Road Runner bags: New New

A few months ago Brad from Road Runner Bags gave me a hip bag to checkout.

I did a review on it and gave Brad some feedback. We met up this week to discuss some

collaborative work (watch out meow) and Brad showed me the new and improved hip bag.





Impressed by improvements. A larger size, the key ring is a nice touch and the way the lid folds

over creates a waterproof bag.



ULOCK HOLSTER! Yay! It's nice to have a local bag maker in town again. I really

can't wait for ya'll to see what TOLA x Road Runner have up our sleeves for you guys in the

next few months... Made in LA!

Road Runner bags: New New

A few months ago Brad from Road Runner Bags gave me a hip bag to checkout.
I did a review on it and gave Brad some feedback. We met up this week to discuss some
collaborative work (watch out meow) and Brad showed me the new and improved hip bag.

My Swedish Cycling Souvenir

This was the only thing I could find for myself in the dozen or so bike shops I went into.

A Mapei Water bottle. 45 krona as you can see.

My Swedish Cycling Souvenir

This was the only thing I could find for myself in the dozen or so bike shops I went into.
A Mapei Water bottle. 45 krona as you can see.

Chrome: Your First Time Contest

Contest time! Chrome wants to hear about your first time... with Chrome. The first time you used one

of their products and how you used it... Dirty!


Contest details:

At Chrome, we make products that last a lifetime. Whether love at first sight, or awkward introductions,

we’re still going to have your back (or, have you on your back . . . ?)



First impressions are everything and you’ll definitely never forget your first time.

So, how was your first time with Chrome? Did a friend introduce us? Was it a chance encounter?

How did you get introduced to the brand? What was your first product? Was it a long love affair,

or a one night stand? Tell us all about it. Just make it a quickie (300 words or less).



WHAT YOU GET

We’ll pick our favorite trip down memory lane each week for 3 weeks, with the final pick winning our huge,

grand-prize package.



1st Place (Announced August 29th)

A collection of bags (1 Pack, 1 Brigadier, 1 tech sleeve, 1 Accessory Pouch),

a year’s supply of Chrome shoes (6 pairs), and hella condoms!!!



2nd Place (22nd)

2 pairs of Chrome shoes



3rd Place (August 15th)

1 pair of Chrome shoes


Amazing prize list!


Enter the contest here!

Chrome: Your First Time Contest

Contest time! Chrome wants to hear about your first time... with Chrome. The first time you used one
of their products and how you used it... Dirty!

Contest details:
At Chrome, we make products that last a lifetime. Whether love at first sight, or awkward introductions,
we’re still going to have your back (or, have you on your back . . . ?)

First impressions are everything and you’ll definitely never forget your first time.
So, how was your first time with Chrome? Did a friend introduce us? Was it a chance encounter?
How did you get introduced to the brand? What was your first product? Was it a long love affair,
or a one night stand? Tell us all about it. Just make it a quickie (300 words or less).

WHAT YOU GET
We’ll pick our favorite trip down memory lane each week for 3 weeks, with the final pick winning our huge,
grand-prize package.

1st Place (Announced August 29th)
A collection of bags (1 Pack, 1 Brigadier, 1 tech sleeve, 1 Accessory Pouch),
a year’s supply of Chrome shoes (6 pairs), and hella condoms!!!

2nd Place (22nd)
2 pairs of Chrome shoes

3rd Place (August 15th)
1 pair of Chrome shoes

Amazing prize list!

Enter the contest here!

Leader x PC: Kagero Prototype

Matt Lingo shot the Leader's New Catalog and PC's colab with Leader, "The Kagero" Prototype made it in.

It's a good looking build, even at the prototype phase. Hope to see it at interbike, and possible ride it...


Check out the deets here.

Leader x PC: Kagero Prototype

Matt Lingo shot the Leader's New Catalog and PC's colab with Leader, "The Kagero" Prototype made it in.
It's a good looking build, even at the prototype phase. Hope to see it at interbike, and possible ride it...

Check out the deets here.

Paved Magazine: Trafkas

I'm a little late on this one, but I finally got my copy of Paved Magazine while on my trip.

The Homies from Trafkas had a great photo spread and write up in this months issue.

This is a very fast ride and has kicked my ass several times. I remember when it was just track bikes!

Fucking roadies taken over. Just Kidding, This is a great ride with a bunch of amazing riders, which I am

happy to call my friends. I'll be back soon to get my ass kicked again. Congrats!








Details on the ride:


This ride is not sanctioned by anyone and everyone is on their own: Individuals doing things together!!!


The party ride that moves!!!


Wednesdays


Meet Place: Cafecito Organico 710 N. Heliotrope / Bicycle District


Meet 700pm, Leave at 8pm SHARP!!!


Different routes each week. Around 40-50 miles. Spicy pace. Route Slips, Regroup points and Food to cap a joyous evening...

Paved Magazine: Trafkas

I'm a little late on this one, but I finally got my copy of Paved Magazine while on my trip.
The Homies from Trafkas had a great photo spread and write up in this months issue.
This is a very fast ride and has kicked my ass several times. I remember when it was just track bikes!
Fucking roadies taken over. Just Kidding, This is a great ride with a bunch of amazing riders, which I am
happy to call my friends. I'll be back soon to get my ass kicked again. Congrats!

Bookman Lights

This little package of Bookman lights was waiting for me, when I got home from my trip.

While these came from my homegirl Jarah (Gear Collective) in NYC (Thanks!), I actual saw these in Sweden!

My cousin Andy had these for his bike lights. It's a Swedish company and I'll be proud

to give these a whirl.



I love the packaging, so Swedish. It feels like you could pick these up in Ikea,

as well as your LBS. Pretty cool that it comes in a set, front and rear.


Details:

"The design idea was to use the simplest shape possible and let the colors do the talking.

We began with a block shape and then added the few necessary functional elements;

the curved underside, the oversized rubber button and the groove for attaching the elastic cord.

So here is Bookman Light designed to meet the modern demands of material and energy efficiency,

but most importantly to look fabulous on your bike!"

Bookman Lights

This little package of Bookman lights was waiting for me, when I got home from my trip.
While these came from my homegirl Jarah (Gear Collective) in NYC (Thanks!), I actual saw these in Sweden!
My cousin Andy had these for his bike lights. It's a Swedish company and I'll be proud
to give these a whirl.

I love the packaging, so Swedish. It feels like you could pick these up in Ikea,
as well as your LBS. Pretty cool that it comes in a set, front and rear.

Details:
"The design idea was to use the simplest shape possible and let the colors do the talking.
We began with a block shape and then added the few necessary functional elements;
the curved underside, the oversized rubber button and the groove for attaching the elastic cord.
So here is Bookman Light designed to meet the modern demands of material and energy efficiency,
but most importantly to look fabulous on your bike!"

GSC Omnium and Sprint Tournament

Tonight! I'll be riding from Culver City around 5:30pm if anyone cares to join me...



GSC should have some of these t-shirts up for sale or raffle tonight...


Details on the shirt:

"One of the first shop-warming gifts we received here at GSC was a framed drawing of a Maneki Neko kitty on a sweet vintage Track Bike beckoning us all to come along for the ride and that we did. Golden Saddle Cyclery has now been open for three months and we’re alive and well(just a little tired). So we wanted to honor this particular Maneki Neko kitty by printing it onto a t-shirt for all to wear. Printed in the US on American Apparel tees.


Come on in and pick one up, they won’t be around for long!"




These will be there for sure tonight.


Can't wait to see everybody!

GSC Omnium and Sprint Tournament

Tonight! I'll be riding from Culver City around 5:30pm if anyone cares to join me...

GSC should have some of these t-shirts up for sale or raffle tonight...

Details on the shirt:
"One of the first shop-warming gifts we received here at GSC was a framed drawing of a Maneki Neko kitty on a sweet vintage Track Bike beckoning us all to come along for the ride and that we did. Golden Saddle Cyclery has now been open for three months and we’re alive and well(just a little tired). So we wanted to honor this particular Maneki Neko kitty by printing it onto a t-shirt for all to wear. Printed in the US on American Apparel tees.

Come on in and pick one up, they won’t be around for long!"


These will be there for sure tonight.

Can't wait to see everybody!