Urban Velo

Magazine

Independent Contractor Status in the Delivery Service Industry – Japanese Translation

Kenji Jinno of www.realmessenger.jp translated Corey Hilliard's article to Japanese.

October 13, 2008 with 0 Comments

Another issue enters the collector’s realm

Along with the print copies of Urban Velo #5, issue #7 is now officially sold out with some of the other back issues soon to follow. If..

October 5, 2008 with 0 Comments

Street Smarts – Survival Skills from a Bicycle Messenger

The streets are the most dangerous place you’ll ever be. The chances of getting killed in a traffic accident are greater than almost..

September 23, 2008 with 10 Comments

Fixed Gear Skid Marks

The number of skid patches is determined by the given gear ratio and is easy to calculate. Assuming you skid with the same foot forward..

September 22, 2008 with 4 Comments

Meet Holly Bass

Holly Bass is a writer, performance artist and urban cyclist from Washington DC. An accomplished journalist, she’s written for such..

September 16, 2008 with 1 Comment

Headset Adjustments

Of all the bearings on a bicycle, the headset is likely the least appreciated yet arguably has the most effect on actual ride quality. The..

September 15, 2008 with 0 Comments

What’s the freakin’ holdup?

A few of you have inquired as to the whereabouts of your new issue, and we can only apologize for the delay. In an effort to increase the..

September 14, 2008 with 1 Comment

Books on Wheels – The MobookMobikeMobile

Promoting literacy and alternative transportation is the mission of Richmond, VA based Books on Wheels. At events in varying neighborhoods..

September 11, 2008 with 0 Comments

Issue #9 Co-conspirators

Here’s a list of links to some of the contributors who helped make Urban Velo #9 a reality. Thanks!!! Evan Williams –..

September 2, 2008 with 0 Comments

Issue #9 Available

Contents include: Street Smarts—survival skills from a bicycle messenger, Books on Wheels—The MobikeMobookMobile, I Love..

September 1, 2008 with 2 Comments