It all started with one concept: a book about bikes + beer. But it wasn’t
long before a bounty of Hop in the Saddle-inspired ideas swirled under our
helmets. One of my favorites? Our custom-designed Hop in the Saddle beer bag. In
tandem with an ultimate Beer
Bike, you could be sporting some serious style with this beer
bag/pannier filled with a chilled 6-pack and 22-ouncer, U-lock, laptop, snackage
and personal goods. The bag is made of oiled
canvas. Have you seen the stuff? It’s natural, durable
(couldn’t believe how my 2-year-old’s paw prints wiped right off)
and delightful to carry. The top of the bag folds over, giving you the
flexibility to use it as a tall tote, handbag or around-town pannier. I love the
flexibility of this bag, which will be my go-to hauler for my daily doings.
The amazing woman who made this vision a reality is Portland’s own Rebecca Pearcy of Queen Bee
Creations. I am inspired. It’s been a joy meeting in her buzzing
hive-like studio where we witnessed her creativity in action. On top of the
talent, she’s a delightful person. We couldn’t be more pleased with
this partnership. People like Rebecca remind us why Portland is home.
Here are some pictures of the prototype. We’re still working out the nuts
and bolts, but we’re almost there.
Behind the scenes inspiration at Queen Bee!
Order one today by supporting Hop in the Saddle on Kickstarter at the $250 level. In addition to the custom
pannier, you’ll get a heap of goods, including 2 copies of Hop in the
Saddle (check that gift off the list), a copy of Cycling Sojourner, a knit beer
koozie (another favorite I’ll be blogging about soon) and a super sweet
hand-crafted bottle opener. That’s some serious schwag (total value
exceeds $250!).
LINK TO KICKSTARTER >