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  The View from the RidgemontKeepin' it simple keeps it fun. That's our motto, and it could be yours, too, on the Ridgemont. A bike ride can be a much needed reset—a chance to clear your head and enjoy simplicity. Just step outside, hop onboard, and enjoy.
  The Magic of MacaroniOur Macaroni is a special bike. We worked hard to design a bike that would better fit young riders. Creating the Macaroni started with a look at our little brother brand, Sunday Bikes. Whereas the Sunday starter bikes focus on doing tricks and getting rad, Macaronis are all about stability and the joy of pedaling a bike.
  Taj’s ElevatorOur Elevator MTB frame has one of the shortest rear ends ever for a 29er. This trend-bucking feature makes the bike feel very lively. With such an active frame, finessing the bike is the fun part. On the Elevator, any trail at any speed is entertaining.
  Riding IndoorsI encourage everyone to get outside on a bike and have some fun. Even in bad weather–a ride splashing around in the mud can be such a laugh (with the right gear). But what if you'd prefer to turn your bike into a torture device inside your house? That is how a lot of cyclists see indoor cycling, but I'm here to say it doesn't have to be that way.
  Fairdale Over the AlpsDreaming of better days got me thinking that it was high time to finally put together the full story of our Over the Alps trip. Enjoy our little adventure from back when you could freely travel all over Europe by bike. -Taj
  Sea Otter T on sale! $10We may have forgotten to sell all of our special edition Sea Otter T’s at the Sea Otter Classic event recently. Check out our closeout section for a great deal on this shirt while it lasts ($10!).    
  Thanks for the picsWe got a bunch of nice photos gliding through our #fairdalebikes photo stream. Here is one from @jpbevins of @carlyomalley on our 2016 Weekender Drop. 
  Jim Cielencki Birthday CartoonIt was my buddy JC’s birthday last month I made a little 15 second animation for him on instagram here -Taj
  A custom pair of Nobelity Project Daybird bikesElectric 13 Tattoo’s (and our good friend) Pat Schreader custom painted a pair of Daybirds to benefit the Nobelity Project. The bikes will be raffled off Friday, April 22nd (Earth Day) at Bicycle Sport Shop during a family friendly fundraiser to benefit the Nobelity Project. Check out the full event details HERE.
  #FairdaleBoxOur #FairdaleBox feed never ceases to amaze me. You are all so great! Thanks! So many funny photos on there.  
  Taj Bikes in the WildSome Taj bikes are popping up on the internets today. Above is our team rider Leif shooting around the curved wall ride out at Sea Otter. We built the Taj to be a bike you can comfortably sit down and cruise on but also have some BMX fun. It combines the simple toughness of a […]
  Win a bike and drink a smoothie from Soup Peddler in AustinThe Soup Peddler is giving you a chance to win a Fairdale Daybird in either Standard or Step-Thru style. We are big fans of the Soup Peddler and they have kept us going through many a hard work day with healthy drinks and foods. Starting today and going until May 1 (the beginning of Bike […]