partners of Live Slow Ride Fast
It’s exciting to work with brands that share our twin passions; the bike and living life to the full off it. Together, we #liveslowridefast
Now that Laurens can choose his own adventures, he can also choose his own partners. The best thing about being retired, right? So for his adventures, he aimed high. He wanted to ride with the best material out there. Stuff that’s build to last and spreads joy whenever you use it. Products that should make you feel happy every single day because you know they will get you from A to B. All the brands on this page have that Live Slow Ride Fast aspect to them. They will keep us company on the windy trails of Holland as well as the dusty gravel roads of Kansas. Daytime or nighttime, they will provide us with everything we need to make an adventure worth while.
Team Live Slow Ride Fast proudly present its partners in crime in 2023:
Bikes that make you proud wherever and whatever the surface. From tarmac to gravel, from road to mtb.
We are really proud to partner with Specialized for a second year. The brand stands for riding fast, but was as excited as we were to join us on our new adventures in gravel riding. They provide us with the best bikes and tires for road and gravel (Diverge, Roubaix, Tarmac, Aethos and Creo SL), helmets for safety and Roval wheels.
The world's leading cycling components manufacturer
We are stoked to be their GRX gravel components ambassador. They are simply the best brand there is when it comes to bike parts. Laurens has been riding with Shimano parts throughout his whole cycling career and they never once failed him. Shifting, braking, you name it, it takes only a small mouvement of your pink to make it work.
The biggest gambling operator of the Netherlands with a heart for sports donates a large amount of its benefits to charity organizations, working in the fields of health, exercise and well-being.
Live Slow Ride Fast = LSRF, the cycling brand that makes sure you look good on and off the bike. High quality bibs, tights and jerseys to cover your training rides, endurance races and speed dates. Give us a follow on Instagram!
Together with Wijnvoordeel.nl, we choose our favorite bottles from Spain, Italy and France for our grand tours collections. Our Live Slow Ride Fast package deals are known for their great selection of wines with a great discount and fast delivery to your doorstep.
Dropper seat posts, parts and saddles
PRO has all the stuff we need for our gravel adventures in the USA like the Belgian Waffle Ride and the technical Grasshopper series. And when we are not riding fast, we need them for our slow life, exploring new routes on any 5 to 9 adventure that involves some serious bike packing. Their bags will make sure our camping gear and clothes travel dry and clean, so we can focus on the road ahead.
Beer brewed for everyone who loves cycling
Kwaremont is the ultimate reward after every ride. By your own force or with some assistance. Short or long. On cobblestones or asphalt. At a fast or slow pace. It’s the beer Laurens has been serving at his gravel events from the very start. With a name like that and the myth that surrounds this climb, you cannot but agree with him.
Rain or shine, your bike need some TLC. Dynamic Bike Care knows how to keep your bikes in excellent condition. From frame to chain, for wet or dry riding and for any type of bike. This Dutch brand is killing it when it comes to cleaning and maintaining. F*ck dirty!
A stolen bike is probably the number #1 nightmare of a cyclist. So why not look for an insurance company that covers the expenses when your bike gets stolen ánd doesn’t cost too much every month? Enjoy the benefits of the collective!
Tim Leatherman designed his first multitool 37 years ago in Oregon, USA. Not just a set of tools and knives, but a prototype based on his desire to have pliers as well. The combination of these tools, make sure you are ready for any adventure, wether it is camping or multi-day cycling trips.
Simply clever
As a major player in the cycling world and official partner of the Tour de France and the Green Jersey, Skoda was the perfect match for Live Slow Ride Fast. Wether it is a weekend trip biking with friends, or the making of a movie in Italy, their Kodiaq gets us and our bikes fast and safely from A to Z.
Bike computers, smart bikes and smart trainers for the win
The ELEMNT bike computer is essential for us as cyclists. Every day we register our rides, navigate, check our productivity and after we are done, we want it all to be uploaded smoothly and quickly. We simply have to be able to count on products like these! Wahoo’s products never let us down and are a revelation when it comes to being user-friendly. Their Kickr Smart Trainer awaits us whenever the weather is too bad to go out for a ride, or when we need to kick each others asses online.
Bone conducting technology for high-quality sound
We like riding while listening to music or a podcast, but we used to rarely do it, because it can be really dangerous. The technology of Shokz gives us super sound but also the situational awareness you need when riding. And a big plus: they don’t hurt the ears when wearing them for longer than an hour.
Here, we BBQ all year round
Who says bbq is a summer-only thing? At LSRF, we simply disagree. Any season is grill season. So, we partnered up with The Bastard, because they take grilling seriously, just like we do. Meat, fish, veggies or bread, their range of ceramic kamado style barbecues ensures top level quality. Dutch design, so it is sturdy and winter-proof and, lest but not least, a feast for the eyes.
Let go of monitoring your heart rate as a tool for progression, but get yourself a power meter. 4iii power meters are reliable, accurate and provide data fast. So you can focus on the road.
PurePower Sport’s roots lye in the Danish health care, where they developed nutritious drinks and bars for those who needed to recover from illnesses. They have added loads of fiber, good fats and protein, all the good stuff. Essential for athletes as well, especially those who practice running, cycling and tri. Their bars, gels, tabs and chews get us going, on training rides and during races.
One pair of sunglasses for any type of weather; that is what Ppeeqq aimed for. Photochromatic lenses that adapt from sunny to cloudy skies and from clear beaches to dark forests. Durable and sustainable. Check out the collection!
The new platform for selling and buying used bikes, gravel, road and mtb. Safe payment methods, a buyer protection and stress free shipment within Europe. Who will buy LtD’s unique UNBOUND gravel bike?
COLLABS WITH LIVE SLOW RIDE FAST
Il Magistrale Cycling Coffee
The motto of Live Slow - Ride Fast is a simply one for Il Magistrale to understand, because they breath cycling just like we do. Slow down, look around and live in the moment, enjoy the small things that are done really well. This comes together with their passion to source and roast the best possible coffees to its full potential. The Gravel Grinder was especially made for me and is a coffee for those that enjoy the adventure.
Spelt Bakery #1
Living in Maastricht for more than 10 years, the Bisschopsmolen was Laurens go-to-bakery. It was the first 100 % spelt bakery in Holland and they provided him with the best bread. They never stop developing their products and they are always looking for better and even more wholesome ingredients and products. Laurens favorite product (a part from all their bread loafs) is off course the LtD Pastrymix: use it for baking pancakes or cookies. You can find all the recipes on their GrainLabs website.
A selection of Live Slow Ride Fast approved material and equipment can be found on Futurumshop.nl. In this cozy digital corner, you will find a lot of products from our partners, but also other (cycling) stuff we like for being super handy or just super cool.
Sockeloen
Ride with style.
Ride with passion.
Ride fast.
That’s what Sockeloen is about. High quality cycling socks that keep you going. Our special Live Slow Ride Fast and LSRF collection couldn’t agree more with their motto.
Our Beter Worden podcast wouldn’t be the same without the collaboration of Join cycling app. With their personalized training advice and schedules, you will be ready for your next race or event.