Homie Fall Fest 2007 hom·ie /ho-mi/ Pronunciation Key - [hoh-mee] –adjective, hom·i·er, hom·i·est. comfortably imbibing and riding single speed bicycles with friends in the woods. The pride and joy of the Minneapolis Mafia, the anchor leg of the defunct Minneapolis Metro Frothy Mug Single Speed Series and the only rally event to happen every year here since 1997 is once again about to rear it's ugly head. Yes, the Homie (or Homey, depending on who made the flyer that year) Fall Festival is happening again on Saturday, October 20th. Here is the flyer with everything you need to know. Don't…

I'm heading out to the Bell Museum tonight after work to see “Ski Boys” and “Monkey Warfare” at 7pm. I'm particularly excited about “Ski Boys”, a bizarre Super8 film about the exploits of the Ski Boys in the 1970s. See you there? Afterparty at the 331 Club. The Bike Film Fest is just plain spectacular and no matter if you're a BMXer, a straight edge tall-bike rider or a ‘bent commuter you'll love it. Plus Surly is sponsoring it. Here's what you've got to look forward to over the next few days: More info can be found at www.bicyclefilmfestival.com BIKE…

Git Th' Thieves What Done It!Uptown MPLS bike stolenBe on the lookout!From Deep. Check it, viz, to wit: "My good brother Bernardo had the Panda 24" cruiser ripped off from in front of his apt' in Uptown! It's chrome with blk w whit star Big Cheese grips.Orange chain ring plate. This is a classic 24' cruiser that was once Hurl's then Northside Mike owned it and I bought it from him and gave it to Bernardo for his birthday. And let me tell You he LOVED that bike! If Ya'all could keep an eye out for it!? Call me and…

SSWC2007- Aviemore, Scotland When I was a kid, my parents sent me to camp for a week each summer. I recall each time I'd arrive at camp, there was a mixture of friends from last summer and a bunch of new faces. By the end of the week you knew at least half of them, you had more fun than was imaginable and you didn't want to leave or say goodbye. The same is true each time I go to Singlespeed World Championships. I'm greeted by the best damned people in the world, whether I know them or not. We…

New Wool Caps In Now A new batch of wool caps arrived the other day, just in time for the cool fall weather. Pictured here we find the lovely Alix modeling our newest limited edition lid. This one features navy panels with a green plaid stripe. The bill of the cap strategically hides the cut she has on her nose from a freak pizza eating accident that happened last week. Ask her about it. It's pretty weird, and funny. Well, at least we thought it was funny. FYI, the one QBP has pictured on their dealer website has a slightly…