Photos From J.C.

Justin at http://southernvelo.org/ took these photos a while back when I was riding the Bridgestone as a fixie. He takes some great shots. 

Destroy Polo Practice: Cody from David Hoffnung on Vimeo.
Highlights from last Sunday's bike polo game, where Cody was certainly player of the day.  He had a pretty spectacular crash, and then despite saying he'd been psyched-out by it, came back to win a five-point game on his own. More people need to come give this a try. I always leave the court feeling a bit surprised by how much fun we have.

Destroy Video Teaser

Just started playing with cameras. Mounting all over the bike you get a neat perspective of the movements. Enjoy the teaser.

Old Fixie R.I.P. / New Fixie RIPper

Got the new fixie built up now. Its a 2010 SE Racing P.K. Ripper fixed. I always wanted a ripper back when i was a kid racing BMX. Now that i'm a big boy, SE made a run of these limited edition fixed Rippers based on the BMX i used to want so bad. For my purposes, this bike was the best bang for the buck. I dont consider my riding freestyle. Its fixed street instead of traditional fixed track. I intend on getting pretty technical with my handling of this bike, but im not taking huge risks for the sake of big tricks. If that was my intention, i'd be on a BMX. Don't get me wrong, tricking is an honorable discipline in its own right, but im done with the sacrifices i made in mobility and risk while riding BMX a long long time ago. Technical skills lead to tricking and with 700c wheels i can practice my 180s, barspin combos, wheelies, and whatever else, while riding at a more efficient pace to a destination. Riding in town gets stale for me sometimes. This will surely keep it interesting. There will no doubt be trick sessions, commuting, polo, and hassle free riding all come out of this bike. So, i think this is pretty darn cool.

Rain Falls as I Pedal

So, looks like winter may finally be giving way to spring. Don't get too excited unless you love rain, cuz thats what were in for. I personally don't mind the winter if I'm geared and although refreshing at times, I find spring showers to be a  warm tease leading to summer nights. Nevertheless I continue my car-free quest. This year is a bit different in that im better prepared than seasons of old. I guess just to make sure, i should be double checking my list.

• Underarmor base layer-check
• bib shorts and tights-check
• thin wool socks (i wear them year round)-double check
• Tasty vintage jerseys-check
• the Weather Channel. know what your in for and when. Just because its a rainy day doesnt mean you must get caught in the heaviest windiest part of it all. Timing is sometimes a big key role. -check
• rear fender that will fit all my bikes-check
• neoprene booties-check
• now this next one was a christmas gift from my lady friend, i probably wouldnt have bought one for myself, but its so badass that i dont ever wanna go without it, and if u can getcha one go for it, and that is thermal/windproof/water resistant l/s LG jersey jacket. not only does it work, but i feel like Johnny Quest or Velo-Batman or whatever when im wearing it.-check
• Waterproof overtrousers that easily fit over lycra, but over jeans and whatever else too. -check
• Headband to cover my floppy lobes-check
• Wrap around shades-check
• Headlight with a high/wide beam combo-check
• full finger gloves-check
• waterproof bag. I like the rolltop packs by Chrome Bags. -check
• My 86' Bridgestone-check
• time investment to keep my tasty steel and vintage drivetrains from gettin all gunked up.-check
• the nerve to just go for it-check

So now that you have seen my checklist, maybe its time to be working on your own checklist. With all your bases covered you dont have to be that guy driving instead of riding, and falling back on weak excuses. Instead you could be that dude who isnt afraid to commit to riding in all conditions, even if its those consecutive April showers. Oh, and another little note. Some people <---hipsters....... hate on tech gear when urban riding. My guess is that they never tried it. If LG and other high end riding gear companies provide their products for the pro peleton, think of how effective it must be. It becomes urban when worn with the right attitude. Try this shiz out. I doubt you will go back to riding in the rain in a hoodie ever again.

A short video of riding around town.