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Thaanks to everyone who came by or who have shown support online.
Was great to see you ✌ unfortunately I missed the mini MTB but the big boi ATB is also crazy good.
Anyways, I am going to be spending the next months coming up with a business plan, build a website and stuff like that.
Fuck yeah! Please do. When can I order custom forks?
Oddo
So it's Wednesday and it is the first day I am not hung over. I have completely lost the ability to have fun two days in a row.
Thaanks to everyone who came by or who have shown support online. It means everything. This weekend really gave me the confidence and push I need to start pursuing this as a career path.
Yesterday I learned that my PhD dream isn't happening. This news was both harsh and liberating at the same time. The good thing about it is that I can mentally park academia from July 1 and focus on being me and do bike stuff. So the timing of and reception at Kolektif couldn't have been better.
Anyways, besides being my favourite bag maker @tijmen also ended up showing himself as the most lovable and hospitable guy in the world. He truly made me and @JesperXT feel at home in Leipzig. Internet dating at its best.
Jesper also needs a mention here because he drove me back and forth between Denmark and Germany and helped sort all sorts of things during the weekend. Always a pleasure travelling with my wingman.
Bags and bikes had great attention even with an below average exhibition space with sub par lighting. I think all three of us felt that a center stage spot with gravel diorama and more adventure content is next for us. I definitely want to invest more in the next show and use my architecture background a bit more.. while it still being fun obviously.
Anyways, I am going to be spending the next months coming up with a business plan, build a website and stuff like that.