Granny Gear Hats

Fire Sale! All hats now $25

2009-08-07T09:27:00.000-07:00

That's right, you heard it.

All hats are on sale right now for $25.

Come to 2421 W. Arthington St, Chicago, IL on Saturday Aug 8 to pick 'em up.

I'm sure they'll go fast.

Oh yea, there's also a yardsale at that address at the same time.

(Sweet)

Celeste, Lots'a'Dots, and Plaid

2009-07-07T08:51:00.000-07:00

More hats!!!!

Celeste (to match those deep v's or that Pista Concept!), Dot Matrix (with eyes!), and Brown Plaid (He's gone Plaid!) Celeste is lined with white with small green polka dots. then kind of a funky.. black and white sorta zebra something or other with a green bill.

all hats are $35 hand made, re-appropriated materials. people are saying that these are the best hats they have ever worn, ask all of Team Beer'd and some people at Smart Bike Parts.

Also, we came up with this little ditty, just in time for the Bicycle Film Festival as it makes its way across the country.

Bicycle Film Festival hat. Made from the BFF Musette bags given out last year. Outside is a peleton and the inside is the Cinelli/BFF Logo pattern. and some champ stripes just for good measure.

New Email Address

2009-06-17T08:13:00.000-07:00

For anyone that wants to contact us, please feel free to email us at

GrannyGearHats at Gmail dot com

Yea... just take out the 'at' make it a @ and the dot and make it a '.'

Ya'll are smart.

Oh Hai... Forget about us?

2009-06-16T07:39:00.000-07:00

I hope not! We're still around. Sorry I haven't updated much. Most of the content usually hits the Team Beer'd blog instead.

I have 3 new hats in.

One blue.

One green.

One cream with red and white polka dots.

There are still some hats left over at Smart Bike Parts at 3031 W. Armitage, in Logan Square, Chicago.

Who knows, maybe these hats will end up there too!

Snag one today.

2009-04-09T13:56:00.000-07:00

Some of the Team Beer'd team issue caps have arrived and have been dispersed amongst the ranks. So far people have said...

"These are freakin' sweet" - Adam

"The hats are awesome! ... I'm gonna rock this hard. Best cycling cap I've ever owned!*

*(In this decade. The 90's and neon went together like Metal and Whiskey)" - Josh

Granny Gear Hats Now Available at Smart Bike Parts

2009-03-18T06:44:00.000-07:00

Friends and Co-Sponsors of Team Beer'd, Smart Bike Parts, now carries Granny Gear Hats.
The hats are only available in-store, so you can't get the hats from their website just yet.
If you wish to order one, you will have to go through myself.
Feel free to email me with requests.
Located in Logan Square, Chicago, right off of Humbolt Boulevard at 3031 W Armitage Ave
Call them any time at (773) 384-3010‎.
Eric, Casey, and everyone else there are the jam.
GG Hats will run you about $37 there (sorry, they gotta make money too!)

Also, we are working out the details on Custom Hats (!!). When we have all of that hashed out, I'll post it here for everyone to see.

Chicago BMX'er, Kevin Porter, Opens Coffee Shop

2009-03-03T12:49:00.000-08:00

Delicious Cafe at 3827 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60613 just recently opened.
I found this news via Defgrip
Here's the flickr
This is really exciting to me. It doesn't appear to be a "Bike Shop/Coffee Shop" specifically, but it's a Coffee Shop ran by bikers, whether they be BMX or what-have-you, it's still one new place in Chicago to add to the list of rad bike-centric places.

Good job KP. I'll be seeing you soon.

Lock up your back doors and lock up your livers. Team Beer'd is here.

2009-03-02T12:27:00.001-08:00

Granny Gear Hats is proud to announce it's sponsorship of Team Beer'd.
Check out more over at www.teambeerd.com

Tour da Chicago 2009 Final Stage. Feb. 28, 8pm. Lincoln Statue

2009-02-27T09:50:00.001-08:00

After Party TBD.

COG Magazine 1 Year Anniversary. Chicago. Feb.21.

2009-02-18T06:38:00.000-08:00

Click the flyer to see detail.

Friday the 13th, 2009, Chicago.

2009-02-12T14:15:00.000-08:00

Taj and some other dude riding at Rays Indoor MTB

2009-02-11T15:46:00.000-08:00

Most of the video is crap, except for the parts where Taj is flowing, but forget about that and fas forward to about 3:55.

Whoa.

Winter Hats have been around for a while.. sorry.

2009-01-26T15:24:00.000-08:00

So yea! Here we go!
Finally have the winter hats in, if you didn't already know through my Flickr.
They are made of 100% Merino Wool, which means they are super soft, comfy, don't stink, and are washable!
They are $40
Granny Gear Hats will soon be available at Smart Bike Parts in Logan Square, Chicago, IL.

Last weekend was Stage 2 of the 2009 Tour da Chicago. It was brutally cold out, a whopping -14ºF. I thought it would be a good idea to get out and race, but I quickly realized I am so very out of shape. I finished with 3 other Team Beer'd Members, Hughje, Shirley Temple, and Lara.
All photos from the Tour by Ira @ beingtotallysweetinchicago.com

DRINK! SPIN! PUKE!

2008-12-22T10:29:00.000-08:00

TONIGHT! Last IRO Sprints for 2008!

Cobra Lounge!

9pm!

IRO Sprints - Cobra Lounge- Mondays in December 2008 from Matthew on Vimeo

I will also bring hats with me tonight, so anyone that wants one, hit me up.

By the way. Here is the latest Winter Hat. This thing RULES!

100% Merino Wool.

$45

WINTER HATS!!

2008-11-28T09:26:00.001-08:00

100% Merino Wool. Hand stitched. 4-Panel Winter Cycling Cap with ear flap.

This was the 1st prototype, so the price you are seeing will not represent future caps.

Sorry. So consider this a promo deal!

$40

Champaign, IL Cranksgiving and Winter Hats

2008-11-27T08:09:00.000-08:00

Down in Champaign/Urbana, a college town in southern Illinois, a man named Luke did a good thing.
He organized the area's first Cranksgiving. It looks like it was a success.

Here are the winners
1 - Stephanie Seiler
2 - Desiree Gualandri
3 - Josh Ritchey
4 - Fred Davidson
5 - Kyle French
5 - Lisa Hall
7 - Warren Montgomery
8 - Mike Pennington

Skid - Brent Levitt
Footdown - Stephen
Sprints - Andrew ??
Trackstand - Sean Laude

Granny Gear donated some hats for 1st place and winner of skids.

The winter hats are coming along nicely after a little R&R and R&D this week.
Pictures up as soon as I get back from holiday.

IRO SPRINTS! GOOO!!!! DON'T STOP PEDALING!!

2008-11-20T13:37:00.000-08:00

Iro Sprints is bicycle roller racing in a social setting. The bicycles
are fixed safely inside on a stage and competitors sprint 400 meters
to the screams of the crowd who watch their progress on a projector.
This December a series of Monday races will occur December 1st, 15th
and 22nd at 9pm at Cobra Lounge (21+ 235 N. Ashland). All are
encouraged to participate, the cost is $5 to compete in the nightly
tournament. All proceeds will benefit the Bicycle Messenger Emergency
Fund, a non profit organization that provides emergency compensation
to bicycle messengers who are hurt on the job. There will be various
attractions such as team relays, a live metal soundtrack, and prizes
for the winners.

Video cut by yours truly.

IRO Sprints - Cobra Lounge- Mondays in December 2008 from Matthew on Vimeo.

NEW HAT DAY!

2008-11-18T16:48:00.000-08:00

#38 - Wool Exterior

#33

#37
#36

#30
#32
#31
#31With optional ear warmer.

All caps are --- each and one size fits most unless otherwise noted.

Visit my Flickr for more details about each cap's size.

****Because I have yet to grasp this blogging thing, some of the pictures are sadly cut off. I do not know how to fix it so I encourage you to please visit the Flickr to see the images in all their full framed glory

A trip out West in 2005 and Wool Hats

2008-11-03T08:15:00.000-08:00

A few merino wool hats are on the way just in time for winter!

I shot this while on an epic trip out west with Ben Popper and Gen Pasquezi.

West Coast 2005 from Matthew on Vimeo.

RACES RACES RACES!!!!

2008-10-22T09:20:00.000-07:00

CHICAGO!
HALLOWEEN!
DO IT!
1334 W. Cornelia
Reg. 7:30
GO! 8pm
Sponsored by Rapha, Sparks, and Yojimbos Garage. (Maybe even Granny Gear Hats)

GG will also be sponosoring the Champaign-Urbana Cranksgiving
more info here.

Hutcinson Ad- Stolen from J. Prolly's blog

2008-10-21T08:57:00.000-07:00

i don't see too many things like this that really inspire me.
this hutchinson spot really hits the mark and gets the filmmaker and cyclist in me all riled up.

It's been too long.

2008-10-18T15:15:00.000-07:00

Hey. So here are some newbies. I've been busy with work for the past 2 weeks and haven't been able to post these.
The black one is 8 panel and stitched with Champion Colors. 100% Cotton. $35
The gray one is 4 panel. Made of everyone's favorite... Flanel. super soft. Lined. $25.

Did you know they are making a live action GI Joe movie? It's going to be terrible, but I'm so gonna go see it.

2nd Race of 5 in the 1st Second Annual Team Beer'd Classics Alleycat Series, Presented by Rapha, Sparks, and Yojimbos Garage

2008-10-07T14:56:00.000-07:00

and Current Standings
Michael Sz(?) 3,000,000
Clayton 4,000,000
Rudy 5,000,000
Ortiz 7,000,000
Hails 8,000,000
Mes 9,000,000
Goldscott 10,000,000
Dawn 11,000,000
Brendan 12,000,000
Mareesha 14,000,000
Hannah 15,000,000
Kim 16,000,000
Brandon 18,000,000
Matt 19,000,000
Dan Cunningham 27,000,000
Kyla 90,000,000
Casey 93,000,000
Lara 98,000,000
Christina Peck 104,000,000
Simon 105,999,999
Allison Peck 106,000,000 First Female
Oren 119,000,000
Mike Phippen 119,000,000
Edward 126,000,000
Lois Garcia 128,000,000
Joe S. 134,000,000
Andrew 135,000,000
Sean 143,000,000
Kieran 150,000,000
Kessler Tilt!
Coyote DG 157,000,000 Overall winner

IRO Sprints TONIGHT!

2008-10-04T11:00:00.001-07:00

The new Bailout Plan has some benefits for Cyclists.

2008-10-02T16:17:00.000-07:00

This is from CNN
"Transportation fringe benefit to bicycle commuters: The measure would allow employers to provide benefits to employees who commute to work via bicycle, such as help purchasing and maintaining a bicycle. The measure would cost taxpayers $10 million."

and also

http://dealbreaker.com/images/thumbs/Bailoutbill.pdf

See page 205. Reimbursement of up to $20 for each "qualifying" bicycle commuting month will be allowed as part of the plan.

That's kind of exciting, but it doesn't really mean much. It might get more people on bikes, which would be cool. I think it would come down to the employer to decide if this sort of tax incentive will work or not.