Northwest Evolution

Garage Race

Elliott Lemenager — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:09:22 +0000

In Prague FUNBIKE puts on a garage race for the locals and I have to say it looks like a blast. Maybe it’s time that the NW has one of it’s own.

Spring with Jaws

Elliott Lemenager — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:50:20 +0000

If you haven’t dusted off your mountain bike in your garage and got out on the trails this spring yet he’s a little video that will get you stoked. Spring with Jaws has been in the works since the first green leaves started to pop and the last month that they’ve put into this video bring some great eye candy. If you like tight berms, big air and some slick videography hit play and wash those Monday blues away.

Dustin Greenall

Elliott Lemenager — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:34:52 +0000

Dustin Greenall Has been riding mountain bikes as long as his parents took off his training wheels. Based in Kimberley, B.C., Canada Dustin is still shredding the brown pow. With the weather getting better every day in the Northwest I’m sure we’re going to see some more great videos like these coming our way. Keep up the great work!

Follow Steve Peat And The Life Of a Downhill Racer

Elliott Lemenager — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:59:30 +0000

If you don’t know who Steve Peat is then I guess you’re not a fan of downhill mountain biking. No matter if you’re a mega fan or just getting into this sport you need to watch this video. Steve Peat is an icon for downhill racing and this video will take you through an international whirlwind adventure of what it’s like to be Steve Peat. The film starts in Sheffield and take you through Argentina, South Africa, and even Satna Cruz. It’s a little bit of a longer video so grab a snack and enjoy.

Andrew Bigelow Joins Specialized

Elliott Lemenager — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:48:11 +0000

Here’s a preview of what to come from the Specialized team. This short clip highlights Andrew Bigelow and his raw talent especially since he has been more focused on park and street riding. It will be fun to watch Andrew this next year trying his chops out on the dirt.

Preview to Bontrager’s 2012 Team

Elliott Lemenager — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:25:04 +0000

I love finding videos on road cycling since it’s such a rarity. This video captures Bontrager’s 2012 race team out on the road just killing it, plus a few accidents as well. Hey it wouldn’t be a team video if they didn’t show you the pain that these guys have to endure. Even though the video is a good watch I wish they would follow the style from some of the newer released videos from Fixie Grind and Sella. These two videos I could watch over and over again where this one worth watch once.

Kona 24 Hour Race In Old Pueblo

Elliott Lemenager — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:16:15 +0000

The prestigious Kona 24 hour race in Old Pueblo pushes each rider to their limits and nothing has changed this year. For this year’s event they invited 15 of the world’s top mountain bike journalists to join them for four days of riding and racing. The following video captures the event and also Kona’s new line of 29er’s

Fred Perry 2012 Cycling Fashion Collection

Elliott Lemenager — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:10:18 +0000

Fred Perry is one of the first British heritage brand to successfully blend sportswear with street wear to create some of the most iconic styles of the last century. This year they’re following up with a new line of cycling apparel that includes jerseys, a nylon cycling jacket, messenger bags, and shoes. If you’re looking for a chic look while you’re out riding this is a must for you.

The North Face Commuter Cycling Line

Elliott Lemenager — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:49:10 +0000

Big Brands are starting to figure out that there’s a viable market for stylish commuter cycling clothing. Start ups such as Swerve, Nona Varnado and Outlier have been in the game for a while now and personally I prefer what they are putting out on the market compared what we’re seeing with Levi’s. The North Face on the other hand is a brand that I do respect and have purchased many of their products. They’ve just recently launched very small commuter cycling line that looks like it could have potential. If they put the quality that they put into their other products I could be swayed to purchase some of their items. The price point sits around $70 for a shirt or shorts. Where as, other smaller companies are charging $100+ for a single pair of pants or shirts. We’ll see how things shake out but here’s a few pics of what The North Face is putting out on the market.

How The Netherlands Became A Bicycling Uptopia

Elliott Lemenager — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:34:34 +0000

If you ride a bike you’ve more than likely hear someone talk about the Netherlands and how it’s the bicycling mecca of the world. Have you ever wondered why and how the Netherlands became such a cycling utopia? There’s many factors such as transportation integration, culture, pro cycling laws and much more. The following video Cycling For Everyone is a great video that shows the evolution that took place to make the Netherlands the never never land for cyclists.