Another year another trip to the shores of Lake Konstanz and the halls of Friedrichshafen for the Eurobike show.
What would be the trends this year, the revolutions and the quirks? One thing was for sure, this was a day that would involve propulsion on foot, by train, on coach, in plane and car over 14 hours before bed (only two of these options were on time).
Popping up to have a look around in the upper atmosphere…
Switzerland really does look like this…
Halos over dinner…
Then under foot at the hotel as well. Odd coincidence?
Up early and over to Friedrichshafen. Press lounge coffee and cake and a look at map – might as well start at hall A1…
And who do I bump into but old friends Campagnolo right there at the entrance…
Bora Ultra TT wheel…
Bora 80…
80th Anniversary tub…
Then it was off on a wander taking in among other delights, staying in Italy, De Rosa…
This pic doesn’t do the paint job of this De Rosa justice really, it was a kind of pistachio / putty/ glow in the dark green…
Protos…
Sticking with Italy for a bit, Nalini and MOA Sport…
These shoes are a really interesting addition on the horizon…
Nice touches like rubberised cleat contact area, so no slip fitting…
And the women’s version, the same on one side….
And a bit of fun on the other side…
On the theme of nice colours, Camelbak 2014 …
New stuff from Bluegrass. Love the muted greys…
Go Pro ready Met Parachute…
Coffee table of the day…
Really like these bags from Brooks…
Philippe Gilbert’s BMC…
Schwalbe mtb tyres…
Schwalbe One…
Ridley custom painting…
I’ve a soft spot for Moots…
Vamoots RSL…
The trailbuilder’s friend…
Stunner – VanDeyk…
Actually, maybe this was coffee table of the day…
You know how these trade shows are, not as much pizza and parties as hotel rooms, editing and wiring pics with German soap operas on the telly for company. And so it was off to bed and up for a busy day two.
More to come so stay tuned.
Until….
