I know that it's not easy to be calm when you've found something going on

My mate Dan from Flailings is in the US on an all-conquering tour, I've been checking out his flickr with great interest, and these shots of the polo match really took my eye. Bike polo is truly becoming the next World Game! Have fun Dan!

And she said losing love Is like a window in your heart

Good to see Terry Richardson showing his support for the Livestrong Foundation!

I'll splatter your dreams with lyrics that shatter your schemes

Fantastic images by Daniel Uytterhaege, a painter born in 1963 in Lille, France. Via DYT / Recave!

I chill at White Castle 'cause it's the best

So rad. Great work by KENYONB, quoting the immortal Beastie Boys track The New Style. Head over to ArtsProjekt to pick it up! DYT!

When I know I want you, and baby you want me

I think I may have found my next bike. Brooklyn Machine Works Townie, 8 speed internal rear hub, fender and rack mounts... Sweeet! Via Prolly!

I must admit I felt a little uneasy when she bent to tie the lace on my shoe

Exactly what I am looking for in a skateboard or a surfboard. Buddy Carr Skateboards. Subtle graphics, matching ephemera and clean packaging. Head over to the website and check out the Hello deck and shirt while you're there, too. Inspirational! Designed by the mutli-talented NY designer Antonio Carusone. Spotted on my new favourite blog: ECYCLISTA.

You're weird, in tears, too near and too far away

Fast Boy Cycles has produced yet another perfect example of refined class and simplicity in this tall frame for Chris D. Once again, a combination of fenders, Brooks, cork grips, Paul Components (a change from his usual choice of White Industries), leather straps and those tones are complemented nicely by the British Racing Green paint. Another satisfied customer, and another that's now British Racing Green with envy!

You stayed because I made it so convenient

They're both Merckx', but way different in set-up. I love nice conversions but I'll concur with Prolly on this: you'll get a lot more out of it with a road gruppo. Great shot John!

She don't show no pity baby, she don't make no rules

It must be love, love, love. This sort of project restores my faith in holy matrimony. A beautiful pair of matching frames made specifically for NY natives Brett and Edie by Independent Fabrication. They have a blog ready to document their travels, Kissing With Helmets. Check it out! Cute!

You talked me into the game of chance

I'm usually loathe to repost anything from Chari & Co, although they're one of the many reasons I'd consider moving to NY. But this recent Colnago build for Claudio has made my day! Bask in the glory of celeste and pink awesomeness! More pictures on their blog!

If you're going downtown, I might as well be on your way

Loving the angles on this jumper by Seth Rosko, seen on Prolly's shoot with Seth and Johnny Coast. Super clean. If you want one, email him!

It's getting near dawn, when lights close their tired eyes

One of my favourite designers, Kate Moross, gettin' fix dup. She is already aware of the chain tension issue, it's cool. Check out more of Kate's work on her site, great stuff.

How far you are I just don't know, the distance I'm willing to go

Pure NY style, courtesy of 007 and Squid. More on the CycleHawk gallery! Thanks Prolly!

A slow, hot wind

Props to John Prolly, first in Cat5 Omnium, and putting his money where his mouth is. Citius, altus, fortus! From Bomb Hills, Speed Kills!

Sugar your taste is fine, but you're far above

Terry Richardson makes my day! Looks like he's getting into some time trials.

I see trees of green, red roses too

Sorry Prolls, but I think I just lost it over this Rawland Ravn SS tourer! On show on the NYC Velo flickr!

Each time the wind blows I hear your voice so

Here's a sneak peek of some of the illustrations Chris Koelle has created for Bike Snob NYC's book. Loving the casual editorial style, and how apt are these genres! Via My Love For You!

Now i believe there comes a time when everything just falls in line

Ezra from Fast Boy Cycles continues to make my day with amazing photography and small glimpses of his frames and assemblies. They are some of the cleanest and most practical builds I've ever seen. Great shot of his mate Brenden fooling around on the Dipstick, a Fast Boy original. The finish on that frame is amazing, see a larger pic on a previous post or better still, head to Fast Boy's flickr stream...

I give thanks for inspiration, it guides my mind along the way

Saw this long sleeve jacket over at Les Pedales de Barritz, the latest hookup between graf artist Futura and Descente. I've got nothing but respect for the guy and his ability to apply his style to any medium. Notwithstanding the fact that this jacket provides an alternative to the high-brow cycling outerwear that seems to be currently dominating the market.