Fuelling Passion: How a Bike Ride Led to WoodSnap’s Latest Collaboration with Lot 22 Olive Oil Co.The best ideas rarely happen behind a desk. Sometimes, they happen on a climb, mid-ride, when the endorphins are kicking in and the mind is clear. At WoodSnap, we’ve always believed that business is personal. Our latest project—a custom wood gift box for Lot 22 Olive Oil Co. didn’t start in a boardroom. It started on the road, somewhere between a steep incline and a sprint finish, on a bike ride with Lot 22 founder, Zach.The Origin: Momentum and Mindset
Zach and I are both avid cyclists. If you ride, you know that the sport attracts a certain type of person: someone who values endurance, precision and the right gear. During our rides through Redlands and Riverside, the conversation naturally drifted from cadence and watts to our other shared obsession: Quality. We realized that our businesses share the same DNA. Lot 22 creates premium, high-polyphenol olive oil—literal high-octane fuel for the body. WoodSnap creates durable, premium printed wood products—functional art built to last. It became obvious that we needed to collaborate. We needed a vessel worthy of holding Zach’s “liquid gold.”
The “Kit”: Form Meets Function
Just as a cyclist carefully chooses their kit for the best performance, we designed this box to be the ultimate packaging solution. We took the rustic, earthy aesthetic of the Lot 22 brand—featuring their iconic tree and silhouette of Zach's dog printed directly onto our wood gift box. The result is a slide-top gift box that feels as organic as the product inside. Why this box works: • Durability: Like a good bike frame, these boxes are solid. They protect the glass bottle inside, ensuring the product arrives safely whether it’s being shipped across the country or gifted locally. • Sustainability: The natural wood reflects the agricultural roots of the olive oil. It’s packaging that doesn’t get thrown away; it gets repurposed. • The Details: We made sure the deep blacks of the Lot 22 logo popped against the light wood, clearly marking it as a product of Redlands, California. Quality Recognizes Quality This collaboration is a testament to what happens when local makers support each other. Whether you are fueling up for a century ride or dressing a salad for a family dinner, the quality of what you use matters. We are proud to see our wood craftsmanship protecting Lot 22’s incredible product. It’s a partnership built on friendship, fueled by passion, and sealed with a ride. Check out the Wood Gift Box for bottles and grab a bottle of the best olive oil in town.