Empire Begins

Snow Job

Luke — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:40:26 +0000

I ran into John at Affinity this afternoon. After thoroughly harassing Ben and Sammy, like good North Brooklyn hipsters, we got coffee and went to hang out with our Abe and Tyler at the Outlier weekend showroom.

Here’s an iPhone video of John messing on the snow bank out front.

If you’re in Brooklyn, go check them out on the weekend and see what’s in the discount piles. And thanks for the shirt and hoodie guys.

Some random snaps

Luke — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 02:19:35 +0000

I picked up a bunch of processed film today. It had been a while, and there were 7 rolls, including on medium format. I wait too long between processing to remember everything I shot, so it’s a little like Christmas.

Here’s what I got

Those hot-blooded Italians

Luke — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:40:10 +0000

Things got a little nasty in Manchester at 2000 track worlds. Some great racing, but things get a little rough after the finish.

Compare to last year’s Elite Nationals which also turns into a shit-show in the final heat.

From Mike Mahesh’s blog.

Home stretch

Luke — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:36:19 +0000

This is a trimmed down version of what the Bicycle Film Festival screened this past year.

Happy Birthday Tony Fast !!!

Crihs — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:34:13 +0000

Tony turns 26 today. If you see him out, buy him a beer or/and shot.

Congrats to Tom…

Crihs — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:45:49 +0000

For winning the Mid-west Mayhem. Wonka Came in 2nd and if you havent seen this, you are living under a rock.

>>>> Wonka wall ride <<<<

Wonka Footage

Crihs — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:27:50 +0000

Reviewed some Wonka footage for Empire last night. His stuff is looking good.

Vittoria

Crihs — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 06:40:24 +0000

Last year Vittoria hooked us up with some tires.I think this are the most durable tires out there. Rando in the back, is the way to go. Thanks Vittoria!

Spotted

Luke — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:36:11 +0000

Saw this

Here

Looks like San Francisco in the background. Anyone?

It is nice, but then there’s always Miguel.

(Falcon Duran)

The Grey Lady

Luke — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 17:42:31 +0000

Empire got a double feature today. We were used as the lede in a NY Times blog post here. Lots of local greats quoted including Kissena track don John Campo, up-and-coming cyclocross don Christophe Jammet, and OG David Leopold. But no Bike Snob quotes. He must be busy finishing up his book.

Photo by Ray Jones. (again)