Here is a Denver 9 News TV segment from a few days ago where the Velo Swap director, Reese Brown, talks about all the great products at the event and shares a bit about Green Guru Gear and our bike tube recycling program.
We at the show we were able to divert over 100lbs of bike tubes. Thanks again for all those that brought their old tubes. We will be doing it yearly, so if you forgot, remember next Velo Swap.
Roller Rumble!
Ready, Set, Rummmble…
We will be racing away at the Roller Rumber in Bent, OR. We are partnering with Cascade Couries, local bike delivery service, and Bend Velo, a local bike shop, to but on this ultra extreme indoor bike race. Meet us there to check out our products and to do some loud obnoxious cheering!
We will be at at the Roller Rumble on March 29th with tons of prizes, click here to see some! Check out their facebook page for more details.
We are Suckers for Seattle!
It was an amazing show with so many customers! People loved all of our products. We also recycled a couple hundred bike tubes at the event! The Big Shot bike powered generator powering the Sailrite Sewing Machine was a real hit. People were so captivated watching the power from the bike run the machine to sew and transform old tubes into cool change pouches and card holders. We were also part of a kids scavenger hunt, where they would ask a bike safety question to receive a stamp. All and all this was one of our best bike shows ever. Thanks Seattle for your support! We look forward to doing it again. If you want to find our products in town, check out Second Ascent, Seattle Electric Bikes, Eurostyle and the REI flagship Seattle Store, with more retailers to come soon!
Upcycle Project | Do it yourself recycling Homemade Cuff
Why pay for those expensive leather cuffs when you can make your own trendy version from an old bike inner tube? You can make these for females or males!
To get going all you need is your old inner tube, scissors, needle and thread, and an old button. For mine I used a road bike inner tube but the thickness will just vary if you use a different type. I took the inner tube and wrapped it around my wrist to measure the size, make sure there is about a 1.5” overlap and that it is not too tight. Mark with chalk or pencil where the ends would be and cut. Double check on your wrist after you cut it, if it is too tight no worries you have plenty of tire left. Take the needle and thread and hand stitch each end closed along the openings. (Bigger needles work better but just push it through; it’s just a tough guy) Now go find an old button, one of those extras in the little bags you always keep, or one from that cool kid shirt you never wore. I used an old rustic metal one I had but an exciting color earns you extra points. Pick one side to sew the button on, sew it about half an inch in from the edge. Wrap it around your wrist with the button on and mark on the other end where you will need the buttonhole. Folding the tube in half just make a cut for the buttonhole. YAY, there you have it, you are now officially part of the cool kids club!
Supplies: -old inner tube (bike) -scissors -needle and thread -button
Gear Level: 3 Time: 25 minutes That is if you can remember the “safe place” you keep your extra buttons…
Happy Valentines Day!
As you know we love bikes and eco adventures. We love them even more with the ones we love! This year celebrate Valentine’s Day by getting out together on a bike ride, hike, surf or climb with your honey.
