The One Motorcycle Show Austin

Portland's grassroots motorcycle show makes its inaugural move south in search of custom bikes, live bands and good times

by Kate Erwin Founded in 2010 by Thor Drake of Portland’s See See Motorcycles and coffee shop, The One Motorcycle Show stands to highlight interesting bikes with an equally interesting story behind them, in an environment that emulates days and nights spent hanging out with friends, designing, building and kicking tires in the garage. Having outgrown its humble beginnings in Portland’s damp industrial district—drawing 13,000 …

Lunis Reflective Crescent Windshell

A stealth way to stay safe while cycling at night

After seeing three friends hit by cars while riding their bicycles at night in a span of just a few months, Los Angeles-based designer Brett Clouser felt compelled to found Lunis, an outdoor specific clothing brand with the goal of creating reflective clothing that is as attractive as it is protective. Much in the same way many people avoid wearing helmets for fear of simply …

Alite Designs Squirrel Pack

Get outdoors in bright, lightweight style this spring

Operating under the belief that getting outside should be fun and easy rather than intimidating, San Francisco-based outdoors company Alite Designs foregoes expensive, specialized gear for woodsy pursuits in favor of the lightweight Squirrel Pack. The small backpack has an astonishingly hefty 11-liter capacity in a 13.3” by 9.5” frame, making it large enough to carry a water bottle, several books and a light jacket. …