Mission Mission

Everyone’s favorite hero of the park is now more mobile than ever thanks to this sweet new ride he was recently seen rocking at the park (rad colors!).  This can only mean more cold, convenient beer for everyone, for which we are grateful.  One word of advice though, sir–you could definitely cut down on trips if you affixed a basket to that thing!

Just look at him scanning the horizon.  Wherever there are thirsty people, cold beer will be there.

(Thanks Elliot!)

Previously:

• Cold beer, cold justice

According to MM reader Raun who was on the scene, it occurred at around 10 or 11am on Sunday while you were waiting in line for brunch somewhere.  It’s pretty horrifying to imagine how the truck managed to get on top of the bicycle, but let’s hope that everyone involved is okay rather than level inane accusations like “Oh look the bicycle wasn’t even in the bike lane THEY DESERVED TO GET HIT.”

I don’t care how cute they are, I bet none of the TCB guys have ever pulled this stunt.

[via Ice Tubes]

Okay, all animosity regarding this holiday aside, this is really fucking cute.  Homeboy here missed his girl in Toronto so much that he actually planned out a heart-shaped bike ride around the city so he could send her this GPS outline.  He must have really meant it too, because that one part where the two arcs meet at the top looks like it was quite the serious climb!  Check out the whole story over at Mission Bicycle.

Ah, modern romance.

Hey you!  Yeah you there, the one with the funny haircut.  Do you know how to fix a flat on your bicycle?  Whaaaaat???  Why not?!?  What are you gonna do when you’re in the middle of nowhere on a beautiful ride and you hear that instantly recognizable hiss emanating from your tire?

Luckily, your friends at Mission Bicycle have the answer:

At this hands-on workshop, we’ll start with the basics, then give you the tricks and secrets of fast and easy flat fixing.
At the 11 AM session, we’ll get jacked on Fayes coffee and Pepple’s vegan donuts.  At the 5 PM session we’ll savor fresh Firebrand pretzels and ice cold beer (Anchor Steam and IBC).
We’ll even send you home with a set of our favorite tire levers.
We end the session with a group ride – a tour of the Mission District’s 11 bike related businesses.
One last thing.  No spectators allowed.  Nobody admitted without a bike.  Come prepared to get your hands dirty.

Of course, it wouldn’t be fair if we didn’t have two (2) free tickets to give away! All you have to do is tell a little story in the comments about a time when not knowing how to fix a flat really ruined your day. The contest closes at 5pm on Wednesday and entries will be judged on merit.

And if you just want to be sure that you get in on this, you can also register for the class here.

[Photo by pinkestblack]

Give their rear window a little lovetap with the Freedom Hammer, and I guarantee that’s the last time they ever yell at a cyclist.

Previously:

Cyclists: What do you do when someone yells at you from their car?

This handy comic by The System gives you a healthy alternative to your standard bike vs. car road rage.

[via Rickshaw Bagworks' FB page]

Especially when compared to the flimsy protection offered by their Valencia St. counterparts.  I count nine intended spots to lock up bikes, and the imposing architecture makes for plenty of other opportunities to find purchase should they be full.  Let’s see a car try to take that out!

Previously:

Bike racks of Vancouver

Not as good as the Christmas tree method, but good.

(Sorry it’s blurry; I was on the move.)

They were just right out in the lane, following some bros on the sidewalk, for a full block at least. Dumb.

Also, how dumb is it that “film crews” nowadays just have a DSLR on a gigantic mount? I want a film crew to look like a film crew: