Written by: FOLLY

YES!!

Go to 50-50 and watch this. Jah Blessed!

Love this! Now if only they would make a Members Only jacket… NAILED IT!

Go to Cadence and check out the details of this program. Pretty rad stuff.

Photo from Kinoko Cycles

Photo from Kinoko Cycles

I love how simple these are. Even better, they’re made in the USA.

Head over to Organic Climbing where you can customize your bag build for only eighty nine bucks! You can also head over to Kinoko Cycles and peep some solid product shots OR pick one up from them if your in their area as well.

Bootlegger Photo Series Kickstarter Outdoor Reel from Boreas Gear, Inc. on Vimeo.

Bootlegger Photo Series Kickstarter Features from Boreas Gear, Inc. on Vimeo.

Boreas Gear staying consistent and progressive. Really dig this Kickstarter project. I hope you do to!

Go check out everything you need to know about the Boreas Bootlegger Photo Series. Enjoy!

Soooo… this is rad!

Go to PEONFX and check’em out.

This is a must attend if you’re in the area.

RIDE x CREATE

Just one more reason why I need to get to LA this Spring.

“Mission Workshop opens their first storefront outside of San Francisco on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles.

Available in the new store is a complete inventory of the brand’s weatherproof messenger bags and backpacks including expandable and modular designs all made in the USA and backed by the company’s lifetime warranty. Alongside the bags is Mission Workshop’s growing range of waterproof outerwear, cycling-specific apparel, and technical attire appropriate for all seasons.

The new location features all Mission Workshop brands including ACRE, Advanced Projects, and Arkiv. 

Located at 3118 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026 and open everyday from 11am-7pm PST.”

Head over to Mission Workshop and check out a little more about this rad new location.  

DREAM BIKES!!!

“Argonaut Cycles, Mosiac Bespoke Bicycles and Breadwinner Cycles are proud to announce The 2015 Rouge Roubaix Builder Challenge. Each builder will bring a team of 4 to race in this years Rouge Roubaix. One slot on each Builder Team is up for grabs, and we want you to come ride with us! We are looking for a motivated, experienced racer to join each team. We could not think of a better way to highlight these special bikes than putting them to the test on a 106 mile grueling gravel race. Come ride with us!

Each builder will select one applicant and build them a complete Custom Dream Bike, and fly them down to race the Rouge Roubaix which takes place on Sunday March 15th in St. Francisville Louisiana. Applicants must be over 18 years of age and live in the USA. Applicants must also hold valid USA Cycling license for the category of the Builder Team they select and be able to travel to the race. Submission Deadline is Monday Jan 19th with the winners being announced publicly on Friday Jan 23rd.

John Watson from The Radavist will be on hand documenting the teams, the bikes and the race as well as other media outlets. In addition, Chris King is sending head chef Chris Diminno along to keep racers and media well fed during the weekend.”

Learn more at the Rouge Roubaix Builder Challenge webpage or select your builder below and fill out the application:

Team Mosaic: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YiA_AjBENpxen6BKgrV2A994I4Fbn6qmktqCG1k-8n8/viewform?usp=send_form

Team Breadwinner: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1K4Oyq5008t8pHrhzBoDzfeCDik13aicO-SKVazFIivg/viewform?usp=send_form

Team Argonaut: http://fluidsurveys.com/s/TeamArgonautRRBC/

YES!!! Right as my shifters started effing up on the FaTRoB!! NEED these in the truest sense.

“Cyclocross component specialist Gevenalle branches out today with the addition of a new shifter specifically designed for the gravel and adventure cycling enthusiast, The GX Shifter. While the current CX shifters have already been utilized for this market, there was an overwhelming request that the system be expanded to include capability for Shimano’s newer 10 speed Dyna-sis and Shadow Plus MTB derailleurs with a cassette capability up to 36T. The GX Shifter is an industry first for those wanting to run integrated shifters on drop bars with these derailleurs.

The GX utilizes a customized version of a Microshift lever set on a new larger mount that is compatible with Shimano’s current 10 speed MTB derailleurs. GX Shifters are also compatible with most, if not all cable braking systems (caliper, cantilever, v-brakes, mini-v, road or MTB disc…) Using a clever alteration to the brake levers to add another brake leverage point, the GX can be set up for both long or short pull to work with any cable fed brake!

The GX shifter also adapts well for the touring cyclist, providing excellent durability and range of gears. All work is done in Portland, from the machining of mounts, anodizing, laser engraving, brake lever machining and assembly of the brake levers with upgraded pivot bushings.

-Compatible with Shimano’s current 10 speed Dyna-sis and Shadow Plus MTB derailleurs.

-GX Shifters are compatible with most if not all cable braking systems.

-Provides both long and short pull brake leverage to work with any cable fed system.

-New aesthetics and cable angle dropped 10 degrees for a sleeker cockpit.

-GX are sold as a complete pair. Left mount and shift lever removable for use in a 1X set up.

-Gevenalle Crash Warranty: No Questions asked, Rebuild/Replace as needed for $34 a unit including shipping in USA.

-GX shift levers not backwards compatible with CX mounts due to larger size.

Go to Gevenalle and check these beauties out! For only $219 a pair it’s a no brainer purchase for you gravel grinding hooligans.

I’ve been having a blast exploring my local area the last few weekends with no goal of miles ridden or hills climbed; just amped on finding the unfound. I did just that and captured it with this little guy.

These are a few of my favorite random things seen. Go to FOLLY x FILM to check out the dozens more.