Hello!
Been a minute!
Summer style as annually occurs when the sun goes down later & the issues get sparser but greater!
Biggest news is Eurobike is next week! Full breakdown below of where to go at the show but this issue also has a great interview with Jens Voigt, Brumotti shredding on a Serial 1, a few links about cargo bikes taking over, Erwin at Unbound, Mira on Mechanics of Joy, my friend Russel of Heart Tattoo in Tampa interviewed & our new skatepark setup at the office!
But if you will be in Frankfurt for Eurobike, here is who we're with and what they're up to:
- 🔧💨 @silca_velo: is exhibiting their entire lineup within the Hartje booth as well as numerous 3d printed examples of their innovative and in-house product development and production.
- ⚡🚲 @serial1cycles: will have a 2022 RUSH Step Thru demo bike at the Enviolo booth & a 2022 BASH MTN at the @comodule_iot booth on display.
- 👴⛰️ @oldmanmountainracks: is expanding their presence in the European market and is interested to meet distributors, retailers, and media
- 🪞🔔 @spurcycle: is keen to meet retailers for their core products & media about a new product launch!
- 🔌💆 @hyperice: is exhibiting a Recovery Set Up showcasing their Charging Station (consisting of Hypervolt 2 Pro, Hypersphere and Vyper), plus Normatec 3 at the Grofa House of Brands booth.
- 🚲⚡ @amplerbikes: is showcasing a 2022 model bike at the Dutch bag brand @basilbagsbaskets’ booth if you haven’t seen one yet!
- ⚙️🚲 @trail.camp.distribution: Try out a @kindernaycorp hub at the show and have an in depth talk with André about the advantages of internally geared hubs at their booth.
Booth numbers & booking links are in our newsroom. : )
as always, thank you for reading & sharing this newsletter!
have a good weekend,
Jon
p.s.
if you’re near Amsterdam, swing by tonite (Friday, July 8) by our office at Tussen de Bogen 6 for our monthly bbq
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Cycling
TWOTONE & OUR CLIENTS AT EUROBIKE 2022
First time in Frankfurt for Eurobike & we're psyched!
We’ll be sharing more on our Instagram about which rides, events, and parties we’ll be attending, so stay tuned! To ensure you catch us and our clients at the show:
- Meet with Bob re: Spurcycle, Old Man Mountain / Robert Axle Project
- Meet with Guy re: SILCA, trail.camp, Serial 1 & Hyperice
- Or hit me up re: project possibilities, partnerships, or catching up!
Jens Voigt #ShutUpJokes - The BroomWagon Podcast 🚌
Thank you for the shout-outs, Stefano!
What a great interview with such a legend!
Brumotti X Serial 1
Tell me ebikes aren't for shredding one more time ; )
Ideas
In charts: e-transport momentum slows in tandem with Covid
Of course, it's not all sunshine & rainbows: we have a long way to go!
"After the first lockdowns, data suggested commuters were changing their transport ways — but old habits die hard..."
Related: As roads in the US get more dangerous, Canada’s traffic fatalities have been going down. So, why isn’t there a Canadian traffic safety crisis?
Are e-cargo bikes the future of last-mile delivery?
I say yes. Duh!
The World Economic Forum estimates there will be 36% more delivery vehicles in urban centers by 2030, leading to a corresponding rise in congestion and emissions.
A Bicycle Built for Transporting Cargo Takes Off
Even the NYT knows: "Cargo bikes — which can carry everything from passengers to produce — are increasingly being used in place of greenhouse gas-emitting cars, trucks and vans."
I don't wanna give Amazon any free PR but even they're replacing thousands of van deliveries in London with ebikes.
Seems like the #carryshitolympics has gone mainstream!
Friends
Erwin's Unbound Playground
Recently, I got a ride in with Erwin & got to hear first hand about his experience at Unbound. Gotta say, I can relate. I'm always in it to take in the views and not turn the screws. Nice work, Erwin!
The Mechanics Of Joy #12 'Speak to the Youth' w/ Mira
We recently had my daughter, Mira, live on the Mechanics of Joy. What a joy to hear her speak her mind & even perform live on air! Very proud of her!
In two weeks, our lucky number 13th transmission will air on the 21st, we'll have a special guest: Hahn Rossman to do a randonneur therapy hotline taking calls live during the show! Stay tuned! : )
Kingpin Tattoo Supply Visits: Heart Tattoo in Tampa, Florida
Recently Brian and Trent from Kingpin Tattoo Supply interviewed my good friend Russell Widner of Heart Tattoo. I've known Russell since high school & recently got my 2nd tattoo from him.
Great interview, Russell!
Come do a guest spot in Amsterdam!
Radness
SHREDSPACE SIX
A loong time dream of @ottowoodroof’s finally came together last weekend with the help of the #Workspacesix Facility Management Association; aka @fish_the_wild_bunch_cc, @hidde630 & Jordan of @texarkananl.
@Manny.granny, @samuel.ntr & Otto, of course, also contributed as well & by the end of the day, we had one mega quarter pipe with a second prepped for assembly in the next days & a radical lil funbox with a bank that came together so very nicely.
I'm looking forward to shredding out front of the Workspace all summer!