PEZ Cycling News Knows What's Up

PEZ review the Romer Jersey and the Flint Cross Hybrid Cycling Jacket: "This may not be your first piece of cycling kit, but it’s a piece that’s perfect for those days when you just gotta be you. The Flint Cross Hybrid Cycling jacket ($149) feels more like a lightweight long sleeve jersey, that’s roomy enough to pull over a base layer or another jersey."

Read the entire review from PEZ Cycling News here.

TriBomb: "One of the Nicest Pair of Bib Shorts..."

From TriBomb: "So far, we are digging this clothing in a big way. The quality and the fit are up there with some of the best in the cycling clothing category. The added bonus of environmentally conscious construction is icing on the cake." And, this, too: "DannyShane didn't just stop with a nice jersey, they have completed the 'kit' with one of the nicest pair of bib shorts we have ever slipped on (and we have had some of the top brands, if that says anything)."

Read the entire review from TriBomb here.

Peloton Raves About "Threads from DannyShane."

From Peloton Magazine: "There are no mesh accents or aero shoulder panels, just the soft feel of Bamboo White Ash against your skin. The bibs are a much more run of the mill affair using 100percent nylon, although eight panels and a quality Cytech chamois let them do their job – look great when paired with DannyShane’s gorgeous jerseys."

Read the entire review from Peloton here.

Total Women's Cycling Reviews the Kadley

From Total Women's Cycling: "What sets this jersey apart from others is the fabric. Danny Shane use a unique material comprised of 50 per cent bamboo charcoal white ash (or Bamboo White Ash), and 50 per cent polyester. That is correct – there is panda food in this jersey.

The bamboo charcoal is made by literally burning the wood in a very hot oven – and it has excellent absorption properties. When woven into the fabric, these wicking and odour capturing functions can’t be lost through regular washing, as is often the case with traditionally used chemical rinses, and the method ensures that the colour stays bright too.

The fabric is designed to be highly breathable, with thermal regulating benefits – which is something we’re grateful for in autumn. On top of all that, it really is very soft to the touch.

Pulling on the Kadley the soft, light texture of the fabric is apparent and makes if feel like a luxury garment with a natural stretch."

For the complete review, click here.

DannyShane Launches San Francisco Pop-Up

San Francisco, California - December 10, 2015 - We are thrilled to announce our latest venture, a pop-up shop in the heart of San Francisco, in the Montgomery BART Station, with our friends from Walz Caps. Whether you're looking for a last minute gift or just want to check out some DannyShane clothing in person, we invite you to stop by and say hello.

City: San Francisco, California Location: Montgomery BART Station When: December Only! What: Awesome Cycling Gear from DannyShane and Walz Caps

You're invited, so stop on over if you're in the neighborhood! Here's a map to find us...

Happy Holidays from Your Friends at DannyShane

DannyShane at Box Hill

Located in the heart of the Surrey Hills, bike shop and cafe Maison Du Velo are great friends and stockists of DannyShane. It is also where the DannyShane - Storck Race team spend most of their time! Maison Du Velo invited the DannyShane - Storck Race team to take part in their demo day and the boys jumped at the chance. Filmed at one of the most famous climbs in the UK, "Box Hill" is a Mecca for cycling and a regular training route for the team.

The Great Sock Debacle of Coeur D'Alene

DannyShane Ambassador Jon gives us a glimpse at a super-fun event-the Coeur D' Fondo in Coeur D'Alene this past Fall. Despite the "sock debacle", we can see why this event is already on his calendar for next year!  

From Jon:

Every Fall I try to pick a couple of Fondos, put them on the schedule, and plan a weekend around them.  The past couple of years the "Coeur D’ Fondo" in Coeur D’ Alene, Idaho has been a top pick.  Let’s face it-who doesn’t love a fun weekend of bike racing, riding and Oktoberfest?  If you have never been to CDA, it’s a small town built on an amazingly beautiful lake surrounded by mountains.  The fondo has lots of length options including one that ends with a ferry ride/happy hour back across the lake to town.

New last year was the inclusion of a crit race on Saturday under the lights through the closed off downtown streets.  While I didn’t race it this year, it’s on the agenda for next year.  The course streaks by lots of outdoor restaurants and bars that are packed with people cheering, heckling and generally having a great time… I am IN!

Sunday morning I woke up early and went through my pre-fondo checklist… Bibs, Jersey, helmet, food, socks, shoes…wait, socks?? Did I really show up with two of everything but managed to forget 1 pair of cycling socks? After searching frantically, I gave up all hope and put on a pair of black dress socks. If I don’t have the right ones, they at least need to look the part and match it all up.  Due to the missing socks, we arrived a few minutes late and had to start in the back of the 800 person field. All hope of being in the front group was lost, but we decided the fun factor would be high as we could ride our own pace and enjoy the fall.  The event rolled out with a police escort through town, and we settled into a nice pace riding the near car-free roads.  We arrived in the little shoreline town of Harrison and found an amazingly well-stocked feed station that included egg/sausage/cheese burritos.  After eating one and tucking another into my jersey to eat later, we hit the roads once again only to find the route included sections that were totally car-free including a cool river crossing that was once a train track.  The final 20 miles served up a stiff headwind, but with the promise of Oktoberfest, we rode on.

After putting the bikes into the bike check, we settled in for a great afternoon of wandering the town and enjoying the food, drink and live music that the city had going on.

I am already looking forward to the 2016 version and more burritos!