading: JF Lefebvre
Music: Max Verville
Project Assistant: Michael Mauron
Production Assistant: Jason Segeleski
Photographer : Maxime Messier
Narration: Alan Watts – If God Became Bored
Special Thanks:
Jocelyne Dubé, Gab Poirier, Robert Boulos, Alex Casabon, Olivier Languedoc, Gab Darveau, Daravong Thongsavath
With the help of: State Bicycle & Red Bull Canada
The Col Collective |Arcalís (Ordino) with Dan Martin – Cycling Inspiration & Education
Starting in Ordino the climb up to the Arcalís ski station is 18.3km in length with an average of 5.2%. By Andorran standards this could be classed as “easy” but don’t be fooled. As the road pitches up to double figures at El Serrat this is the exact point that a 22 year old Jan Ullrich obliterated the 1997 Tour de France, not only winning the stage but riding himself into the yellow jersey by the summit. Since then the climb has witnessed many a fine racing moment including Contador putting in a late attack to try and get one over Armstrong in the 2010 Tour (despite being on the same team) while Sir Bradley Wiggins named Arcalís amongst his favourite climbs in his book “On Tour”. Grand Tour drama and rated by the pro’s, surely that’s good enough reason to check out the dizzy heights of Andorra for yourself?
Special thanks to Dan for generously taking time out to join us, and for being such an all round top bloke. Make sure you give him an extra loud cheer when you next see him unleashing big watts on the peloton (and thanks for not using them to make us whimper like a lost puppy this time!)
Start: Ordino
Length: 18.3km
Summit: 2,229m
Elevation gain: 947m
Average gradient: 5.2%
Max gradient: 12%
Ridden in October
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