well, here we go again....

I can't keep anything a secret.....


I know it is a long ways off, but some of the sponsors are starting to roll in. Going to be epic again this year.






More to come soon, Not sure on the time, but it will be early enough for you to still have time to go home and get cleaned up and put your hell costumes on.

It is suggested you race in them as well, because there may be a prize for that again this year!


til next time



OLC

More media attention

Yesterday Jason and I (Mo today) posted blogs about the cyclist that was hit in front of Doc's on May 4th. Well, it got a reporters attention over at KEYE. This is where you can go to read the story.



This is what really gets me....




“I really left it in the police hands, when I was taken away (in the ambulance),” said Solorzano. “I figured there were so many people there, there's no way they couldn't have gotten the whole story.”

Now, without a report or investigation from police, Solorzano and Shefman started a campaign asking those witnesses to come forward, to help piece together what they say really happened the evening of May 4th.

We have to get on the news just to try and get the cops to do THEIR jobs? This is total BS.


Again, if you have any information please let Lenore, or I know.






til next time



OLC

stages of.....

Beard Removal.


I broke down, just to fucking hot and it isn't summer. Not to mention that, it needed a trim because of the split ends. Yes, split ends in my beard.

Enjoy.













It will grow once more, just not right now.





til next time


OLC

Repost: Very Important!!!! ?Cyclist hit and needs your help!!!

Today my lawyer Lenore Shefman called me and asked me to post this up. Jason got all the details before I did, which is good because his blog draws so many more people, but this NEEDS TO BE POSTED AND REPOSTED.



Hey Fellow Cyclists,

This is the third case we have received over the past year where a cyclist was seriously injured and the offices eiher failed to take a report, failed to gather witness informtion, or failed to take driver insurance information. This is such a huge problem.

In this particular case, on May 4, 2009 at approx. 5:30 PM, a young man was riding his bike in the bike lane. As he neared the intersection of Academy and So. Congress, directly in front of Docs, an Audi moved from the left turn lane crossed over and made right hand turn into the cyclist. There were no less than 50 witnesses including EMT and Fire personnel having lunch at Docs. The officers responding to the call: Bloodworth #5117 and Johnson #6461 failed to follow a single protocol for an accident injury. They did not take the drivers information and they did not even write a report. The young cyclist was taken by ambulance to St. Davids, he sustained a broken hand, a complete and open broken collar bone, AC tear of his shoulder, back injury, and various nicks and scrapes as well as a mild head injury. They knew of all these injuries at the scene, yet APD did not even bother to write down the driver's information much less take a single witnesses' information.

This is so ridiculously unacceptable! If anyone has witness information, please forward it to our office. If you are on a blog and see any information about this incident, please let us know. I am amazed and overwhelmingly disappointed in the APD and their carlessness for the citizenry, specifically those of us on two wheels.

"I truly believe that in making honorable choices about our lives, we can acknowledge sacrifices we make and the risks we take and recognize that what others view as losses and foolhardiness are the nourishment upon which our spirits thrive." Derrick Bell, Ethical Ambition

The Shefman Law Group
604 Mission Street, 6th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105
T: 415-357-3681
F: 415-357-3682
http://www.shefmanlaw.net
http://www.cyclistlaw.com

In Austin:
4015 Marathon Boulevard
Austin, Texas 78756
T: 512-386-8117
Toll Free: 877-366-7677
www.thelonestarattorney.com


Please if you have any information please contact Lenore or me. As a cyclist that has been hit a few times I understand the pain that this cyclist is going through. It is really saddening the way the city of Austin and it's police officers respond to a cyclist being hit.

What really has been getting me is the uproar that people are in over the Bicycle Plan. What people don't understand is that cyclist are not going away and we want to be safe when we ride. I know that this plan will help, and maybe would prevent accidents like this from happening if the general public was aware of the rights and were educated about cycling laws. That however is a post for another time.

Again, please if you have any info email me or Lenore.


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OLC

Fundraising Bike Wash

So Jenn and I are riding from San Antonio to Austin this weekend for the Tour De Cure. I'm sure you're tired of hearing this, but you know, no one else is going to write about it, so I do. The ride is for a great cause and it will be our last one for the year I'm sure. That is not to say that we might not do anymore rides(benefits), but it can be a strain trying to plan the rides and it is a pain to ask folks for money.

So with that being said, we are having a bike wash this Thursday at Wahoo's fish tacos.





We don't care what you ride, we'll wash it. All the donations will go towards the American Diabetes Association. If you can't make it out to the bike wash, but still wanna donate, you can here and here.

Come out, get your bike washed and have some grub and brews at the same time!!!


Thanks and see you out there!!!!!


til next time



OLC

Bike month extended!!!

Saw this over at ATXBS and it bears repeating.


Jackalope Extends Bike Month

In the month of June, if you ride your bike to the Jackalope and mention to your bartender that you did (they will take your word for it), your Lonestars are only a buck for all of June. My buddy owns the place and wanted to keep bike month going so he’s giving the cyclists around town an extra reason to keep on riding.

My friend, who has been a local cyclist here for well over 20 years, wants to show some love for the scene.

If for some crazy reason you don’t know where this establishment is located here is the site .


Thanks Jason.....



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OLC

Warriors....come out and rideeee!!!!

Tonight!!!!!





I'm a warrior, come and find me and the gang. Holla at Mim's to get all the details.....


MAYS RIDE!
WARRIORZZ COME OUT AND PLAY!!! THIS RIDE IS GOING TO BE MUCH DIFFERENT FROM THE PAST RIDES. WE WILL NOT BE MEETING AT DONNS DEPOT. I HAVE ASSIGNED DIFFERENT GANG LEADERS FROM THE WARRIORS MOVIE, JUST GET IN TOUCH WITH ANY OF THE PEOPLE BELOW TO JOIN THEIR WARRIORS GANG. EACH GANG WILL HAVE A SEPERATE MEETING SPOT AND SEARCH THROUGHOUT THE CITY FOR THE WARRIORZZ! IF YOU DONT FIND US BY 12:00 WE ALL MEET UP AND DRINK AND RIDE! HERE ARE THE GANGS SO FAR...(I WILL BE ADDING MORE AS MORE PEOPLE RESPOND)

ROGUES-JASON ( http://www.myspace.com/livewirerc )
LIZZIES-JAMIE ( http://www.myspace.com/phetusjamie )
FURIES-ALLIE ( http://www.myspace.com/betterway )
RIFFS- EVAN ( http://www.myspace.com/14627893 )
PUNKS-open
BOPPERS-open
HIGH HATS- CHRIS ( www.myspace.com/chris_swaim )
HURRICANES- ANNIE ( http://www.myspace.com/anniegetyergun )
TURNBULL ACS-open

If you'd like to volunteer to lead one of the open gangs please let me know! Thanks!!!



see ya tonight



til next time


OLC

Polo Short

Played polo yesterday for the first time since breaking my back and leg. I had a blast and it should become apart of my normal Sunday afternoon once again.

ATX Bike polo Social Club 5/10/09 from Les Bennett on Vimeo.

Go on Thursday or Sundays!!!!!



til next time


OLC

cross club#9

Just got this in mail.....be there!!!

"I actually DO want to throw a race tonight.

The rest of you mugs - I've been threatening to do it and now the timing, my health, and the weather have joined forces to make this the most awesome/shitty day to throw a race.

Here's the specs:

Name: Cross Club #(sixty)9 (in honor of my page placement in the Chron and the fact that the last one was actually the second #7. hehe duh)
Start/finish: Lamar Ped Bridge
Time: 8:30 pm
Date: 4/17/09, aka TONIGHT!!
Prizes: First place: Honor, glory, muddy teeth. Second: A deep sense of regret. Third: The best/worst story you'll ever tell your grandkids.
Cost: $5
Required equipment:
- Helmet
- Lights
- Grippy tires
- Someone to cheer you to glory. Recommendations for spectators to bring: Portlanders, Seattle-dwellers, or maybe a buddy from Belgium.

So I don't want to hear any excuses. If you can't make it, it's your loss my friend. Just know that the first Cross Crusade I went to this year had 1200 attendees!! The corners were PACKED with spectators. Some drunk, some old, all smiles. Let's do this shit already!

I'll see you on the battlefield"

I can't make it, because I will be in Houston for the MS 150.....


til next time



OLC

Pictures from the race

If you have some, send them to me at lesbennett@ymail.com yes ymail. It is yahoo's version of gmail. Here is what I have. Enjoy.








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OLC

Worst of ATX Craigslist #8

So I have to start out with one, that I sent to the BSNYC.

One of a Kind, Kick Ass, Classic Bianchi Fixie - $1300 (Central)
Reply to: sale-837131947@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-09-11, 5:46PM CDT






This is a 1972 Bianchi frame bought straight out of Milan, vintage campy set-up, 52:18, Selle seat, put the whole thing together myself check out the picture and email with questions.


Okay, I Know the bike snob has the pista dex totally covered, but when I saw this pop up in my own home town, I had to say something about it. I have seen plenty of other pista's go for prices almost as high as this, but not quite this high. I understand that it is from the 70's making it vintage, but really the bike is only worth that much to collector's. Just sayin, I wouldn't pay 1300 for a pista.

Edit: Whoever is selling this changed their posting after I posted this blog, the new link is here.

OLC


Aluminum Fixed Gear - $500 (West Campus)
Reply to: sale-837031175@craigslist.org [?]
Date: 2008-09-11, 4:25PM CDT



55cm brushed aluminum conversion, a fresh build with about 10 miles on it. Fits a rider under 5'10".
-New formula hub wheelset, 48/17 ratio, 17 tooth flip flop freewheel.
-Aero fork, drop bars (shown) or risers if you prefer
-Toe cages, finger brake and new handle bar tape of your choice (not shown in the picture).

This bike is a definite looker.

Give me a call if interested
512-964-xxxx
-Will



Well I guess it doesn't matter what the frame is as long as it is aluminum. I mean it could be a walmart bike for all we know. It also looks as to have a HUGE dent in the chain stay. No description of the wheels, except that it has a flip flop hub. Well, he didn't say what kind of frame either, so I guess that is to be expected. I'm surprised he put what size the bike is. I do love the choice of risers or drops, and choice of bar tape!!!! woooohooo!!!


This one just made me about laugh and piss myself.

vintage SCHWINN Sprint single speed - $275 (NORTH)
Reply to: see below
Date: 2008-09-11, 2:59PM CDT









red SCHWINN Sprint
single speed
54 cm
drop handlebars with new grips
front brake

needs new tires
bike is in good condition
ready to ride
512 554 xxxx


*sorry for no pictures, do not have access to a camera*
this picture however is very similar to the bike being sold (minus the water bottle holder, the back brake, the grips are yellow instead of black, it is a single speed and older tires)


Okay??? Seriously?? Why would you be asking 275 for a bike you don't even have pictures of? I mean I get not having a really bad ass digital camera, but almost everyone has a crappy cell phone camera. Don't ask that much for a bike that you don't even have a picture of, I doubt that thing is even a Schwinn.



til next time


OLC