PROLLY IS NOT PROBABLY

Posts Tagged ‘Philly’

Beautiful Bicycle: Jorge’s Bilenky Track

I’ve been spending the past few days going through my “Year in Review” content and I stumbled upon these photos from the 2012 Philly Bike Expo that never made it up on the site. If you’ve spent any amount of time in Philly on your bike, chances are you’ve seen this bike zipping around town. Jorge’s Bilenky track has seen plenty of street time in its day. Prior to Jorge owning it, this green machine was owned by Roland at REload. Made by Bilenky in Philly, complete with S&S couplers, this is the ideal travel bike. I even hear there’s an S&S REload bag to match. More people need to make S&S bags!

Recent Roll: Getting Rad on the 29′r

Vinnie got rad on the Bicycle Revs gravel ride before the Philly Bike Expo. Unfortunately, I lost the other roll of film on the ride.

Recent Roll: Brooklyn to Philly 2012

Two years ago, I rode with a small group of friends from Brooklyn to Philly. Well, technically from Brooklyn to the WTC PATH station, then took the train to Newark and rode from there to Philly. Rather than riding along the shoulder of busy highways and biways, we took the gravel path along the Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park. It was shorter than the last time we did it (previously totaling 120 miles) but that’s because the route was dialed. This year’s ride came in around 100 miles and barely breaking 1,700′ of climbing. Nothing to brag about but for someone like me, who hasn’t experienced an actual Fall in a few years, it was a lovely ride.

Shot with my Yashica T4 and cheap Kodak film. Check out more photos in the gallery.

I’m in Philly for the Bike Expo

This year, my friend Harry from NYC emailed me, asking if I’d be interested in riding from Brooklyn to Philly for the Bike Expo, like we did two years ago. I needed no persuading. I booked my ticket and before I knew it, I found myself in Brooklyn for a few days.

Today we rode to Philly and the route is amazing this time of year. I haven’t seen Autumn in years and man, it was in full vibrancy. Here’s a few Instagram shots, with 35mm on the way.

Our route looks complicated, but is actually pretty simple. Try it out yourself.

Fabric Horse: Rucksack Luxe

I started following @FabricHorse on Instagram the other day when I noticed their new Rucksack Luxe, which they are calling their best bag yet. You know what? I agree! Check out more at Fabric Horse.

Fyxation: Demoncats Submission

As an homage to the classic “smokers” photo from the Tour of yesteryear, Kevin Dillard of Demoncats submitted this remake to the Fyxation photographer’s contest, landing him in the finalist list. See more at Fyxation.

Beast of the East 2012

The Beast of the East NACCC Pre-Event looks like it’s gonna be a blast. Keep on top of the details here.

REload Bags: Maypril Fools Fun Ride

RELoad is throwing their April Fools event a month and 11 days later this year, on May 12th. This is one event I’ve always wanted to attend. Check out more details and register here. Also, check out the prize bag below.

Bike and Build 2012: Alex Bloom

I can get behind this. Sounds like a mix of Habitat for Humanity and any of the numerous fundraiser cross-country tours.

“This summer Alex Bloom will ride his bike across the United States to raise money for affordable housing efforts.
You can donate directly at bikeandbuild.org/rider/5854, or visit alexbloom.us for more information.”

2012 NACCC Pre-Event: Beast of the East

280 miles in 3 days? Sounds like a blast to me. The Beast of the East messenger challenge is coming up on May 18th.

“Welcome to the official website for the pre-event to the 2012 NACCC. The Beast of the East will be a weekend long event celebrating the bike courier culture. Expect a wide verity of all the favorite alley cats, lots of partying, all the weirdest side events we can think of. There will be 7 races during the weekend, each race will earn participants points. The rider with the most points at the end will be crowned the Beast Of the East. And after all that is done we will hop on our bikes and take a 3 day 280 mile trip down route 1 to Richmond, VA for the 2012 NACCC.

This event is put on by current and ex messengers of Philadelphia. To ensure a great weekend we ask that you please pre-register so we know how many party hats and cake to buy for everyone. Those who pre-register will get early access to couch and floor space.”

Pre-register for the event here.