Last year City Grounds had the opportunity to sponsor and be a major part of the 2013 Wolfpack Hustle Unified Title Series. Whether it was running the athlete zones, handing out food and drinks, helping set up or hosting registration on our site we loved every second. Thank you to Wolfpack Hustle for the years worth of events and we look forward to what 2014 has to bring. Check out the promo video for the 2014 Wolfpack Hustle Unified Title Series below from Rafael Hernandez of 2071 Photo: From the Wolfpack Hustle Facebook Page: "2013 was one hell of a...

It's that time of year again, Wolfpack Hustle is kicking off 2014 right with the Marathon Crash Race in Los Angeles on March 9th. The Marathon Crash Race is a road race across Los Angeles from the East to the Beach. The course is the pre-dawn Marathon route – approximately 26 miles of LA streets. At 4AM, Marathon workers begin to barricade the streets and shortly after that is when this race takes place. This is the world’s largest unsanctioned, non-permited race. However Wolfpack is working with the City of Los Angeles and the LAPD to facilitate safe passage. This year,...

Wolfpack Hustle held a great sprint racing event, the 'HP Gran Prix, out in Huntington Park, CA this past weekend. Rafael Hernandez of 2071 photo captured the event on video and put together a great video edit. Check out the video below and thanks once again to the Wolfpack Hustle team for putting on the event and having City Grounds be a part of it! Shot and Edited by Rafael Hernandez (@2071photo) Scooter - SC Nomad, Music - Vincent Markowski - Dirty Capsules

The Wolfpack Hustle HP Gran Prix is an all out sprint race down Pacific Blvd in the historic core of Huntington Park, CA. Two winners, one man and one woman will receive the coveted dog tags, prizes and cash. As with the all Wolfpack Hustle events, we expect to see a HUGE turnout and some extremely competitive racing. Make sure to head out on October 19th and check out or compete in the event! Note: This race is single speed only. Riders using geared systems will be required to prove that their gear shift system is disabled. 200 people will...

The Wolfpack Hustle Unified Title Series held its final race of the summer this past weekend on the 6th Street Bridge in Los Angeles, CA. With the LA cityscape as a scenic backdrop, hundreds of riders took over the bridge, lining up in pairs of two to battle for the coveted dog tags in the Midnight Drag Race. The event lasted long into the next morning with the aid of food trucks, plenty of Red Bull and DJ's keeping the party going. At the end, Long Beach local and close friend of the shop Edgar 'Willow' Juarez stood atop the...

Introducing the City Grounds x Aventón Bikes collaborative bike build prizes for this weekends Wolfpack Hustle Drag Race Event!! Who will be crowned champion of the Unified Title Series and take these home? Make sure to stop by this Saturday and check out the event, more details here: http://www.wolfpackhustle.com

Registration is now open for the Wolfpack Hustle Midnight Drag Race, the last event of the 2013 Unified Title Race Series. It's all going down on September 7th at the 6th Street bridge in LA. City Grounds has been a running the athlete's zone for all of the events and will be out there in full force to support the athletes. It should be an amazing event, make sure to come watch who takes home the coveted dog tags! Some more info about the race: The Midnight Drag Race is an all out sprint race across the 6th Street Bridge...

The crew over at State Bicycle Co. put together a video showcasing their team's trip out to Los Angeles to participate in the first ever Wolfpack Hustle Civic Center Criterium. I love getting the behind the scenes look into the race preparation and the team camaraderie combined with some great racing footage. Plus, they are wearing highlighter green polka dot kits - what's not to like?! Check out the video below, hopefully it tides you over until the next Wolfpack Hustle event on Sept. 7th on the 6th St. Bridge! Team State Bicycle Co. riders include: Brian Forbes Bryan "B-Hard"...

This past Sunday Wolfpack Hustle hosted the 2nd race in the 2013 Unified Title Race Series, The Civic Center Criterium. With the streets shut down around City Hall in downtown Los Angeles, racers competed for the coveted dog tags and to get one step closer to the ultimate goal - Unified Title Series Champion. It was quite the day with inspiring victories from Jo Celso (Womens Fixed), Kathryn Donovan (Womens Road), Walton Brush (Mens Fixed) and Sean McElroy (Mens Road). Not to mention a great showing and second place finish in Mens Fixed for Long Beach local Edgar Willow Juarez!...

The second event of the Wolfpack Hustle Unified Title Race Series is coming up quick and the Wolfpack team just released the flyer for it. Race #2 is a crit style race  on June 23rd around City Hall of Los Angeles with four finales for Mens Road, Mens Fixed, Womens Road and Womens Fixed. City Grounds is a proud sponsor of the Title Race Series and will be out there in full force with a full Athlete Zone set up. Hustle (get it?) over to the event page and check out all the details.

The results are in, congratulations to all of the winners and participants in the 2013 Wolfpack Hustle Marathon Crash race! We couldn't have been more excited about being part of such a great event. From the registration party where we got to meet all of you and talk shop, to the race itself where we witnessed thousands of people competing for those elusive Wolfpack Dog Tags. A big thank you to Don a.k.a. Roadblock and the rest of the Wolfpack team. We can't wait until the next event, in the meantime - check out the photos from the registration party...

WHAT THIS IS: From a field of thousands… One Man and One Woman will be declared the 2013 Wolfpack Hustle Unified Title Series Champions. The Unified Title is a series of 3 unique and extremely challenging bicycle races in the City of Los Angeles. During the first two races, Men and Women will compete separately for points in 2 categories: Fixed Gear or Free-Wheel (Geared). Top 16 winners in each race accumulate points and free entry into the following race event. For the third and final race, Fixed and Free-Wheel categories will unify into one SINGLE SPEED category (Fixed or...

Wolfpack Hustle in collaboration with Road Runner Bags has produced a limited run Hip Bag for one who cycles and needs a pouch to hold their cellphone, wallet, keys, iPod, tools, tube, pump and what ever else you can cram into it. The bag is made from 1000D Cordura and 18oz Vinyl. Each bag is equipped with the Wolfpack Hustle "Ape V.S. Jet Print, Front Zipper Pocket, a key ring, dual belt loops, and u lock holster. [portfolio_slideshow] Click here to buy one now for $40.00 before they are all gone >>

So, with yesterdays post about the Instagram Photo Contest being held by Wolfpack Hustle, I thought it would be appropriate for this week's Throwback Thursday to be related. Plus, I wanted an excuse to re-post this epic video that was made for the Wolfpack Hustle Drag Races last year featuring City Grounds sponsored rider Jack Lindquist! Check it out below and enjoy your Thursday! Wolfpack Hustle. The Midnight Drag Race from Midnight Ridazz on Vimeo. Credits: Race Starter Girl: Kelli Samuelson Riders: Jack Lindquist and Jon Budinoff Executive Producer: Don Ward Director: Warren Kommers Concept by: Don Ward and Alex...

Our good friends over at Wolfpack Hustle are throwing an Instagram photo contest to get people hyped on the Marathon Crash Race that is coming up soon! City Grounds and Wolfpack have some big things planned this year and we are excited to support the Wolfpack Hustle movement. Check out the details for the contest below and get your Instagram on: "Who is training for the Marathon Crash Race this month? We want to see where you are riding, the adventures you are having... Tell us some stories in the next few weeks... Tag photos with #MarathonCrash and #WolfpackHustle on...

Our friends over at Wolfpack Hustle were featured today in a Los Angeles Times article. We have enjoyed working with Don and the Wolfpack crew in the past for events and it's exciting to see them getting some great coverage for their positive influence on the cycling community. There is also an interesting dialogue going on in the comments section - some people advocating these kinds of rides, some internet tough guys and of course a troll or two. Whatever the case, we are glad to see a open discussion going on about cycling! ---------- Excerpt from the article (via...

The cycling world will be descending on Las Vegas this week for Interbike 2012, and what else would you expect when you get some of best cyclists coming together but an epic race? Trafik has teamed up with Jet Force to host the King of Vegas Race on September 20th, 2012. The race starts at 10:00pm at the Sands Expo and will feature a cash prize! City Grounds is proud to be a headline sponsor of the event along with State Bicycle, Wolfpack Hustle, So Cal Cross, Pure Fix & #FixieFamous. See you there!

As part of the registration event for the Wolfpack Hustle Crash Race, City Grounds hosted a gallery pop up show right next door at Portfolio 360. The show included photography from John Watson of ProllyIsNotProbably.com and Angelo Calilap of CycleAngelo.cc along with some stunning bikes that were put on display. CycleAngelo came came through with some beautiful shots that captured street riding out in NY.Prolly's photoset entitled "It Doesn't Have To Be Fun To Be Fun" included photography from his "walkabout ride" through the Australian bush with Shifter Dan and Andy from Fyxo while in Melbourne. The other side of the...

Congratulations to Long Beach local rider and shop homie Edgar "Willow" Juarez on winning 1st place in the Fixed category and bringing home the coveted dog tags in the Wolfpack Hustle Crash Race! Stay tuned tomorrow for more coverage of the event and race.