There’s so many great photos of tour stages, wins, podiums and pro cycling in general that it would be pointless trying to pick them all up and post them. These on the other hand a definitely worth showing, here are some great photo’s by Kristof Ramon of a rest day at this years Giro d’Italia.

You obviously see so much of the cyclists on these stage races that the mechanics are hardly even given a look, so these photo’s of ‘behind the scenes’ on a rest day are just lovely and show a completely different side of racing.

Loads more on click through.

Last week, Prolly posted some photo’s from the fantastic Flattrack Coffee in Austin, TX. I’ve followed these guys on Instagram and I’ve heard nothing but great things about their coffee. They have the best combination of great coffee and motorbikes/push irons in their shop.

Recently, I tried to buy some coffee from them but unfortunately, due to insane shipping prices I was unable to get any. Gutted isn’t even the word so if anyone has anyway of getting some of this coffee to me, let me know.

Head on over to Prolly’s post to see more of his photos and check out the Flattrack coffee website to read more.

Winner of the ‘Best in Show’ category at the 2013 North American Handmade Bike Show (NAHBS), the English Cycles made Time Trial Mk2 is a thing of beauty and technical prowess combined.

I saw quite a few photo’s of this bike dotted around the internet on various Instagrams and blogs, but i’ve only just found the full gallery of photos.

English Cycles have shown what excellence can be created from custom made steel bikes. The straight as an arrow look is stunning and the components attached are perfect.

I have no idea how this little blog has reached this point, everyday I wake up and expect everyone who reads it to have just disappeared, but you’re all still here and Deaf Pigeon is turning 3 at the end of this month… 3!!

To say thanks to everyone who’s helped make this blog what it is and to have something to show for the occasion, I’ve decided to release a 3rd Birthday t-shirt to commemorate it.

It’s not been printed yet but it will be very soon, but I’ll only be getting a short run of them done, so if you’re interested, please let me know (and include the size you’d like) in the comments below so I can get a general idea of how many I’ll need. It’ll probably cost somewhere between £12 and £15 depending on a few different things, so I’ll let you know more ASAP.

It’s been designed by the awesome Sam Dunn, go check out her work, she’s insanely good!

Here is the t-shirt… a lot of people have asked me to get another black t-shirt done, so I’ve listened and decided that it’s the best option.

Many thanks to everyone, you’re all awesome and I love that DP is continuing and growing daily… without you, this whole thing would be pointless.

T-Level have just released their 2013 lookbook and I must say that I do like what I see. I know a few people who have T-Level bags and they seem pretty strong and durable, so I hope this has stayed across the new range.

These new designs for 2013 also seem to have switched from a relatively solid, bicycle dominated and functional style to something completely different. Not that I’m complaining, the new Aztec style roll-top looks really nice.

See more of the new range over at Hypebeast, and you can also head on over to the new T-Level site when they’re released.

I’ve been waiting to post these photo’s for ages now, and it’s finally time. Here is the 2013 Dosnoventa Detroit Pursuit.

I’m in love with this colour, when 290 released the special edition ‘Bumblebee’ Houston a little while ago, I wanted that paint. Specs for this beauty are on click through along with a whole load more photos.

I don’t yet know what price they’re going for as of yet They’re going for €890, and you can pick one of these yellow stunners up on then Dosnoventa site right now!.

Nathan over at Restrap / The North Race is putting on the Yorkshire Bicycle Show in September this year. The dates are 20th, 21st and the 22nd of September so remember to mark those dates in your calendars and get to this show. Keep your eyes peeled for a whole load more information on this coming very soon.

I’ve worked closely with Nathan and the YBS team on getting the website sorted for this so hopefully there will be something to show you soon.

In the meantime, you can head on over to www.yorkshirebicycleshow.co.uk and download the press release pack if you’re interested.