Video Break: Miles Mathia 3 Days in NYC

July 28 2010 posted by Jack

WRAHW edit with MM

Our boy Miles has to be one of the illest yet most unsung freestyle riders on the scene. Being from the sleepy college town of Gainesville, FL, he doesn’t get the same exposure as kids up in NYC or the West Coast but that details like that didn’t prevent him from taking a little trip up north (despite the rare temperature inversion) and hooking up with Torey of WRAHW to introduce himself to the world. Boy can’t stop, won’t stop. So without further ado, Team Burro’s Miles Mathia…

Miles Mathia 3 Days In NYC from WRAHW on Vimeo.

...and if you don’t know, now you know!

Bumstead Bicycles Prize Bag

July 26 2010 posted by Jack

cool prize bag

This past weekend our new buds at Bumstead Bicycles in Ontario, CA through this fried chicken-themed event. As we love taking care of our retail partners and supporting bike events of all types, we fried up this one-of-a-kind messenger for them. The pics are a little small but you get the idea.

I suppose I should take some time to outline our philosophy on sponsoring races and events. We love helping you guys out and expanding the awareness of our brand but there are some considerations we keep in mind when selecting what we want to sponsor. First off, if we do sponsor your event we will come through. Not with a sticker pack or a t-shirt but a product of some sort. Depending on the scope of your event, how well you publicize it, number of attendees and whether we simply like the idea or theme will affect whether you get something from stock or a custom one-off to commemorate the event. Honestly, we prefer doing the special bags but they aren’t cheap and they aren’t easy so the bigger your event and the more lead time you give us, the better the chances of getting something truly ill. We are still a small company struggling in these rough economic times so unfortunately we can’t help everybody so when you request Burro sponsorship be sure to give us your best pitch and let us know how sponsoring your event will help us in the end. I recommend you check out this Urban Velo article if you plan on soliciting sponsors for your next event. really good stuff.

Keep It Wheel!

Summer 2010 Messenger Bag Colorways

July 13 2010 posted by Jack

Summer 2010

It’s been a long time coming but we’ve finally settled on a line of colors to last us through the summer. A limited number will be available through the online store but will also find their way to retail stores around the world in the coming months.

Check ‘em all out here.

Thanks to Chris Shinn for taking the pictures and to JOB, Milan and Jack for modeling. Vendors interested in carrying these bags, hit us up at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Video Break: Sean’s Bike Check

July 09 2010 posted by Jack

another edit from lil Sean

How could you not love this kid? Reps it hard and rides it harder! Here he is doing a bike check and trying snap his GOrilla, haha!

Sean Coats’ Bike Check and Quickie from Sean Coats on Vimeo.

Burro Sponsored Events

June 28 2010 posted by Jack

upcoming events

Just to run down some upcoming events we are sponsoring…

First up, this Saturday in Orlando is Rat Race 3. Winner gets a Subrosa Malum frame, that’s sick! I’ll be taking the van down to hang out so holler. Any Duvaliens want to roll, hit me up.

We’re making a custom one-off bag for Quake City Rumble, this weekend in San Francisco. Ursula did some applique and it’s looking sick. I’ll post a pic on the Tumblr as soon as it’s finished.

C&W Mini-Tour / Shipping Hold

June 23 2010 posted by Jack

hold on shipping until Monday

Chicken & Whiskey are going on a little Florida mini-tour this weekend so after today, we’ll resume shipping and processing orders on Monday. Thanks for your patience.

If you live in the area come out and see us! We’ll be carting product along with us so you can put your dirty little hands on it, try it on, and buy stuff at the shows. Here’s the scedule:

Thursday, June 24
Sarasota - Pastimes Pub

Friday, June 25
Orlando - Uncle Lou’s (right next to Ace Metric!)

Saturday, June 26
Gainesville - Wayward Council

Sunday, June 27
St. Augustine - Nobby’s

Monday, June 28
Jacksonville - Lomax Lodge

The Chronic Is Upon Us!

June 21 2010 posted by Jack

new premium pedal straps!

The latest iteration of our ever-popular foot retention system are ready to hit the streets. Built with a new tubular webbing, these straps are even stronger with a flexible feel, able to take a beating but easier to break in. We’ve lengthened the top closure and and the tapered straps for added surface area and enhanced velcro holding strength. Available in three brighter, bolder colorways (Black Gold, Orange Kush, and Grape Ape) these straps are online now and coming to retail stores soon. Check ‘em out!

The whole gang!