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Ten Years of Making the Logo Bigger, Ornot: Matt Quann Takes Us on a Trip Down Memory Lane

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Ten Years of Making the Logo Bigger, Ornot: Matt Quann Takes Us on a Trip Down Memory Lane

Our friends at Ornot are celebrating their ten-year anniversary as an independent cycling apparel and accessory brand. As part of this milestone, founder Matt Quann penned a retrospective about his experience starting an apparel brand in a San Francisco garage, tracing a path through custom frames, hurdles with domestic manufacturing, and a ride where waffles were promised but not delivered. Continue reading below for more from Matt and keep your eyes peeled for some special giveaways along with this exciting occasion!

Introducing Curious Creatures: A Fresh Approach to Mountain Bike Apparel That Celebrates Individuality and Adventure

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Introducing Curious Creatures: A Fresh Approach to Mountain Bike Apparel That Celebrates Individuality and Adventure

Curious Creatures is a mountain bike apparel brand born out of Bozeman, Montana, and is founded on the principles of empowerment, exploration, and self-expression. Firmly committed to elevating industry benchmarks, the brand resonates through its emphasis on quality, sustainability, and unadulterated individual expression. And, they have just launched their first product line—take a closer look below and read on to learn more about the brand’s commitment to inclusion in cycling.

John’s Summer Shred Pack Product Reviews

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John’s Summer Shred Pack Product Reviews

Once the high country melts here in Santa Fe, it’s singletrack 24/7 in the Land of Enchantment. Santa Fe is a MTB town with trails accessible right from your front door. Because of this accessibility, I put a lot of miles on my gear in our summer season. I wanted to offer a quick rundown of some of my favorite new accessories and apparel items I’ve enjoyed over the past few months…

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Cosmic Dirt: MTB Apparel for All Bodies – XS-4X

Cosmic Dirt is a new apparel company that just launched a Kickstarter Campaign to raise liquidity to fund its ambitious apparel project: design and manufacture MTB and outdoor clothing in sizes from XS – 4x. If you have friends who are bigger-bodied, then you know their struggle to find apparel that fits them properly. Grading in clothing can be expensive and time-consuming, so your support can help Cosmic Dirt do it right! See more at the Kickstarter

Acre’s New Packable Pertex Shell and 40g PrimaLoft Gold Jacket

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Acre’s New Packable Pertex Shell and 40g PrimaLoft Gold Jacket

Acre, Mission Workshop’s cycling brand, just dropped a new, packable jacket that features a Pertex shell and 40g of PrimaLoft Gold insulation. The Acre Series Jacket comes in either brey or olive drab, in size small through extra large and retails for $235. Head to Mission Workshop to see more.

Now through December 19th, get 20% off the Acre Series Jacket and take advantage of our free 2nd day air shipping to get it by Christmas. Use code ASJ21 at checkout.

Specs:
-Packable into the front pocket for easy transport Large rear stow pocket
-Handwarmer pockets
-Two internal open pockets
-Two-way separating YKK front zip
-Reflective details
-Soft microfiber collar for comfort
-Performance fit – Size up if you are in-between sizes

MAAP Transit Apparel is Made for Movement by Bicycle

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MAAP Transit Apparel is Made for Movement by Bicycle

Inclement weather isn’t stopping MAAP’s designers this year with its new MTA collection. This lifestyle-leaning drop includes garments made from tech fabrics like Primaloft®, Polartec®, Drirelease®, and runs the gamut from down jackets to baselayers and rain jackets. MAAP’s hope is to offer clothing that is comfortable during the harsh winter months, no matter where you live. Head to MAAP to see the full MTA collection.

Maap’s New Modular Alternative Apparel Project

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Maap’s New Modular Alternative Apparel Project

Maap’s latest campaign, showcasing its Modular Alternative Apparel Project, displays the brand’s Alt Road collection, built from a series of interchangeable staples and key accessories.

The collection is for men and women and includes cargo bibs, Polartec riding shirts, thermal outerwear, gloves, and more. It’s not often you see a cycling brand take on such an extensive and unique lookbook so if you’ve got a few minutes this morning, head over to Maap and check it out in its entirety.

Cafe Du Cycliste’s Solange Riding Flannel

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Cafe Du Cycliste’s Solange Riding Flannel

It’s getting cooler and for those living in more extreme winter weather zones, you might be scrambling to look for a new, warm riding jacket. Cafe Du Cycliste’s Solange riding flannel is more than just a buffalo plaid shirt. It’s a fleece jersey made from recycled yarn with three cargo pockets that’s designed to keep you warm in the coldest riding conditions. These made in the EU jerseys are available for men and women in a variety of colors and ship for free. Check out more info and photos of the Solange at Cafe Du Cycliste.