Mettle Cycling

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Mettle Cycling | Soft Goods for Hard People: Cycling accessories inspired by the Pacific NW.

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Getting fully back into the swing of things has been so so good. Big rides with friends, weeknight racing, summer vibes!

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It’s been very quiet for us on IG this year but we’re still here and shipping out all our handmade goods. New colors of our Neckerchief are back in stock and ready to make you or your favorite cyclist happy this season!

Another Field Report! This time from Ben Guernsey on this year's would-be Cycle Oregon Gravel weekend. If you're curious about riding more this winter, consider jumping over the Cascades into Central Oregon's high desert.

FIELD REPORT | Cycle Oregon in the Tygh Valley — Mettle Cycling Recently, a few of our took a trip east of the cascades into the central Oregon high desert. The Tygh Valley is very close to Maupin, just east and a little south of Mt. Hood. There is a stark transition from the coastal forrest to desert as soon as you crest the Cascades and it makes for s

We launched our kit a little differently this year...

Mettle Cycling Team Kit - Road 2020 — Mettle Cycling If the dumpster fire that is 2020 has made anything clear (beyond, of course, multitudes of injustices and disgusting politics, it’s that amateur bike racing is (or at least should be) occupying a space on the list of everyone’s priorities somewhere in between Kickstarter campaigns and your now ...

Doing what we can with what we have. Please click, read, and consider contributing with the additional incentive from us and our partners Wahoo and Easton.

Raising Funds for BLM — Mettle Cycling This effort is intended to raise real funds in support of The National Black Lives Matter Foundation. Our refusal to remain silent will be furthered by giving funds to organizations that are striving for change in a full-time capacity through organizing and advocacy on a scale a small brand like our

When January rolled in, we had big plans for this year’s racing program partnership... then this whole mess happened. We still hope to do good things and talk more about working with Cycle Oregon but for now, enjoy some “pro tips” for shooting from the bike!!!

Take Great Riding Photos – Cycle Oregon Tips for taking your best photos while riding

Some of our thoughts on racing The Mid South - race report is live on the Mettle Blog!

The Mid South - Mettle Race Report — Mettle Cycling Follow the saga that was the 2020 Mid South with Mettle Cycling Owner/Operator, Randall Fransen. He breaks down his approach from gear to nutrition, the aftermath (damage) to his bike and psyche, and tackles the hullabaloo around the event’s overlap with the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic.

Start your recovery before your ride even ends!

Mettle Cycling | CBD Infused Chamois Cream — Mettle Cycling The next logical step in pre-recovery protocol, Mettle’s CBD infused Riding Cream will alleviate all ailments, perineum or otherwise. Apply it to your chamois before long rides to ensure maximum absorption of essential Cannabidiol benefits or post ride for aching joints and muscle soreness. Happy ...

Monday morning motivation from - team rider and a group of women have published the first issue of this mag focused on stories of the women who are redefining what it means to belong outdoors. .fransen has a story in it too! Follow and pick up a copy for yourself or the badass woman in your life!

Almost 2000 images up for grabs on www.mettlecyclingphoto.com in an effort to raise money for the . A great weekend of in Bend!

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We tried something a little different this weekend and shot some post-race portraits. If you missed it, come by the Mettle Cycling tent in Bend this weekend!

As always, these photos are being sold to help raise money for cancer research. Go to mettlecycling photo.com or visit the link in our bio!

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