Lasse Andersen

Hunting Lodge Oslo Racing Pack 2012

lasseandersen — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 08:48:55 +0000

For spring 2012 Hunting Lodge presents the ‘Oslo Racing Pack’. Consisting of silk-screen printed T-shirts, a custom limited edition racing cap and tote bag.
The release is based around a new logo created by Hunting Lodge art director Mark James.
The design incorporates an original pictogram of a bike, whilst also spelling out OSLO.
Available at our Oslo location and ‘pop-up’ online store NOW.

Shop Team:
Jonas Strømberg
An-Khang Vu
Edvald Boasson Hagen

Photographer:
Scott de Castro

Design:
Mark James

Location:
Torshov Sport

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Just for the hell of it..

lasseandersen — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:43:13 +0000

Riding Oslo – Copenhagen just for the hell of it. Lets watch the World Champs Roadbiking.

So I always felt weird just standing beside the road watching people race bikes, or it could be watching TdF or some bike race on TV. That’s why I always make it a point to go biking before the racing starts on TV and then sit down and enjoy the action. That was my idea for this ride: 3 hard days on the bike, then enjoy a mellow day riding the coast line of Denmark ending up watching the women’s Worlds race. Finishing of the whole trip with all day of craziness, watching the men’s race…

Thank God I got two of my experienced biking friends to join me. Both are really strong riders with good results in Norwegian races and all around great guys. No way I would ever been able to this by myself!

Now, I have only been biking for 3 years so I am a kinda rookie. Anyhow it’s definitely been a life changing sport for me. It took me out of a life filled with too much party and work and has made me a healthier person. Like a vise man said: “It never gets easier, you just go faster” – I have to say I agree.

First day we started in Oslo, Norway and rode to Strømstad, Sweden. Crossing the border was most definitely the highlight of this ride. On our first night we checked in to a pretty nice spa hotel on the coast. The day ended with a bottle of red wine wearing our compression tights. We did around 150 km on the first day and that was enough to make us fall asleep.

Tip of the day: wearing compression tights for dinner works.

One of my biggest worries on the second day was how I would react to the long day before. I was pretty relieved when my legs felt ok and we were all in good spirits. We fought headwind pretty much the whole day. Accompanied by 2 hailstorms, a couple of hours of rain and a GPS that was set to “recommended” and not “fastest”. We ended up riding through gravel roads, beautiful farmland and over a small mountain. (That road would be more suitable for a MTB race) Looking back I wouldn’t change a thing. I felt like we were in a fairytale/bikeytale, with our sore legs, broken backs, seeing places that we’ll probably newer see again. This day we arrived in Gothenburg right before dark and I barely made it down to dinner before the hotel restaurant closed. With a perfect meal of Swedish meatballs and two beers we just crashed into bed. The ride was about 170 km with lots of crazy terrain.

Tip of the day: I wouldn’t recommend, “recommended” on any GPS.

Day three I felt like a pro! Waking up early and getting ready for biking was my new routine. I don’t think my feelings were in full agreement with my sore legs though. The day turned out to be long and full of headwind, my soon to be pro dream was gone with the wind. Pedaling as hard as we could on a good downhill we never did more then 20 km an hour and I pushed 350 watts on my Power Tap. In other words the day was probably the hardest day I’ve ever had on my bike. Even after a break recharging at a pizza place that had the TT World’s on TV, I still felt exhausted. To be honest I made it to Helsingborg in a coma just after dark. We rode about 200 km.

Tip of the day: Don’t even think about feeling like pro, your not.

On our finale day we had to take the ferry from Helsingborg, Sweden to Helsingør, Denmark. With only 60 km to left to ride, Copenhagen seemed so close. We rode really mellow the whole way and did a fair amount if sightseeing. The sun was up and it was a great day just cruising on our bikes. We stopped right outside of Copenhagen and watched the women’s World’s race and awarded us a fancy lunch. Biking into Copenhagen felt really good. Just knowing that we made it without any big mistakes or accidents was more that I could hope for.

Tip of the day: Recreational wine is really good for you!

I know that a lot of people have ridden way longer and harder, but for me it was a proud moment – something that I’ll always remember.

Lasse

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Personal Velocity Oslo Premiere

lasseandersen — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 16:56:11 +0000

Personal Velocity is a documentary film made by Norwegian Jon Vatne. The movie is about the fast life as a New York bike-messenger. With the help of two cyclists we can get both the ups and downs you witness on them two wheels. Jon Vatne moved to New York in 2009 and was inspired to make this movie based on his own experiences on the streets of NYC with the infamous velo.

Yes, so this upcoming Thursday make sure to get yourself to DogA for the premier of this film. Go go go!

More info about the event here.

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Le Metier

lasseandersen — Mon, 31 May 2010 13:04:51 +0000

The book is a collaboration between Michael Barry who, in addition to riding for Team Sky, has written columns for the New York Times and several books about cycling, and Camille McMillan. It’s an honest and sometimes touching look into the life, the trials and the tribulations as well as the triumphs, of a cycling domestique. Barry’s poignant prose and McMillan’s atmospheric photography create a volume that gives the reader a rare glance into the fascinating and occasionally strange world of professional cycling.

The publisher also makes one of the more interesting magazines in the bike world.. check it out!
Publisher: Rouleur
204 pages / hardback

get it @ Hunting Lodge

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Cali for 5 days…

lasseandersen — Sat, 15 May 2010 05:10:47 +0000

Just been feelin the Cali style of livin and doing some work… now it’s time to go home! but I did get some pictures, check em out! Thank you guys for a great time..

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Oakley Holbrook

lasseandersen — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:14:26 +0000

With his brother Jesse White acting as his creative director, snowboarding superstar Shaun White worked closely with Oakley during the creation of HOLBROOK. Together they went back to vintage styles like the original Oakley FROGSKINS® then set out to distill their own vision of American cool. ..

This glass will be the summer hit foshu…

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The Guardian – Mark James, I want these on my wall!

lasseandersen — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:55:47 +0000

I am not that artsy, but ones in a while I’ll see something that I like.. This is mos def one of the pieces I LIKE!

The Guardian is a new set of two color screen prints by Mark James. The print comes in two parts, A & B, each measuring 12″ x 12″, and presented in a screen printed mailer. Printed in an edition 30 in three color ways, Silver (877), Gold (872) and Pink (182) Each individually signed and numbered.

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Hunting Lodge T-shirts are ready!

lasseandersen — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:40:53 +0000

The t-shirt season is just around the corner here in Oslo and the snow is melting, the days actually have some sun peaking out now and then.. This line is designed by Mark James and looks pretty sick, can’t wait to rock these out and about! Go to Huntinglodge.no and check em out..

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Mikkel Bang wins the US Open slopestyle..

lasseandersen — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:06:43 +0000

Now I have know’n Mikkel for a long time and believe me when I say that there is no one more legit then this kid, he’s got style and a great attitude not just on the board but in real life too. He won his biggest event this weekend at the US Open and I am sure that he will keep on killing it for a loong time to come!

I only wish I had his snowboard skills and his outlook on life.. check out this video and see for yourself!

Click here to view the embedded video.

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Hunting Lodge Spring 2010 T-shirt Launch

lasseandersen — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:56:40 +0000

Hey if you are in Oslo this weekend, come see the new T-shirt line we made up.. It’s siick!

Showing this Saturday at the store: our Spring T-shirt line, designed by Mark James. Join us from 3pm for drinks and maybe some meat! Be good to see you there.

Hunting Lodge Saturday 20th March 2010

Torggata 36, 0183 Oslo

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