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  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 […]
  Sea Otter Classic event and FairdaleWe’re out at the Sea Otter Classic event chilling in our tent. Good to meet so many cool people! And don’t forget you can win a Weekender through our friends at Pickle Juice (who are displaying the bike at their booth).
  Sandy Carson’s WE WERE THEREPersonally I would be terrified to name a book this. There is so much potential for my grammar challenged brain to screw this up… WERE, We’re, where, there, their, they’re…. Anyway, I think Sandy Carson got this right. WE WERE THERE is a photo book from his unique perspective inside the photo pits at all different […]
  #fairdaleanimalclubI read in a business book that it is bad to depict your customers falling into a T Rex’s catapult trap but I figure most companies customers are kind of nerds. @badbadbrain joins the #fairdaleanimalclub.