Polished Rims are Coming!

We've teamed up with a local polisher to offer a true 'high polish' finish on a few of our rim models.  We just received the first Deep V prototypes, and we're planning to stock A23 and Deep V rims in the following configurations:

Deep V 700c | 32, 36 hole machined sidewall and non machined sidewall

A23 700c | 20, 24, 28, 32, 36 hole machined sidewall

Polished rims fetch a $20 premium.  If you buy one and lean it against your Z28 Camaro, this is what it will look like.

Now...give us your opinion!  This is your chance to alter the course of history.  Classic Deep V 'butterfly' stickers or laser etched Velocity logo?

Go vote on our Facebook page!

Hanson Hills MMBA Championship Point Series Race Report

Congratulations to everyone who participated at the Hanson Hills MMBA race this past weekend.  Here's a race report from organizer Dennis Murphy:

The third stop on the MMBA's Velocity-sponsored Championship Point Series took place in beautiful Grayling Michigan at the Hanson Hills Recreation Area.  The weather promiesed 30% chance of rain on the day of the race and Friday's steady drizzle seemed to promise the chance of rain.  However, while cool and cloudy in the morning, the weather cleared up, the sky turned blue and the temperatures climbed from the low 50s into the mid-60s during the race.  The trail was in great condition with the exception of one puddle!
Hanson is a flowing scenic trail with very little techinical sections but steady climbs will test all riders.  The event was another record breaker for the Championship Point Series with Brent Walk reporting nearly 300 racers!  Pictured below is the Velocity wheelset on display at registration which will be given away at the end of the season to a series trophy contender. 
The elite women's field was also quite large and the five top racers are shown getting their awards with the wheelset on display.
Finally, we caught up with Steve Makuch.  He won a green rim-set supplied by Velocity to the Yankee Springs Time Trial in April.  He spent a few weeks building the wheelset himself!  Nice job, Steve.  Hanson was his inaugural race on these beautiful green Velocity rims.


Next up for the Series and for the Velocity wheelset on display: The Michigan State Games mountainbike race to be held at the Cannonsburg Ski Area just north of Grand Rapids.

NACCC 2012: Steven Obester on A23 wheels

From everyone here at Velocity, we hope you had a safe and awesome Memorial Day.

Down in Richmond, VA, this year's NACCC went off in grand style.  Our guy Steven from the Factory in Jacksonville took home 27th overall, aboard A23 track wheels build by The Wheel Department.  Check out the race report here.  Congratulations, Steven!!!

All photos from 904fixed.com.

Bike Jerks

It's no secret that we have a special place in our heart for the folks over at Bike Jerks.  We've been supporting Jeff's events for years because well, he puts on damn fine events where everyone seems to have a good time and some seriously good racing goes down.  He's also one hell of a rider, so whenever he needs wheels for a project, be it for All-City or otherwise, we like to hook him up with our best.  We just sent over a pair of A23s for his prototype Macho Man.

Also, we're incredibly honored to be part of the upcoming Bike Jerks Kit.  Check out the samples here and leave a note with your favorite!

Hell Track 5!!

Our old pal Tom Mosher of YNOT Cycle in Toronto is throwing the 5th edition of his 'Hell Track' urban race on June 2.  Past year's events have drawn huge crowds with epic results.  Judging by this video, the course this year is worthy of the Hell Track name.  Plus, skid punt...?  Looks awesome!