Fonseca Films Has A New Website

Chris Fonseca, creator of the incredible "No Cassettes" fixed gear freestyle film has got his website up. The film features a host of talented riders pushing their bikes to the limit, including Jason Clary, who's been helping us test new products.

Everwear....Now in 28c's

You fans of our 5mm thick treaded, long lasting Everwears asked for it.
Available now in black or colored stripes.

Super Market Street Sweep Results

We love supporting events that help others and where the organizers have the thoughtfulness to thank their sponsors individually after the event. This year's Supermarket Street Sweep Bicycle Race in SF is the poster child for such as event. (Hint, hint...all you alleycat planners)

Kacey sent us the following stats:
• 198 racers
• 7,507lbs of food for the San Francisco Food Bank.
7,507lbs of food is the equivalent of more than 6,000 meals!


Photos courtesy of Jonathan Koshi.


Adam Shapiro was the speed demon of the day and won our custom Rush frame.

Compete In the Super Market Street Sweep and Maybe Win a Soma Frame

Here's another chance to win a Soma frame! If you live in the Bay Area or will be in SF this weekend, take part in the 4th annual Super Market Street Sweep benefitting the SF Food Bank.
The frame we have donated is a never been built prototype of our 2010 Rush painted in a tie dye rainbow scheme. Production frames will not come in this color, so this is truly a one of a kind prize. Includes a matching straight blade fork. There will be a ton of other prizes up for grabs, too. Last year's participants brought in over 5000lbs of food! The event begins at the Bow & Arrow on Embarcadero this Saturday at noon. C'mon out and help make this the most successful Sweep ever.

The 2010 Rush uses Tange Prestige heated treated CrMo tubing and features new Tange track ends and zero bottle bosses for the first time (for those with bottle boss allergies). Production colors will be white and khaki green. First shipment ETA is some time in February.

Help The Lads 'Keep Going' and Maybe Win A Soma Frame

If you read our blog regularly, we have outfitted Bryan and Joaquin (collectively known as "We Keep Going") with a couple of our Saga touring frames for an extended tour into South America and beyond.
Even though they are living a simple cyclo-touring lifestyle, they still need dinero to buy supplies and food on their long journey.

They are holding a raffle to raise these funds. For every $10 donation you make, you get an entry to their raffle. Why should you help these guys live their postcard life? Holiday good will? Karma ? Or maybe the chance to win a new Soma frame and fork of your choice? Winner to be drawn in a few weeks, so donate soon.

Disclosure: Soma Fabrications is not involved in planning or running this raffle. This post is just a favor to our friends and not an official promotion for Soma. Any questions should be directed to We Keep Going.

Club Santiago, La Boquita: Damn, wish we were there.
Photos courtesy of We Keep Going.

Mud

Even after hosing down at the bike wash, the amount of mud jammed into the ratchet mechanism was enough to prevent proper ratcheting. After riding home from the race at the Cow Palace, I sat there at the front door working the release lever to get free from my wet, heavy shoes.










Pilarcitos #4 was yesterday, and it couldn't have been a nicer day. It was crisp, clear and chilly in the morning, but towards noon warmed up perfectly. The course was fantastic, and more people that ever were out getting into the 'cross spirit. Northern Cal/Nev Cycling Association has links to great photo galleries. Season finale at Coyote Point next Sunday.

KMC Flag Chains

The most highly-anticipated product of the year, the KMC Flag chain:












Italy, Germany and France. We got 'em.