Empire 2 teaser from crihs on Vimeo.
This… this is gonna be good.
“This is the first preview of Empire 2. We will feature the best fixed gear riders from around the world. This teasers features 3 of the best in the game in Matt Reyes, Ed Wonka and Alex Gonzalez. Empire crew will travel around different cities to film more talented riders in 2016. Stay tuned for further details by following @empirebegins on Instagram.”
Love the vibe. Love the blue fade. Love these two companies.
“The Stinner x Black Sheep Collaboration kit–is a celebration of the ultimate example of freedom for us – the surf. Deep navy blues provide the foundation for a vibrant ocean-inspired teal fade. Much like sunsets and sunrises over the coastline, the colours tell a different story from different angles and in different light. The Stinner x Black Sheep Collaboration kit is our chance to express ourselves and who we are. We welcome you to join this ride with us.”
Go to Black Sheep and check out more details on this sweet kit.
A traditional Randonneur designed by Velo Cult and built by master frame builder Mark Nobilette, this Velo Cult custom is designed with classic styling and all the performance of a lightweight modern steel frame. This frame is designed for 650b x 42mm tires, specifically the Grand Bois Hetre tire. This frame comfortably fits 42mm tires and fenders with integrated fender mounts throughout. The base model already has tons of special features and many more options like a demountable frame or internally integrated lighting systems. This is a fully custom handmade frame. We will measure you for a perfect fitting custom frame and even help you build it up. Turnaround time is usually around 4 months but varies depending on Mark Nobilette’s current schedule. Email us for for more info or to put down a deposit for your new frame!
AND IF THAT WASN’T ENOUGH…
Velo Cult teamed up with Mosaic Cycles in Boulder, CO to offer their full line up of custom made steel and titanium frames. With Velo Cult stylings, these frames will be fully custom and tailored to fit you perfectly. Email us for more info or to put down a deposit for your new frame!
Head over to Velo Cult to check out more info on these beauties. Love this!
OH MY HOTNESS!!! This is it. This is the bicycle I want buried with me when I die. Everything I love and nothing I don’t. Great work Andrew!!
What’s that…? Yer drooling too?! Well you can win this frame AND grab a bad ass Team Supporter Kit / T-Shirt that will give you several raffle tickets to win it.
INFO TIME:
The Team:
LOW// is making its debut into USAC racing within the Northern California Nevada Cycling Association series. LOW// Factory Racing is an eclectic group of athletes contrived from local industry leaders such as Strava and Rapha Racing as well as originals who have been with us since the beginning. Sponsors and team roster to be announced soon.
The Kit:
We have opened up pre-orders for our #LOWFACTORYRACING team supporter cycling kits. All proceeds will go to aiding our 2016 road team in having an inaugural year full of stoke and podiums. These kits are designed in San Francisco and produced by the homies at Castelli Cycling. The order deadline is January 30th 2015.
The Raffle:
To aid in the fund raising efforts for a successful and competitive season, LOW// will be raffling off a 2016 MKi Road frame. This is a $2450.00 value. The winner will have the incredible opportunity to have this frame built in their given size. To enter the raffle, people will purchase a team supporter jersey, bibs or Factory Racing t-shirt. Raffle ticket allotment is as follows:
Team Supporter Jersey – $115.00 = 5 Tickets
Team Supporter Bibs – $180.00 = 5 Tickets
Full Supporter Kit – $295.00 = 11 Tickets – 1 point bonus for purchasing full kit.
LOW// Factory Racing T-Shirt – $30 = 1 Ticket
The winner will be announced via social media February 27th at NAHBS 2016 in Sacramento, California.
Go to LOW// and check out more info on this raffle and pick up your tickets. I hope you’re as pumped as I am.
RIDE in SEOUL – Hacheon Park for State Bicycle Co. from State Bicycle Co. on Vimeo.
Yup… I just got amped! Perfect mid week pick me up video showcasing the State Bicycle Co. Undefeated. Solid lightweight ripper for sure.
I rarely repost stuff from John because when I dive into his site I end up wanting to repost everything! It’s too good! But this Cannondale Slate had to be done.
I’ve been riding the ’15 Cannondale SuperSix Evo HiMod for the last several month and can attest to the badassery of Cannondale. I mean… who else would take a risk creating this monster that I can only imagine is one hell of a great ride wherever you want to take it!
Go to The Radavist to catch more beautiful shots like these and John’s take on this machine. Cheers to two wheels!!
VERY NICE!!
“The sun sets earlier, the ground firms up, and the path is laid out before you through the bare trees. BARREN long sleeve winter jersey features a fleeced lining and wicking exterior, zipper garage that prevents pinching at the neck, and a weather resistant side zip pocket (capable of fitting large smartphones) with reflective strip. Designed to be worn over a base layer and short sleeve jersey. FIts true to size, if your sizing is typically a medium, then the medium long sleeve would be our recommendation.”
Go to Lone Wolf Cycling and check out more. Always coming through with rad winter gear.
This weekend was filled with miles. Today has been full on ride hangover status. The coffee wasn’t strong enough all day. On the other hand I did eat a lot of really great food and didn’t feel the slightest bit bad about it.
So, it wasn’t that the miles were way up there (90 total if I leave off random bike errands) so much as the wind was blasting to the max. Day one of two I stuck primarily to the hills hoping they would block the wind. They did for the most part and gave me some solid morning rays to wake up too. Day two was FULL SPEED AHEAD with wind gusts, hard efforts, and slow rolling the entire time. Days like that test every ounce of my patience. Just because it’s hard doesn’t mean its not fun. With that said, when I battle headwinds for hours on end relentlessly, I tend to start giving the wind a middle finger. It happens. But… at the end of the ride I always have a smile on my face.
Here’s a few shots from my excursions. I hope you had an equally eventful weekend.
RIDE x CREATE
Eyes Popped!! This Jersey will be mine!!
Team Dream Bicycle Team is releasing some really rad stuff today. I hope you have your pocket books ready. I certainly do.
Great stuff Sean!! Thank you for making me broke… but stylin’.
I love bags. This bag I love more than most. Great bag Wheelmen & Co.
“The unique shape of this messenger duffle allows it to fold open for full and easy access, and fold back into place when zipped. Big enough for a full day at the gym or a quick weekend getaway. A 1000D nylon exterior shell and a polyurethane-coated twill lining make this bag water-resistant and very, very tough. Our new standard lining color improves interior visibility. Sliding cam-lock makes adjusting the strap a breeze. Can be carried over the shoulder or cross-body for a secure ride. Interior sleeve featuring a magazine pocket and dividers for keeping smaller items organized. Military-grade rubber exterior pocket for quick access items like your phone, keys or wallet.”
Go to Wheelmen & Co. to check out more on this bad boy.