Yeah Right!

Bobby Worrest Leads By Example

Watch Behind The Griptape and fully get inspired to change the world for the better.

Jake's Show At Sheldon

ill Communication

Never Forget

Written back in September of '01.

"Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it."
—George Santayana

"In light of the recent tragedies…" we've heard said over and over.

And then we tune out.

This is not to say that we haven't felt the significance of what it meant to watch silently as "the second plane" quickly wedged itself between the 60th and 70th floors. It doesn't mean we didn't wince deeply upon hearing of one man's charred skin slipping completely off in the helpful grip of a good Samaritan. And it doesn’t mean we didn't cover our mouths, or shake our heads, or mutter, "oh, shit," at the real-time horror of the sky falling, knowing that it didn't matter what we did — at that moment, with the word "LIVE" in the upper left-hand corner, thousands upon thousands of people were in the process of breathing their last breaths all at once.

Things have fallen apart.

It's today when you realize that almost nothing matters, especially skating.

To tie all this up into a digestible package of catch phrases, lies, and punctuation that cleverly relates to skateboarding seems less than fruitless and ultimately the act of a very stupid person.

Yet…

Planes are now bombs, buildings are now rubble, people are now gone. And so we tune out; we turn away from the screen; we go sadly about our daily routines. Labor. Scrape. Ache. Working to keep the memory of those touched, all the while forgetting just enough so when you hear the first jet engine of the rest of your life, you don't freeze in your tracks, hunch your shoulders, and wait for what's next.

The marquee in front of the movie theater cheers, "U.S.A. Too Strong!"

Your professor lights a candle on her desk everyday before class.

Your mail carrier smiles and says, "god bless," as he hands you a glossy handful of direct mail advertisements.

Things fall further apart and skateboarding still seems trivial.

The weight of the unlit events that ticked away on the first Tuesday of this past September has radically shifted our future paths and will never be lifted from the collective shoulders of the human race. No matter how much we puff up with patriotism, petition publicly, peddle our wares, or tune out, it’s all on us now. Our new calling is to never forget how we felt during those first few seconds the world changed — hauling those memories with us wherever we go, whatever we do.

Of course, skateboarding isn't important, but today that's exactly what makes skateboarding matter more than ever. As long as you can go push around, you can also remember; and as long as you remember, others will never forget. —KW

yer kiddin' me

Hoof Hearted

Importance of Clarification

hipster olympics

Epicly Later'd—Pat Duffy, Episodes 1-3

There are so many good episodes of Epicly Later'd, but the most recent with Pat Duffy is a shining example of every single reason that skateboarding is the best thing on the planet.

Be sure and watch all three.

I'm everything without you

Long-term thinking from the mind behind Wikipedia, Alan Weisman.

Get The Hell Out

Tomorrow my brother Rob finishes his first of two eight-day stints in a medical study.

Woooooo! Freedom and stuff!

You can read all his bloggy insights here.

She's real purdy though

Also, A.C. Slater is Awesome.

It's Fun To Play at the NMKY

Thought it wasn't?

paranoid android.

I realize that this may come across as grim, conspiracy theorist, crazy talk. But I was recently informed that the U.S. Joint Forces Command is currently performing an emergency management exercise here in Portland, epically titled "Noble Resolve". And this is freaking some people out. Maybe for good reason?

Haven't any U.S. officials seen the cinematic gem Wargames (starring the youthful and captivating Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy)? I mean, Christ. It's one of AFI's top 100 sci-fi movies of all time! Did that film teach us nothing?

Jokes aside, I actual felt slightly threatened upon gathering this information. Maybe I'm crazy! I have no fully formed opinions, but I do have a lot of questions and an open mind. I'm trying not to think about it too hard, but it has made me uncomfortable enough that I thought I should at least mention the matter in the blogosphere.

If this all leaves you feeling a bit too heavy, icky and full of doom and gloom on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon, might I suggest watching the following videos? I find that kitties, Michael Cera, and nonsensical rap performances are all quite spirit lifting if the need should arise!

Business Socks

I think I have a new favorite band.
Being from Utah I call dark socks church socks,
but now I know they are BUSINESS SOCKS.

Day One

Kinda Rewinda

Sorry about the flim hype that the Good Problem's been on lately.

Wait.

I'm not sorry.

We're in for some really good times with Be Kind, Rewind.

Trip Out

Click here to see a few opical illustions from Bill Nye the Science Guy's friend, Jerry Andress.

a trip to trek

cool photo tour of the trek factory

Donkey Punch

If the gods of movie booking are listening, I'd like to offer a prayer up in hopes that King of Kong plays somewhere near me.

yup

KEV WILKINS IS A BIG 40

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHER!

purple and brown

new to me...

Homeboy, throw in the towel.Your girl got dicked by Ricky Powell.

So last night, while meandering downtown after work in search of art and beer and lovely people, I wandered into Portland's Upper Playground where I happened to meet a charming young fellow by the name of Ricky Powell.

Maybe you've heard of him!

Slightly legendary street and hip-hop photographer?
The designated "fourth Beastie Boy"?

While Rappin' with the Rickster I learned that he's got a firm handshake, a lovely smile, a captivating demeanor and an appreciation of the all-you-can-eat buffet.




Oh word!

Why Legalizing Sports Doping Won't Work

"Sports themselves are by their nature civilized: everyone agrees to follow a certain set of rules. If you don’t, that’s cheating. Legalizing doping doesn’t change those rules as much as remove them altogether, and then it’s no longer a sport, but merely entertainment." —Joe Lindsey, guest blogger for Freakonomics and contributing writer for Bicycling magazine

Read the rest of Lindsey's view here.

Another Going Out Party

Again and again and again ...
Rasmussen is out, too.

Velo News article here.

It's That Time Of Year

Again, the stars of the world's grandest tour dope and get kicked out of the race.

Thanks, guys.

Cross For Sale

I'm selling this bike. Cheap. It'll be hard to let go, but I thought I'd offer it up locally before i put it up on the world wide wow.
Hand built steel, cool mix of parts (some new, some not), fender friendly, raceable, rideable.
60cm or so.
Direct all your questions, test-ride requests, photo requests, or friendly visits to me through the comments.

Why does it have to go?
Making room for the future, i guess.

My Hump

Reason #1 for the Portland visit was to attend my friend Jon's wedding.

It was so kick ass I can't even explain it to you.
Portland rips and the ceremony was right in the center of downtown at the Chinese Garden. That also rips.

And I got to take my sister Annie as my date. More ripping!

Anyway, congrats, Jon and Cel! May you have more happy days together than you know what to do with.

El Norte (west)

Went to stay with Annie in Portland and randomly called up Slaven a day ahead of time.

He magically located a sweet ride for the entirity of my visit (one of his work buddy's Trek Pilot—a relaxed northwest-specific trainer w/clearance for fenders) for my visit and then dragged me around the area hills for two days.

Matt's doing great and sends his hellos and howyadoins back to all the Lincoln folks.

He's working for Portland's Bike Gallery managing all the inventory between their seven locations and racing a ton. I guess you can race 7 days a week in and around Portland if you feel like it. Makes everyone out there pretty fast—Slaven included.





Thanks again, Matt. Awesome town goin' down.

El Norte

Bike Snob

I've been reading this blog for the last few days and it's so funny. A critical look at cycling.

ready for action?

of course you are!

lots of bottom

Wee! leeeeeeeee

from the T-Rex

More Carts, More Darkness

Filmmaker Murray Siple just gave us a call to say that there's a newer, better trailer up for Carts of Darkness.

Check it, don't wreck it.

Man-Machine with a pocket calculator

Yah. Kraftwerk.
You may have guessed, but now it's confirmed—musical genius and obsessive-compulsive cyclists.

You like, yah?

From Shmapple

iDea is here.

Fourth

Be Green

As promissed, the top 25 of the 50 Greatest Muppets.

Carts of Darkness

Carts of Darkness is an upcoming doc on homless dudes who bomb hills on shopping carts.
Click here to view the trailer.






Lifted from Mark at Slap

Freak Out!

Sidney loves the 4th.

fantastic!

If you have a few extra minutes today and want to spend them laughing really hard and/or feeling like you are on drugs, enjoy the following!


Jason Bateman and Alyssa Milano host Nintendo-sponsored Ice Capades. Special Guest - Mr. Belvedere!



Johnny Depp Vs. Extremely Entertaining Japanese Kids.

Psst. You wanna buy a letter O?

I'm sure the top 25 will include Kermit, Big Bird, Oscar, Elmo, Grover, Fozzie, Animal, and Miss Piggy (these were frighteningly easy to rattle off), but for now here are the bottom 25 of the 50 Greatest Muppets.

Bike Film Festival LA

Bike Film festival in LA this week. The above video is "We Just Work Here" which features life and work at Santa Cruz Bikes. Mash those pedals over to catch some bike flicks

day three

I'm Marv.

day two

Thill lookin' thweet.

outh

I fawl on my fayth.

Porous Rock and Sand 2008