A Little of Everything: Community, Clever Gear, and a Custom Build

Nearly $10K Raised for Happy Helpers for the Homeless

We were featured on the local news yesterday! The Neutrino raffle (a collab between VO, ATWBuilds, and Weichel Coatings) raised $9,735 for Happy Helpers for the Homeless - a local nonprofit that’s been providing food, toiletries, and compassion to those in need for over 30 years.

A huge thank-you to everyone who donated, shared, or bought a ticket. What started as a fun project turned into something that will make a real difference in our community, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Small Gear, Big Utility: SOTO Field Hopper + Pocket Spork

We’re big fans of gear that’s simple, clever, and just works - and these two pieces from SOTO hit that sweet spot.

The Field Hopper is an ultralight folding table that opens with one motion and provides a stable surface for your coffee setup, lunch, or even your lantern at camp. It’s compact enough to fit in a pannier or framebag, and folds flat. If you’re the kind of rider who appreciates good design and thoughtful details, this is your new favorite piece of camp kit.

Pair it with the Pocket Spork - titanium bowl, stainless handle, and a folding design that slips neatly into your cooking kit - and you’re ready for dining by the campfire, stream, and under the stars.

A Blue Lug Chessie Build 🤖

Over in Tokyo, our friends at Blue Lug put together a stunning Chessie build featuring wireless shifting, and a front rack + basket combo that looks like an absolute blast. It’s the kind of bike that makes you want to load up a weekend bag and disappear for a bit.

Click here for the full build gallery. Start at the driveside picture and click right for a ton of detail shots.