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Battle Cat 2 – 10.16.21

On Saturday October 16, 2021 San Jose Fixed Gear brings you the Battle Cat 2 alleycat race. This is our second year throwing this race … here’s a look back at last years in this recap link. San Jose pulled together in a big way during the pandemic and we want that cycling vibe backContinue reading “Battle Cat 2 – 10.16.21”

15th Anniversary Alleycat

On Saturday September 11, 2021 San Jose Fixed Gear presents the 15th Anniversary Alleycat Race. Registration begins at 11am at the Plaza de César Chávez. Race begins at 12noon. Race ends at 3pm with prizes and raffle to follow. Fixed Gear/ Single Speed bikes only. $10 entry fee per 2-person team. This will be aContinue reading “15th Anniversary Alleycat”

Shark City Crits – Race 1 5.1.21

San Jose Fixed Gear presents Shark City Crits – Race 1 Unsanctioned Fixed Gear criterium held on a short circuit in San Jose. CA . Helmet and Lights required Park at 1095 E.Brokaw (Noah’s Bagel). Ride to Start Line at 5:30Race begins 6:00 p.m. Pre-register Only. *Women/Trans/Femme race registration waived. Open category. Fixed gear only /Continue reading “Shark City Crits – Race 1 5.1.21”

15 Year Anniversary Shirts PRESALE

To celebrate 15 years of SJF we collaborated with local San Jose painter/artist/designer j.duh to create a simple but striking design to represent our fixed gear family. j.duh has been around since the early days of SJF and is stoked to see this community still thriving 15 years later. Go check out his website andContinue reading “15 Year Anniversary Shirts PRESALE”

Signs of the Times Recap

What makes alleycats special is they are a bigger representation of what it’s like to ride a track bike in the moment. You have a general direction, forward, but so much depends on your ability to read and react and make split-second decisions deciding your fate or in this case the order you finish in.Continue reading “Signs of the Times Recap”

Thursday Night Alleycat Race -Signs of the Times

On Thursday March 11, 2021 San Jose Fixed Gear presents the Signs of the Times alleycat race. Registration begins at 6:00 at the Plaza de César Chávez. Race begins at 6:30 pm. Race ends at 8pm with prizes to follow. ALL bikes welcome! $5 entry fee. This will be a traditional alleycat race with 5Continue reading “Thursday Night Alleycat Race -Signs of the Times”

SJF Sprints Recap

To set the scene, we had been checking the forecast several times throughout the day in the week leading up to the event. Even on that Saturday morning, we still had rain coming down until about 10:00 AM. Daily anxiety for sure, but in the end the skies cleared. It turns out the fixie godsContinue reading “SJF Sprints Recap”

SJF Sprints 2.13.21

Date: February 13, 2021 Registration 11:00 A.M. / Races 12:00 P.M. Registration: $10.00 Venmo @tanner-marcoida Location: Swift Ave in San Jose, Ca near Reid-Hillview Airport (Ride to the Race. If you come late do NOT try to park on Swift Ave) Registration starts at 11:00 a.m. sharp. It will be a tournament bracket style competition.Continue reading “SJF Sprints 2.13.21”

Rides This Week 11.16.20

Here’s the rundown of this week’s rides. Tuesday Night Ride is going to get moved to Thursday since the rain is going to be coming down tomorrow. As much as rain rides are fun, it’s cold. I’d rather lead a rain ride when its not freezing. Until then, get a fender and get used toContinue reading “Rides This Week 11.16.20”

Rides This Week 10.26.20

Here’s the rundown of this week’s rides. Tuesday Night Ride this week we headed to “Comm Hill Jr.” Camden Hill. It’s hard to find hills to bomb but we know where to find them. We’ll mash down Meridian to make it to Park Station Hashery before they close for the night. Thursday Night Social weContinue reading “Rides This Week 10.26.20”