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Whittier’s own miscreant biking youth. Meeting every Monday and Thursday at the Coffee Bean&Tea Leaf in Uptown, 7201 Greenleaf ave, Whittier 90601 8:30-9:30pm..rollout at 10pm...ish

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Anthem II


ANTHEM II trailer from Stew Johnson on Vimeo.

I know not many of the GLK heads aren't into BMX but, I saw this trailer on the Odyssey BMX blog. Some awesome bails, big ups and huge jumps. Damn it looks so good. Its been 13 years since the first Anthem was evert made. Now you can get Anthem II , it dropped on December 1st so goodluck finding a place that isn't sold out already.

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Hipster City Cycles



Oh man saw this over on Urban Velo. Looks ridiculously fun. I think Tim and Bruce should race against each other via this game!

New York City Bike Wars!



This shit needs to happen in LA!! Where's our bike lanes Mr. Villaraigosa? Ever since you got hit by that car you've changed your mind about the safety of cycling in Los Angeles, yet I have not seen any changes within the city to provide safer streets.

Broadway Bombing

Broadway Bombing 2010 from crihs on Vimeo.


I want to do this when I go to New York.

Mike Giant


Neighbors: Mike Giant (Trailer) from Agency Charlie on Vimeo.

Prolly  posted up some works on a series called The Neighbors. Great work providing wonderful insight to what some call the modus operandi. Reminds me of my film classes where we watched small films and examined how directors can convey so much in only 2 minutes. Not to mention that Mike Giant is an amazing artist highly involved within the cycling community.

Death Before Derailluer.

I dont know about this one. The 5th Floor is taking pre-orders for their new crew neck. Seen lots of posts about this sweatshirt. I personally wouldn't wear this, but if you rock an aerojoke and are fully committed to your fixie whip, then this is all for you. I've recently started riding my old road bike ( the only road bike I've got) and been climbing hills around Whittier, let me tell you sometimes a derailleur helps you enjoy the ride a little more. just sayin.

WRAHW!! Patches

I'd rock this shit on my bag. Scoop it over at Wrahw. Put it on your denim jacket and vest and be cool yo!

Cameras Will Steal Your Soul.


Cameras Will Steal Your Soul from DPH on Vimeo.

Great stuff coming from the Detroit Pedal Heads.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Marillest x Greenleaf Killers! Relay Race


GreenLeaf killers bike crew from Marillest on Vimeo.

Our beautiful sponsors at Marillest Fitted came out to show some love and support for us Greenleaf Killers! by putting together a little edit of the race and providing all of us with caps. Great things are in the works so stay tuned!! More Videos of the race and results coming soon!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Crazy Bike Lock!

Browsing the blogroll and Saw this awesome and quirky lock over on ZLOG .



One of their followers from Germany sent this awesome video over to them.
Here's the making of video. I wonder if this could be mass produced. Probably not, I can see how difficult it can be trying to park your bike on a pole with lots of bikes already on it.



German Engineering.

Joey McKeag



Awesome edit from Joe McKeag. I saw this guy first shred over at the Cadence Fast Friday event at Encino Velodrome. Kills it. This guy goes to the same high school I did. Not many know that he's from Whittier.

AntonYO!

TREATED from Sam Erickson on Vimeo.


This guy shreds really solid!I love the flow of his lines..fuck..i'm gonna go out and ride. you should too!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Monday, November 15, 2010

VCR Thanksgiving Race 3!!

Hern puts on some really great races. If you have never been to one, I recommend you go out to this one. Its for a great cause and everyone has a great time!

Race Weekend!

whittier relay!!!!!!!

THIS WEEKEND!!! We started planning this race almost two months ago. We had been talking and talking and finally we sat down and got to actually doing something. And now The time has come. Greenleaf Killers! is proud to present you with our first ever Whittier City Relay Race!! we've been working hard with sponsors from all over the world, literally, and with local shops here in Whittier. We want everyone to come out and have fun and enjoy themselves!! We also want them to be safe and have fun. So please if you have a helmet wear it!! The routes are gonna be fun, the prizes are bountiful. There will be a game of Footdown as well!! After Party will be at The 6740 on Greanleaf Ave in Uptown Whittier (literally down the street and around the corner) Bike parking is somewhat scarce in uptown so bring a lock

Monday Shredits.


Federal BMX - Dan Lacey from Federal BMX on Vimeo.
Saw this awesome edit on Bike Jerks




ITS ALWAYS CRUMMY IN FILTHADELPHIA from GRIME BIKES on Vimeo.

Prolly posted these two.

Tyler Johnson Banger Line from ZLOG on Vimeo.


DPH Hammer Bros from DPH on Vimeo.

Quick TJ banger and DPH Hamer Bros on ZLOG

Thursday, November 11, 2010

International Superheroes of Hardcore

Tim showed me this right now. Stuff is incredibly good. I want to listen to this all the time before riding just to get pumped. So in leu of Thrashy Thursdays I present you with Hardcore Hokey Pokey!

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

BANNED Vol.2


BANNED VOL.2: Blunts & Stunts Mixtape from Banned Vids on Vimeo.
This shit is kinda funny, not your regular bmx stuff. The first Banned Bmx video I ever saw was in my last year of college. My roommate use to ride bmx so we watched it together, and the only thing I remember is a scene where a guy is getting fellatio in a hotel room while some other guy does a barhop, and someone else is dancing.
You can get a copy over at DansComp.

Miles

Miles from Pietro Malegori on Vimeo.

I love the simplicity of the cinematography. All black and white. Minimal dialogue. I truly makes the film speak for itself through those awesome framed shots. The use of closeups inter-spaced within the milieu of wide angles gives you depth as to who the riders are and the surroundings through which they travel. I'd love to make a film like this one day.
The only other thing people have talked about is biking 270 miles with a bag. Shit, I'd do it.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

The Locust Belgium-1996


Video days quality, but this shit is awesome. It has my favorite track! Emaciation Fuckers!

GLK Race Route Mondays

Last nights turn out was a little small due to people being discouraged by the cold and wind. Goes to show you who's down to ride no matter what! Some new faces, some old.
tims tire
Tim showed up a little late and jumped into the ride, but he didn't get farther then a block when this safety pin got stuck in his tire. Tim has the worst luck with tires. You may remember his tire blowing out on one of our Thursday Rides. To bad none of the tire sponsors we emailed never got back to us, I think Tim would have been stoked to win some tires. But he fixed his tire and hustled to be first back from one of the check points just to show everyone. TEAM FAT!!
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The hostess Manny getting us all ready to roll out and Chris in the back. Chris finally made it out to one of our rides after receiving countless text bombs. Come out to another ride Chris!!
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Not gonna lie it was cold and so I threw on as many layers as possible.

There's only one Race Route Monday left before the race, so come out and get to know the checkpoints before the race!!

Pedal Consumption "D-Lux" Hip Pouch







Pedal Consumption teamed up with Blaq to create this awesome "D-Lux" hip pouch, al hand made here in America.


Features:• 1000D Cordura Construction
• Interior Floating Liner
• Waterproof
• Spacious Main Compartment
• 2 Column Side Pockets
• 1 Large Front Pocket
• Integrated Mini U-Lock Holster
• Cordura Belt Loop
• Adjustable Quick Release Belt
• Custom Screen Printed PC Logo
• Available in Black or Drab Green

Dimensions:
• 6” Wide x 5-7" Tall x 1.5" Deep



Damn. I want one soo bad, but then again I want lots of bike stuff.  I need a job!
See more photos of it here. 
Buy it here.

Zlog Crew


ZLOG Crew-Some old Some new from chris clappe on Vimeo.
I seent it here!

Monday, November 8, 2010

FOOFA!!!

I hadnt been on the The HeavyPedal when I saw this awesome VansxYO GABBA GABBA collab video!


This one is my favorite, not because of the bikes, but because this song, Send Me an Angel by Real Life, has got to be one of the best songs ever!!
I have to say that this is one of the better child oriented collaborations that I have ever seen. Not your cheap run off the mill Disney shoes you get at Target, but great quality shoes, promoting a cartoon that I myself love to watch. Some of you watch it too, you know who you are. Ian MacKaye and Bizz Markie are only two contributing artist to this cartoon and I def get a pair for my kid. Dont forget to peep Plex and Muno with their sick thrash skills!

The ThermaJock

Wow..oh man i busted up reading about this one. There is a company out there that makes this awesome thing called The ThermaJock.

I spotted this on Urban Velo. I couldn't tell if it was a joke or a serious product. I browsed around and read the testimonials to which there were no puns I could quote, but in all truth the cold season is upon us and I really wonder if this product truly withstands to the test of nature. I'd give it the good old college try, I wonder what it looks like under bike shorts..haha.

1993 Track Cycling World Championships - Tandem Races


Saw this beauty over at Council of Doom. Looks like fun, epic skids at 0:29. Some intense crashes.

R.E.LOAD Cats T-Shirt

So I was looking at messenger bags the other day and found this awesome shirt over at R.E.Load. I thought it was funny and remembered that Sean over at TAKEOVER LA! had a post about a cat shirt. Enjoy!

Michael Chacon in London!

Michael Chacon one day in LONDON! from Michael Chacon on Vimeo.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

DTLA Bicycles.

Today I volunteered at the Downtown LA Bicycles Alleycat. It was a good turn-up for their bunny hop contest, I think most kids that participated came away with new G-Sport Rollcage rims. There was a small trick sesh, but it was great ontheless watching kids just have on their bikes.
The alley cat was small and fast, winners got some cool sweet Arnold Palmer Shoes. 1st place gave me their shoes so now I'll be loafin' around in some non-vegan Arnold Palmer's... I might bike to the liquor store and and pick up a tall can of Arizona Arnold Palmer Iced Tea.

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Life Cycles

Life Cycles OFFICIAL Trailer from Life Cycles on Vimeo.

This trailer has been out for a while but its so beautifully shot. The composition of camera angles coupled with the transition of color between seasons emotes this feeling of static progression between elements. You can order it here! I was also looking at the website, if we email them we could possibly plan a screening here in our own city!!!

Burro Chronic Pedal Straps

Burro Pedal Straps from L. Gustavo Cooper on Vimeo.

A good quick little edit from Burro on their awesome straps!

GLK Monday Night Race Route!

bike light
Monday's have been designated for training for our race routes. This past monday we had the opportunity to shoot some photos! More photos from this night can be found on Bruce's flickr.

Re-Stealing

restealing
I saw this pick over on Smashenger. I thought it was funny, but more so the feeling of recovering a stolen bike must feel amazing. Our good friend Gilbert had his bike stolen, and this has becoming more recurrent within all cities across the US, with discussions concerning proper lock-up and what lock to use, what we should all do is learn from other people's mistakes to prevent something , such as a stolen bike, from happening to ourselves. The search continues for Gilbert's bike.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Bike Shelf.

Bike shelf
Saw this on Knife and Saw. This shelf is great for those with cramped domiciles, peeps who live in apartments in SF and NY. The duality of this shelf is aesthetically appealing, but considering the price point this shelf is limited to those with the cash. If there were more cost effective way of producing this on a larger scale, without the criticism of outsourcing I would purchase one. But for now I can only admire this piece of American craftsmanship.

Steal Some Air Bro!!

First Saw this over on ProllyisnotProbably.
Steal-some-air
It was posted up on Instructables. I love DIY stuff, and the concept is great but this one seems a bit..fallible. I'm against cars in all but I'm pretty sure someone be pissed of if you were letting air out of their tires. Just suck it up and save up the 30$ and get a Topeak RoadMorph.

Chain Gang Girls.

CGG
I was browsing the interwebs when I saw a photo of Jenna Makgill. I thought she was pretty. She's got a nice blog called Acorn. Sean over at Take Over LA
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posted this picture at the same time I was browsing their page. I need to go to New Zealand. Where pretty girls ride bikes.

WITCHTAPE!!!!

WRAHW Witchtape 3 from WRAHW on Vimeo.


I felt hungry after watching this. Wrahw should come out with a Man vs. Food type video.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Track or Treat!

One of our good sponsors for the Whittier Relay is Bike Jerks. They are having a Halloween themed alleycat. Sounds like fun! If your in the MLPS area go check it out!
Scope it out on here!!

More Sneak Peeks!!

Fedex banged on my front door this morning like they was LAPD. It woke me up and scared my mom. My moms opened the door to see whats up and there was a package from Rickshaw Bags!!. I opened it and my jaw dropped. All I can saw is a big thank you to Lisa and everyone at Rickshaw Bags for their support and contribution!!!
rickshaw bag sneakpeak

Dion over at UGLY! Pads has been a great supporter of our race from the beginning. He's been busy with Cycle-cross this season. Good Luck Dion!! he sent these beauties the other day.
ugly pads!!
Chrome package came in as well, but i'll post pictures of that later. The winners of this race will not be disappointed, with what we have instore!!

Monday, October 25, 2010

Monday Night Race Route!!

Race Route Mondays! Back at it again!
Whittier  City Relay Race!!


Come show off them legs! Race against your friends! (perhaps enemies too!) Learn the Checkpoints and good routes! Meet chill people! Puke up your dinner! Have good times! All this can be yours! Tonight @ 930 pm!

16 people last monday! Lets top it!

Meet @ central Park 
6532 Friends Avenue Whittier Ca!

Heres the Map Link!!! Learn it!


Friday, October 22, 2010

Fastcore Fridays!!



I first saw The Endless Blockade some years back at The Blvd. in Boyle Heights. They opened up for Iron Lung and Hatred Surge. Such a good show. It was one of the first shows that Judas (bay area) ever played. Damn I wish i was still a kid.

Thrashy Thursday!!


West coast thrash!!

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Look what came in the mail today!!

Knog Sponsor package

The good people over at Knog sent us a bag full of goodies to give as prizes and raffle off at the race!! Xame just in time before the rain got to it. Thanks to Shannon and everyone else at Knog!! if you guys and gals ever make it to the states drop by Whittier, Ye Olde Friendly Towne!

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Vélo Chair by Juha Perä

Vélo Chair by Juha Perä: "

seen over at FGGT and originally almost there, this is a chair by industrial designer Juha Perä to recycle dead frames, easily collapsible and with a recycled cover by Costo. A great little chair I reckon









seen over at 14BikeCo.

Milano Hardcourt Bike Polo

milano bike polo from andrea boscardin on Vimeo.

The Darkest AlleyCat

SVART KATT 2009 (The darkest Alleycat ever) from STAVFEL PRODUKTION on Vimeo.


HAIL!!

Tall Bike Carnage at LAB


heards he's ok so all is well

Velo City Bags: New Bags for Sale

Velo City Bags: New Bags for Sale: "

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For those of you who want to pick up a Velo City bag but don't wanna wait for the turn around time of a custom build, the crew has put ready made bags up for sale on their site. Check out the options right here.






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Death or Glory.

Death and Glory from Geometrick on Vimeo.


christmas is coming. I hope get a new frame so I can shred

CULT CREW!!

CULTCREW/02 from Cult Crew on Vimeo.


I want a cult crew shirt. actually I want a Mutiny Shirt more.

Hold Fast x WRAHW

Hold Fast x WRAHW: "hold_fast_wrahw
WRAHW got a nice surprise from Jeremiah. Maybe you will see these available in the near future? You never know...

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Sunday, October 17, 2010

MacNeil Northwest Tour!

MacNeil BMX - Northwest Tour from MACNEIL BMX on Vimeo.

wonderfully shot. take your time to watch the video. grab a beer some chips, or menudo for all you hungover killers.

Animal Kotulak Multitool!

New Animal Kotulak Multi Tool from Animal Bikes on Vimeo.

WANT!!!!!!
Saw this video  at ProllyisnotProbably. Some one get me this for X-mas!! Swoop it at the Animal Bikes Shop.

Phoenix Straps & Wolf Drawn

PHOENIX. STRAP
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Phoenix Straps from Matthew Spencer on Vimeo.

*NASH*

NASH from james newman on Vimeo.


hahahah rad spoof on the MASH intro.
Go see the trailer over at MASH to get the references. I lol'ed at the bong rip!

Lake Jump!


Damn 35t feet up into the air. looks like soo much fun!!GLK needs to go on a camping trip and do this!



seen on Macaframa

Friday, October 15, 2010

Sofus Francisco [Titan] Straps!



Sofus Francisco

Atlanta Bike Battle!!

Atlanta Bike Battle from Smokestacks on Vimeo.

REVOKED!

REVOKED FINAL TRAILER from Chris Fonseca on Vimeo.


Revoked! final trailor.

Wonka Rail!

WONKA STUY TOWN RAIL from chariandconyc on Vimeo.

Thats a long as rail.
Seen over at ProllyisnotProbably

Greenleaf Killers!!! Thursday night Ventures!

temecula and LA fair 010
Tim's tire blew out while rolling down Painter Ave. towards Carmenita. He came out to ride knowing that this could happen and it did. Taking one for the team.
temecula and LA fair 016
We road down to Cerritos. Hit up a Target and bought some Sierra Nevada and Budweiser.
Manny eying those chips.
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Julio grubbing out. Nick G's manly protein zone.
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J.P. went all out and bought PB&J and bread and made us all sandwiches. This bike ride soon turned into a picnic. Good Beer. Good Friends. Good Ride.

Mission Workshop:The Rondel

Rondel SPD Sneaker from Mission Workshop on Vimeo.

Cool video from Mission Workshop. Seen over at TOLA

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

ZLOG Fall/Winter Season

ZLOG 2010 Fall/Winter from ZLOG on Vimeo.

New Zlog threads. Scoop'em here.

The Bullet Keychain.

You might have seen this floating around
Got one of these bullet pump keychain presta valve adapters from Steve the inventor!
The Bullet Keychain sponsor of our Upcoming Whittier Relay Race

Whittier City Relay Race!!!!!!!!!!

Greenleaf Killers! & Stay True present.....

Whittier City relay Race!!!!
NEW FLIER!! by my good friend Michael Grimaldo!

Here's the Race Route!
So its been a week since we planned this and everything is flowing smoothly!! Sponsors are hitting us back and the flier is being updated regularly!!
So far we've got these cool people supporting us!!