“It’s been a long journey of ups and downs, but today, all the suffering and sacrifices were forgotten.” A post race recap full of heart, tears and champagne - gmester91 brought home the gold at ranxogravel putting him 2nd overall on the gravelearthseries 2024 podium.  . “2023 was a very challenging season, the stars never seemed to align. With 2024, while uncertain on how the year would unfold I had learnt that I perform my best when I focus on having fun — that became my mentality for the season. . I signed up for races that excited me. I tried to relax more. The difference was night and day. The season started with a win at Transcordillers and the rest of the year was just a really good time. When I won at Ranxo, it was the big one where I did what deep down I always believed could happen. . In short, that’s my goal forever moving forward: Have fun, enjoy the ride and smile. Life’s too short otherwise.” . Images by velophoto.tx gravelearthseries ranxogravel transcordilleras . #albaoptics #vzumlens #cyclinglife #retromodern #outsideisfree

On the bike, off the bike. We’re vibin’ with __nickthegreek__ wearing the ANVMA 99 GUN VZUM PLASMA . Images by hughjchamers . #albaoptics #sunglasses #vzumlens #outsideisfree #retromodern

Reflections on Sneak Peaks, 37000m of climbing across 1000km, first finisher kleinerriese was in his element. . “sneakpeaks_cc was a bit of a funny race experience. Having finished FURTHER Le Chemin only 8 days before, I wasn’t even sure I could finish the race and therefore prepared myself for a great party and a scenic ride through stunning Italy with lots of espresso and cornetti. . Coming away with the win was a surprise and the party they hosted for me at the finish exceeded everything I could have imagined. 3 Pizzas after a long ride? Good vibes only!” . Images by jacob_kopecky . #albaoptics #sunglasses #vzumlens #cyclinglife #retromodern #outsideisfree

A look inside the box of our interchangeable VZUM™️ LENSES: each individually sold lens comes packaged with a microfibre cleaning cloth, warranty and certificate of authenticity — fire up your focus 🔥 . Discover our comprehensive VZUM™️ lens collections for models Delta, Delta Lei, Stratos and Mantra — available online and in best retailers. . #albaoptics #vzumlens #retromodern

A snapshot into the Road to Nowhere solidarity challenge, Valencia to Lapland. 30 days, 5000km with daniel__sanz wearing the DELTA ULTRA II WHT VZUM RKT . Images by odeigil . #albaoptics #sunglasses #vzumlens #deltaultra #cyclinglife #retromodern #outsideisfree

Fresh powder, pink skies. Exploring the Washington Gulch Trail, Colorado. With sophiamacephotography wearing the ANVMA 99 VAN VZUM ALU. . #albaoptics #sunglasses #vzumlens #anvma99

Alpine magic. In Breckenridge, Colorado with gracieparkaaa — wearing the ANVMA 99 VAN VZUM ALU . #albaoptics #sunglasses #vzumlens #anvma99 #outsideisfree retromodern

New season’s colours for our winter Fleece Cap: FUCSIA/GREY, INDIGO, GREEN, DUST — essential kit for those off duty days. . The FLEECE CAP is our classic 5-panel trail cap reinvented for colder weather conditions. Manufactured in a soft and warm fleece fabric, perfect for wintery off-duty moments, keeping you cosy by the campfire after a long day on the trails. Featuring an “albaoptics” embroidered logo on the centre front of dome. Adjustable strap with elastic leash system adjusts to accommodate a wide range of dome sizes. . → Available online and at your best local retailer. . #albaoptics #fleecehat #run #outsideisfree #retromodern

It’s always cool in Chile... Delviento x Altopoint shooting, featuring the ANVMA 99 VAN ALU with msinglong ↓ Images by kata_ulloa Stylist nnicolazs Direction nokingsinthewild Assistant mrtn_amigo . #albaoptics #sunglasses #vzumlens #anvma99 #outsideisfree #retromodern