So the race bug has bit and father time has been gracious enough to allow me to get some training time in. So off to the races we go. Got a chance to snap a few shots of the Masters 35+ before the my 3's race.

Crewest and Two Rabbits Studios Presents: Pedals and Prints

Looking forward to viewing this show, we will be there Sat. come on by and say hello, Thinking of doing our own art show with green cycling theme, what do you guys think?

Opening Reception:
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010
6 to 9pm

With special installation by Featured Artist Cache

Pedals and Prints is an exhibition curated by Two Rabbits Studios featuring a unique blend of hand printed bicycle related prints by screaming hot artists on view from March 6th, 2010 to March 28th, 2010. Inspired by the enthusiasm of bicyclists, each print displayed is hand printed on textured paper, unique in its kind and affordable for all to enjoy.

Exhibition Artists:  Briana Auel, Dale Dreiling, Eyeone, Joel Spellman, Matt Coleman, Matt Dobbs, Swank One, Skramble, Demon Slayer, Shing Yin Khor, Brooke Harker, Cherise Ward, Dash 2000 Fidel, David Flores ATC, DethKills, DKNG, ENIKONE, Euth, Hero Design Studio, Hit & Run Crew, John Vogl, Kevin Cameron, Lucky Bunny (Rich DeSimone), Monster Kat, Ritzy Periwinkle, Sebastian Pape, Septerhed, Will Manville, Ashira, Bob Motown, Branded, Cache, Chris McLean, Concept One, Contra, JKnice, John Carr, Kelso, Paul Barron, Smitty, Sub Humanoid, Two Rabbits and more...

Happy to finally say that the club kits have been ordered and a limited supply will be available around the first week in May. If you are interested in a kit secure yours today by pre purchasing one in the store or by contacting us.

Check out what our friends and Riders One community members Sue Rigler of AdVinyliyze and Dana Prieto are doing to try and raise disaster relief funds for victims of the quake in Haiti. (From the event promo flyer.)

Cycle for Haiti
Saturday, Jan 23 2010
12:00-2:00

Spectrum Club South Bay members want to do something to help the victims of the recent tragic earthquake in Haiti.

On Spectrum club member, Carmina Coello, travels to Haiti doing missionary work for an organization called Child Hope International. They will the the direct beneficiary of all the proceeds collected. For more information on the organization and updates on the earthquake go to: childhope.org, or to donate directly to Child Hope click here.

On Saturday, January 23rd we will pack the spin room to capacity, crank so great tunes and cycle for 2 hour in an effort to raise funds for this cause. Our goal is to raise $5,000+. We can and will do this! All 49 spin bikes will be in motion for the entire 2 hours! The ride will be lead by Sue Rigler. (Friday 8:30am cycle instructor).

Donation requested is $100/bike. If you can't ride, we are also accepting cash donations of any amount. Make checks to Child Hope International. Child Hope International is a 501(c)3 organization.

To reserve your bike, contact Sue Rigler @ballyhoosee on Twitter, at (310) 722-5066, or by email at sue@yourpromoplace.com.

Google has put together a great resource for crisis response resources in Haiti including:

• Free Google Voice Calls to Haiti
• Donation Options
• A Person Finder Tool
• News and Update Links
• Post Earthquake Imagery from GeoEye
• Videos

I started Riders One because:

• I am a dad.
• I want my son to live in a better world than the one I grew up in.
• I want to leave behind a legacy that I am proud of.
• I believe that the world would be a better place if the same freedom and joy that you felt when you first learned to ride a bike could be revisited daily - guess what, it can.
• I believe that businesses that respect people, planet and profit should be rewarded with my dollar and loyalty.
• I believe in making influential decisions with my dollar.
• I believe that consumers (you) wield the greatest power.
• I believe that understanding concepts of sustainability adds value your life and lifestyle.
• I believe that sustainable businesses will be the greatest driving force for improving society in the future.
• I want cars & bikes/cyclists & motorists to peacefully co-exist.
• I believe that most cyclists are inherently sustainable, but may not fully understand what sustainability is.
• I believe that living sustainably is an ongoing and creative endeavor with many opportunities.
• I want to provide a learning environment and networking opportunity for cyclists.
• I want to build a community that can influence positive change.
• I am committed to a sustainable lifestyle.
• I like to ride bikes!

If any of this resonates with you, please join, follow, or get involved.

Opportunity (Green) knocks and has given me the excuse to get lost along the way to Ojai for the day. Can't believe I am chalking this one up as a business trip.

Here is the route:

Section 1: Escape from LA: http://www.ridedog.com/routes/view/los-angeles/mp-to-mulholland-start-593
Section 2: Stay High: http://www.ridedog.com/routes/view/united-states/california/los-angeles/mp-to-ojai-no-coast-592

Section 1 is my best guess at getting to the "start". If anybody has any suggestions for a better route, please let me know.
Section 2 is dirt, paved, up, down, curvy and will be painfully fun.

Leaving Monterey Park at 7am, if anybody would like to join, the more the merrier. I will try and tweet my progress. Follow @ridersone

PS. The dope is all natural. Heading up for a retreat and networking weekend with the Opportunity Green folks.

Everyone is pursuing sustainability. But if change happens when the cost of the status quo is greater than the risk of change, we really need to focus on raising the costs of the unsustainable systems that represent the unsustainable status quo.

Unsustainable failed educational systems, obesity-producing systems, energy systems, transportation systems, health care systems. Each and every one is unsustainable. It’s more “innovative” to talk about bright, shiny, new sustainable systems, but before we can even work on the right side of the change equation, we need to drive up the costs of the unsustainable systems that represent the dead weight of the past.

The road to sustainability goes through a clear eyed look at unsustainability.

Alan M. Webber

May 2010 bring direction and clarity to your legacy and be full of peace, love, and GREAT rides!

Photo by Daily Breeze staff photographer Steve McCrank Staff Photographer

The South Bay Bicycle Coalition, organized by Todd Dipaolo, is 5 days away from submitting a grant application and thy urgently need your help to get to paydirt. They are trying to clear their final grant hurdle by securing a municipality to be our lead city and THEY NEED YOUR HELP RIGHT NOW!

At a Redondo Beach City Council meeting last night, Redondo Beach took a strong step toward taking on that critical role, but we are not quite there yet. The effort was led by Councilman Steve Diels.

We need you to take 36 seconds right now, this morning, to send a brief email to Councilman Diels thanking him for his strong support of the South Bay Bicycle Coalition last night. The email can be as simple as:

Dear Councilman Diels, On behalf of the South Bay Bicycle Coalition, thank you for supporting a South Bay Bicycle Master Plan. Signed, ME

Click here to email Councilman Diels.

Your emails of positive reinforcement will ensure Redondo signs on and makes feasible the initial grant app!

For more information about The South Bay Bicycle Coalitions efforts click here.