Sunday, 26 April 2009
Sick/Funny!
April 29, 2008—Pigeons in Seattle, Washington, are under attack by an unknown assailant with a dart gun, officials say.
Local authorities have received several reports of pigeons found in the city center with 3- to 4-inch (7.5- to 10-centimeter) metal darts through their skulls.
At least three birds, including the one pictured here, have been found alive with the needlelike projectiles lodged behind their eyes.
"This is just a horrifying case," Tori Perry, a cruelty case worker for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, told the Seattle Times.
"Someone who would do this to an animal is a short step away from doing this to a human being."
The darts appear to have been fired from a blow gun and have not penetrated the pigeons' brains, Perry said. The injuries, however, are likely to worsen and become infected, resulting in "a very, very painful death," she added.
The animal-rights group is offering a U.S. $2,000 reward for information about the attacks.
Meanwhile, local animal-control officials are puzzling over how, if at all, to capture and treat the birds.
"They are quite athletic, good fliers," said Don Baxter, enforcement supervisor for the Seattle Animal Shelter. "They're not hanging around waiting for an officer to get close."
Friday, 24 April 2009
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
WE-CYCLE!
We went to Liverpool again over Easter!
It was one beautiful day!
The weather couldn't have been better and the turnout was really good.
it was a much more chilled out kind of day than our other races, i'm not sure why, but it just seemed to run seamlessly (except for the train driver at the start! treadmillists anyone?)
For the first few hours everyone just chilled out on the square behind Fact.
Then, when it hit 3pm we had a race...again it went really well except for Dan Horn nearly hittin a kid and bendin his forks totally out! but he's okay and so is the kid so its all good!
Results
1: Doug
2: Ste Lowes
3: Chickin
4: Dixon
5: Gabe
6: Nick
7: Joe J
8: Arron
9: Simon Perera
10:Britta
11:Jim
12:Greg Slater
13:Joe T
14:Will
DNF:
Dan Horn-swerved a kid, fucked his bike up into a window, near miss panic attack!
Greg Farley- flatty stops play!
Track stand- Doug
Foot Down- Dixon
Skids- Chickin
After the race we watched a few bike films and ate chocolate!
minters!
Thank you to GBH, NOTE and FACT for sponsoring us.
Kent, Ciaran, Lei Mai...OH FUCK! i've forgotten who marshalled again!
i'm really sorry!
Last and not at all least, Heather C at Fact for asking us to help out!
Tuesday, 21 April 2009
Monday, 20 April 2009
...........*speechless*.........
- FIXED GEAR - The invaders from Androsky Knauer on Vimeo.
Sunday, 19 April 2009
ride it sunday 19/april/2009
i'm not in attendance still, but richie has a nice circuit planned ending at the polo after party!
6pm meet
6:15ride
have a good one!
Wednesday, 15 April 2009
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Monday, 6 April 2009
WE-CYCLE!
SUNDAY 12 APRIL
TRICK COMPETITION ALLEY CAT
FACT GALLERY
3pm RACE 2:30 SIGN IN
BEERS AND FILM SCREENING OF THE BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL DVD AFTER SHOW
SPONSORED BY GBH NOTE TLW
Manchester lot 11am usual Gmex plan through to liverpool on the train for 1ish!
Saturday, 4 April 2009
Ride It Sunday 5th april!
6pm GMEX, 6:15 ride!
also,
next week is the We Cycle/fact alley cat in Liverpool.
11am meet for train 2pm race, with an easter twist!
good times!
EXTRA BUTTER!
A Taste of The Toast from Michael on Vimeo.
this is one of the best trailers i've seen.