Hey. How're you doing? Really, all ok? It's the weirdest time but we're super grateful for everyone working so hard to give us a sense of security & normality. Here's an edition of Transmission to spread a little positivity & inspiration in these strange days. Look after yourself, look after others, smile and wave where you can, remember, fun is allowed. Enjoy and let us know what you'd like to see in the next edition.
We've got two bike checks for you this time! First up is Dual destroyer Will Swinden. Sheffield mates races are a rush for second place once he gets in the gate. 160mm forks, flat pedals and the biggest Vigilante tyres he can squeeze in. Sounds good huh?
The next bike check is Baybutt's Rocket. It seems only right to shine a light on this bike with the new Rocket dominating the airwaves these last couple of weeks. This vessel has carried him far and wide in the last two years with grace and support. See what goes into building the "best mtb ever".
Easter Weekend should have been the grand depart of the Dales Divide. 600km off road from Arnside to Scarborough and back. Due to the current situation that obviously didn't go ahead but Duncan Philpott kindly wrote up his account from last year. It was a heatwave too!
Check these out! We worked with Ray Gridley at Baslow Pottery to produce these amazing beakers for brews. They arrived just in time for the Water Vole Classic but since that's off, we've put them on our merch page. Completely unique, you won't find anything like these anywhere else.
One of Sam's favourite bands, The Slow Readers Club, released their latest album a couple of weeks ago and he's had it on repeat since. If you're a fan of the likes of Joy Division, White Lies and Editors then have a listen.
5 litre V twin motorbike anyone? If you haven't heard of Allen Millyard then, well, you have now. You're welcome. He builds mad stuff in his shed. Other projects include putting a V10 engine from a Dodge Viper into a motorbike and building a single sided swingarm, trellis framed DH bike from scratch. Get down this rabbithole.
Bikes and Pizza, the dream team. This film from Patagonia tells the story of Jen and Anne, and their Pizza joint The Hot Tomato in Fruita, Colorado. It's a life affirming and inspiring story, something positive and uplifting in these difficult times. It also makes you really want to head to Colorado for bikes, beer and pizza. Have a watch.
If you haven't yet seen Will smashing the brand new Rocket down our demo loop, just before we all went into lockdown, then here's a treat for you. Music by the uber talented Jacob Gilbourne who's studio is about as close to unit 9 as you can get - it's right next door!
Look after yourselves, from all at Cotic,

Cy, Paul, Kelvin, Richard, Sam, Will, Hannah & Darren
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