PISTA COLLECTIVE

Pista Collective

2011-07-27T23:40:00.009+01:00

Please check out our new site

www.pistacollective.com

Artcrank Show- A Poster Party For Bike People

2010-09-09T16:20:00.004+01:00

Our Bone Rider print is now only available at the Artcrank show at Look Mum NO Hands Sept 17th-18th where you can purchase one for the bargain price of £20.

BONE RIDER

Size 74cm x 49cm
Hand pulled two colour screen print on 225 gsm stock
Limited edition of 50 signed and numbered

http://www.artcrankpostershow.com/london/

PISTA COLLECTIVE

2010-08-26T20:01:00.008+01:00

PISTA COLLECTIVE TEES NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT

http://pistacollective.bigcartel.com

VELO TEE

CHAMPION DU MONDE TEE

MOVE TEE

PISTA COLLECTIVE TEE

Pista Collective

2010-08-26T19:20:00.005+01:00

We have now started a tee line called Pista Collective which is currently being stocked by those lovely chaps at 14 Bike Co and online at

http://pistacollective.bigcartel.com/

There goes an asshole

2009-07-30T13:12:00.003+01:00

Hydroelectric power station Avce - Fixed gear heaven

2009-07-18T23:45:00.009+01:00

Found this on the Masulauf blog posted by subtilen ...absolutely awesome.
We can't wait to see the video guys.

http://www.muslauf.si/2009/06/hydroelectric-power-station-avce-fixed.html

Riders:
Keki
Subtilen
Rogmaraton

Photos by keki&subtilen

Check out some of our favourite fixed gear videos here....

2009-07-17T13:57:00.013+01:00

Or just watch them stream below....

Director David Rowe recently had a chance to speak with VIMBY about Fast Friday.

2009-07-17T12:02:00.005+01:00

VIMBY - Fast Friday

All cyclists should watch this!

2009-07-17T11:41:00.002+01:00

A moonlit night to remember : the legendary Dunwich Dynamo

2009-07-16T19:25:00.006+01:00

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/ethicallivingblog/2009/jul/07/bike-blog-dunwich-dynamo

Fixed-gear rider or granny-bike dawdler: who will win the race?

2009-07-16T16:15:00.002+01:00

Found this on the Guardian web site by Matt Sparkes.

Cycling commuters naturally fall into bike 'tribes'. But in a door-to-desk race, who takes the gong? Let's find out

Glance around during rush hour and you'll spot all manner of bike riders: dawdlers in suits and dresses, racers in revealing Lycra and simplicity-craving single speeders. These are just some of the cycling "tribes" that can be identified by simple clues such as their choice of bike, wardrobe and riding style.

Just like Galápagos finches, they have evolved to fill different niches based on their needs. How far is the commute, what needs to be carried and are there showers at work? And of course, fashion plays a large part, too.

Unlike natural selection, though, we have a choice over which species to become. But have I made the best choice, or are my wheels just stuck in a rut? I decided to find out by mocking up an average commute and holding a "tribal commuter race", to see who could get from door to desk quickest.

The contestants: road-bike racer; fixed-gear rider, mountain biker, hybrid commuter and granny-bike dawdler.

As soon as they set off it was clear who was going to arrive first. Fixed-gear rider sprinted away at the head of a fast pack, with road-bike racer in close and streamlined pursuit. Not far behind was hybrid commuter – slowed slightly by his panniers and upright seating position, but keen to compete.

Separated by a widening gap was mountain biker, whose bouncy suspension and wide, knobbly tires were a significant disadvantage. Granny-bike dawdler, equipped with baguette-carrying wicker basket, brought up the rear – but didn't seem to mind one bit.

The slower tribes made up some time when road-bike racer's skinny, slick tyres succumbed to some gravel in a shortcut through a park. Palms bloodied and confidence shaken, he failed to recover his initial advantage. Fixed-gear rider seized this opportunity to extend the lead, hopping red lights as he went.

A few miles later and everyone crossed the finish line in varying states of disarray. Fixed-gear rider was first, but sweaty enough to star in a Lynx commercial; hybrid commuter next and only slightly less moist. Last place on the podium went to road-bike racer, who was in need of a shower and a trip to the office first aid box before starting his working day.

Just a handful of minutes behind came mountain biker, who may have won had the course involved any sudden descents through woodland, but on the day arrived late and panting. Mere moments later came a grinning granny-bike dawdler, pulling up at the finish line slowly, but as fresh as a daisy.

Once you factor in the time taken to get showered and changed it seems that the tortoise really is faster than the hare. For front door to desk speed, the dawdler took the gong.

My experiment may have been as scientific as a climate change sceptic, but it was enough to convince me. I used to race to work, but now I'm saving all my speed for the weekends and riding my trusty Dutch bike to work – slowly. It's going well, although being in a slower tribe is taking some getting used to.

mattsparkes.co.uk

Dunwich Dynamo 2009 JULY 4TH-5TH

2009-07-16T14:07:00.010+01:00

Courtesy of

Joe McGorty@stemagency.com

BEHIND BARS TEES COMING SOON

2009-04-30T17:06:00.001+01:00

I LOVE SKIDS

2009-04-30T17:03:00.001+01:00

Dunwich Dynamo 2009...can't wait!

2009-04-20T23:57:00.004+01:00

Dunwich Dynamo 2009 JULY 4TH-5TH

2009-04-19T01:17:00.002+01:00

Oh yes!
www.southwarkcyclists.org.uk/social/dunwichfaqs09.shtml

An awesome fixed gear video

2009-04-16T04:20:00.015+01:00

Hellride Films' track bike troops keepin' it real

HELLRIDE FILMS "TRACK BIKE TROOPS"1/3 from UNKNOWN Live magazine on Vimeo.