"The 33"-Road Bike Racing - Fixie Racing in Brooklyn

Looks like the Red Hook crit got some ink from the mainstream cycling press. I'm curious what people's thoughts are on track-bike racing on asphalt.

http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/03/race-report/red-hook-rises-big-crowds-and-crashes_210825

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Wait. You send him to 178 (SSFG) then closed his thread over there?

I was expecting a bunch of dudes wearing skinny jeans and some gaudy sneakers on those pictures.

at least the hipster community can race now.

Wait. You send him to 178 (SSFG) then closed his thread over there?

No, I didn't close that. I closed the one in road.

If everyone is riding fixed on a closed course, why not?
Hopefully the organizer wouldn't put any tight corners in that would result in a clipped pedal though...

Edit: I wouldn't ever do it though. Too dangerous for my taste. I'll keep my track bike on the track.

I was expecting a bunch of dudes wearing skinny jeans and some gaudy sneakers on those pictures.

at least the hipster community can race now.

Pffft...

My favorite paragraph:


Trimble believes the event will benefit from more serious racers attending. “It’s true, there are alley-cat [racers] who used to be competitive who can’t hang anymore,” he said. “They should train more if they feel left out.”

the winners from the first few years all went on to be pros (domestic, I believe).

I was expecting a bunch of dudes wearing skinny jeans and some gaudy sneakers on those pictures.

at least the hipster community can race now.

If you look at the competitors, not exactly "street hipsters". Pros, Cat 1's, Cat 2's....

Was there a prize list?

botto is slacking big time.

Was there a prize list?

a good prize list, yes. first place is like 500 and a bike. this is a real deal race that has guys fly in from all over. I'd have done it, but it was closed before I new registration opened.

a good prize list, yes. first place is like 500 and a bike. this is a real deal race that has guys fly in from all over. I'd have done it, but it was closed before I new registration opened.

Too bad. Maybe you could have beaten all of my girlfriend's ex-boyfriends.

you already got their GFs you need a hired gun to beat them at bike races also?

nice spelling on 'knew.'

we actually talked some about this yesterday at Bethel. It' conceivable I could be the fittest guy at a race like this and still get killed due to gear selection or cornering. it's kinda a crap shoot when you enter a specialist's race like this.

a good prize list, yes. first place is like 500 and a bike. this is a real deal race that has guys fly in from all over. I'd have done it, but it was closed before I new registration opened.

The article mentions that registration for the 100 rider field was filled after only 15 minutes. Crazy.

Also, it was cool to see a woman finish 9th overall on the lead lap.

Prize list: http://redhookcrit.com/prize-list/

1st Place Overall
RHC / Castelli winner’s jersey
RHC / Cinelli Vigorelli (components and build supplied by Ride Brooklyn)
RHC / San Marco Concor Light Saddle
RHC / Fifo Cycles handmade cycling cap
RHC / Giro Aeon helmet
RHC / Timbuk2 ESPECIAL TRES
Continental tire pack: Competition Tubulars, GP4000 23mm, GP4000 25mm,
SPY Optics Screw Sunglasses
Cobblestone Trophy
$500 cash

2nd Place Overall
RHC / Castelli jersey
RHC / Giro Aeon helmet
RHC / Giro DND gloves
RHC / Giro Factor shoes
RHC / Timbuk2 ESPECIAL TRES
RHC / Fifo Cycles handmade cycling cap
RHC / San Marco Concor Light Saddle
Continental GP4000 23mm red
SPY Optics Screw Sunglasses
$300 Cash

3rd Place Overall
RHC / Castelli jersey
RHC / Giro Aeon helmet
RHC / Giro Factor shoes
RHC / Fifo Cycles handmade cycling cap
Continental GP4000 25mm Black
SPY Optics Screw Sunglasses
$200 Cash

4th Place Overall
RHC / Castelli jersey
RHC / Giro Aeon helmet
RHC / Giro DND gloves
RHC / San Marco Concor Light Saddle
Continental GP4000 25mm Black
$150 Cash

5th Place Overall
RHC / Castelli jersey
RHC / Giro Aeon helmet
RHC / Giro DND gloves
Continental GP4000 25mm Black
$100 Cash

Fastest Lap
$200 Cash

1st Lap ‘BREAKFAST’ Prime
tbd

12th Lap ‘DINNER’ Prime
tbd

1st Woman
(*must finish on the lead lap to be eligible for prizes)
RHC / Castelli winner’s jersey
RHC /Cinelli Vigorelli (components and build supplied by Ride Brooklyn)
RHC / San Marco Concor Light
RHC / Giro Aeon helmet
RHC / Timbuk2 ESPECIAL TRES
Giro Factor shoes
SPY Optics Screw Sunglasses
Cobblestone Trophy

2nd Woman
RHC / Castelli jersey
RHC / San Marco Concor Light
Giro Factor shoes
SPY Optics Screw Sunglasses

3rd Woman
RHC / Castelli jersey
Giro Factor shoes
SPY Optics Screw Sunglasses

The bike that both male and female winners got:
http://redhookcrit.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/test-11-640x416.jpg

you already got their GFs you need a hired gun to beat them at bike races also?

Yes. Kthanx.

unless one of those guys is chabanov it seems he took care of it.

unless one of those guys is chabanov it seems he took care of it.

Yep, he's the most recent one.

ha. chicks have no taste. LOL

ha. chicks have no taste. LOL

:lol: I know it. How do you think I ever get anyone to date me?

POV video of the race:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZv_bp3Yp_c

Looks sketchy. There's a reason why velodromes have banked turns.

bingo.

can't believe they lined up all the sponsors.

oh, and i bet some hipster will make a "film" out of this and "screen" it at the NY Bike "Film Festival"

bingo.

can't believe they lined up all the sponsors.

oh, and i bet some hipster will make a "film" out of this and "screen" it at the NY Bike "Film Festival"

haters gonna hate

im about to jump on my fixed gear and ride the 2 hrs into work at tempo with a loaded messenger bag.
mainly cause i need some more street cred

bingo.

can't believe they lined up all the sponsors.

oh, and i bet some hipster will make a "film" out of this and "screen" it at the NY Bike "Film Festival"

Like true hipsters, they beat you to it.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1979307/

aside from harlem being an NRC P1 race this is the single most prestigious race in the five boroughs.

Like true hipsters, they beat you to it.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1979307/

hahaha

Like true hipsters, they beat you to it.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1979307/
usually, they appropriate stuff of others, try to make it their own, and discard it when it becomes too "popular." I guess it's good to see that they are actually exhibiting some creativity for once, you know, ironic because most of them are the creative types.

PS. hipsters don't stand a chance racing against the people in that field.

aside from harlem being an NRC P1 race this is the single most prestigious race in the five boroughs.
i take that to be ironic

i think he's serious...

theres some very high caliber riders in the red hook.

after the first couple laps, im sure that the front of an event like that has only very experienced, very fit racers.

edit: i should add that i know nothing about racing on the east coast, or anything outside of socal and norcal

tand a chance racing against the people in that field.

i take that to be ironic

not even a wee bit. try and name one that gets more press or has a bigger prize list (again, aside from Harlem). hint: you can't.

well, recognition, sure, but quality, i think Mengoni should be up there. Certainly, the field is pretty much the same between Red Hook and Mengoni

Mengoni

ok

It hurt. It's fun. In terms of atmosphere, nothing comes close in NYC.

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/538087_703930999934_46300388_33910096_914165968_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/542838_703930955024_1334499866_n.jpg

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/549773_347171458652519_216689561700710_884135_1307693586_n.jpg

I like this, mostly because it's a really bad idea.

OK, I'm game to try this. What do I have to do? I haven't had a racing license since about 1982. If I need one, I'll get one. Do I have to be better than a Cat 5?

Tell me more.

Just make sure you register when it opens in early March. Only 100 spots and they go fast.

Have a track bike, you're going to be riding with 99 other people who have track bikes. Be aware this means: high bottom brackets, short wheel bases, aggressive geometry, no brakes and probably shorter cranks. Figure out what gearing you will be comfortable using, the recommend gearing is generally 49x15, three time winner Dan Chabanov used 48x14.

Research the course, there are anywhere from 5-8 turns in the very technical circuit. Understand how to ride this type of race brakeless, I recommend practicing in a neighborhood that has a similar layout.

Be comfortable riding in a pack, try to find some other fixed riders to ride with since the speed moderation by a brakeless peloton is very different than a road peloton. Learn as much as you can about how to (what is essentially) road race a fixed gear. It's a lot different than a geared bike and there's a real lack of information out there. This thread has some good tips:http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/813470-Fixed-for-road-training-what-s-holding-me-back

The race is unsanctioned and open to pretty much everyone, but be aware that when you get lapped, you're pulled from the race. This can happen pretty quickly. The previous winners were/are now, pro cross racers, pro roadies and very strong track racers.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXrRow-h7uc

http://vimeo.com/32153641

Thank you. Excellent information.

holy thread necromancy

I'm no hipster but there's a lot of hate on this thread. That is all.

Too ironic?

That's not hate, it's just echappissed.

^
33-sig worthy

Hipster hate makes me wish I really were a hipster. I would be that much more justified in disliking people who need to poop on someone else's good time. I can't say I especially want to do this race, though. It sounds like a fast ticket to ouchie town. I'll keep the track bike on the track! Though this would be fun to watch sometime.

I'd do it if I wasn't old and brittle.

Hipster hate makes me wish I really were a hipster. I would be that much more justified in disliking people who need to poop on someone else's good time. I can't say I especially want to do this race, though. It sounds like a fast ticket to ouchie town. I'll keep the track bike on the track! Though this would be fun to watch sometime.

I'd rather race it while adopting NONE of the hipster stereotypes at all, just not to fit in, wearing a skinsuit. Everyone likes to poop on someone else's good time every so often, like blocking the swerving traffic guy passing as he comes up from behind, or farting as you walk past a smoker

http://rlv.zcache.com/your_favorite_band_sucks_t_shirt-ra0850fe7587c42638d5e11a150946e0c_804gs_512.jpg

Looks like they've already dropped the skinny jeans for this race. I like that t-shirt, by the way.