I’m very very very pleased to have launched a brand spanking new site and store for the wonderful (iL)Soigneur over the weekend, designed and built by myself and Shane. The site show’s off the excellent collaborations that (iL)Soigneur has done as well as allowing shoppers to indulge in their cycling inspired products and musettes. Hope y’all like. /A
Details of cycle acidents in London between August 2010 and July 2011 have been published in a report on the Telegraph website. The plotting of these accidents onto Google maps makes for interesting reading, however I’m not sure it would necessarily change my route. Thanks to Dai for the heads-up. /A
I spotted this on the excellent Do Lectures Twitter feed and immediately wondered if the concept could be translated to a bike tyre. I certainly wouldn’t mind paying a bit more for something like this if it was any good and saved me fannying around with puncture repairs in my front room, like what I did last night! More info here. /A
This may be old news to some, but it’s new to me! The Work Cycle is a web-based celebration of the Work Cyclist and their Work Cycles created by Bristol’s Pixillion. It’s great to see what everyone’s riding, although a little sad to see Gav’s stolen ride in the Aardman section. Keep your eyes peeled people, it’s still not been found. /A
The Work Cycle
The rubbish weather is well and truly here in the UK and the last thing you want when cruising on your hipster whip is muddy spray up the back of your plaid jacket, right!? Woodguards are made using reclaimed timber mixed with coloured formica to create a beautifully simple guard. Check them out here. /A
Missed the boat on a single speed spot at the Cobble Wobble? Fear not friends because an equally awesome and lung busting event is just around the corner, Hacksaws 3! 5th November, Bristol—Bath—Bristol checkpoint race. Full details are on the Hacksaws site and the main swag suppliers/sponsors are the lovely Whiteduck and (il)Soigneur! Word on the street is that hmltnwhlrs have fixed TT builds in progress…!?! /A
I just spotted this on the Design Week news feed. It looks as though artist/architect/designer du jour Ron Arad has reinvented the wheel as part of a cycle hire scheme from the W London hotel. Now correct me if I’m wrong, but that doesn’t half look like those “wheels” have been bolted to an ESB? More info also over at the Independent. /A
Flippin eck, it’s been nearly two months since a bunch of the tdo chaps and I went over to the velodrome in Newport. How’s that for some prompt blogging! Anyway, we arrived early Sunday morning for our session and the whole place was filled with that quiet anticipation that you get in empty sports arenas. Here’s a few shots I got before we hit the boards, energy drinks and the metaphorical wall. /A
Talking of Look Mum No Hands, if you’re in London taaaaaawn on Friday 20th May, do yourself a favour and get down there for the Issue 5 launch of the excellent Bone-Shaker Mag. Bike the looks of the sneak peeks on their blog, this issue is a belter. /A