Kate Sweeney went to the races at East Point’s Dick Lane Velodrome on a recent Saturday, to find out what makes the place so exciting for cyclists and bike-civilians alike.
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CAKEHAG GRAND OPENING!
Katie & Maggie officially opened their storefront today!
Already well known at the track for running the concession stand.
This mother and daughter duo make some of the most delightful sweets south of the Mason-Dixon.
Stop by and try em for yourself 233 Mitchell Street.
…directly next to Lunacy Black Market and below ABC.
More info at cakehag.com & follow them @cakehag on twitter.
Jordan/Zephyr Need for Speed Sprints Recap
Last was the first night of the season’s initial Pro Race Series at Dick Lane Velodrome.
The Jordan/Zephyr Need for Speed Sprints attracted world class racers from across the country.
The evening began with flying 200m qualifiers. Only the top 12 racers would advance into the tournament.
I did not qualify but along with Daniel Banks, we made it back in via the 5 lap scratch repêchage.
I was amped to be back in the tournament but surprised that my first heat would be against David Espinoza
The current US Collegiate Kilo, Sprint National Champion & aiming for the US track team for 2012 London.
And, earlier that evening he and Andy Lakatosh to broke the 200m track record at Dick Lane,
which was held by Morne Blignaut of South Africa at 11.09.
Both Espinoza and Lakatosh posted a time of 11.03 for their 200’s.
I gave my best but David got me! : ) We’ll rematch on his turf at Kissena someday!
Speaking of Kissena, Brooklyn’s Affinity Cycles sent quite a competitive team contingent down this week.
Pictured above is Andrew “Cupcake” LaCorte. He won gold last last year’s Elite Master’s Nats.
He & the Affinity Team set up shop below for the evening & gave a taste of the heat they’ll be bringing today.
They’ve been preparing for their trip to Atlanta and will certainly leave with more accolades.
Team Roster for Jordan/Zephyr Need for Speed Sprints & Keirin, Presented by Ethic Inc.:
- David Espinoza, 2009 U.S. Colligate and Elite National Champion
- Andrew LaCorte, 2009 U.S. Masters National Champion, and Elite Bronze Medalist,
- Dan Sullivan, 2009 Elite Bronze Medalist, and
- John Linchitz
One of the match sprint highlights was between Roger Hernandez (Nitro Shot/Get Rid Of My Bike) and
John Linchitz (Affinity Cycles). This race pitted two experience sprinters against each other and it was
great to observe such tactical strategy and technique in action.
Ultimately Hernandez (pictured below) won this one but lost later to Andy Lakatosh.
Before the final was a Keirin teaser with a 20 lap motor paced scratch won by Matt Baranoski.
The final sprint was off the charts. The evening’s record breakers: David Espinoza vs. Andy Lakatosh.
It was a slow starter with lots of cat and mouse mind games.
Both the spectators and racers in the infield were eager to see it play out.
It wasn’t until turn 3 of the bell lap that they dropped the hammer.
As you see below it was pretty close.
Tonight is gonna be awesome with more impressive efforts from these guys.
More photos from the event are here and results are here.
in a only about an hour the Keirin racing events will kick off! Head to the track now! I am!
The Keirin, Presented by Ethic Inc.
is Today at Dick Lane Velodrome!
If you were at the track last night (recap being posted today),
then you know what kind of insane competition has descended upon East Point.
If you weren’t, you’re in for a treat today! This will be the soundtrack.
OK, just kidding but you need to make sure & attend The Keirin!
Racing starts at 3pm for racers, Main Event kicks off from 6pm for Spectators.
$5 Spectator Entry $10 for Families
Photo Courtesy: Carleton Hall
Fixed Gear Races This Sunday at
The Historic Roswell Criterium
Hell yeah! Bring your fixed gear up to Roswell this weekend and race in the Fixed Gear Fever Crit!
- EDIT: A BRAKE IS REQUIRED Per USA Cycling Mandate.
- 4/24/10 Brakes are indeed optional! Official info here.
Details are available here: www.roswellcriterium.com
WEDNESDAY NIGHT RECAP
INSTALLMENT #3
This week marked the first Wheelrace at the Dick Lane Velodrome.
and my first guest post for Kazane Racing.
Check it out out at kazaneracing.com
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Above is Wayne Whitesides of Ethic, Inc.
Twilight before Twilight Alleycat Friday
April 23rd
Athens
It will end at Anchor Tattoo, who will be doing a bike themed art show that night.
It should be a fun weekend for anyone who makes the trip up with the alleycat, art show, twilight events and polo exhibition tournament downtown near the race course on Saturday afternoon.
Anchor Tattoo Art show FB Event Page: here.
The Pro Race Series at
DIck Lane Velodrome
Back for 2010 is Dick Lane Velodrome’s Pro Race Series. These events will continue to put a new spin on our previous Festival’s of Speed, bringing to the fore-front the best of the best riders that the US has to offer. They’ll be pushing the envelope of speed and danger in both hard charging sprint events and grueling endurance races. Experience the thrill of the two-man Madison, comparable to tag-team on bike, where teammates exchange postions into the action at 40 mph using the dangerous Madison hand sling. Catch the fast-paced Keirin, an Olympic event where riders are paced up to maximum speed with a motorcycle until the final lap and a half when they tear up the track to the finish. The Omnium will also be a featured event. Riders will compete throughout the evening in a series of different events to be claimed DLV’s best all rounder.
More info for racers and spectators can be found here.
Death Pedal 2 Atlanta Premiere Recap
Death Pedal 2 premiered here in Atlanta last night. It was a fundraiser for the upcoming Atlanta NACCCs.
With a massive turnout, sponsors stacked to the ceiling, free beer and of course, a spectacular film, the evening a huge blast start to finish.
Pictured above is the film’s director Kareem Shehab getting gnar on a box he built just for occasion.
The event’s space accommodated plenty of space for tricks and several riders took advantage of that.
In addition to the boxes there was a quarter pipe. Alex Johnson, pictured below, represented Atlanta along with…
Chris Tavel of Loose Nuts from Athens.
He suffered a substantial blow to his rear wheel.
Good thing he sets the bar for wheelbuilding in Georgia and beyond.
My good friend Bobby Costello got on Kareem’s bike and immediately busted out some old school moves.
There were SO MANY sponsors! The raffle was a huge hit and I doubt anyone left without something!
Throughout the entire evening sick prizes from around the world were awarded and tossed to the crowd.
After some heavy duty delays due to technical difficulties, the film finally began.
I had missed the premiere in Richmond during NAHBS and had been looking forward to this for a long time.
Franco of XTM Online hooked up the visuals and helped sort out the audio issues to get the ball rolling.
The crowd had been patiently waiting as well and most everyone stuck it out and waited to see what they had came for.
Death Pedal 2 featured footage that, in my opinion, tops the genre.
Not only does the film feature riders from coast to coast like Wonka, Congo, Corey Vulture, Matt Spencer, AJ Austin and Eric Puckett but cinematically its in a league of its own.
I totally agree with Bic Control, that the soundtrack is indeed killer and combined with epic footage and Kareem’s animation,
Death Pedal 2 is like no other fixed gear film you’ve seen.
Torey ‘Hfwido’ Thorton, pictured above, hails from Macon, GA.
Torey really pulled out all the stops for his part in Death Pedal 2. Of course it was rad to see lots of spots from here in Atlanta but the real jammer, the mondo kicker that that the film ends with, is what took the cake!
Torey also runs a blog called wrahw. Check it out!
Once the film ended there was even MORE prizes to be had.
It seemed like they certainly saved the best for last and one lucky guy got real freaking lucky:
My friend Scott’s homie Brien musta bought all the golden raffle tickets because he went home with a VAGX bag, Dodici rims, a Fabric Horse Belt. EDIT: AND an Eighth Inch Scrambler! WTF?!
Another prize highlight was Sean of SKIDPHOTO, who won a Volume Cutter from Shop Cultur.
Yet another Cutter to add to his stable!
Ok, that’s a ‘wrahwp’! Thank you to Kareem and everyone who rode the film for such an epic movie.
Thanks to everyone who attended and made the event such a success! More photos are here.
Make sure you attend a premiere nearest you or get your very own DP2 DVD here.
p.s. if you won the Ria’s, Sauced or Stone Soup gift certificates, I forgot to bring em! Send me an email to claim your prize!
Ok, see everyone at the track on Wednesday! dicklanevelodrome.com
ABC’s 2010 BeltLine Bike Tour
Sunday April, 25
The BeltLine Bike Tour follows completed and proposed sections of the BeltLine, primarily on adjacent neighborhood streets, and offers three route options catering to all abilities. Riders will gather at the start location near Piedmont Park (pending confirmation) beginning at noon and leave at 1 pm. All route options loop back to the start. After-party for all ABC and BeltLine supporters in the works as well – stay tuned! Please click here to view the routes (ranging from 3 to almost 30 miles), to register, and more!
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