January Critical Mass Photos & Videos

An estimated 1150 cyclists participated in the Miami Critical Mass ride on Friday, January 27th, the largest attendance thus far since the ride started in 2007. Here's some photos & videos from the ride.

Photos:


SlipStream Photography (106 photos)

Beached Miami (16 photos)


Videos:








Next ride is on Friday, February 24th.

Stolen Bike Alert

It's getting ridiculous, very soon this is going to be..



Two bikes were stolen from a home in Hialeah near Red Rd & 103rd St earlier today. One bike is a white Cannondale road bike with blue rear triangle and lugged fork, the other is a new white Solé single-speed with orange deep v rims, front rim is machined for brake. Contact Geo if you have any information.

Stolen Bike Alert

50cm light metallic blue SE Draft single-speed. No decals, black saddle & tires. Stolen this afternoon around 12:30pm from the MDC Wolfson Campus bike parking in downtown. Guess the security guard wasn't doing a very good job, but that should come as no surprise since bikes are frequently stolen from this lot.

If you have any information contact Lauren. See details below for bike's distinctive traits:


Narrow gold Origin 8 riser bars, yellow "Oury" grips have been cut short, the "Y" is gone so they read "OUR".



Black one-piece cranks. Silver pedals, no straps. Dark pink chain.



Silver front wheel, quick release. Front brake only.

Bicycle Weekend Guide January 26-29

Lots of bicycle related events going on this weekend, there's something for everyone: happy hour, community rides, alleycat race, kids safety, criterium, track racing, bike polo, and more. Try and make it out to one or more of the events listed below. Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday, January 26th

Bicycle Happy Hour
Start your weekend off early with Bicycle Happy Hour at Wood Tavern in Wynwood. Half off drinks!
5pm - 8pm


Friday, January 27th

Miami Critical Mass
Last Friday of the month! Join 600-800 cyclists as they ride around Miami.
6:30pm

Fort Lauderdale Critical Mass
If you're in the Broward County area join our friends in FTL on their monthly community ride.
6:30pm

Foxtrot Alleycat
Short & fast alleycat race from downtown to South Beach after Critical Mass, $5
9:30pm


Saturday, January 28th

Bike & Child Safety Event
Free safety information and giveaways for kids courtesy of Miami Children's Hospital and Kohl's.
11am - 2pm


Sunday, January 29th

Rosewood Winter Series 2012
Last criterium race of the Winter Series at Brian Piccolo Park.
9am - 1pm

Sunday's At The Park
Omnium race at the Brian Piccolo Velodrome.
1pm - 5pm

Downtown BMX Sunday Sessions
Join freestyle BMX crew KrancLife as they ride through downtown Miami.
1pm - 4pm

Miami Bike Polo BBQ
Monthly bike polo BBQ at Riverside Park. Spectators welcomed, bring beverages & snacks.
1pm - Until the lights go off


Also, if you're an experienced cyclist looking for a training ride and you wake at an ungodly hour on weekends then check out the Group Rides page, lots of rides to choose from with various distances & speeds.

Amateur Bicycle Race 1982 (Video)

I recently stumbled upon video footage from an amateur bicycle race in Miami circa 1982. I really enjoy vintage media from Miami and anything cycling related from the late 70s/early 80s so discovering this 30 year old video for the first time was a delight. The footage, grainy and with an announcer left me curious so I decided to contact the video publisher for the backstory on the race.

"The footage is from my dad, Rafael Ferrans. It was along Okeechobee Rd. and passes under the Florida Turnpike at some point. It was a total of 35 miles. My dad was part of the "Italian Team", although all of them are/were from Colombia. (My dad is at the beginning wearing all black with a white helmet.) Apparently my dad and some friends and friends of friends liked the fact that there were lots of professional races going on in the streets and highways at the time. They said, "Why don't we try it?" So they started their own amateur races." - Ralph Jr

The fact that it's "Italians vs Cubans" but the Italians are actually Colombian makes it so much better. It highlights the fun they were having with it and reminds me of a time when things were considerably more pure and simple ; Steel frames, cycling caps, toe clips & straps (gold chains optional). Style points to the Cuban racer with the PiL t-shirt. USA!

Miami Critical Mass : Friday, January 27th

Friday, January 27th
6:30pm

Government Center
150 NW First Street
Downtown Miami

We will be riding through Downtown, East Little Havana, West Flagler, Coral Way, Little Havana, and The Roads. The route is available here, total distance slightly over 12 miles. It's strongly suggested that you print a copy of the map for yourself in case you are tardy. The ride stops/ends at The Filling Station, which offers specials on food & drinks for cyclists. It's conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Miami and just two blocks from Government Center.

Don't forget to bring bicycle lights. It's the law!

Please read the tips & guidelines to help you understand what is expected of all participants on this community ride. Cyclists ride at their own risk and assume responsibility for their own safety! This is a very big group, look out for one another.

We will be leaving at 7:15pm sharp. If you arrive late you will be left behind, the ride starts & ends in Downtown Miami. Rain or shine!

RSVP on Facebook.



Cue Notes:


The Filling Station will have specials for cyclists including $3 PBR tallboys and a $5 food menu (burgers, wings & veggie wraps), they also have indoor & outdoor seating plus an upstairs with televisions, foosball & air hockey. Bring a bicycle lock if you intend on going inside! See you there!



* Riders are advised to immediately clear the street and not obstruct traffic outside the establishment once we arrive, please move yourselves and bicycles to the surrounding sidewalks and/or parking lot across the street.

Stolen Bike Alert

[Update] Bicycle recovered 1/23, suspect arrested

Here's a first for the much too frequent 'Stolen Bike Alerts' at The Miami Bike Scene, a still image from a security camera of the perp and theft in process.



Matte black and gray 2011 Trek/Gary Fisher Paragon 29er stolen from North Beach (around 71st in the Normandy Shores area Friday (1/20) around 4:30pm.