A new local guide has just come to our attention, right in time for the warm months ahead. Produced by Melbourne bicycle rental company The Humble Vintage, Melbourne for Visitors and Casual Cyclists is full of local knowledge, written for both visitors and local bike riders alike. On the back of one of the cutest maps of Melbourne we've come across, the Summer 2010 issue features themed riding routes, bar, retail and cafe reviews, opinion pieces and a what's on. One read of the pool to pier riding route and you'll be glad you own a bike, or of course wish that you did. If that's the case, the Humble Vintage also has a range of spruced up, eye-turning vintage rides for hire, yours for the day, weekend, or week. Distributed to bike hirers and a selection of cafes around town, the guide is free and available now. Email hire@thehumblevintage.com to get a copy or find out more.

 In where else but Paris would we find 100 crazed women competing for the Stiletto championship race! Sarenza.com are the founders and sponsors for this crazy event. The lucky winner receives 3,000 Euros worth of shoes! But I’m assuming that after a race like that all you would want to buy is slippers! The race is broken into three 180-meter relays and the ladies must wear at least three-inch heels. There are 32 teams in the running and a medical support team is always at the ready! The 2008 winners, team "Talk To My Foot (Parle A Mon Pied)" will be competing again this year, a trio comprised of a TV journalist, a psychologist and a lawyer. See, its not just for dumb bimbos smart women get a kick out of it too! 

Ah Britney, oops, you did do it again! Another mime show . . . when will you learn?

Last night was Britney’s first concert in Melbourne and well she did bring the circus. She had clowns, acrobats, little people, a woman missing the lower half of her body and a ringmaster who had lost control. Although we knew she was going to lip-synch the entire show she didn’t even try to mouth it in time with the pre recorded music. It was one of the most aesthetically pleasing shows I have ever been to. The costumes were beautiful; the set was creative and there was a hell of a lot of gyrating. Let me tell you with all her costume changes and two kids, she is not that innocent! Look ,its Britney, we love to hate her. I guess this concert proved that she was just a product of the record companies, no talent-sex sells. There were 12 back-up dancers who, were given a 1-minute opportunity to strut their stuff during the concert and were not even dancing to Spear’s music. But rather Jay-Z and Rhianna proved to be more favourable to dance to. Britney honestly looked like a tortured soul. She seemed so unenthused and exhausted. I think for everyone’s sake its time Britney left the circus of the music business. 

Picture this, it’s raining outside and you are snuggled up in your warm bed feeling safe and sound. Your man has his arms wrapped around you; he suddenly pulls away because he has no feeling left in his arm! You are now left cold and alone, there is slight resentment, you think to yourself, god cant he just be a man and embrace the pain!

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Ducati's new Streetfighter sports bike is being launched in Melbourne tomorrow night. icon.pr has been busy preparing a list of celebs and Ducati fans to help celebrate the launch, and get hands-on with this innovative and sexy beast. If you didn't make the list (invitation only sorry) but wanted to book a test ride, Ducati City in Elizabeth Street can fix you up. We'll post some party pics tomorrow...

UPDATE: Check out the launch over at icon.pr

Baby, I think I love you! This custom cafe racer was crafted for a recent Chanel photo shoot in Paris. More info at Luxist.

The car that dethroned the Bugatti Veyron and became the world's fastest production car is up for sale on eBay. The latest bid is US$600,000 and the reserve hasn't been met so get in fast! Via Wired.

Ever wondered what life is like through the eyes of both a cab driver and a designer? Then look no further. Drive By Shootings is a series of images by David Bradford.  David photographed his impressions of New York whilst driving a cab and freelancing as a designer. The resulting work is a personal and moving portrait of the Big Apple. Get more information on David or Drive By Shootings here.

Congested roads getting you down? If you're too lazy to get a fixie, then maybe a cafe racer is your best option. These stripped-back beauties hark back to a 1960s aesthetic, when fairing and comfort were displaced by rat cool counterculture...

Fixed gear (or fixed wheel) bikes are becoming a common site around most major cities. This purest form of transportation removes unnecessary weight and clutter from the bike, leaving the cyclist with a "naked" riding experience - some even scoff at luxuries such as brakes. Apparently born in the Eighties from West Indian immigrants working as couriers in NYC, the "fixie" is now as much a fashion statement as it is a mode of transportation.

Oh, and buying is for pussies - build it yourself, or walk.