Velo Collection from House Industries

A bike-centric collaboration and new typeface pose a polished yet casual aesthetic

If the collaboration between typography studio House Industries and cyclocross OG Richard Sachs was a preview of cycle-centric things to come from the Delaware-based designers, then the full feature has arrived. Today, 9 October 2014, marks the launch of the Velo Collection, a multi-brand capsule collaboration including bikes, parts, accessories, clothing and—last but certainly not least—a namesake font: Velo Serif. Carefully culling partners both in …

Bike Gear for Rainy Days

Three products to help riders stay cycling—even when the weather turns

The old Swedish saying goes that there’s no bad weather, just bad clothes—but the dampness and chill of a Pacific Northwestern autumn can make many a devoted cyclist hang their bike up in the garage until spring. That said, a few carefully chosen items can extend your cycling season for quite a while longer. While we don’t have all the answers, the following three items …

Skylock

The brilliant, solar-powered Skylock is designed to make commuting nice and easy. The intelligent Bluetooth- or Wifi-enabled lock helps to greatly prevent theft and a need for keys while encouraging bike sharing among friends and family. Debuting in 2015, Skylock is now available for pre-order.