CrankMyChain! Cycle TV

PORTLAND, OR - Scott Barker whipped up yet another sweet video compilation, featuring some great footage of pro rider Molly Cameron, who made her 2007 MTB debut in grand style, powering away from the rest of the Pro field to take her very first Portland MTB Short Track win ever. Since Molly has been a very consistent finisher in last year's series (2nd overall in the Pro Men, behind "Mr. Short Track" Shannon Skerritt), we hope to see some sparks in the three remaining races. Video by Scott Barker. See Scott's coverage of Race 2 here.

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC - This video gives you some insight into first aid and safety through an accident simulation by the crew's at Trailside Physio and Gutz. This is a short movie and is not going give you all the training you need but it reminds us to think ahead about first aid preparedness.

Steve is the unwilling prize when Conrad and Zack face off on the jousting field.

Vancouver, BC - Here's another featurette that played at Rev Phil's Bike Porn. It's from the same producer as You Never Bike Alone.

I really enjoyed the images (fixies, minis, talls, choppers, strippers, stunts) and music ("Yeah She Likes Kinky Things" by Lagos Disco Machine).

Berekely, CA - Long before vlogs and YouTube there were passionate cyclists making low-budget movies to help the cause. Clay Mankin (1955-2005) owner of City Cycle and renowned bike advocate made a video instruction series called The Bicycle Shop with Clay, which are now available on the web. The fashions (bike, clothes, hair) may be out of date but there are some good points about buying a used bicycle.

This episode is an all action, all romance extravanza. See it this Thursday

PORTLAND, OR - Nothing makes my day morning than to get an email about a new cycling video! OK, I can think of something else, butt...

Here is the latest from the first race of the Portland Mountain Bike Short Track Race Series. There is some great helmet cam work and editing by Scott Barker. Video was also shot by Josh Connell. You can find photos at OregonVelo.com.

ROM MAKE MAGAZINE - Learn how to fuse plastic together and then upcycle a bag out of it! All you need is an iron, plastic bags, a sewing machine, and some straps and buckles and a few hours of your time and you're on your way to having a cool durable bag!

Weekend Projects is sponsored by Microchip Technology. Check out their seminars and 16 bit contest.

Make sure to download the pdf and read the article for all the background and step by step instructions at http://makezine.com

PORTLAND, OR - The DA has dropped the charges against Reverend Phil. RevPhil won't get his day in court but he also won't have to face 2 1/2 years in jail either.

Just by coincidence, there will be a naked bike ride Saturday night. It will be originating from free geek. I do not know the time yet but will let you know when I find out.

During the 2006 World Naked Bike Ride, RevPhil was arrested after being hit by a mean spirited and drunk driver (according to witnesses testimony) who's boyfriend happened to be an off-duty cop . Phil was charged with various crimes and misdemeanors while the real criminal was scurried off. Just last week Phil told me "I really want this to go to trial so we can expose what really happened in court."

Click To Play Video Last Weeks Interview with RevPhil

This matter may never fully be exposed in a court of law, but, to celebrate Naked Justice, you can expose yourself tomorrow on a Pedalpalooza BONUS Naked Bike Ride.

See you tomorrow at the Multnomah County Bike Fair where we'll attempt to webcast live.

PORTLAND, OR - Friday is the Portland Premier of You Never Bike Alone. YNBA is a cycling documentary looking at how cyclists are building critical mass in Vancouver, Canada, and changing the face of the city.

Check out the trailer below. If you are in Portland, be sure to highlight this on Pedalpalooza calendar. It's all part of the Bike-In Movies at the Hawthorne Hostel (3031 SE Hawthorne). More info: Shawn Granton, hip(at)portlandhostel(dot)org, portlandhostel.org, 503-236-3380.