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Radar Roundup: Splatter Evasion Lite, Moots Forager Pre-Built, Lowelifes Shirts, Ultradynamico Raffle for Leo, Bell Falcon Helmets, and Citi Bike Daredevils
Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…
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Leo Rodgers Meets Julian Molina and Fundraiser for Leo’s Recovery
It doesn’t take long to understand why Leo Rodgers is such an inspirational figure in the cycling world, and beyond. After losing his leg to a motorcycle accident nearly a decade ago, Leo found bicycles as a positive outlet and has been spreading good vibes in communities across the world ever since. He’s always cracking jokes and makes riding bikes look the most fun you’ll ever have. Leo was excited about the upcoming release of his most recent collaboration project with BMXer Julian Molina when, the week before Christmas, he was involved in another accident that resulted in a broken neck and paralysis. Continue reading below for a recap of Leo and Julian’s project by James Luedde, video by Stew Johnson, and Jeff Zielinski‘s excellent photoset. There’s also a link to a fundraiser, which will help support Leo and his family during these difficult and uncertain times.
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You Can Win This Crust Bikes Florida Man Fixed Gear Custom Build From Old Pal Provisions
As mentioned last week, you can enter to win this custom-built Florida Man from Old Pal Provisions. Read on below to find out how you can win this bike…
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Old Pal Provisions x Dangle Supply TiCobb Pipe in Support of Leo Rodgers
We’re stoked to announce a collaboration with our friend Leo Rodgers and the folks at Crust Bikes, Dangle Supply, and Old Pal Provisions. This project spanned multiple states and was over two years in the making. It all started as a way to promote Leo and evolved into a custom-built Florida Man fixed gear and a limited edition TiCobb Pipe. Let’s check it out below!
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Riding Fixed, Up Mountains, With Pros: Ep. 14 – Oatman w/ Leo Rodgers
Our friend Leo Rodgers takes off to Oatman, Arizona for the latest “Riding Fixed, Up Mountains, With Pros” video from State Bicycle Co…
“Hailing from Florida, by way of Southern California, Leo Rodgers has always craved speed and adventure. In 2007, Leo was involved in a motorcycle accident that significantly changed his life. Leo has since turned this unfortunate event into an opportunity to inspire others. Since then, Leo has traveled around the world, competing as a Paralympic medalist, participating in the most grueling gravel events, and of course, street cycling (O.G. Alleycats). Leo’s mission is to use cycling to inspire and motivate others to take action. He continues to spread his message through the Leo Rodgers Foundation.
In this episode, we take Leo to visit Oatman, AZ, a town on the historic Route 66, where the weather is hot, the roads are windy, and the donkeys are the citizens. Buckle-up buckaroos, you’re in for a Wild West Adventure!”
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Crust Bikes Florida Man: A Leo Rodgers Pro Model – Crust Bikes
Crust Bikes recently received a shipment of frames and in that shipment was stock of the Florida Man singlespeed frames designed by Leo Rodgers. These bikes can be ridden as a fixed gear, a coaster cruiser, or a singlespeed (with a front brake only), are available in six frame sizes and are in stock now at Crust Bikes. Head on over to see more details of these wild-looking frames.
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The Crust Florida Man: A Leo Rodgers Pro Model
We love hosting and supporting the fruits of our good friends’ labor. Crust Bikes and Leo Rodgers have been working on a pro model for Leo, dubbed the “Florida Man.” This singlespeed frame can be built as a singlespeed freewheel, a coaster brake, or a straight-up fixed gear off-road machine. Check out all the details below, including how you can win one of these frames!
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CW All American Stories: Leo Rodgers – What the Bike Can Bring
Our friend Leo Rodgers landed a spot on national television Monday morning on the CW’s All American Stories series. You can watch this 7-minute mini-documentary short over at the CW Seed for free. If you’ve got spare time this morning, we highly recommend it!
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Cool Breeze in Nutmeg Country: Crust Chapter II
Sometime back in late February the event calendar for Team Brooks Cool Breeze looked like any stadium tour you’d expect for such a glamorous gaggle of athletes. Grav’l, touring, MTB, hang gliding, street luging…. you name it, we were gonna do it. Times were fast, relaxing, and exciting, but little did we know that even lifestyle celebrity “athletes” would have little fun in the months to come.
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Leo Rodgers Signed to Crust/Ronsbikes/Ultradynamico Factory PRO Recreation TEAM
Our friends at Crust Bikes, Rons Bikes, and Ultradynamico have officially sponsored Leo Rodgers to their Factory PRO Recreation TEAM for 2021. Check out the full press-release below!
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Leo Rodgers!
Our dude Leo got some love in this new video by cycling’s bad boy Lucas Brunelle. This one is worth the watch. Miss ya, Leo!
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Bicycling: He Lost His Leg, Then Rediscovered the Bicycle. Now He’s Unstoppable.
Photo by Bob Croslin
Anyone that has met Leo Rodgers knows his gravity. The guy is a beacon of fun energy! Bicycling recently gave Leo some love and it’s an amazing article everyone should check out!
“It feels at this point both necessary and a bit superfluous to mention that Leo Rodgers is a tall black man with long hair and one leg. There is no pedal or crank-arm on the left side of his All-City bike; his left pant leg is neatly knotted a few inches below the hip. Rodgers, 35, lost his leg 13 years ago, the result of the sort of motorcycle crash in which you are lucky if it merely changes your life.”
Don’t miss this article by Peter Flax over at Bicycling!
