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WILD IMAGINATION: Behind the Mind of Crust’s “Stupid Tourist” Artworks
Born in Arcachon, France, Bimantara somehow ended up stranded in Indonesia. A full-time illustrator, he’s been drawing since he was a kid, long before it became his profession. Outside of illustration, he plays music and, these…
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Favorite Material: It is important to make it personal
“Sometimes, you feel lonely and take your bike out with nowhere to go. Sometimes, you meet that person by accident on the road. Sometimes, you get lost with friends, caught up in a real groove.” Whatever…
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BIKE REVIEW: My Lovely Doppo Ronin
8 months in, and a build is never truly finished, at least. 8 months with the SIMWORKS Doppo Ronin, and I feel like I’ve really settled into understanding how this bike fits into my routine. It…
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Café Radio by Tomoda
As fall settles in, our good friend Tomoda-san a Nagoya-based mechanic at Circles JP, made us a playlist inspired by the songs you might hear while spending time at your favorite café. Best enjoyed over a…
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Favorite Material: Tommy
Tommy has been working as a bike mechanic at Blue Lug for over ten years and is currently building his own bicycle brand, UNVER, based in Tokyo, Japan. We first met him at Blue Lug’s Yoyogi…
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How do you get in the mood? with Alfi
Alfi is a Bandung based DJ, producer, and friend of mine. He is one of Norrm Radio & RAT DJ’s who deep dive into house and electro music, intricately woven with the spacey and ethereal elements…
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Bike & Air
For me, riding is a way to slow things down. Traveling does too. So I figured, why not do both? I’ve been flying with my bike lately, and I thought I’d share how I do it.…
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Nagoya, and People Around Me and You Who Make a Place Feel Like Home
In honor of Kimura-san, who invited Ari and me to visit Sim Works HQ. This is one of those stories I’ll always carry with me. This summer, Ari and I traveled to Nagoya for the first…
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The Place Around You And Me, Vol. 2: Bandung Velo-camp
Going off grid from the city followed by 60+ riders, we rolled out from Djaya Maju Bike shop for a 35 kilos ride to the southern district of Bandung. Our bikes would be a vehicle, but…
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The Place Around You And Me, Jakarta
Making my Jakarta debut ride as part of Sim Works, I invited the Sorride community to hang out, cruising urban paths with friends. One of the things I love most about cycling is how it rekindles…
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How do you get in the mood? with AL
Curated by Bandung-based DJ Aljun from Pollen jockeys and Sweet Spot Records. This series grew out of time riding speedy gravel bike. MM: Hi Al, how are you doing? AL: Honestly, I figured I haven’t been using enough of my free…
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People On The Road Vol.5 Ryutaro Nakamoto Family
Cycling has been a huge part of Ryutaro’s life—starting from his early days as a backpacker, commuting to work on a fixed-gear, to how he met his wife through riding and grew to The Nakamoto family.…
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People On The Road Vol.4 with Unchale
With her iconic short hair, Unchale is the face behind UNCHALE Store. Her designs are playful, light, and full of personality, often reflecting ideas of freedom and staying true to yourself. Through her posters, she shares her thoughts and feelings…
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How do you get in the mood? with Toby
MM: Hi Toby, how’s life lately? How’s Melbourne been treating you? Toby: Great! I guess.. MM: What’s your favorite sound effect? Toby: Subtracting is the most handy effect, I mean, I use filters all the time. Another one I love…
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People On The Road Vol.3 with Gabby Jimenez
Cycling has always been fun—ever since Gabby Jimenez was a kid. Riding since elementary school, she grew up in Laguna, south of Manila, and still carries that joy every time she climbs on a bike. In…
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People On The Road Vol.2 with Satomi Yamada
Somewhere between Tokyo and the horizon, Satomi is always moving. By day, she edits magazines and writes stories. By the rest of the year, she’s on a bike—riding through mountains, alleys, and empty roads, scribbling her experiences…
