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What do we know about the new messenger thriller Premium Rush? We know it stars Joesph Gordon-Levitt as the hotshot fixed gear riding protagonist. We know it’s about bike messengers in NYC and premiers August 24th. But what you might not be aware of is it was entirely shot in New York City and used a lot of real messengers as consultants, actors and stunt riders. Our own Austin Horse (who took 4th place in this years Cycle Messenger World Championships in Chicago) was Joesph’s double for much of the riding in traffic and skids.
Something else you may not know is the messenger bags used in this film are hand made right here in Ridgewood Queens by Tianna Meilinger and her lady co-workers Angie and Grace of Vaya Bags. Continue reading Premium Rush, messenger movie keeping local, Vayabags Interview. Race in Boston, August 18th to benefit the American Diabetes Association. Spanning the globe, well more like the internet, to bring you random bicycle related videos. First off, as seen on Urban Cyclist Worldwide. Freestyle fixed, rodents and getting grimmy on the streets. Bmore Fixed has a new website and presents, BMFXD Druids Path, a highlight reel of riding hard in downtown Baltimore. [...] If your in Boston this weekend check out Greekhouse Bikes is having an open house. Located at: 15 West Sorrento St. Allston, MA 02134 Google Maps This Saturday is Halloween so here is a compiled list of events happening not only for the weekend but Friday as well. Here in NYC. Friday October 30th is the Halloween Critical Mass and Time’s Up Fundraiser Party. (check the flyer for info or go to time’s up) And some critical mass [...] Looks like Boston just had a Tweed Ride: Photos by: Dan Pugatch Photo set on Flickr. This weekend… Beantown becomes the host to the North American Cycle Courier Championships. The nations messengers battle it out to hold the crown of who is the fastest. This year is a break from past events with an open traffic work simulation causing some debate among the seasoned veterans who believe these events [...] The North American Cycle Courier Championship website is up. BOSTON 7/31/09 check it out NACCC09 Boston Registration is ON! |
 
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