Monthly Archives: February 2014

I’ve had the pleasure of using the Boreas Lagunitas since last September. Hands down the radest outdoor pack around. Boreas has added style without losing function and that’s pretty impressive.

“We want to see your favorite adventure photos! Follow us (on Instagram) and tag #Adventureunknown to win a Buttermilks 55 – our award winning lightweight multi-day adventure pack. All photos #adventureunknown between 2/19-3/1 will be considered. Our favorite will Win! Remember we’re all about inspiring the next adventure! So inspire us. Good luck.” – Boreas

Have fun! Good Luck!!

This is absolutely nuts!! The team is compiled of some pretty rad ladies that will dominate “the nation’s greatest ‘adventure’ races” according to John Watson. I’m super amped on this team! And can’t wait to watch them this spring.

Go to Firefly’s Flickr Page to catch all their fun photos. Cheers!

EXCURSION ROLLTOP 37

Bike camping, adventure biking, and all weather commuting… Chrome Industries has you covered. The Chrome Knurled Welded Series so nails it!!  If there is one thing FOLLY is, it’s clean and simple. This bag is just that and I dig it!

Boomproof: 800lbs pull strength, 600 Denier, Waterproof Construction

Waterproof: 150% more contact surface welds than other waterproof technology

Lightweight: 70% lighter then traditional waterproof bags

“Chrome created Knurled Welded™ Waterproof Rolltops for bike camping, adventure biking, and all weather commuting – when weight matters and getting wet is not an option. Knurled Welded™ Rolltops are made with our proprietary welding technology that combines RF welding with a mechanical interlock to create the toughest, lightest 100% waterproof bags. Each bag has a watertight rolltop closure for submersible water protection, a Hypalon® Molle loop system for expandability, and five-bar webbing haul straps for hand carrying. Go Farther. Stay Dryer. Guaranteed for Life.” – Chrome

GUARANTEED FOR LIFE!!!

Go to Chrome Industries and check out the Knurled Welded Roll Top Bags! I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Stanrdige x Eine – Red Hook Crit 2014 from FWD on Vimeo.

Stanridge Cycles is excited to announce their collaboration with Ben EINE for the Red Hook Crit this year. EINE is a world renowned graffiti artist who has collaborated with Banksy and has work hanging in the White House. Ben will be hand painting the two iconic Stanridge High Street frames that will be raced during this years Red Hook series.

The custom bikes will be piloted by elite cyclocross racer Katie Arnold, and previous Red Hook winner Evan Murphy. Look for more from Stanridge as the bikes are done and race day approaches.

(NSFW) Quote from Ben EINE:

“The ego, it’s the only thing that drives us forward isn’t it? You know it’s a competition. If you’re not going to take it fucking seriously than why bother doing it? You know you want to be the biggest and the best, up in the most amount of places, the most amount of photographs over the fucking internet in the most amount of countries in the world… stupid. It’s just mad. We were kids. 20 years later Banksy’s up for an Oscar and I’ve got a painting in the White House. You can’t make this shit up…. It’s just fucking mad.” -EINE

This years RHC is going to take it to the next level and I’m excited to watch the Stanridge Team dominate!  Keep your eyes peeled and follow along. I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Stanridge Social Channels: Facebook // Instagram

“We are celebrating 7 years of Affinity with our greatest achievement…the Kissena World Champions edition frame set and rainbow striped jersey.

Affinity is proud to have won 2 World Championship victories in both the match sprints and scratch race. Plus, with over 20 US National and European championships, the Kissena is the most celebrated and trusted aluminum track frame in the industry. We’ve custom designed our exclusive track frame with gold foil rainbow striped graphics, indigo sparkle blue paint and a CNC machined head tube. Only 40 World Champion frames are available, they can be purchased along with the new Affinity World Championship Jersey through the Affinity website as well as select retailers.

The jersey is also available for pre order the next 2 weeks and all Affinity frames sets and complete builds are available now.” – Affinity

Go to Affinity Cycles and check out more. This is so sick!

These are great. Go to Pedal Consumption to check out more!!

 This is so good!! Go to Faith Skate Supply to check out more.

RIDE x CREATE

“The Red Hook Criterium bikes are getting a geometry make over this year. Why?” – Stanridge

This is good! I love folks that challenge the norm and evaluate the truth of efficient speed! Can’t wait to see more from Adam Eldridge come Red Hook Crit 2014! Go check out this post and get educated. Cheers

2014 Boréale Photo Clinic Promo from Dan Barham on Vimeo.

LMAO!! Seriously great! Dan Barham is the mastermind behind some of the ACRE shots I’ve posted about previously. This is EPIC!

This week has been filled with snow fun and hiking. I haven’t rode or hiked a huge amount of miles, but I have enjoyed myself every pedal/step of the way. That’s the point right? I hope you goons are out nailing it today.

RIDE x CREATE