I walk this road with a hammer and a fiery lantern

Dave from bobo Bikes has got his site online, check it out here. If you're after a custom hand built frame built to your specs and made with love, give him a call. Check out more photos of this incredible drop bar mixte!

It tortures me to move my hands, to try to move at all

One of the the most innovative and attractive applications of cyclocross bar-end levers that I've ever seen. Via Bikes, bikes & bikes... Just wish I could find out some more information about this build. Anyone?

It's funny. My mate Lucy is a city gal whereas I'm a country boy, whenever I carry on about getting a bit of land back home and setting up a ranch she's always on about how much she loves the city an' all. But we busted out at lunch and went for a wander around town and you know what? I came to realize that I love the city too (which I always knew, otherwise I wouldn't be here) because you wouldn't be able to wander around Martin Place and spot Brettski and Jarrah's bikes at lunch and some mad random Alan on Macquarie in the country. Because, well, they're bikes in the city.

Lower Your Eyelids To Die With The Sun

Loving this set of photos by Los Angeles shooter Carlos Nunez. You can almost feel the heat of the asphalt and smell the smog. The rest of the set is pretty wild, check it out HERE and have a look at Carlos' website HERE! Via The Whoa!

Head on one side as you pull, you look almost regal

Classic stem goodness from Livery Design Gruppe, who have been coming out with some innovative and beautifully parts and frames. I guess this is what happens when you cross architects with cyclists. Not a bad thing, if they produce pieces like the above.

She's a witch, with broken arms to wave

There's a new blog in town called Least Most, which is well worth checking out. 'A collective effort showcasing the original talents within bicycling, art and music'... While looking a little BMX oriented at the moment (reportage on the legendary Shimano DX pedal and a story on Matt Hoffman et al) with an ethos like that, it has the potential to grow into something really big. Attention riders: contribute! Thanks to BCM for the heads up.

But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good

Archival Clothing is a favourite blog of mine, and I've just stumbled across their musette, made from waxed cotton and with an attention to detail rarely seen in similar bags today. Definitely a more rugged appearance than the Rapha version. Looking for an alternative to your messenger bag if you don't need excessive literage when you step out? An Archival Clothing musette could be what you're looking for. Have a look at it in more detail on the Flicker set, and here's the lowdown from Archival themselves.

While your feet are stompin', and the jam is pumpin'

A logo-less alternative to the leather Knog cycling gloves, these magnificent examples from Japanese manufacturer Caca-Zan. Here's a rough Google translation, well worth checking out! Maybe a pair of the Special Effects would be more attractive to some riders out there? Thanks to BIKEexif for the tip! Mucho gracias!

Girl, to be with you is my favourite thing

Came across Judi Oyama's photos whilst cruising through the Oldschool Skateboarding pool. Judi's been skating for over 36 years, and still rips. In her own words, 'I'm the oldest competitive skateboarding mom slalom racing on the planet'. So there.

About a lucky man who made the grade

Great shot of Skelly's new shoes, built up by Chari & Co... Looking good, Nick! Can't wait to see the whole build!