Woah, this year is rolling by fast, and it’s already time for volume two of Good News // Good Stuff! We’re having a harder and harder time existing on the internet, and the good nuggets of dopamine grow further apart. In another attempt at keeping cult morale up, we’ve once again pooled together some cool bike news, delicious treats, and good vibes for you, our loyal cult members. We hope you enjoy some moments of zen with us, and if you cook any of these recipes, please let us know.
BIKES BIKES BIKES
MADE BIKE SHOW: PORTLAND, OR
The MADE Bike Show is a multi-day event celebrating custom bicycle craftsmanship and artisan framebuilders. This year, the show will be held August 22–24 at Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon. It’s a must-visit show if you want to get inspired by some beautiful bikes and dive into handmade bike culture.
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A RACCOON BORROWED MY BIKE
The final installment of Raccoons Borrowed My Bike by Cy Whitling wraps up the 12-week comic series with five final mountain bike-themed creature illustrations. Hedgehog and Goat top our list of favorites. We highly recommend browsing through Cy’s art for some good chuckles.
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THAT’S SO EURO
There’s always so much news to filter coming out of Eurobike. The homies over at Pinkbike scoped Five Top Tech Trends seen at Eurobike this summer for a nice summary of what’s hot and incoming. Do y’all think 32” wheels are the next it size?
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NO DYSENTERY ON THE OREGON TRAIL
Life on the Oregon Trail is rough, lava fields and grueling miles of washboarded gravel. PNW co-founder Aaron Kerson recently completed the 5-day stage of the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder race. “One of the cooler things I've ever done. 365 miles and 31k' of climbing later, I'm tired af but so stoked and proud of myself…10/10 I can't wait to return next year!”
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GOOD NEWS // NEAT FACTS
YAKKITY YAK
A Bikepacking Baby Yak Rescue! We’re not going to give too much away. If you haven’t seen this clip, it’s a must-watch. Unless you don’t like bikes or cute stuff, then definitely don’t watch.
WATCH NOW>>
GIANT SPRITE
NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured an image of a rare and vivid sprite high above a thunderstorm while orbiting the Earth aboard the ISS over Mexico. Sprites are classified as Transient Luminous Events (TLEs) triggered by intense lightning, and such orbital imagery helps researchers study these elusive phenomena.
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SILLY OLD BEARS
Do you work at a desk all day? Do you happen to have two monitors or a very large screen? If the answers are yes, might we suggest a stress-reducing activity to participate in while working? Live Bear Cams. The world is in shambles, but out there in Alaska, there are brown bears catching salmon.
WATCH LIVE>>
FAREWELL BLACK SABBATH
We’d categorize this not so much as good news, but more as a bittersweet send-off to some of our favorite legends. The Prince of Darkness and all of Black Sabbath reunited for a smashing final performance. The music festival also generated almost $200 million in donations for children's charities.
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EAT THESE THINGS
BEACH SNACKZ
Beach Bean Salad. That’s right, folks, beans at the beach. This colorful bean salad combines cannellini beans, colorful bell peppers, radicchio, fresh herbs, and a sherry‑vinegar vinaigrette for a flavorful, make-ahead summer dish that keeps and travels well.
EAT THE BEANS>>
GOOD GODDESS
Green Goddess Pasta Salad. Always make pasta salad ahead of time for hot summer day lunches or dins. This vibrant pasta salad combines blanched asparagus and sugar snap peas, crisp cucumbers, parsley, pistachios, and creamy feta, all tossed in a zesty lemon–scallion–coriander vinaigrette. EAT THE PASTA>>
SAVORY MELON
Watermelon And Feta Salad. Yoooo, it is salad season, people. This one is a no-brainer, a big hitter, make it and take it to every BBQ or picnic where there will be hungry people. Sweet, crunchy, savory, it’s got something for everyone.
MAKE THIS SALAD>>
COOOOKIE?
Sesame Chocolate Chip Pan-Banging Cookies. With all the salad suggestions, we gotta keep our sweet teeth satisfied too. Add a little sumin’ sumin’ special to your cookie game with these chewy, gooey treats of goodness.
BAKE WITH US>>
STUFF WE LIKE RIGHT NOW
PROTECTION FROM UV DEVILS
Are you the kind of person who is all like, ewww, I hate the way sunscreen feels? Yeah, some of us are like that over here, too. But that big ball-o-fire is only getting hotter, buy the big pump of this stuff and just use it, every day. It puts the lotion on its skin before it rides the bike.
PUT IT ON>>
ONE GEL TO RULE THEM ALL
Carbs Fuel Salted Original - Carbs Fuel is the least expensive Carbs per dollar of any product out there, and they just came out with the salted version, which helps fight cramps. With a bright taste and thin consistency, these gels are also super easy to consume when it’s time to refuel quickly.
SLURP THE GEL >>
SMALL BUT MIGHTY PUMP
If you’re getting out there for some deep woods ass adventures, you know that you need a trusty pump friend to stash in your pack. We’ve all been pleased with this thoughtful, powerful little buddy, and we highly recommend it.
STAY PUMPED>>
GOOD INSTANT COFFEE
Those of us on the snobby side of coffee drinking need this instant coffee; it is shockingly delicious, and it will save you. Whether you’re bikepacking or camping, or you’re just traveling to a destination that has less than stellar coffee, this instant coffee is legit. Just add hot water and you’re off to the moon.
GET COFFEEEE>>