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Yes, I know you don’t need the reminder, I just like using this as an excuse to share random riding photos… ;-)

A reader shared this post with us on Instagram recently, from an account that focuses on UK history:

“The purpose-built flagship office for the Raleigh Cycle Company in Nottingham is now listed at Grade II. It is the 400,000th entry to the List, which records the extraordinarily varied heritage of England and offers protection so these places can continue to be appreciated for years to come. ”

Check out more information of this unique building at Historic England.

Photo via Stephan Gross

Yes, it is a sad day for the frame building community. Today, Dario Pegoretti passed at the age of 62. If you need a refresh on this man’s accomplishments, scroll through our search field. It’s a sad day for makers, artists, and the education sector – don’t forget about his Più di Pegoretti – alike. Ride in peace.

Inaugural Silk Road Mountain Race: Ultra-endurance in Kyrgyzstan
Words by Lian van Leeuwen, photos by TH Photos, Gianmarco Dodesini Valsecchi, and Giovanni Maria Pizzato.

There’s always a first. Last Saturday, ninety-eight riders embarked on the inaugural PEdAL ED Silk Road Mountain Race. It might be the new kid on the block in the field of ultra-endurance bike races, but it’s definitely not the one trying to quietly blend in. Set in the vast landscapes of Kyrgyzstan, this unsupported single-stage race covers over 1700 km and 26,000 m of climbing, following decrepit Soviet roads and alpine horse trails, with very limited options to resupply along the route. All of this to be tackled within a fourteen-day time cut.
Who to watch and what to expect?
As the riders are moving into Day 4, the contours of the race are starting to take shape.

The unpredictable conditions of Kyrgyzstan’s alpine landscape already left their mark on this adventurous race. A sudden and severe snowstorm on Day 1 stopped many of the contestants on their way to the first high peak of the parcours: the 3,780 m Kegety pass. While part of the riders in the front managed to get through, many decided to camp at the bottom to wait out the storm.

Cycling has its characters. From the hobo bikepacker, to the Middle Earth randonneur, the ultimate KOM warrior, and others. Dustin Friz’s artwork catalogs these various cycling archetypes in fun illustrations, which he displays on his Instagram account. Give him a follow for more!

San Francisco’s Box Dog Bikes was broken into yesterday and the thieves took a ton of Kona, Salsa, and All-City completes. For shops like Box Dog, this is a huge blow, as the thieves took almost all of their stock. If you live in the Bay Area, keep an eye out for the models, which are listed below. Head to Box Dog Bikes’ Instagram for more information.

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Last night, Cache, Jimmy, and myself escaped the city heat for the higher elevations in LA. After shooting Jimmy’s new bike, we took a dirt road back down and shot Cache’s 1992 Subaru Loyale. Don’t worry, Cache is probably going 15mph in that photo, it just looks fast because it’s an uphill, right turn. I don’t advocate reckless driving!

Expect Jimmy’s new bike up on the site next week. I hope everyone’s stayin’ cool out there!

Photos by @Ripofff

Well, he’s kinda sorta rolling again, but at least he’s mobile while he heals up from that gnarly skatepark wreck. Matt from Crust emailed over these fun images of the first ever Crust Scoot mobility scooter and a kind, heartfelt thank you:

“I just wanted to write and say thank you, to you and everyone who helped raise money for my surgery. It really did turn a huge negative into an incredibly positive one.
All the support and well wishes I received from both friends and strangers alike was unbelievable and most importantly because of that generosity I was able to stay with my wife and get surgery here and not have to leave the country. For that, I cannot thank everyone enough.
Also, I set some pics of my sweet new ride. I still can’t walk for seven weeks, so I thought I had better make the best of the situation. ”

Check out more photos of the Crust Scoot below!

Hopefully you’re able to get out, away from it all with your best friend this weekend!

“For every picture-perfect tent shot on Instagram, there is an entire gallery of images you should see — but rarely do. When we share a photo on social media, we can’t monitor who it reaches, and a lack of knowledge (or worse yet, a blatant disregard for the rules), can ruin some of our favorite campsites, trails and parks. From garbage to human waste, I’ve dealt with all kinds of foul things when setting up camp, and it only seems to be getting worse.  

Platforms like Instagram are directly linked to this problem, but they can be just as effective in educating people and encouraging them to behave more responsibly outside. I was thrilled to see Leave No Trace (LNT) recently share a set of social media guidelines, concerning both geotags and the message a photo can send. As lovers of the outdoors who sleep in the dirt in the digital age, it’s important to keep this discussion going — and understand how we can better preserve the places we cherish. ”

While it’s amazing that so much beauty is open for all to use, there needs to be a system of checks and balances in play. The BLM and Parks Department is understaffed, so any chance you get to clean up, pack it out, and leave it better, please do so! Continue reading this piece at Big Agnes.

These 120 film photos are from the archives, when I visited @VeloCult in 2012

It pains me to post this. Every time we lose a great bike shop, the community suffers and the IBD suffers. It’s scary to witness it happening at such an alarming rate, especially since we really do need bike shops who give a damn. I can’t weigh in too much since I haven’t been to Velo Cult in a few years, but I can say that I wish I would have stopped by earlier this month, instead I figured I’d roll through when I was back in October, to spend some quality time there, rather than drop in, strapped for time.

Writing about this is hard, so maybe the best thing is to leave it with the official statement and a reminder that you, the consumer, won’t realize what you’ve got until it’s gone. Support your local bike shop when you can and hopefully shops can adapt to this changing market and economy. To Sky and the team at Velo Cult, I wish you the best of luck with your online shop.

Read the full press-release below…

Hope you’re getting on board a party train this weekend!

We talk about this a lot. Supporting your local bike shop. But what can your LBS do for you? Alter Cycles’ Steve Bretson recently penned a beautiful, heartfelt idea on their Instagram, related to our Supper Club Shred gallery that I really wanted to share here on the website. Click through to read Steve’s post…

Help Monty the Corgi get back to his mothership and see the full lineup of Fairdale’s new bikes. Play Astro Monty at Fairdale!

“Trek is committed to changing the world by inspiring more people to ride,” said Trek president John Burke, “and our world-class women’s road team will be filled with passionate racers who are out to inspire. We’re putting full support behind our athletes so they can focus on their profession and be the best they can be.”

Yes! Read the full scoop at Bicycle Retailer.

We see Navajo designs everywhere in cycling. Their geometric prints and designs adorn water bottles, kits, and other accessories, but has anyone ever stopped to ask if anyone from the Navajo Nation rides bikes? The New Yorker Investigates…

Riding bikes, soaking in the Northern Rocky Mountains, and documenting everything in between. Expect lots of fun to come!

This is the seventh layout of the Radavist 2018 Calendar, entitled “Nature is Metal” shot with a Leica M10 and a 50mm Summicron lens in Nez Perce Trail, Idaho.

“While fires can be devastating to old growth, in some biomes, it’s essential for the longevity of the forest. The Nez Perce Trail has many burn zones visible today but is no stranger to heartache and loss. This beautiful backcountry byway follows the path the Nez Perce tribe undertook in 1877 while fleeing the U.S. Cavalry. They were attempting to cross the border into Canada, to avoid being forced on to a reservation…”

For a high-res JPG, suitable for print and desktop wallpaper*, right click and save link as – The Radavist 2018 Calendar – July. Please, this photo is for personal use only!
(*set background to white and center for optimal coverage)

The mobile background this month is also from Nez Perce Trail, Idaho. Click here to download July’s Mobile Wallpaper.