48x17

48x17 from ken adams on Vimeo.

The cycling scene in Athens seems to have boomed over the last few years and 48x17 have opened a store to provide the essentials to enjoy some of those rolling hills. Check out the site here...

Hello and Good Morning

OneHundredSixtyEight

Just a new update on the 168blog - a few bike shots alongside life in Manchester - take a look...

Tour of Johor

Tour of Johor: Promo from duraath on Vimeo.

Sick lil teaser from Duraath

Hello

The Kagero

Kagero & Gypsy from Leader Bike on Vimeo.


thekagero.com

Chrome : London Series

City Series: London from Chrome Bags on Vimeo.

Chrome introduce something a little more refined this Autumn : The London Transport Series, created from Herringbone and Nubuck leather with a victorian print interior with all the usual functionality you would expect from a Chrome product. These look pretty damn good - both the Yalta Rolltop and Buckle Messenger are available in the series - check them both out here...

Pedal & Grind

Pedal and Grind from claudio manni on Vimeo.

A short created for Toronto based YNOT Messenger bags.
Spotted over on HeadsetPress

LTS Skallycat

The LST crew know how to put on a good Alleycat so head over to Liverpool on the 29th October to sample some beers, racing and skallies.

Sprung

Design guru Ron Arad has created some pretty inventive pieces throughout his career - I'm not entirely sold on the functionality of this one but it's interesting for sure. The sprung steel wheels are intended to make for a smooth ride, the faster you go, the smoother it feels but I can't imagine this feeling too good on wet tarmac. Is that an ESB he's used there?

Cavendish: World Champion!

Well, where shall I start.
History has been written today as Mark Cavendish brought home the World Champion's rainbow jersey for the first time since 1965 - the year it was worn by legendary British rider Tommy Simpson.
The ride itself was an absolute masterclass. Team GB obliterated the field, riding at the front of the peloton for about 99% of the race. I've never seen anything like it. On paper the tactic was simple - ride like shitting hell to discourage/stop any attacks, lead out the missile, Cav finishes off. A tactic that's a lot easier on paper...
The part about riding like shitting hell, that worked, but with only few laps to go none other than the 2011 Break Away King Thomas Voekler piped up taking a few very decent riders with him. Groupe Voekler looked a bit of a threat until a certain Bradley Wiggins (who's he?) took the role upon himself of sitting right on the front for a WHOLE LAP to make the catch. It worked, but Wiggo had had it. Caput. After Wiggo's exit it seemed that all the other GB riders were getting swallowed up into the pack. Cav's chances weren't looking good. A few of the lads including our International Ambassador Geraint Thomas got back up for the lead out but Cav was completely boxed in siting in about 10th pleace. For most sprinters that would be game over. Cav is not any sprinter though and as he saw a slight gap beginning to emerge he finished off the job in the manner we're so used to seeing him do it in.
It was bike racing at its best.

It was not just a win for Cav though, it was also a massive win for British Cycling. Britain is now arguably one of the greatest cycling nations in the world. Dave Brailsford & Co are doing something very special up in Manchester. I think they're behind team Clonc...

Chrome x Threadless Bike Tee Design Competition

Chrome have teamed up with online Tee Press, Threadless in a bike-tee competition. No logos, no affiliation with either brand - just a nice design.

There are some pretty nice prizes on offer as well as the opportunity to see your design on fabric. Hit this page to find out more...

Interbike Wrap

If you've not been following Prolly's coverage of interbike, his flickr set is well worth a look...

Video Roundup

[NYC GOT SOUL] M & M'S from David Jongkwon Kim aka DKshop on Vimeo.


Maridalen Madness from Sébastian Dahl on Vimeo.



A few things worth casting your eye over - fourteenteeth

The Creative Process

The Creative Process from Luke Bland on Vimeo.

Source: Deadfix

Boikzmoind Leeds : Tomorrow

Meeting at Leeds art gallery at 3pm for boik roids and then 8pm at Nation of Shopkeepers for beers and celluloid. Do it.

5th Floor - Amsterdam

5th Floor London - Amsterdam 12- 15th Aug from The5thFloor on Vimeo.

Cinelli Mash Bolt

The grey Mash colourway always worked harder for me but this new 2012 offering is even better - looks rad with the full black black build up too. Not sure when these hit the UK yet but I'm betting they'll sell faster than the last colourways...

Northern Coffee Tour

The Northern Coffee tour heads out of Leeds this saturday at 8am - 140km through Manchester to Liverpool. It clashes with our event/Boiokzmoind prem but I know a few guys are talking about heading out for a few hours - check the LSF facebook if you fancy it...

Rugby? On a bike blog?

This is the latest short from the lads at Brown Bread Films. A little different to the previous releases but awesome all the same. Some scenes shot on location in Yorkshire (Saltaire) - check it out...

Boikzmoind Leeds : This Saturday

For more info drop me a message to the contact button on here, or check out the facebook event here.

I know some people saw this at the Restrap Jam last weekend and it's a banger so get your ass down...

Great Scott!

Completely non-bike related. Still they're too rad...

Minidrome Manchester

It's heading North once again - this time hitting the North West on the 22nd October. Head here to register...

I feel good

A rad installation at Two Wheels Good by Niels Buschke spotted over on PC

Straight outta Brompton

Fixed gear freestyle is dead. Folding is the new 26".
Sick shit from the Clonc crew - Manchester.

ReStrap x Boikzmoind

Nate just posted a sneak peek of these straps, especially created for the Restrap product party and Boikzmoind premiere tomorrow at TokyoFG. Nice work man...

Printed in Leeds by Printshop

Giro Di SF

Giro Di SF from Matt Reyes on Vimeo.

Really nicely shot short jacked from 5th

Phil Cranks

To celebrate their 40th Anniversary Phil Wood are dropping some beasty angular cranks. I'd be stoked on these if the chainring was a little simpler but damn nice all the same.

Image via VeloNews
Source: Tracko

Cog on the Tyne

Amother Northern Boikzmoind Prem for your diaries - Newcastle on the 24th September.

Road Trippin'

Kano (Huddersfield) recently set off on a solo mission to Scotland, reaching Glasgow on his track bike. A commendable feat on any bike - good work lad!

Eurobike : Lazer Re-Up

It's not too often that a re-release of such an iconic product works well but Cinelli have got it pretty right with the 2012 Laser. Might be priced out of my budget at 7000 Euro but there are only ten worldwide - Integrated stem/bar would have been a nice touch but that seat cluster is the hotness...

Images: LFGSS