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MADE show 2026
another year another late august in Portland Oregon. 4th year of the MADE bike show is done and machine oil/pigeon poop dusted. I assume that is the general make up of what is clinging to my shoes and clothes after spending the weekend at Ziedel Yards. its the last year in this industrial setting, previously… Read more
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inn to inn vermont
not much time to write here as I told folks to come over and check out the photos as a companion to the podcast we just uploaded an hour ago. hope you like blogs and pods! this is a short 4 day tour of the mad river valley. enjoy! DAY 1 Weathersfield to Royalton: 48… Read more
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CR1 pre order #3
its that time again — roadies who desire their rubbers plump, geo modern, and their brakes held high, REJOICE! pre order #3 of our ever popular CR1 Country Road bike is live for delivery in late December! modern endurance road geo, Columbus “country” life tubing, and our own light and buttery steel fork come together… Read more
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Fred’s mango EVOO 29er
wow this is a hot one, talking about the weather annnnd this build. you knew that, but hope you don’t mess your keyboard too much. Today I blog to you this completed mango customer build R-Werx EVOO 29er. Fred asked me to build one based on his mango and grey surfboard about 9 months ago… Read more
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10 days in the UK
I think these above 2 images really sum it all up! unexpected sunshine, expected tea and general quaintness, and a fantastic hang with my Norwegian domestique, Trygve of Amundsen. I was here specifically to fill out the Brooks booth at Bespoke with my bikes. one built for me, and the closer one with black tires… Read more
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Nutmeg Spring Fling 2026 in photos
Wow did we ever have the best weather ever this year! I will say it again as I have said hundreds of times, there is no place like home when it comes to bikes, solid crews, and weather combined like this! I announced this ride only about 10 days prior, so thanks for showing up… Read more
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