new image blog

Hey all, so it's been a while since I've done much work on Hipster Nascar, mostly because I don't really have the time any more. I'm working full time on my dissertation, and lecturing, and on a lot of other school/work projects, so I really don't have a spare minute to write anything of substance for Hipster Nascar, which is why it has kind of been just an image blog for a while. However, this platform isn't really the best for running an image blog (it drives me mental to have to use picasa to upload images bigger than 400px wide) so a while ago I started a dedicated image blog here. It's not specifically about cycling, but will have bike stuff up there, especially when the weather gets better, racing season starts, and I get out there taking photos again. For now it's just a random collection of stuff I think looks interesting. Check it out. Or not. Whatever! This isn't the end of Hipster Nascar necessarily, but content is going to be thin here for the foreseeable future.

New blog here.

Cycle Messenge World Championships Chicago 2012

Have you booked your flight yet?? Details here.

Tommy Godwin at Herne Hill

Check out this excellent audio slideshow about British Olympic track medalist Tommy Godwin revisiting Herne Hill velodrome, site of his 1948 Olympic races. Fascinating photos of his racing career, as well as great shots of the newly resurfaced Herne Hill today. Tommy, who is 92 years of age, even gets a lap in on his original BSA 1948 track bike! Slideshow is on The Guardian page here.

Rouleur Derby 2012

Rouleur Derby is a brilliant fantasy cycling league put together by Luke, of Chicago Bike Racing. His plans for the 2012 edition are amazing, super PRO looking, so check it out here.

Cog Magazine 11

Thanks for the new issue, Cog folks. And Happy New Year everyone! Got some huge plans for Hipster Nascar for 2012.... just kidding, I'm probably not going post again for months.

Sadie Hawkins Update

Details here!

Track Nationals 2011

Hey, if you're anywhere near LA next weekend get yourself over to the Home Depot Center for track nationals! There's a ton going on, and the Friday and Saturday night sessions are going to be like a 6 Day Event, with DJs and food and beer. Good luck to all my friends racing! Details here.

Team Pegasus Trip to Chicago Velo Campus

Last weekend a bunch of us headed down to the soutside to get certified at the new track at the Chicago Velo Campus. Man, the track is a blast! Short and steep, you have to respect the turns and make sure you listen to track manager (and former British National squad sprinter) Peter. Like riding an old fashioned wooden rollercoaster, I can't wait to go back!


Brandon getting low in the corner.


Getting ready to roll out.


Riding the rail.


Andy gunning it during his flying lap.


Me, gassed after a flying lap.

Double Damn!

Danny MacAskill's new vid. Mind blowing.

DAMN!

The Cuttin' Cruiser took a trip to the new track at the Chicago Velo Campus, and man, that thing looks incredible! Details on the track here and here.

Team Pegasus Chicago

See you there!

Chicago Velo Campus

Things are shaping up in Chicago! This photo is a little older, the track has its surface now! Should be a wild ride. Chicago Velo Campus, details here.

Historic Herne Hill Pics

The Guardian just did a photo feature on Herne Hill in London.









Check out the rest of the shots here, and help save Herne Hill here.

Twat Gets Twatted!

The runners were pretty obnoxious today...

Thanks to Evan for the heads-up.

Brian's Brainfund

Cuttin' Crew rider and the World's Most Enthusiastic Human®, Brian Ellison, was in a bad crash during the Mayor's Cup race at Kenosha velodrome, and by bad I mean helicopter'd to hospital bad. He's doing well, but needless to say the kid needs a little financial aid. Them air-ambulance rides aren't cheap! His friends have set up a site asking for donations. Check it out here.

Get well soon, Brian!