One half of the two part duo that comprises TOLA!, Sean Martin has been on top of his game for quite some time now. From throwing some of the best organized events and hardest street races in Los Angeles consistently year after year, to being one of the founding members of Sound.Wavs (best doorman ever) and Team Captain of the Chubby Boob bike team (our good friends) Sean is really poised to Takeover LA (no pun intended). He will be hosting Saturday’s event for ya’ll, so come and crack a beer with the Ginger Kid from Alaska.

Sean:

“Because L.A. is such a car based city, you really do have to battle at times to get your space on the road. This is the one city (besides Anchorage, AK) where I have felt so much hate against you as a cyclist. Shit yelled at you, shit thrown at you, run off the road, alot of hit and runs, cut off, buzzed, etc… But it just makes you a better rider because you’re constantly on your toes, waiting for shit to go down. It’s a battle ground here, and everyday is like going to war on your bike. I love it and would never trade for any other city.

My favorite spot to ride in L.A. is just about anywhere with my homies. Just dipping through gridlocked traffic with your friends is the best. Star fighting around cars, and testing paceline skills, pushing each other to go faster everyday is the best part of riding in LA. If I had to pick on spot though… Griffith Park is amazing, an oasis in the middle of the city.

We have a really diverse bike community here in L.A., and I think that’s great. We have tons of bike events all the time, from huge social rides EVERY night, streets races EVERY weekend, to trick comps by the beach, there is always something going on.”

- SEAN

Our Boy Jusi has been killing it as of late with his crew Sound.wavs. A group of beat miners who throw some of the funniest and illest music nights in LA. He goes by the name of Leagues while controlling the sounds that comes out of his head. He will be preforming live at the DVD release party this Saturday!

Jusi:

“It really isn’t that sketchy to ride in L.A. You just have to be aware of your surroundings and practice safe cycling.

The fixed scene is definitely getting huge out here. I love seeing people on bikes everywhere I go around L.A. People are always waving back and it’s always smiles for miles. I don’t know about setting a tone for other cities, but nothing beats riding year-round in the L.A. sun.”

- ANTHONY

Brimstone Ridazz! One of the Westside riders in our film, you can find Fram at LA Brakeless working behind the counter or riding along Venice beach on any given day. He brought a lot good times to the shoot and if you want to see what we mean by that, you are gonna have to swoop on the DVD tonight at 12am! Then you better bring those good times to release party this Saturday.

Fram:

“My favorite spot to ride is Venice Beach for sure. The beach is the center of activity for everything on the West side, from girlies to crazy bums to the smoothest concrete in L.A. There is also a lot of history in Venice Beach, maybe we’ll become a part of that. Sunset/Hollywood is a close 2nd.

People that come from other cities to ride here don’t understand how congested the streets really are. It’s like rush hour from 8-6 everyday. But, surprisingly, L.A. is a really beautiful place with lots of scenic views and parks. You just gotta get on your bike and find them.

The fixed bike scene is doing nothing but getting bigger and bigger! At first I noticed maybe one or two fixed gears a day, now it’s anywhere from 10 to 20 a day…at least.”

- EFREM

Our main Guy Ace. If you have the pleasure of knowing Ace or riding with him, then you have meet one the best guys in Los Angeles on a bike.
If you haven’t then come get to know him at the DVD release party this Saturday. Be sure to cop your copy of the DVD tonight at 12am!!!

The Boogie Monster speaks:

“Riding in Los Angeles is a little intimidating to some. I feel this is the main reason people refrain from using a bike to commute. I remember riding a few years back and only seeing one cyclist on major streets. Now you can see them everywhere.

Griffith Park is my favorite place to ride in Los Angeles. This place has everything, whether it be rolling hills, long straightaways, or some dirt..it’s there. Just like Griffith, Los Angeles as a city has varying terrain. There are all sorts of nooks and crannies to explore. It’s never ending.”

- ACE

Trouble Andrew… Hard partying, hard looking, crazy ass white boy. Exactly what you want to be listening to, when you are out causing your own trouble on your Track bike. It’s only three more days, til TL&R drops… Swoop here, don’t forget to get some gear while you are at, then come get into some trouble with us at the DVD release party on the 25th!!!

I had forgotten about how much fun that night was! Pure party at the Encino Velodrome. In one week you’ll be able to see what went down that night!!! Races, trick comp, and Beer! 6/21/11!!! Don’t forget about the worldwide party on the 25th of June. We will be screening alongside Germany, England, and Several cities in the USA!!! Be apart of Fixed Gear history, lets show the world that we are a Global Community!!!

One week and a day. Then the flim the whole cycling world has been waiting for finally drops on Itunes and DVD (the only spot to get the 40 mins of extra footage, so cop the DVD!) We taking this post to remind you guys about the webstore, the only place to get TL&R exclusive merchandise. We are having a DVD release party on the 25th of June at Royal/T in Culver City. We want to see a sea of Black TL&R/ Trafik/ Chubby Boob shirts in the crowd that night. Our riders really worked hard for this film and it would be killer to have you guys (the fans) support the craziness they went through during filming. Lets show the world how LA does it!!!
Remember to checkout our FaceBook page, for fun contests and just silliness in General. Get your friends to like our page as well. We can’t do this without your support.! We are a Global Community! Check out the film’s website as well, tons of stuff to look through, rider profiles, music downloads and our sponsor page! We are almost there! Yay!

EIGHT MORE DAYS!!! 6/21/11!!!

Saint Motel, has some the best videos out there. So creative and very fun to watch. Plus, the music kicks ass. Really keeps you moving. Driving rhythms is what you what blasting through your headphones, while you keep the rubber side down. We very proud to have Saint motel on the soundtrack for TL&R! Check out more Saint Motelhere and be sure to get your copy of TL&R here, 6/21//11!!!

White Lighting, this is what keeps our Chains spinning, and our bikes moving. There is nothing like a nice clean and lubed drive train. That feeling of smoothness and a buttery chain to keep you spinning in silence. White lighting does that for our riders, our bikes haven’t spun better, since we started using White Lighting. It is the Jam. With enough Chain Lube products to cover all the weather elements you might come across, and cleaning products to keep that drive running smooth, nothing can beat White Lighting. Thanks for being a proud sponsor of TL&R! Remember 6/21/11!!!

Don’t forget about the DVD release party/ Screening on June 25th!!! Here’s the FB event page!

Official Los Angeles Release Party for To Live & Ride in L.A.!

It’s going down! Saturday, June 25th, a screening and release party for To Live & Ride in L.A. It’s a worldwide event with co-release parties in London, Germany, and Phoenix on the same night!

When: Saturday, June 25th – 8pm
Where: Royal/T Artspace
8910 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, 90232

This event is FREE! That’s right, come peep the movie everyone will be talking about, throw back some Pabst, and don’t make any plans for Sunday, cause we are going to rip Saturday a new one.

There will be DVD’s available to purchase.

This is a sick venue with over 10,000sqft of room.

Come with your bike and Chubby Boob will keep it safe during the event.

Get there early to meet the riders,
and enjoy DRINK SPECIALS from 7-8.

Performances by DJ Stereotype, Mega Dangle, Tiger Stripe,
and LEAGUES.

Visuals by Tiger Stripe & LEAGUES

Bike Valet by Chubby Boob

Presented by LA BRAKELESS x TRAFIK

Facebook Event

More info at:
TakeoverLA!
ChubbyBoob
Sound.Wavs

These are the other world wide events gong down on the same day! We are a Global community!
GERMANY

LONDON

PHOENIX