var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-10432097-2"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {} Bikes. Art. Culture. Crime. Los Angeles. Tumblr (3.0; @rampart)http://blog.rampart213.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kzkc9jZDpx1qa1239o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>to race at 4am or not to?</p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/460244691http://blog.rampart213.com/post/460244691Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:24:53 -0700wolfpackhustlelos angelesl.a.marathon<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AR_QVsMVMAU&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AR_QVsMVMAU&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Sneak peek of the new PREDATORS movie produced by Robert Rodriguez.</p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/447111573http://blog.rampart213.com/post/447111573Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:39:37 -0800predatorspredatorsneakpeekvideotrailerteaser<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kv6xrpv19i1qav2npo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>(via <a href="http://cyclop.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">cyclop</a>)</p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/439911892http://blog.rampart213.com/post/439911892Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:00:32 -0800<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kz0b5e4Pqs1qa1239o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>i already did it. oh yeah, and its free. go download your copy of the sickest hip hop album to drop this year yet at <a href="http://www.swtbrds.com/davinci" target="_blank">http://www.swtbrds.com/davinci</a></p> <p>support this independent project by reposting. thx!</p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/436515871http://blog.rampart213.com/post/436515871Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:48:00 -0800davinciswtbrdsmusichip hop<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6vMinU1oKd0&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6vMinU1oKd0&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>Stop motion + HD video of the <a title="http://www.conart.com/" target="_blank" href="http://www.conart.com/">Conart</a> opening on Fairfax and Melrose.</p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/434331430http://blog.rampart213.com/post/434331430Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:43:16 -0800conartgraffitigraffartlos angelesl.a.ash<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="300" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9924589&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9924589&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9924589&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br/><br/><p><b>El Mac, Retna & Kofie: JUSTICE Mural for Manifest Equality- Time lapse</b></p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/434327955http://blog.rampart213.com/post/434327955Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:39:46 -0800retnael mackofiegraffgraffitiartlos angelesl.a.<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyshfrVnsA1qa1239o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span> </span></p> <p>the students of L.A. are discontent with the continual degradation of american life by the rich! <span>they were joined by students across the country today. they take away retirement, healthcare, education… build prisons, militarize the police… welcome to the new america. who’s had enough?</span></p> <p>add’l info about the events today <a title="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/03/education-rallies-decry-funding-cuts-around-state-and-nation.html" target="_blank" href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/03/education-rallies-decry-funding-cuts-around-state-and-nation.html">here</a></p> <p>thanks to tad for the photo</p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/427489083http://blog.rampart213.com/post/427489083Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:23:00 -0800photographyprotest<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="300" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9666613&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9666613&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9666613&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br/><br/>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/422649119http://blog.rampart213.com/post/422649119Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:31:12 -0800davinciswtbrdship hoprapmusicvideo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyjxs616aX1qa1239o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>roger ebert breaks it down about breaking away. read it <a title="http://blogs.suntimes.com/foreignc/2010/02/the-inspiring-nearly-forgotten-breaking-away.html" target="_blank" href="http://blogs.suntimes.com/foreignc/2010/02/the-inspiring-nearly-forgotten-breaking-away.html">here</a>.</p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/417482031http://blog.rampart213.com/post/417482031Sun, 28 Feb 2010 04:38:30 -0800breaking awaymoviesbikesebert<object width="400" height="336"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/n6rjQ9VVLDI&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/n6rjQ9VVLDI&rel=0&egm=0&showinfo=0&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="336" allowFullScreen="true" wmode="transparent"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>kanye video for his version of one of my favorite tears for fears tracks, memories fade.</p> <p><span>also here - <a href="http://www.kanyewest.com/2010/02/23/coldest-winter/" target="_blank">http://www.kanyewest.com/2010/02/23/coldest-winter/</a></span></p> <p><span>and the original TFF video- <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=728o3osYo3o" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=728o3osYo3o</a></span></p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/416214429http://blog.rampart213.com/post/416214429Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:53:03 -0800kanyewesttears for fearsmemories fadecoldest wintervideomusic<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyiultSQ1G1qa1239o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>sean and beavers thang tomorrow!</p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/416179045http://blog.rampart213.com/post/416179045Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:32:17 -0800east &amp; westracealley catbikefixedgear<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyit22EE7E1qa1239o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>while we wait to watch this tsunami hit hawaii, lets enjoy looking at this <a title="http://www.gios.it" target="_blank" href="http://www.gios.it">gios</a>!</p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/416121671http://blog.rampart213.com/post/416121671Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:58:50 -0800giositalianbikebicyclecycleframe<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kygztjhBS91qa1239o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>i love dm.</p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/414011106http://blog.rampart213.com/post/414011106Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:29:43 -0800depeche modecoveralbumart<p>He calls bike riders the ‘most vulnerable commuters.’ Bicycle advocates have been pushing the department to do more to crack down on motorists who don’t respect bikers’ right to the road.</p> <p><span>read @</span> <a title="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bike-beck26-2010feb26,0,7906796.story" target="_blank" href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-bike-beck26-2010feb26,0,7906796.story">LA Times</a></p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/413144122http://blog.rampart213.com/post/413144122Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:59:00 -0800lapdcyclebikebicyclelos angelesl.a.<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="300" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9668308&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9668308&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9668308&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>part 2 of the davinici photo montage series. davinci is comin up this year!</p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/408021614http://blog.rampart213.com/post/408021614Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:28:15 -0800davincihip hoprapmusicswtbrds<p>Two bike messengers saved the day for a Los Angeles man Monday when they chased a bike thief for five blocks downtown and then knocked him to the ground, causing him to flee, police said.</p> <p>read @ <a title="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/02/bike-couriers-case-down-would-be-bike-thief-in-wild-downtown-pursuit.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20lanowblog%20(L.A.%20Now)" target="_blank" href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/02/bike-couriers-case-down-would-be-bike-thief-in-wild-downtown-pursuit.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20lanowblog%20(L.A.%20Now)">LATimes</a></p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/407432682http://blog.rampart213.com/post/407432682Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:45:00 -0800crimebiketheftlos angelesl.a.downtownmessengers<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kyaepaaeXN1qa1239o1_250.png"/><br/><br/><p>Bicyclist busted with pot in tires at San Ysidro border crossing (read @ <a title="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/02/biker-busted-with-pot-in-tires-at-san-ysidro-border-crossing.html" target="_blank" href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2010/02/biker-busted-with-pot-in-tires-at-san-ysidro-border-crossing.html">LATimes</a>)</p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/406708563http://blog.rampart213.com/post/406708563Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:07:58 -0800crimepotweedmarijuanasmugglingbikebicycle<object type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="400" height="300" data="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9561979&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF"><param name="quality" value="best" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><param name="scale" value="showAll" /><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9561979&server=vimeo.com&fullscreen=1&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF" /><embed src="http://www.vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=9561979&server=www.vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="400" height="300"></embed></object><br/><br/><p>TOLA! Presents : Bridging the Gap V1. Directed and edited by Joseph Lobato. Introducing an awesome rider, Hernan Montenegro from Santa Monica, California. You will definitely be seeing more of him coming up this year.<br/><br/><a title="http://www.takeoverla.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" href="http://www.takeoverla.blogspot.com/">takeoverla.blogspot.com</a></p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/403260742http://blog.rampart213.com/post/403260742Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:37:38 -0800hernhernanbmxfixed gearbikebicyclevideojoseph lobato<object width="400" height="225" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" id="ESPN_VIDEO" data="http://espn.go.com/videohub/player/embed.swf" allowscriptaccess="always" allownetworking="all"><param name="movie" value="http://espn.go.com/videohub/player/embed.swf" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="wmode" value="opaque" /><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always" /><param name="allowNetworking" value="all" /><param name="flashVars" value="id=4887501" /></object><br/><br/><p><a title="mat hoffman film birth of big air" target="_blank" href="http://30for30.espn.com/film/birth-of-big-air.html">The Birth Of Big Air</a> is a new film by Spike Jonze, Jeff Tremaine, and Johnny Knoxville about Mat Hoffman.</p> <p>via <a title="http://blog.defgrip.net/2010/02/mat-hoffman-birth-of-big-air/" target="_blank" href="http://blog.defgrip.net/2010/02/mat-hoffman-birth-of-big-air/">defgrip</a></p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/400044700http://blog.rampart213.com/post/400044700Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:19:33 -0800the birth of big airespndocumentaryspike jonzejohnny knoxvillejeff tremainematt hoffman<img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ky4lr2rlBV1qa1239o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a title="http://www.fecalface.com/SF/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1859" target="_blank" href="http://www.fecalface.com/SF/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1859">Derek Albeck Interview</a></p> <p>via <a title="http://orange20bikes.com/2010/02/los-angeles-artist-marco-zamora/" target="_blank" href="http://orange20bikes.com/2010/02/los-angeles-artist-marco-zamora/">o20</a></p>http://blog.rampart213.com/post/400004713http://blog.rampart213.com/post/400004713Fri, 19 Feb 2010 21:54:36 -0800artlos angelesderek albeck