The Radavist

A reader sent over the work of Rebecca J Kaye, an illustrator that take everyday objects and compares them to bikes, via a play on words. These two were my favorite, head over to her site to see more.

A few Italian readers shared this with me and who can pass up a free webazine? This issue is filled with photos of some familiar faces. Check out Cykeln Magazine 03 here!

You’ve probably seen this graphic before by an artist named Aaron Kuehn. What you haven’t seen is a special gold edition, specially printed for Golden Saddle Cyclery. Available to be shipped in time for the holidays, these GSC Edition Bicycle Typograms are a perfect gift for cyclists. Pick one up here.

Via Tracko

I don’t know a whole lot about the artist, Marco Gasser but I always enjoy videos from Dosnoventa.

Klaus from Cycling Inquisition shared this with me and I couldn’t be more enamored with this project:

“Col du Tourmalet, Stelvio Pass, Mont Ventoux, Côte de la Redoute, and the Koppenberg. Iconic climbs differing in length, grade and location, but all of which conjure up numerous emotions and moments in cycling history. As iconic as these climbs are, however, they barely resonate with Colombian cyclists and fans. That’s because Colombia, with its sizable history in the sport, has it’s own climbs. Ones with tremendous amounts of history, lore and statistics to match.

Among the numerous climbs that dot the Andean landscape, three stand well above all others. Páramo de Letras, Alto de Minas, and the Alto de la Línea. One is the longest climb in the world, another defeated Fausto Coppi, while one has actually claimed lives, while giving birth to a generation of escarabajos.

This set of prints celebrates these icons of Colombian cycling.

Printed on uncoated, bright white stock, this set of 11″x16″ (27.94cm x 40.64cm) prints ships rolled. Each print shows the profile of the climb, and gives key information about each one. Length, climbing height, and maximum grade.

Dare I say, “suitable for framing”?

Each set also comes with a small booklet detailing the importance of these climbs, a sticker of a cyclist who has made his name on these climbs, and (don’t laugh) a piece of coffee-flavored hard candy made by the oldest candy manufacturer in Colombia.”

I’m digging this fender design by Nisnas Cycles but they’re only in the prototyping phase. Expect an update when they’re available!

Today’s Merckx Mondays is brought to you by Magnificent Octopus. I really, really love this Merckx illustration!

See it? Very stoked for Cosigh and GSC!

While 44RN might be known best for his 144#47 rings, Aaron loves to tackle projects, no matter how simple they are. Take this replacement lever for the Joy Tech system, done exclusively for Justin at Luxe Wheelworks.

When you’ve been working with wheels as long as Justin has, you learn a thing or two about skewers and applying that knowledge will merit a sharp product. These will be available through Luxe Wheelworks custom wheel builds soon.

Check out more at 44RN.

As a cyclist, I like to have inspirational symbols on my legs. A few years back, I had the Philosopher’s Stone tattooed on my right calf; an ancient symbol representing vitality, youth and the active elixir in the alchemist formula. On my left thigh, a hawk carrying a dead rabbit, symbolizing a predatory fight. Yesterday, I got one of my favorite Emblems from Lucas Jennis’ manuscript, De Lapide Philosophico, 1625 tattoed on my right knee. It’s a lesser-known version of Ouroboros, symbolizing the life cycle and unifying of polarities. The original Emblem had a lot going on, so we simplified the design, making it wrap around my knee.

The work was done by Megan Cates, the wife of a riding buddy of mine here in Austin. She works at Bijou Studio on 6th street. Check her out if you’re in town and need work done. Her linework is impeccable! I’m just glad I have another face to keep me company on rides…

Design information gurus, GOOD have just posted up this amazing infographic entitled the United Bike Lanes of America. We all know you don’t need a bike lane to ride your bike but tidbits of information like this make America seem to be relatively bike-friendly, even if it’s deceiving. See the whole infographic at GOOD.

The 2012 Red Hook Crit Milano is almost here. Are you ready?

Check out one more poster for the event below.

I’ve featured these designs from 100 Copies before and now they’re available for purchase. Pick up a print here and check out the other two prints below.

Princeton Architectural Press has published a book called Instant: The Story of Polaroid. I know plenty of film buffs read this site, so I thought I’d share.

Anytime I put up a post about a poster or an illustrator, a reader always recants with another. It’s like a viscous cycle (literally). It’s not often however that I see one that I like. Leo Espinosa‘s work is the exception though. This piece, along with others on his portfolio site are great. See for yourself.

I see a lot of bike posters these days but few speak to the technically-mindful architect in me like this one entitled “Velo” by Graphical Shop. Check out more details here.

POC, a Swedish company that just introduced their Tempor helmet and personally, I like the design, as far as time trial helmets go. The Tempor helmet comes in blazing orange and black, both of which are featured at POC’s website. The more I look at this thing, the more I like it. Is that wrong? If you’re going to Interbike, swing by their booth (19131) and see for yourself.

Look, I’m not a huge fan of overly-designed “concept bikes” or folding bikes either, but after spending some time on a Brompton, I’m at least being swayed in the direction of a latter. Maybe that’s why this folding bike by artist / architect Mikuláš Novotný caught my eye. It utilizes 26″ wheels, which effectively breaks it down to about the size of an S&S couplered bike for locking up, shipping or storage inside your apartment. While it’d take a lot to convince me this is the way to go for “urban cycling”, at least it’s a step in the right direction. Or is it?

See more at Dezeen.