Glacier Park Loop

Via Tracko.

Ride photos are always dope!

More Glacier Park Loop photos here.

Excite WHAT?!

EXCITE

BIKE

Not only is it a full sized sized replica, there's a bike frame inside to give it support. LEGIT!

See the entire build process on Harder Studio's Flickr.

Bonus photo:

Keeping you safe one helmet at a time.

MASH for Cinelli Bar Tape

Via Prolly.

Topography bar tape. From the MASH photo spots to Cinelli bar tape, and not to mention it doesn't get any classier than Cinelli. MASH's creative minds are definitely doing it. FRESH TO DEATH.

See and read more on MASH SF's blog.

RIP Cervelo Test Team

"Cervélo TestTeam will not ride into the 2011 season, but the team is merging with Garmin-Transitions to become the Garmin-Cervelo team for next season."

More big news coming from the pro peloton. 2011 is going to be an exciting year. Although the new team won't have Carlos Sastre, as he signed with Team Geox for 2011, I'm sure management won't let the new team fail. Also, Cervelo to sponsor the bikes for the new team. Felt was given the option to sponsor but declined.

Read more here.

Paul Smith Saddle

Talk about stunt.

I Swear Lance

Excerpt from The Onion

""Look, I'm not going to sugarcoat this. It's bad," Armstrong said during the nationally televised press conference. "But you have to swear to God that you won't get mad when I tell you, because if you get upset and yell about how you're really disappointed I'm just going to walk out of here."

"Okay?" Armstrong continued. "You guys promise?""

LOL and read more via The Onion.

The Juice v Chain Gang

The Juice VS. Chain Gang from Beaver Beavs on Vimeo.

A little edit from the Encino velo.

Via Tracko.

BTW, get Juiced cause Robin Williams did.

Edge Announces Name Change

Old Edge logo.

New ENVE logo.

New logo and name fail. The logo straight up looks like a tribal tattoo, and Enve will never sound as hardcore as Edge.

The reason for the name change is another fail.

"Trademark issues in Europe have been problematic for the three year-old company. Founder Jason Schiers said, “When we started the company three years ago, we were focused mainly on gaining a foothold in the domestic market. We were Engineers, Designers and Cyclists, and frankly, we didn’t consider checking for trademark registrations outside of the U.S. Obviously our reputation overseas has outgrown this mindset and it has become an issue recently.""

Better start buying all those Edge branded components you can, because who wants a tribal tattoo on their seat post, stem, fork, bar, or hoops.

Images and new site at envecomposites.com.

Mash Photo Spot Stickers

Via Prolly.

Mash killing it with the clever ideas.

"The intended purpose is for it's user to offer up a suggested location for others to create a scenic image of their own. A play on Kodak's original Photo Spot campaign found in theme parks, and national parks around the world. We look forward to this being an ongoing icon for others to share their own favorite locations from rides around the world. "

Autocop here.

Colnago for Mapei Again

Old school.

New school. This Colnago is to celebrate Mapei's history in cycling. It was on display at this year's AusBike.

Still one of the illest cycling kits and poses of all time.

Old school images from here and new school from here. Mapei image from here.

Cosigned

Via TOLA.

To Live and Ride in L.A. Screening

Finally.

The details

PREMIERING at the Bicycle Film Festival (BFF), Friday September 3rd, 9:30 pm at the Downtown Independent. Get your tickets HERE before they sell out. There will be an 11pm encore presentation.

Words and read more here.

Marin County Jaunt Photos

So at this t-stop the cops around the area put a mannequin inside a cop car to deter people from running the stop sign. It didn't work as I ran the stop sign to look at the fake cop drinking fake coffee.

Thom bought all the powered donuts and just ate them all. Just like he did on ALC9.

Who's not a baby? I'M NOT!

Images from Team Lope.

SF Ride with Team Lope

Big ups to our good friends to the north, Team Lope Tyre Clubbe. I had the opportunity to bring my road bike up to San Francisco (SF) and Team Lope graciously put together a jaunt through Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito, and Marin County.

Started my Saturday morning at the Ferry building meeting up Team Lope riders Blair and Thom. We touristed it up crossing the Golden Gate bridge over to Sausalito. Rode some scenic paths over to the Paradise loop. The Paradise loop is one of the nicest loops I have ever ridden. Nice switch back rollers for miles with a lot of tree coverage keeping you cool. Not a lot of car traffic, but plenty of cyclist out. According to Thom, you can do the loop in reverse and do even more climbing. I like the "Choose your own Adventure" aspect of areas like these. It makes it interesting giving you so many options you're never bored. But, just like the book take a wrong turn and you could die of malaria. By malaria, I mean realizing you have to back track while climbing to just climb more. It was a good ride made better with great company, and donuts (even though they weren't powdered).

I assume if you're reading this blog you like playing bikes. So I urge you to go out, ride and explore your city. I had a great time cycling SF and Marin County, but don't get it twisted LA > your city.

Team BABIESRUS rider Magnus, ICU!!!

Los Angeles Love

Image from here. Photo taken in the San Gabriel Mountains.

Don't sleep on LA.

LAFixed member Graeme is leaving the City of Angels and put together a little slide show of his time cycling around LA. Get out and ride your city. LA > your city abbreviation.

Check the slide show here.

Benji Wagner for Rapha

Via Tracko.

Dope photos for Rapha.

The 2nd photo reminded me a lot of ALC. Everyday you can count on someone hanging some freshly washed laundry where ever possible. Trees, chain link fences, line between 2 neighboring tents, or the ground.

More Benji Wagner photos here.

Some SF Love

Via Mixtape Velo Crue Facebook Page.

I'll be in San Francisco (SF) this weekend and since I'm road tripping it up I thought I'd bring my bike. I'm linking up with Team Hype rider Magnus, Team Lope, and Mixtape Velo Crue and friends for a nice jaunt through the bay area. Team Lope graciously set up the ride and it should be a good one. Excited to see some good people I haven't seen since ALC9, and tear up SF Team Hype style (who's bringing the SAG?).

BTW, Team Lope rider Thom loves powdered donuts.

Chain Gang Club Jersey

Dope club jersey for Chain Gang. It comes with either a moustache or beard.

Image via LAFixed's Your Favvv Cycling Kits thread.

Velo Cult Illustrated Bike Posters

So well executed. The inspiration for these prints came from photographing rare bikes. These prints represent the favorite angles of those rare bikes.

"These prints come as a set of 4. They are each printed on an 18x24 sheet of thick premium watercolor paper. Also, each print was hand silk screened here in San Diego using a 3 color process. I need to state again that these are hand made and each set is unique in how the ink hit the paper. Only about 5 sets were made, 2 of which are being offered here."

Velo Cult is killing it. So is San Diego in general, taking up my last 3 posts.

Words, more info and photos info via Velo Cult's blog.

Cop the prints here.

New Velo Cult Shirts

Brand new shirts from one of Southern California's best cycling shops. The design is based on a set of posters done by Velo Cult. Cop the shirt and other goods here.

Images and more info via Velo Cult blog.

SD Ride with Team Hype

See more here.

Myself and Team Hype rider Carlos handled one of his San Diego (SD) routes. The loop took us through Hillcrest, Mission Hills, UCSD, La Jolla Cove, and San Diego River Trail. We took advantage of the cool overcast morning heading towards the coast. I wanted to try and climb Torrey Pines, but time and stomach constraints hindered any idea of it. Towards the end of the ride the sun started peeking through the clouds and I got the customary cycling cap forehead tan. Next time, we're going to try and climb Escondido again. The last time we were there it was an epic day which deserves it's own post. Good ride with a great friend.

Strictly for the Babies

Via LAFixed's Bike Pr0n thread.

For those babies wanting to ride some NJS goodness.

Mike Giant for Cinelli

Via Prolly.

All about the collabos. Especially when it looks this beast. Another example of mixing heritage and new school. Dope.

Visit Mike Giant here.

Catlike Legal

Finally. Catlike now has a North American distributor, so you no longer have to cop overseas or smuggle one. Been a fan of Catlike for a minute due to the unique design, and (like a true beast) it was hard to get one. I'll just want till it's on Amazon for cheap.

Cop here or here.

Rapha Keeps you Classy

Rapha killing it with the performance apparel, and price. This tailored jacket is going to set you back $550.

Stay classy here.

Chasing Legends in LA

Via Tracko.

Sad I won't be in LA this weekend. I'll probably end of buying the DVD anyway.

Whip Skidz

Via Big Ring Riding.

Bague's skids > yours.

OAKLEY Cycling Cap

Both caps are fresh. Feeling the retro OAKLEY writing and logo on the back. I'm on the hunt for the black one.

Images and more info here.

Limited Edition Thomson Seat Post

Via Team Lope.

1 of 1.

Nothing Says...

Images from LAFixed's Bike Pr0n thread.

...we homies more than riding back seat on a fixed tandem.

WTB FIXED TANDEM PST.

SHOTGUN FRONT SEAT 637.

Rapha and RSA Films

"Rapha and RSA Films present three short films inspired by the people, places and stories of road racing. Johan Museeuw, Sean Kelly and Dario Pegoretti are celebrated in three cinematic portraits exploring the passion, history and drama of the sport."

On consecutive Fridays starting August 13th, Rapha will screen the full-length shorts on their website in HD. Don't sleep. Knowing Rapha it's going to be quality, and it's going to be beast.

View the trailers , more words and images from here.