We are very much looking forward to the nineteenth issue of Rouleur. The magazine includes 148 pages with an exclusive look at some of the best racing photography ever taken in Britain; an interview with living legend Bernard Hinault; the second part of their series on the life of a young aspiring rider – as well as images from world-renowned photographer Nadav Kander. Soon in Anothershop.
Philip Stolte, the graphic designer who opened the lovely store Harvest in Munich, Germany, did a very nice collaboration with local bikeshop Geheimrad to make a single speed racing bike.
The shop stocks brands such as Folk, Shofolk, Our Legacy, Acne, Indnat, the Hillside and Philip’s own brand Stean’s. Definitely worth a visit if you’re around and keep an eye on their blog to stay updated.
A new collaboration between Rapha and Paul Smith. On October 1st 2010 they will launch a co-branded Rapha + Paul Smith collection of cycling clothes and accessories. Building over two seasons, the collection will feature products that are inspired by road racing and designed specifically for city riding. Ready for some stylish cycling.
And another book about cyclists. Well, a book to be… ‘The Bicycle Portraits project was initiated by Stan Engelbrecht (Cape Town, South Africa) and Nic Grobler (Johannesburg, South Africa) early in 2010. Whenever they can, together or separately, they’re on the lookout for fellow commuters, and people who use bicycles as part of their everyday work, to meet and photograph. They’re finding out who rides bicycles, why they ride bicycles, if and why they love their bicycles, and of course why so few South Africans choose bicycles as a transport option.’ Follow their journey here >
Dutch photographer Adriaan van der Ploeg portrayed ordinary men, voluntarily battling their own strength on the steepest slopes of the Mont Purgatoire and put it together in a beautiful book published by our friends Habbekrats.

The 4th issue of The Ride Journal is out with contributions by Mark Cavendish, Grayson Perry,Matt Seaton, Brandon Semenuk and Joe Parkin a.o. If you’d like to order your copy then head over to www.theridejournal.com on Monday 31st May. Or just download it…
I already counted Moulton as one of my favorite bike makers, but after seeing their Moulton Sixty, a celebration of Dr. Alex Moulton 90th birthday, I think I don’t want anything else anymore… ‘Dr. Alex Moulton was born on April 9th 1920, and, ninety years later, The Moulton Bicycle Company has created a special bicycle to mark the occasion… This bicycle is an all-stainless steel interpretation of the enduringly popular ‘F’-frame design that was pioneered by Alex Moulton in 1962.’ Love it!
I just found this picture by Kyle Kelley on the Freeman blog and I really love it. Be sure you’ll check his blog and his flickr page to stay updated on the beautiful world of cycling.
A very nice picture by Sweden based Cinematographer Martin Lang. The moment before he assembled his bike after ‘nine months of baying parts and fixing and trixin.’
Bodega collaborated with Baileyworks to create the ultimate set of a bike, a messenger pack and a touring tee. It comes in three flavors, the Independent Fabrication Duck Hunter, Mellow Fellow (above) and Fixie. Enjoy some stylish cycling…
Two of our favorite brands teamed up to create a special Transit Elite Sweater in Nepal. Rapha & Apolis Activism. ‘Luckily enough, Shea Parton of Apolis Activism and Cole Maness of Rapha were able to cycle these mountains, and it’s inspiring to see that they were able to capture the sights and sounds of the area by doing the things they’re passionate about.’ Lovely!!
Via SwipeLife
The cycling season is coming, say hello to the Rapha Spring & Summer collection of 2010… Can’t wait to step on the pedals again! More at Glltn >
A very nice collaboration again: The Barbour x To Ki To T630 Bicycle Jacket. Looks like a perfect mix to me… Available at Oipolloi.

I stumbled upon this lovely blog by Jordan Clark Haggard.
“The Blue and Red is a visual journal created while on and around the bicycle. These images serve as documentation of my experiences racing and training as a top amateur cyclist in Southern California.” Great to see two of his passions combined in one project.

Freeman just came with this nice set of pouches. The ultimate set for your travels is made of waxed canvas and chambray lined.

More on cycling: Beloved Cycles are ‘handcrafted, balanced, purposeful, elegant, confident and capable’ custom made bikes. I love their poetic descriptions about the bikes. Here the Everyday: “…The town and the city enrapture its very being of existence. A new route or a constant stream of consciousness are the dreams that lift it over a rise or river as the world changes all around… Ride on. Sun. Rain. Smile. Everyday.”

A new issue of The Ride Journal rolled from the press with again a lovely illustration by Ilovedust and some beautiful work by PDXcross (a.o.). The Journal continues to bring cycle passion from riders worldwide. From committed everyday riders to World Champions. Let’s go for a ride…


Two of our favorite classic bike builders. One from the east coast and one from the west cast of the US.
Bilenky Cycle Works, a custom bike builder with a rich history which goes back to 1983. And Jitenska Studio, with suburb hand made frames and the same define eye for detailing and quality.


New treasures in the new Blend nr 45 featuring Marijn Akkermans, the Gentleman’s Cap by Rapha, our favorite new danish label Libertine-Libertine and the Le Labo candle Petit Grain 21. Enjoy Blend (dutch) here > and the treasures here >

I love the simplicity of New York based Bertelli bicycles. This protoype with a lovely vintage brooks saddle will be ready for sale on starting spring 2010. Every part is assembled by hand, finished and fine-tuned by Francesco…
















