A Natooke bike will be heading off to Uganda, the place where we got our name. This is no ordinary bike either with its full on Uganda flag colour style. It will be rocking the gentle slopes in no time at all. That basket was recently added on to create more comfort in the back and a few more green bananas in the front!
We have a newish Flying Banana black and red bike up for grabs. It has been ridden around Beijing for a couple of months but has to go up due to financial strains on the owner. Not that that is your concern, but this sweet ready to go bike should be!
The bike is sold but we can help sell your bike if you are leaving Beijing or just need a bit of cash in dire straits. Get in touch to find out how we can work together!
We were lucky enough to have a student studying out in Liaoning province come over to the shop to rent a bike for the weekend. Sure it’s a long way to the Great Wall from the store, but it is worth the effort biking out. A nice route, taken during the week with little traffic, can be a dream especially out at the Huanghua section of the wall.
Not to sound cheesy but live a little and see something incredible!
Ines has travelled to France to perform on French TV in their daily show called “Village Depart” as a part of their Tour de France 2014 coverage. Her performance took place on the 15th of July in Besancon and was broadcast live on the channel France 3. The crowd was amazed by her fixed gear trick skills.
Watch the video in France or with a French VPN: http://www.francetvsport.fr/tour-de-france/village-depart-du-15072014-234273
Ines did not only get to watch the bike race, but had the honour of getting a behind the scenes look at the Tour de France. The most exciting part was to meet the cyclists and be just with them. She got to meet Chinese hero Ji Cheng on the morning of stage 11 and wished him good luck. Ines also saw the technical set up of the event and drove on the course. Everywhere there were super fancy bikes and super strong legs that got Ines very excited.
The Smarter Than Car Panda (known from the Tour of Beijing and other professional bike races) showed up at the Tour de France to raise awareness and promote the bicycle life in Beijing. The panda is an endagered species just like the cyclists in Chinese cities. The panda watched the Tour de France and could be spotted entertaining crowds before the departure and then cheering for the cyclists 50km after departure in a village called Ville Morgan near Belleville.
On Wednesday the 9th of July Ines had the pleasure of presenting at a gathering of the Beijing Creatives. The venue was overpacked with audience that all came for this free but very inspiring event with four very diverse speakers. Ines was encouraging everyone to think outside the box and question rules and boundaries, especially those set by society and peers so that we can change the world to better place.
Ines from Natooke Beijing has been featured in documentaries shown in both Hong Kong and Mainland China and has been featured in an online video for Global People Magazine in China. Jake and Larry from Natooke Chengdu have been featured in a documentary shown in both Hong Kong and Mainland China taking a look into their fascinating view on life and cycling. Follow the following links to watch the documentaries
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