Title’s fuggin’ long enough to negate the post. Regardless, this is a cool idea.

“Levi’s® Commuter™ is partnering with Brooks England to produce a special bike saddle manufactured from recycled Levi’s® denim. The saddle will be a Limited Edition version of Brooks’ newest product, the Cambium C17, which uses vulcanized rubber pressing techniques to create a comfortable, waterproof, and long-lasting saddle whose features align with the performance benefits of the Levi’s® Commuter™ collection. Teams from Levi’s® Commuter™ and Brooks England are taking this opportunity to work together to create a product of unique beauty and utility.”

More details available on Brooks England site.

Yo dawg, I heard you like our jeans, so we made a saddle out of our (your) jeans so can you ride on our jeans while wearing our jeans.

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After seeing this transpire on Twitter and Instagram, I was slightly wary this was going to turn into an overt commercial takeover by Specialized. While the driving force behind it all was Spesh’s nieuw all-road bike, the Diverge, the overarching concept melded seamlessly with Deux North’s Hunt ideology. Guaranteed to get you riding.

Lovely Screencaps

Lovely Feature Presentation

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Been thinking about this for awhile now (maple syrup during rides), but never pulled the trigger. This, obviously, has been spawned by Ted King’s incessant propaganda. There’s only so much a human can take before they succumb to the relentless bombardment detailing maple syrup’s inherent awesomeness.

UnTapped has taken this campaign to the next level, packaging the wonder juice of the north in convenient gel-style packs. Wait, UnTapped?!

“UnTapped is pure organic Vermont maple syrup in portable packaging. Maple syrup naturally delivers the energy kick and athletic nutrients sought by runners, cyclists, skiers, and anyone else playing in the outdoors.

For too long athletic nutrition has been sweetened with cheap synthetic sugars. The simplicity of endurance sports deserves a simple ingredient — 100% pure, unadulterated, organic Vermont maple syrup, the all-natural, low glycemic-index sports fuel.”

If you’re wondering, yes, this has something to do with Ted King.

UnTapped’s Indiegogo Crowdfund

Ted and Slopeside Syrup need monetary assistance to get this whole thing started. Check out the page for more information on why crowdfunding is needed.

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When it comes to many cycling products, there are certain pieces that are the quintessential representation of their line. It’s something that makes you say, “Oh yeah, that’s definitely _______. Love their style.”

The Café du Cycliste Suzanne Jersey ($165USD) is one such garment from the company from the French Riviera. “French sailor styling, light fabric and mesh panels. Suzanne performance jersey is the ideal choice to stay cool in the summer heat.” With one ride in this steezy maillot I can attest it is indeed the ideal choice to stay chilly in #BikeDC’s humid oppression.

Follow along on on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook/Flickr as test the Café du Cycliste Suzanne Jersey.

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Midway through the second half of the USA v GER game I see this tweet from KindHuman:

KindHuman Goes Pro With… http://t.co/Wmt68StnPk (hint : it’s @AdamMyerson) pic.twitter.com/PFuXSak6y4

— KindHuman (@KindHumanSports) June 26, 2014

The only time worse to release a major announcement would’ve been during the moon landing. Regardless, here we are a couple days later: the Estados Unidos is advancing to the second round against Belgium and Adam F**king Myerson’s riding for KindHuman.
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Newsflash: aero helmets are aesthetically challenging. Giro has apparently received the memo and produced their answer to their own aesthetically challenging (and most egregious example) aero effort.

The Giro Synthe ($250) boasts many percentages of awesomeness, but it’s most impressive stat is that it’s 93% visually inoffensive. That 7% gap will close once I get used to helmets with chopped asses. Still better than the alternative. Also, EYEWEAR DOCKING PORTS!!

Check out Giro’s Synthe Page and VeloNews for legitimate information.

I would’ve called it the “Synthe Helmete” to make it moar Euro-pro, but that’s just me.

Images: Giro

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Hands down TYC has produces some of the hottest kits in the kingdom of spandex. At least 2 of them rank as some of my all time favorites. Unfortunately, since I’m neither from Austin, nor fast, I cannot own said coveted stretchy adornments.

I can, however, at least own a consolation prize in the form of a t-shirt. The Team Yacht Club The Tee ($20USD) is currently on presale until tomorrow (6/17/14). I ordered mine this AM.

GET YOURS NOW!!

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I’ve always had a soft spot for GT. And yes, I know it’s not the same company as it was over a decade ago, but at this point, who is? I can’t let go of my 2001 Zaskar despite stripping it for parts to build the cargo bike. The sad, it would be too much.

Anyway, GT jumped all in to the rapidly saturated market of road bikes that aren’t *road* bikes. The Grade looks pretty sweet. Part of that soft spot I mentioned is centered around the Triple Triangle Design, which is present here. The pencil thin stays are looking real sexy-like, too.

Enough scraping. Go check out those actually at the GT release in Utah.

Road.cc: First Look: GT Grade Road Bike

BikeRumor: First Look! Gravel Crushing New GT Grade Adventure Road Bike

Image source: BikeRumor

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I must be taking too many selfies—I totally missed this being released. Regardless, I’m gonna post this like a baws.

Most of you that know, probably have already said, “You had me at Search and State.” Fair enough. However, for the haplessly uninitiated, let’s take a look at their latest offering. The S2-R Performance Jersey ($195USD) takes it up a few notches from their venerable S1-A Riding Jersey. Those notches are called ‘Awesomeness‘ and ‘Betterness‘. Although, I can’t imagine how they’d make a better jersey than the S1-A. Differences seem to be in the fabric choice (4-way stretch) and fit (aerodynamic). The US milled, two-tone fabric stays with the S1-A. What stays the same is that it’s still constructed in the United States. Which is the definition of awesomeness.

To promote and celebrate the launch of the S2-R Jersey, S&S has chosen Joseph Holway to ride from the Garment District in NYC to Golden Saddle Cyclery in LA. Follow on Joseph’s blog and on Instagram via the hashtag #NYCtoGSC.

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First off, this is an incredibly bad ass video of this year’s Tulsa Tough race in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The drone use here is superb. Every year I see a recap of this beer-soaked hedonist festival of debauchery, closer I get to want to attend in person. Because who doesn’t want to combine beer, hedonism, debauchery and spandex?
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