在義大利 位於Siena這個漂亮的小鎮Gaiole in Chianti，正舉行一個老式的自行車運動嘉年華，不但有自行車比賽還有美酒、美食、單車老品零件等等，好棒的生活耶~

It is hard to beat the scenic views in Gaiole in Chianti. The small town, based in Siena, in Italy’s Tuscan wine country, seems to be a quiet destination for those exploring Chianti’s various vineyards as well as the rolling hills and dusty white roads that connect them. Once a year, Gaiole in Chianti and the surrounding region hosts L’Eroica, a vintage cycling sportive that is like none other in the world. The 2014 L’Eroica race took place on a Sunday, October 5 , for which 5,500 participants were lucky enough to land tickets from a pool of 20,000 applicants. We traveled to the historic race ourselves to ride the medium-length course, the 70km.

Founded in 1997, L’Eroica (Italian for “heroic”) is a throwback race that celebrates the region’s vast cycling history and one that has helped preserved the area’s unpaved and rocky “white roads” that line the Tuscan countryside. These roads were fighting a losing battle to municipal repaving that looked to modernize the drive through Tuscany — But L’Eroica and the popularity of the race course has put a halt to much of the repaving, allowing for the area to remain as it was for centuries. 

Complimenting these historic roads are certain rules that keep L’Eroica as vintage as possible: bicycles entered into the sportive must be older than 1987 and cannot use modern bicycle components; friction shifters and toe cages only, please. The same holds true to dress code: vintage wool jerseys of generations lined the backs of almost all L’Eroica competitors.

At each check-in stop, locals generously offer up foods and endless pours of wine to feed the soul and warm the heart. At every turn, there is a friendly face welcoming you on your journey through lovely Italian towns. This, in itself, makes L’Eroica incredibly warm and inviting. It cannot be understated how much the people and atmosphere of the race make it what it is. While it is a race, there is no rush to win or break your “P.R.” — Rather, L’Eroica reminds us to enjoy the views, the bicycles and more importantly, ourselves.

Thanks to our hosts, Brooks England, official sponsors of L’Eroica, for inviting us on the ride of a lifetime.

Deus Ex Machina - Milano from Deus Customs on Vimeo.


來看看 Australian motorcycle fiends Deus ex Machina 在義大利米蘭開的複合式的新店，把餐飲，美髮，時尚，所有life style，都集合起來，根本就是太完美了啦!! 不多說~~ 快來看影片吧!

Australian motorcycle fiends Deus ex Machina continue to expand their worldwide reach, opening their latest store in the Isola district of Milan. Following on from locations in Bali, California and Sydney, the brand look beyond a simple retail space, creating a sort of compound/general hangout dubbed ‘The Portal of Possibilities, ‘ where visitors can spend time staring at beautiful bikes, buy Deus and non-Deus goods, drink at the bar or get fed in the cafe. An accessible route into the sometimes closed-off world of motorcycles, “Deus ex Machina is a step bigger than a brand: it’s a culture…all are welcomed under the Deus roof.” Described as “A collision of open spaces, high ceilings and beautifully thought out industrial interiors” press play to take the tour.

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好可愛的一對情侶Bill and Fanny ，來看看更多theselby 幫他們拍攝的生活小照片!

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最近只要下雨FGGT就會跑到東區好朋友KURT開的小店FAITH去窩著!
這篇獻給他，kurt以後你一定會變成這樣

(by the way FAITH 這家小店有很多很棒的小物)
photo via: monitaly