There have been attempts to characterize messenger gear and clothing as a certain type of ‘fashion’ (check out this sample from ‘Messengers Style‘ – a book focusing on some NYC messengers). But, a messenger’s clothes usually represent an odd combination of function, form, and expense – usually the less expensive, the better. This article represents the first time that I’ve seen messenger “clothing” reproduced by ‘high-fashion designers’. If you get a piece of the Louis Vuitton spring 2010 collection, let us know what you think.

Click HERE to see the article and the entire Spring 2010 collection from Louis Vuitton….

Plus, screw them reporters:  I don’t know who they’re using, but most of our local messengers aren’t meth-heads – they’re just skinny ‘cuz they ride all day!  Jerks!

If you haven’t heard, the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition (LACBC) is working hard to advance cyclists’ causes in Los Angeles – including working with the city to improve the cycling infrastructure and starting rides that help create and spread a sense of community. Here at Orange 20, we’re trying to help. If you’ve been thinking of joining the LACBC, now is a great time to sign up online (here), or just come on by the shop – we can help you get signed up! The LACBC will keep you updated on the upcoming city actions, cycling events, and some local rides through their e-mail updates and newsletters. So stand up and be counted, show your support for the local coalition that fights for cyclists’ rights!

Well, Paul from Atomic Cycles has done it again! In addition, to the Choppercabras’ yearly offerings and the soap-box series, he’s managed to put together another semi-annual, classic, cycling event (though this one is actually a race series). The Coaster Brake Challenge is a series of mountain bike races in January and July that tests riders’ skill on coaster brake bikes – no gears, no hand brakes; it’s all about the right gearing and handling skills. They are RAD! (BIKE magazine also did a write-up here.) Don’t miss the next series in January – you’ll be sorry!

I think Dingo was the official winner of this series.  Congrats!  This is a shot of Christian and Dingo leading the pack out of the canyon.

…and the best beard award goes to:

Photos from Paul’s flickr.

After a long week, we are going to start back on our regular schedule tomorrow – Thursday, July 30th!  So we look froward to seeing you!  

Hours:

M,T,Th,Sat : 12-9

Fri : 12-8

Sun : 2-8

Wed : CLOSED

Thanks for bearing with us this past week…  Now go beat the heat!

Thanks to Alex and Christine's smugmug site! (Great photo!)

So if you don’t make it maybe you should just go home and give this record a spin!

and rude cats!

The photo is by Shaniqwa Jarvis for Intersection magazine. Shaniqwa is amazing but this French rap duo she was shooting sucked…rude…Rude…RUDE! Oh and I forgot to mention that their music sucks too! View the article…HERE!