Thursday 14 August 2008

fast friday


fast friday, originally uploaded by pedalturista.

... is here
http://fastfridaymovie.com

Tuesday 12 August 2008

11th of august

messenger

this is my first summer as a courier in paris. i knew everybody in france goes away on holiday in august, but i wasn't expecting it to be so, so quiet. i've done about 6 jobs today. luckily we have a fixed (basic) salary, otherwise money would be crap this month.
it's a bit like being on holiday myself, riding my bike around in paris, with very little traffic, enjoying the city, the sights, finding new spots (like this little park in friedland/balzac) and with some time to think, read and write.
i've just finished reading for the second time "the immortal class". i love this book so much for some many reasons. the first time i read it i wasn't even working as a messenger. i remember dreaming of being a bicycle courier. i never had the chance when i lived in spain and then in england, but i knew it was what i wanted to do. it's always been my dream, since i was in school... i think. but for one reason or another i never got to do it.
until last october, when i decided to quit my job in england and move to paris with my girlfriend, and make my dream come true.
today (yesterday) i'm 39 and i'm happy:
living and working in panam, doing what i love, riding my bike for a living.

Sunday 10 August 2008

paradise weekend

"since 2004 paradise weekend has taken the traditional courier event and down-tuned it if you will into a relaxing way of getting together for a weekend of races, party and enjoying the last couple of sunny and hot days before facing the wintertime on your bike.

barcelona, spain. october 17,18,19

paradise weekend

(i'll be there)

lord of the cog


lotc_2008_v2, originally uploaded by fixedgearlondon.com.

ecmc08 video

Saturday 9 August 2008

london courier emergency fund


lcef, originally uploaded by pedalturista.

http://www.lcef.org.uk

house of pistard


house of pistard, originally uploaded by pedalturista.

http://houseofpistard.com

Friday 1 August 2008

madrid-paris


madrid-paris, originally uploaded by pedalturista.
lavapies
a piñon fijo
http://trafficmutants.blogspot.com




souvenir from eindhoven
(gracias compañeros)