The Radavist

This morning, the AWOL team and myself left San Francisco for a three day ride through Henry W. Coe state park down to Morgan Hill. While we have a general idea of how we’ll get down there (i.e. excessive speculation), we’re leaving a lot of room for error. Because, let’s face it, no big ride can go down without something going wrong. At least that’s my track record as of late.

I’ll be riding one of the new hydraulic disc, belt drive AWOL Transcontinental limited edition bikes and shooting photos of the ride for a few features on PiNP.

Come Monday, we’ll be showing my photos from the ride at the premier of the Transcontinental AWOL video at Specialized HQ.

Follow Hellhommus and me on Instagram this weekend for updates!

I’m so stoked for TCB Courier. They’ve landed some solid digs and business is good. Check out this video showcasing their new office!

Check it out as Chas from TCB Courier and Mash talks about his relationship with Giro and the $150 Republic Shoe.

California-based cycle wear company Ornot was recently at one of the Bay Area Super Prestige races and shot a great video recap. I love how orderly races like this appear, it’s like everyone has a place in queue as they race. Check out some photos from the event here.

One of my favorite bike dudes to hang with (and photograph) was recently interviewed over at Optimus Fixed.

“OF: I remember you as a relaxed and interested person with a modest atitude. So do you have any special philosophy in live?

My philosophy in life at its most simple is to do what makes you happy. Take whatever opportunity you have to travel, and further yourself as a human. I’m lucky enough to be able to go all over the world, with people that I love, and get together on a level that pushes us all to our physical limits.”

Check the rest out here!

Yes, just 20 km from their new digs in San Francisco, Erik and Sofia have found new stomping grounds for the Great Escape. Of course, you know, Erik’s got other things up his sleeve as well….

Photo by Mike Sanders

Man, I wish Maca would put out another video already! Seeing shots like this on their Tumblr makes me miss riding a track bike in SF.

Here’s a new video from Nabiis and Macaframa, featuring Fergus Liam!

I can take a few minutes from hosting guests to post this. Chas is on fire in this new edit from Mash. Now that’s endurance training…

Must see!

TCB Courier is on fire. They just opened up a shop / dispatch / clubhouse in SF and have had a steady flow of products posting online over the past few weeks. My favorite of which is this Gettin’ Muddy Gettin’ Cutty pocket tee. Also check out the new TCB Jackets!

Sorry for the lack of posts today. I forgot to set an alarm and slept in til 3pm. Talk about jetlag!

At any rate, here’s a video for Wholesome Bakery’s new Indiegogo campaign.

Devon is one of the most confident riders in fixed freestyle. You never see him slowing down before a line, he just moves at a constant speed. His section in Can’t Fool the Youth 2 is a heavy mix of big stairs, gaps and lots of ledges. Don’t miss this. Filmed by Matt Reyes.

Man. I wish I could be in Cali for this event. The Speedvagen Family will be in SF and LA. There’s so much going on that it’s best if you just head to the Speedbloggen to see the details!

This is one of the most fast-paced, balls to the wall, FGFS video I’ve seen in a long time. Leave it to Matt Reyes behind the camera work and SKYLMT!

Mike over at Mash was out at the Bay Area Super Prestige Series races this weekend in SF with his team of rippers. You’ve gotta head over to Mash and check more photos out.

This is too good! First, it’s Wheel Talk, one of the most solid group of riders in FGFS and then it’s all shot by SPL Pictures, who bring a creative, high tech eye to the sport. Here’s the official word:

“We had the pleasure of linking up with Matt Reyes and the WheelTalkFixed crew recently in San Francisco. Over the course of 2 days they took us to some of their favorite spots to ride. These guys are some of the most talented riders in this young sport and are considered to be pioneers. This was shot in slow motion on the Sony FS700 and RED Epic, with the stunning Cine-Xenar III lenses provided by our good friends at Schneider Optics. We also want to thank our friends at Solid Camera for outfitting the FS700 for the shoot, the build quality and design of their products is unparalleled.”

Check out some more at Wheel Talk!

Does this even need an explanation? TCB Courier is on it!

… and they’re going on 4 years of doing so. Check out the latest from TCB Courier above and if you’re in SF tonight, roll through their 4 year anniversary party. Details below.