According to the Wall Street Journal, there’s an anti-Lycra backlash sweeping through the cycling world, and it’s because nobody wants to be associated with cheaters, dopers, and those who cry on Oprah and/or wear matching kit. More likely is that this story wouldn’t have gotten attention if it didn’t have a Lance Armstrong hook to [...]
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In the tightly knit and tightly wound circle of custom bike brands, Portland’s Vanilla Bicycles currently stands out. There are fans who love the brand, and there are a grouchy but vocal minority who say that founder Sacha White is merely a brilliant marketer — great with paint schemes (he also does Speedvagen). But folks [...]
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It’s almost impossible today to understand the impact of your first Schwinn Sting-Ray sighting as a kid in the 1960s. It was in its own way like opening the doors of perception — once you saw it, you could never see bikes the same again. Before the Sting-Ray, kid bikes were mostly clunky things with [...]
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As far as cars that moonlight as houses go, most don’t get too many style points. Jay Nelson’s custom campers, on the other hand, are miniature mobile cathedrals. A nod to the 70s handmade buildout trend with a futuristic twist, Nelson’s designs work with what’s already there — whether it’s an 80s Toyota pickup or [...]
CONTINUE>Overlandia: Jay Nelson’s Dreamy Mobile Surf Shacks
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Dr. Dan Douglas and Poler’s Camp Vibes
The Daily Bike: May 2, 2013
Counterfeit Bikes & Gear Cost Millions Annually – And Are Dangerous
The Daily Bike, April 30, 2013
Made in America: Combat Flip Flops
The Daily Bike: April 29, 2013
An Electric Way to Safeguard Food from Bears
Head’s Up Googles Get a Closer Look for Safety
Rescue Snowmobile Makes a Sweet Backcountry Rig, Too
Made In America: Kletterworks and Mystery Ranch Packs
Wanna Be Safe in the Backcountry? Leave Your Bra at Home
