London Fixed-gear and Single-speed SJS Cycles

(From Bike Radar)




"London's commuters are being invited to test their mettle in the folding bike race at this year's Smithfield Nocturne, which takes place on 7 June. The inaugural race on 23 June 2007 was a popular one, with 40 suited competitors racing around Smithfield Market in central London. But before they could ride, they had to run to their bikes and assemble them, in a Le Mans-style start. They then had to complete five laps - in a downpour - with Richard Bailey eventually winning the race and a Dahon Speed TT as his prize. This year's folding bike race will be bigger, thanks to sponsorship from Halfords Cycle2Work. The event will feature qualification heats leading to a grand final, giving more commuters a chance to take part in it."

Surely Sam's for the taking?

I'd also like to see Hippy enter, resplendent in pink double cuffed shirt and chinos.

Sam will enter, try to drum up more entrants when there's a low up-take, then have his place in the race withdrawn temporarily, then be reinstated, and then miss out when they change it to Friday night with a few days to go :p

...and change the venue to Finsbury Circus, not Smithfield.

...due to an administrative faux pas by the Corporation of London.

I'm not the Sam they're referring to incase anyones wondering but that looks awesome. I'd totally do that if I had a folder.

Just take Sam's place now, and put him out of his misery.

PMSL at you bunch of slags!

Hmm.. it would be an excuse to buy a type of bike I've not yet owned.. and if Mouse reckons I look sexy in pink.. I could just kill a citywanker and take their shirt. Easy. ;)

LOL BMMF,

Thats got to be one of the most amusing threads in a while. Too true that what a nightmare!

it was an awesome race last year, the best of the whole Nocturne thing.

come on sam, come on!

is there a where's wally competition, as i think he in the middle?

I really wanted to do it last year, but missed the boat. And I'm already booked in to do something on 7th June.

Definitely next year, I promise! I love the sound of the Le Mans start, I can unfold mine in the blink of an eye!

No, I'm over here.

can we hacksaw hippy's tarmac in half, then add some hinges, viola, folding bike!!

Well which is it? A viola or a folding bike? ;o)