Iowa Bike Banquet This Weekend!
Y’all are not ready for this suit!
I am on a plane to Detroit. I’m going to see my friend and I’m really excited. We’re both too busy to actually hang out much, but we can co-work for a few days while I acclimate to an american time zone and finish prepping for my keynote at the Iowa Bike Banquet this weekend.
I am not excited about the weather. And I’ve been complaining to whoever will listen. I guess this means it’s your turn to hear my woes. WHY DOES THE FORECAST SHOW NEGATIVE TEMPERATURES IN FAHRENHEIT? How do people live this way? I’ve packed all the temporary heating packs I could reasonable fit including hot hands, hot feet, and hot back. I know hot hands is a brand, and they’re probably just called foot and back warmers, but i think “hot back” sounds hilarious so that’s what i’m gonna call it!
I’ve been overheating all day because i’m dressed for my destination. I’m still not sure it’ll be enough, but we shall see. I’ve backed both of my merino wool sets. They remind me of long john’s. The waffle-y textured white long underwear that kept every 80s baby warm. I mean, i wasn’t there, but i bet they were using long john’s long before the 80s even. Do they still make them? After a quick google, it appears fruit of the loom is still holding folks down with the waffle pants. Lovely.
Detroit will be the bigger challenge because I’ll actually go outside sometimes, but my plan for Des Moines is to take the airport shuttle to the hotel, and stay indoors by using the tunnel that connects to the convention center. -18 degrees with a real feel of -28 means Ayesha is an indoor cat until further notice.
Beyond the weather, I’m really looking forward to the events this weekend. I’ve only been to Iowa twice before when I started the Ride Across Wisconsin in Dubuque. Interesting little place. So really I’ve never REALLY been to Iowa. I’m looking forward to meeting people and sharing my journey. It’s always fun to remenisce a bit while writing my speeches. I often forget I had some really good times along the way. And of course, I also found myself in quite a few predicaments.
If you’ll be at the Expo or the Banquet, please come and say hi! If you read this blog regularly, you know I’m not the most outwardly social human, but that doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy when someone else starts the conversation! They’re still selling tickets through Friday, so it’s not too late to put on your long john’s and join the festivities!
In unrelated news, Will and I are planning a group ride to Terrassa (just outside of Barcelona) mid-february. We’re riding for tasty treats at a friend’s cafe! More info on that soon!
Bike Racing News Updates none of y’all asked for?
Derek Gee no longer owes 30 million Euros, so that’s lovely for him. The world tour season has kicked off for both the women and the men at the Tour down under in Australia. The women’s stage race is done (no spoilers from me), but the Men just got started and race through Sunday. The next big women’s race is the Cadel Evans Road Race on January 31st.
Okie, send warm thoughts please. I REALLY need them.
Kicking off my Paris-Brest-Paris qualifying series with a 200 km brevet out of Altea on the Costa Blanca. The road to PBP starts here!
Trading the bike for running shoes at the Girona Half Marathon. Come cheer if you're in town!
Taking on the cobbles of the Hell of the North at the Paris-Roubaix Challenge, finishing on the famous Roubaix Velodrome.
Four days of racing, group rides and the bike expo at Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. Come say hi!
PBP qualifier #2: a 300 km brevet starting in Ripollet, just outside Barcelona, through the Barcelona and Girona countryside.
Gravel week in Girona! The Traka takes over the Catalan backroads with its 100, 200, 360 and Adventure routes. Find me out there.
The spring edition of The Pedaler's Retreat: a week of riding, eating and exploring around Girona. Spots are limited, so check out The Pedaler's Retreat page for details.
This one's for the days you want to feel like yourself out loud. Casual and comfortable, it's built for coffee runs and weekend hangs rather than the saddle, but it carries the same message wherever you wear it: visibility is worth celebrating, and so are you.
• 100% combed cotton
• Heather colors are 15% viscose and 85% cotton
• Fabric weight: 5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²)
• Relaxed fit
• Cropped length
• Ribbed crew neck
• Dropped shoulders
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Double-needle hems
• Preshrunk
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde level requirements.
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), A Quick Brown Fox ensures that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact us at ayesha@aquickbrownfox.com or write to us PO Box 360932
Decatur GA 30036-0932
United States.
Some of the most important statements are the everyday ones, the shirt you reach for without thinking, the one that quietly does its job every time you put it on. This tee is soft, easy, and made for regular life: errands, hangouts, lazy Sundays. Wear it often, and let it keep doing the quiet work of representation, one ordinary day at a time.
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• All Heather colors are 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti or Guatemala
Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde level requirements.
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), A Quick Brown Fox ensures that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact us at ayesha@aquickbrownfox.com or write to us PO Box 360932
Decatur GA 30036-0932
United States.
• 100% cotton twill
• 6-panel unstructured cap with a low profile
• 6 sewn eyelets
• Black sweatband
• Metal snap buckle with an antique brass finish
• Washed-out vintage effect
• Blank product sourced from China
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the lead and phthalates level requirements.
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), A Quick Brown Fox ensures that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact us at ayesha@aquickbrownfox.com or write to us PO Box 360932
Decatur GA 30036-0932.
• 100% certified organic cotton 3/1 twill
• Fabric weight: 8 oz/yd² (272 g/m²)
• Dimensions: 16″ × 14 ½″ × 5″ (40.6 cm × 35.6 cm × 12.7 cm)
• Weight limit: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
• 1″ (2.5 cm) wide dual straps, 24.5″ (62.2 cm) length
• Open main compartment
• Blank product sourced from India
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the azo dyes and formaldehyde level requirements.
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), A Quick Brown Fox ensures that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact us at ayesha@aquickbrownfox.com or write to us PO Box 360932
Decatur GA 30036-0932
United States.
"Have you tried watching the Tour de France Femmes?" is the kind of question that changes people, the invitation that turns a curious first watch into a lifelong fan. This crop top is for the people spreading that invitation, the ones who know that once you see women's racing, tactics, grit, and photo finishes and all, you're hooked for good. Wear it as an open door: come watch, come cheer, come find out what you've been missing.
• 100% combed cotton
• Heather colors are 15% viscose and 85% cotton
• Fabric weight: 5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²)
• Relaxed fit
• Cropped length
• Ribbed crew neck
• Dropped shoulders
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Double-needle hems
• Preshrunk
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh
"Have you tried watching the Tour de France Femmes?" is the kind of question that changes people, the invitation that turns a curious first watch into a lifelong fan. This shirt is for the people spreading that invitation, the ones who know that once you see women's racing, tactics, grit, and photo finishes and all, you're hooked for good. Wear it as an open door: come watch, come cheer, come find out what you've been missing.
• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• All Heather colors are 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Quarter-turned to avoid crease down the center
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Haiti or Guatemala
Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
"Have you tried watching the Tour de France Femmes?" is the kind of question that changes people, the invitation that turns a curious first watch into a lifelong fan. This tote bag is for the people spreading that invitation, the ones who know that once you see women's racing, tactics, grit, and photo finishes and all, you're hooked for good. Carry it as an open door: come watch, come cheer, come find out what you've been missing.
• 100% certified organic cotton 3/1 twill
• Fabric weight: 8 oz/yd² (272 g/m²)
• Dimensions: 16″ × 14 ½″ × 5″ (40.6 cm × 35.6 cm × 12.7 cm)
• Weight limit: 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
• 1″ (2.5 cm) wide dual straps, 24.5″ (62.2 cm) length
• Open main compartment
• Blank product sourced from India
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the azo dyes and formaldehyde level requirements.
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), A Quick Brown Fox ensures that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact us at ayesha@aquickbrownfox.com or write to us PO Box 360932
Decatur GA 30036-0932
United States.
Community is the only thing that will save us, and that's a belief worth wearing, not just saying. This tee is for the people who show up for each other and understand that we’re all in this together and no one gets anywhere alone.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), A Quick Brown Fox LLC ensures that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact us at ayesha@aquickbrownfox.com or write to us PO Box 360932
Decatur GA 30036-0932
United States...
America? America has a problem. Community is the only thing that will save us, and that's a belief worth wearing, not just saying. This tee is for the people who show up for each other and understand that we’re all in this together and no one gets anywhere alone.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
The design says it plainly, over and over, until the word "matters" rises out of the repetition, because some things need to be said more than once before they're truly heard. This tee is for anyone who's ever needed to see themselves reflected somewhere, and for everyone ready to make sure the next person does too.
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Guatemala, Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
• Traceability:
- Weaving—India, South Korea
- Dyeing—El Salvador, California
- Manufacturing—Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US
• Contains 0% recycled polyester
• Contains 0% dangerous substances
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), A Quick Brown Fox LLC ensures that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact us at ayesha@aquickbrownfox.com or write to us A Quick Brown Fox LLC
PO Box 360932
Decatur GA 30036-0932
United States.
Rest is part of the work. Even the most dedicated among us need a day where the inbox can wait. This mug is a gentle permission slip to log off, protect your peace, and give your full attention to whatever, or whoever, is actually in front of you.
• Material: Enamel
• Dimensions: height 3.14″ (8 cm), diameter 3.25″(8.25 cm)
• Lead and BPA-free material
• White coating with a silver rim
• Hand-wash only
• Blank product sourced from China
Attention! Don't heat liquids or food directly in the mug—it can damage the coating.
Disclaimer: The Enamel Mug is susceptible to staining when used with certain beverages, including coffee, tea, and natural juices. That’s a normal characteristic of enamel products and not specific to our mug alone. Due to the enamel’s rough and porous surface texture, particles from these drinks may easily adhere to the mug, resulting in stains over time. Stains can be effectively removed by applying lemon juice or soda to the affected area and gently scrubbing with a hard sponge.
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the lead, cadmium and chromium level requirements.
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), A Quick Brown Fox LLC ensures that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact us at ayesha@aquickbrownfox.com or write to us PO Box 360932
Decatur GA 30036-0932
United States.
There's a particular feeling in seeing someone who looks like you doing the thing you love. It shifts something, makes room for you to imagine yourself there too. This tank isn't kit for the ride, it's for after: post-ride coffee, weekend errands, hanging out with your crew, the moments when you want to carry that feeling with you into the rest of your day. Simple, soft, and unmistakable, it's a quiet way of saying I'm here, and I'm not going anywhere.
• 100% combed and ringspun cotton
• Tri-blends are 50% polyester/25% combed/25% ringspun cotton/rayon
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142.40 g/m²), triblends: 3.8 oz/yd² (90.07 g/m²)
• 30 singles thread weight
• Side-seamed
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Honduras, or the US
Age restrictions: For adults
EU Warranty: 2 years
Other compliance information: Meets the flammability level requirements.
In compliance with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), A Quick Brown Fox ensures that all consumer products offered are safe and meet EU standards. For any product safety related inquiries or concerns, please contact us at ayesha@aquickbrownfox.com or write to us PO Box 360932
Decatur GA 30036-0932
United States.