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Germany’s Cyber Cycles just announced its first batch of the Cross Blade forks with titanium legs (€599)…

“Ruta del Jefe” is the fourth layout of the Radavist 2024 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon R5 and a Canon f2.8 24-70, in Cuenca Los Ojos, Sonora, Mexico. Photographed by Josh Weinberg.

“Our Ruta del Jefe Reportage is on the way and it’s gonna be big!”

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Next up with some April Fools’ foolery is from Hudski Bikes… We’ve all thought about it, but has anyone tried it? A follow cam kite, or what we’re calling the “FCK it” for short. No batteries needed, no fancy drone piloting necessary, just traditional Japanese kit making and an iPhone. Huck it and FCK it!

It’s April Fool’s Day, and as such, brands are releasing clever videos. Up next is Velo Orange‘s “Drillium Water Bottle”. Hold onto your handlebars, folks…

Artist and commentator Semi-Rad is known for his humorous infographics and books. Last week he announced that after years of riding a gravel bike, he’s a die hard cruiser bike guy now. Roll on over to Semi-Rad to see why!

April Fools..?

Rather than pretending to rebrand or make a goofy bike, Joe from Starling Cycles fancied a bit of a rant.

Today, the all-new Yoshimura Chilao SS pedal was announced. We’ve been hailing the Yoshimura Chilao pedal since it came out in 2020. The Chilao SS takes this design to the next level with some clever engineering. Let’s check it out…

On 4 September 2023, a band of eight cyclists embarked on a 600-kilometer journey through Lombok, Indonesia; a haven of clear beaches, spicy cuisine, laid-back living, and the formidable Mt. Rinjani.

Spanning 9 days, the Wheels to Waves tour was a deliberate immersion into the island’s charm, curated meticulously by Haetam since August 2020.

The goal? To savor Lombok’s wonders at a deliberately unhurried pace.

If you’re looking for a new 29er this spring, check out the Sklar Tall Tale, which is opening for pre-order ($1,199) this morning…

We’ve partnered up with Sim Works USA to give away a Sim Works kit for your bike including any in-stock seatpost, stem, and handlebar (drop or flat) of your choice for our March Group Ride giveaway! Sign up by March 31st for your chance to win!

Sim Works makes some of the classiest components for your bikes, all at the Nitto factory in Japan. Check out Sim Works’ catalog!

Check out John’s extended storytelling surrounding Nagoya, where Sim Works is based:

• Shaping Cycling Culture in Nagoya with Circles Japan
• Riding Circles Around Mount Fuji
• Bicycle Camping on Izu Oshima and Riding Mount Mihara with Circles
• Circles Japan Personal Bike Show: Dobbat’s Succeed Fillet Road

Check this post out for all the information on how to join Group Ride for $6.66/month or $69.69/year.

SIGN UP HERE.

Congrats to Tyler in Austin, TX! You’ve won the Rig’d Rambleswing!

Our buddy Tom in Oakland at VRNCLR just released the Solar Shirt, an everyday shirt for on and off-the-bike exploits. These shirts are roomy, boxy, and are sewn in California…

Kyle is from Los Alamos, a tiny one-exit town to your right off the 101 in between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo where, during Kyle’s youth in the early ’90s, there was only one paved street, and hitching posts were not only common but well used. These days, despite its newfound popularity for wine tasting and as a weekend escape for couples in faltering marriages, there are still no police or stoplights. Its historical claim to fame was the hideout of the bandito Salomon Pico, later popularized as “Zorro”. Most of the driving scenes in the movie Death Proof were filmed in Los Alamos…

Bike enthusiasts understand the importance of quality welds, dynamic suspensions, and low-maintenance bikes. But having a bike custom-designed to their unique specifications is a dream come true. Today’s guest not only builds custom bikes, but he also designs the parts using additive manufacturing (AM).

Today, Additive Snack’s host Fabian Alefeld speaks with the owner and founder of 44 Bikes, Kris Henry. Kris shares his passion for creating custom bikes and describes how he uses the design and supply chain aspects of AM to make handcrafted custom bikes accessible to a larger user group.

Check it out at Additive Snack!

We’re big vintage bike nuts over here and have dedicated immeasurable energy to documenting these innovative designs and telling their stories. Up in Toronto, BoneshakerMTB hosted a vintage MTB show earlier this month, and you might recognize one of the bikes in the mix. The club wrote up a quick recap of the event for us to share. Let’s take a look!

Online retailer Backcountry just announced a complete mountain bike apparel line for men and women. Find some of our favorites below.

Old Man Mountain joined Lowelifes for one of their monthly work party campouts to gain a little insight into what makes their trail organization different from other groups in California. They do grueling work, from long hours breaking up granite with 60V demolition hammers to cutting out forests of Poodle-Dog Bush. They also know how to have fun, hand-pressing tacos for their volunteers in the backcountry. Join us and learn more about Lowelifes and what makes the trails around LA so special…