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Groove Chronicles: A PAL X Slowrider Helmet Art Show and More

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Groove Chronicles: A PAL X Slowrider Helmet Art Show and More

In a world where boundaries blur and possibilities collide, two extraordinary individuals emerge from different realms, united by a shared vision. Matthew Mata-Aguilar, a seasoned veteran with a decade of wisdom in the cycling industry, and Glen Repol, a maven of street fashion culture for over eleven years, embark on an epic journey that transcends the ordinary. Together, they shatter the confines of traditional cycling norms, pushing the limits of imagination and innovation. From bike builds to cycling fashion, their collaboration ignites a spark that sets the stage for a mesmerizing spectacle.

Brace yourself as they unveil a groundbreaking event, a helmet art show like no other, where creativity intertwines with functionality, and the cycling culture is forever transformed. Get ready to witness the collision of worlds, the convergence of ideas, and the birth of a new era in cycling. This is the story of SLOWRIDER and PAL, two trailblazers on a mission to redefine what it means to ride.

January’s Group Ride Giveaway: A Package from Wolf Tooth – Waveform Pedals and Chainring

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January’s Group Ride Giveaway: A Package from Wolf Tooth – Waveform Pedals and Chainring

We’ve partnered up with Wolf Tooth to give away a chainring and a set of Waveform pedals of your choice for our January Group Ride giveaway! You’ve got a few more days to sign up to win this month!

We’re stoked to offer up some of our favorite MUSA components to our Group Ride subscribers. This month, Wolf Tooth is offering up a chainring of your choice and a set of Waveform pedals in any available size or color. Become a Group Ride subscriber by January 31st for a chance to win. Our monthly giveaways are open to Group Ride members worldwide!

Check this post out for all the information on how to join Group Ride for $6.66/month or $69.69/year.
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Manga D’Auteur: The Witches Cycle Chapter 1 and Tony Concrete on the Series

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Manga D’Auteur: The Witches Cycle Chapter 1 and Tony Concrete on the Series

The Witches Cycle is French artist Tony Concrete‘s latest creation, a bikepacking-themed manga that follows the lives of two witches, Vera and Mary.

Set in a territory on the border of France and Germany under a fictionalized administration, the two witches have taken an oath to use their powers to protect the natural world from the encroachment of concrete, using bikes instead of broomsticks, while also confronting the real-world dilemmas of money, friendship, and social-political issues.  

We’re beyond thrilled to announce that The Radavist will be sharing all installments from The Witches Cycle, starting today with Chapter 1. Find the first issue by scrolling through the gallery, and read on below for some background on the series from the creator.

Ten Years of Making the Logo Bigger, Ornot: Matt Quann Takes Us on a Trip Down Memory Lane

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Ten Years of Making the Logo Bigger, Ornot: Matt Quann Takes Us on a Trip Down Memory Lane

Our friends at Ornot are celebrating their ten-year anniversary as an independent cycling apparel and accessory brand. As part of this milestone, founder Matt Quann penned a retrospective about his experience starting an apparel brand in a San Francisco garage, tracing a path through custom frames, hurdles with domestic manufacturing, and a ride where waffles were promised but not delivered. Continue reading below for more from Matt and keep your eyes peeled for some special giveaways along with this exciting occasion!

2023 MADE Bike Show Coverage: Part 04 – Acoustic, Buendia, Breadwinner, DeSalvo, Ira Ryan, Moth Attack, Rodriguez, Schön, Speedvagen, and Stinner

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2023 MADE Bike Show Coverage: Part 04 – Acoustic, Buendia, Breadwinner, DeSalvo, Ira Ryan, Moth Attack, Rodriguez, Schön, Speedvagen, and Stinner

We’re here in Portland, covering the 2023 MADE Bike Show, looking for bikes that we thought you, the readers of The Radavist would appreciate. Josh and John have been scouring the halls of the show for bikes to document, and we’ve got Part 04 of our coverage for you to enjoy…

Thanks to 1-Up USA for sponsoring our continued 2023 MADE Bike Show coverage!

John’s Steve Potts Signature Illustrated by Høj Art

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John’s Steve Potts Signature Illustrated by Høj Art

It’s no secret that Instagram is a wonderful place to find artists. We’ve collaborated with many over the years on various designs we’ve put on t-shirts, bottles, and more. Recently John connected with cycling illustrator Høj Art, who requested drawing his Steve Potts Signature, using his photos as a reference. Daniel Rebour’s work heavily inspires their style.

Last night Høj Art sent over the final illustrations and we’re elated to share these beautiful drawings with you, so let’s check out the full spread below!

Bikes, Products, and People from Sea Otter Classic 2023: Part One

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Bikes, Products, and People from Sea Otter Classic 2023: Part One

Sea Otter Classic is one of the largest annual cycling festivals in the world. Each April since 1991, cyclists of all persuasions have descended on Laguna Seca Raceway outside of Monterey, CA to cheer on professional and amateur racers, as well as check out the latest and greatest in cycling technology at the massive vendor expo.

And this year, that tech happened to be especially late and great, and there was more to talk about than usual. Maybe it’s because there were more exhibitors in attendance than normal. Maybe it’s the easing of strains on the supply chain. Whatever it was, Josh Weinberg and Travis Engel were on the ground all weekend and, over the next few days, will be sharing their findings and observations from the massive event. So, let’s get into it below!

Thread Lightly: Seven Things I Learned While Making My Own Bicycle Framebags

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Thread Lightly: Seven Things I Learned While Making My Own Bicycle Framebags

After the apocalypse, I’m pretty sure society could learn to rebuild if we just get the Youtube servers back online. When I needed to install a new starter in my Tacoma, Youtube was there. When I needed to safely remove some stitches after knee surgery, Youtube was there. And when I couldn’t wait the six weeks or spend the $200 to have a custom frame bag made, Youtube was there.

Russ Pope Studio Visit: On Skateboarding, Arting, and Bikes

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Russ Pope Studio Visit: On Skateboarding, Arting, and Bikes

The artist Russ Pope is a west coaster-turned-New England émigré. Growing up as a skateboarder and an artist, he brought his two passions together at a young age. Creativity has been intertwined with all his outdoor pursuits since, with a portfolio that boasts many skating and cycling collaborations. Hailey Moore recently had the opportunity to sit down with Russ to talk about it all—Read on for a rundown about his life of skating, arting and bikes and to learn more about a Russ Pope drawing giveaway! Thanks Russ!

The Scenic Route: A Celebration of Austin Texas’ Vibrant Cycling and Creative Communities

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The Scenic Route: A Celebration of Austin Texas’ Vibrant Cycling and Creative Communities

There is a particular sensation of Austin on a bicycle. Meandering down hills with the backdrop of limestone cliffs and steel bridges bathed by violet sunsets. Traffic accompanied by the symphony of splashing springs, live music, and bike bells. Gently humid evenings with wafts of cedar trees, whiskey, tacos, and brisket. Scenic Route celebrates Austin’s unique overlaps of culture and nature, artistry and athleticism – dichotomies exquisitely experienced on our bikes. Scenic Route is a collaborative Art show between Will Bryant, Gideon Tsang, Rapha that celebrates Austin Texas’ vibrant cycling and creative communities.

SR Suntour’s Collaboration with Artist Natalia Pulido Supports Diversity in Cycling

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SR Suntour’s Collaboration with Artist Natalia Pulido Supports Diversity in Cycling

We all want the opportunity to be heard. Unfortunately, not everyone receives that opportunity. SR Suntour’s primary goal is to get more people on bikes regardless of their race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, ability, language, body type, or nationality. One of the ways we hope to do this is by creating affordable products of high value and performance to reduce the cost of entry and to work on making cycling a safe and welcoming place for all those that choose to enjoy their time on two wheels. Simple as that.

Revolta Art’s Babad Do’ag Backroads Postcards!

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Revolta Art’s Babad Do’ag Backroads Postcards!

Tucson-based artist Revolta Art illustrated the map from Spencer’s Babad Do’ag Backroads 138 mile route we posted a little while back and she just updated her Etsy store with these amazing little postcards of the map. Order one or a few and send them to your friends to invite them to partake in this slice of Sonoran heaven. These cards are $3 a pop at her Etsy shop!

A side note: I hope everyone is respectful when they travel to Tucson. Please be nice, say hi to trail users and be sure to tip well in town!

100 Copies: 49 – Shine On

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100 Copies: 49 – Shine On

100 Copies’ posters are true to form crowd-pleasers. The latest print is entitled “Shine On” features a cyclist and the cyclist’s shadow or reflection on the road, forming a mirror image. With no right side up, the cyclist could be riding when it’s dark or when it’s light. You can hang it either way.

Specs:
Date of release: October 2021
Sheet size: 840mm X 594mm (33 inch X 24 inch)
Print Quality: Offset Lithographic Printing using 2 special Pantone Metallic Colours (Gold and Silver) and 1 Pantone Black to ensure colour accuracy and a high-quality print. Printed on 252gsm Exel Satin paper. Suitable for archival use.

See more at 100 Copies.

Paul Component Engineering is Throwing a Fun Contest

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Paul Component Engineering is Throwing a Fun Contest

Denis Carrier, aka L’ermitage designed this Paul Touring Canti camp stove as a fun illustration and Paul is asking the question:

If we made a camp stove out of Touring Canti Brakes like this, what would be a clever name? Hell, let’s make it interesting, whoever’s clever name gets the most likes, we’ll send ya a PAUL bottle opener.

Head on over to the Paul Instagram to leave your best comment!

Side note: Do you remember when we collaborated with Paul on limited editon purple Touring Cantis way back when?

In Stock: Jeff Hantman’s Bike Part Alphabet Screen Printed Posters

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In Stock: Jeff Hantman’s Bike Part Alphabet Screen Printed Posters

Cycling-related art prints are always fun and to help support the cycling community here in Santa Fe, we reached out to our friend Jeff Hantman to see if he’d be willing to let us sell some of his “Bike Part Alphabet” art prints in our webshop. These prints are for the vintage aficionados, dirt freaks, parts bin pickers, and co-op combers, with lots of cycling ephemera represented by each of the letters of the alphabet.

Here’s what Jeff has to say about these prints:

I started drawing the artwork for “Bike Part Alphabet” in March of 2020. The idea for the print was to represent each letter of the alphabet with a bike part.

I started riding mountain bikes in the early ’90s and wanted to include as many parts from those early days. My approach was to avoid using brands; however, there were a few letters that were challenging so I got creative with my own rule.

This is an open edition, 3 color silkscreen, printed on 19”x 25” 100# acid-free French Paper with Green Galaxy water-based inks.

These prints are in stock now at the Radavist webshop for $100 plus shipping to the United States only please!