Dennis at Fixed Gear Gallery contacted me a year or so ago and asked about reprinting the book that was originally midwifed by this forum.

Two things had happened. The buzz had died down and I had kept writing. It seemed like the right time to update and expand on the original idea. Dennis’ son had some layout and print experience and the FGG had real presence in the internet fixed gear community. It was a logical choice to reprise the effort with them.

The new version is nicer. The paper is of better quality with a thicker, glossier cover than before and it is greatly expanded: a total of 12 stories over the original 8.

Yes, it’s $14. Like before, it’s been a labor of love from a small group of people. No one is making money on this little book, mostly it goes to keeping the computers running and an occasional bottle of wine. If you enjoy the pictures at FGG, a small bit of your money keeps Dennis’ site up and running.

I mention this so you’re aware that “Riding Fixed” is, and has always been, a grassroots publication. People got behind the project because they wanted to see it blossom. If I could, I would give the things away, but that simply isn’t possible. If you like the writing I encourage you to buy a copy because the stuff reads better from a beat up copy you keep in your bike bag.

Ride Hard