Chicago Handshake
A Chicago Handshake is a drink combination (boilermaker) consisting of a shot of Jeppson's Malört and a can or bottle of Old Style beer. This pairing is considered a Chicago institution, often referred to as a "rite of passage" for newcomers due to Malört's famously bitter, wormwood-based flavor.
Malort uses the same process as vodka, but instead of using potatoes they use recycled tires.
Earwax and gasoline sipped through a straw placed in a possum carcass.
Malort is what happens when you load up a Keurig with original recipe Listerine, then crush a cigar into the K-Cup slot and let 'er rip.
It gets a lot better after you accept that's it's going to taste like a racetrack.
Malort: The Gary, Indiana of liquor.
It tastes like you'd imagine dead ladybugs would.
Malort: Tonight's the night you fight your dad.
STL
Suppose it’s time that I finish up the tour from LA to Chicago? Here’s some snaps from St Louis where I was lucky enough to meet some amazing new bike people, rode a velodrome for the first time, and got plenty of good rambles around the city. Much much love to Matt at @hobohubworks and Zach at @southcitystitchworks for letting me sleep in your shop for a week as well as mess around with bike stuff and dabble a bit with making bags. Also midwest bike packing protip: hit up those Caseys dumpsters because DAMN they always score.
Nice
Yes literally. Contact points on a bike really matter and I feel pretty damn lucky to have found something that works well for my bits and won’t ever ever die. These @brooksengland cambiums just keep going and going and going. Keeps me comfy while riding back to back 200km days nooo problem and never needing a single bit of maintenance. Oh yeah and y’all know I have all my pieces of flair dangling under there.
Patchy patch
New lil thing by @camp.and.go.slow on an old lil thing by @skingrowsback. Looking very much forward to seeing how this patchpatch fades over the years.
Autumn in the Midwest
Some more orange on orange on orange because it’s that time of the year in the Midwest. Been a biiig fan of this Madrone derailleur as well.
Fishing in SLC
Jumpin’ back in time about 3 months when I got to hang out with @fish_ski.designs for a few days in SLC ridin’ bikes and river dippin’ and makin’ stuff.
Chicago to Portland
I’ve been away from my laptop for a week now so won’t be able to post updates from my journey from LA to Chicago so instead here’s some good roads and other interesting things I’ve seen on my way from Chicago to Portland for the @made.bike show.
Number 1 bikepacking pro tip
DT Swiss x Omnium Cargo wheel launch
For over 30 years DT Swiss has been building and innovating bicycle components of the highest quality. Known for combining Swiss craftsmanship with cutting-edge design to deliver products with lightweight performance, durability and reliability. Their wheels are the choice of high-performing athletes and everyday cyclists alike, whether you’re racing cross-country, touring cross-continent, descending alpine trails, or pushing heavy loads around town, DT Swiss wheels are a global benchmark for quality and consistency.
We are excited to introduce this new DT Swiss wheelset designed specifically for OMNIUM, with intended use on our flagship bikes including the Mini, Mini-Max and Cargo.
