The Radavist

Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…

Our Radar Roundup compiles products and videos from the ‘net in an easy-to-digest format. Read on below for today’s findings…

This project has all the feels:

“Velocio Ambassador, Gregg Deal, found cycling first as a mountain bike racer growing up in Park City, Utah during the mountain bike boom of the 1990s. Today, the 46 year old father, husband, artist and activist lives in Colorado Springs and uses riding to inform and infuse his professional life.

To that end, we’re proud to collaborate with Gregg on a custom benefit jersey bearing his art and benefiting The Sovereign Bodies Institute for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2 Spirit and Illuminative, which aims to increase Indigenous representation in media. 100% of the profits from this jersey will be donated to these organizations.

We followed Gregg on a ride from Truckee, California to the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation, a 742 square mile plot roughly 35 miles northeast of Reno, Nevada. What we saw was the unique connection to place, an intimate look at Indigenous culture and a tie to bike that is rarely seen.”

Check out the limited edition jersey and more photos from Greg’s ride at Velocio!

Velocio’s newest video has something we can all marinate on for a bit:

“In our push to find a better way, we’ve found the trouble with bike apparel and sustainability. We speak to industry experts on where bike apparel can move forward and the path we’re taking to improve our supply chain, sourcing and manufacturing. See our documentary to learn where you can demand more.”

Read more at Velocio.

Each year, Velocio launches a unique Unity campaign, consisting of mens and womens jerseys, all centered around an environmental theme. This year’s jerseys feature a design inspired by the landmasses affected by rising sea levels.

100% of the profits of this year’s jersey will support one of three climate-focused, nonprofit partners (chosen by you at checkout); The Environmental Justice Foundation, 350.org and Protect Our Winters each share in a mission to address the climate crisis.

See more at Velocio!

Remember the Unity Project from earlier this year? Well, after much demand, Velocio has re-issued these fundraiser jerseys.

This year’s Unity Jersey is aimed to give aid to those who need it in these times. 100% of the profits from the effort will support three non-profit organizations. Save the Children / No Kid Hungry, Project C.U.R.E. and The Coronavirus Relief Fund, all crucial nonprofits aimed at stemming the impact of COVID-19.

This limited release is pre-order only. Order by August 23rd, shipping by October 15th

Check out all the information and pre-order now at Velocio.

Lisa Congdon is an artist, who Velocio pinged to design a collection for them. Well, the whole project looks great but their interview and process images really bring it home. It’s always great to read about lesser-known artists in this industry.

There’s a natural connection between the process in cycling and in art. Can you speak about how one might inform the other? Related, you’ve built a successful business from being perseverant and thoughtful, hallmarks of any longtime rider. What drives you in your work?

I think the same drive, discipline and determination required for cycling and other sports are required for art making. I use a lot of sports analogies when I talk about the creative process, because there are so many similarities. You have to not only show up, but you also often have to move/create even when the conditions aren’t perfect or you feel like crap. Some days you feel in the flow, others are a struggle. Practice is at the heart of getting better. Athletics has taught me so much that has moved into my art practice. I get an enormous amount of personal, intrinsic satisfaction from making art, and I know that satisfaction is a result of a lot of hard work that was difficult. And that sense of personal satisfaction is where it begins for me. But there is another layer of sharing my work with an audience, and having other people engage with my work that is also hugely motivating to me.

Head to Velocio to see more!

We try not to cross-post promotions from our banner ads unless it’s a truly remarkable message. Velocio has pulled together a Unity project for 2020, with a men’s and women’s jersey, benefitting some key organizations. Check out their message on this fundraiser below…

Velocio recently sat down with Rebecca Rusch, the pro cyclist turned bicycle adventurer about her life, her career, and her aspirations in a 5-question format interview.

You’re an icon in the culture of riding and you have a committed following. How does the bike community inform your life and what are your goals for contributing to it in the future?

The bike community has become my tribe and provided more gifts in my life than I can list here. Through the bike, I’ve found the tool to fuel my curiosity, my wanderlust, my motivation, to form human connections and build a meaningful career. The bike is an iconic tool for exploration that is understood and embraced worldwide. I found my husband through the bike, my family, myself and my purpose.

There are some gems in there, so be sure to check it out at Velocio!

We’ve touched on the psychological affects of riding in wilderness and even being wilderness adjacent. Brands are starting to embrace these ideologies by taking part in the 1% for the Planet movement. Velocio has a pre-order up on their site for these topography special edition ultralight jerseys, for men and women. 100% of the proceeds will go to 1% for the Planet to ensure our wilderness stays wild.

Read more at Velocio.

For women, nature breaks can be a real pain when it comes to bib shorts. Velocio’s Fly bibs look to resolve that with a unique design, allowing the bibs to be unzipped and dropped when you’ve gotta go. Check out more information at Velocio. Has anyone tried these?