I just got word from Momentum publisher Amy Walker that they’re still searching for male models for the Urban Legends fashion show next week in Vegas. She even suggested that I model, so I know they’re desperate. I’ve copied Amy’s note below — please retweet or send this along to some good candidates who will be in Vegas. Wouldn’t it be cool if somebody like Patrick Dempsey could show up for this?

Momentum Magazine is styling a bike fashion show at this year’s Interbike Trade show in Las Vegas.

We did a similar show last year and it was fun and a success. This year’s show will be held on the show floor and is an amazing opportunity to show real people wearing everyday clothing on bikes – illustrating the everyday cycling revolution that Momentum is so blessed to be a part of.

We need to find two men who are confident cyclists to model in the show.

If you are going to Interbike or you know someone who will be there and might be able to volunteer as a model in our show, we want to hear from you!

No previous modeling experience is required, but you would need to be comfortable being in the spotlight and with the speedy clothing changes required during the show (you will have a dresser)

We need the 2 male models to be reasonably fit and not too tall (under 6′ tall — many bikes are size medium)

Time required:
* Fitting Wednesday
* Rehearsal & show – Thursday 2pm – 6pm

Time is of the essence: We need to find these two models by Tuesday.

Please respond ASAP if you are able to model – or if you have a suggestion for a good candidate.

Thank you!

Momentum wants a full length photo, your height, shoe size, pant waist & length, and shirt size. Please respond to amy at momentum planet dot com.

Everybody I know who bikes in jeans (myself included) pretty quickly discovers the shortcoming of those jeans. They wear out very quickly on a bike saddle.

I’ve discarded three or four pair of pants this year from overly large holes in the rear and — even worse — in the ‘taint’ region. I’ve come to appreciate the sturdy construction and reinforcement in bike specific clothing that don’t look like bike specific clothing.

Check out, for example, Outlier’s new “Workwear Pants.”

It’s like jeans, but instead of denim Outlier uses their “Doubleweave Canvas,” which is a tough fabric on the outside for great durability, but with a soft brushed inside surface for great comfort. Curved waistand and gussetted crotch ensure freedom of movement on the bike and off.

The price might seem a tad high, but compare made in America value against several pair of disposable pants.

More –> Outlier Workwear Pants.

Tesla Motors communications manager Rachel Konrad talked last night with David Bernstein on the The Fredcast cycling podcast. Rachel and her husband both are cyclists and members of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition who have also participated in SF Critical Mass, which Rachel describes as a wonderful thing.

James Martin posted a short apology on his website.

The Guardian Bike Blog comments on the dust up and response from cyclists like Bradley Wiggins and Robbie McEwen.

Be sure you don’t miss The latest issue of the Spokesmen cycling podcast that was recorded last night, where they discuss Montreal, Eurobike, nudity at trade shows, Electric Bikes, Interbike, the Bike Hugger Mobile Social and, of course, James Martin.