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The Mechanics of Joy Talk Climate Change

By Lucas Winzenburg on November 24, 2021

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In the latest episode of “The Mechanics of Joy” podcast, hosts Jon Woodroof and Kike Molares sit down with Lian van Leeuwen of Shift Cycling Culture for a conversation about the bicycle industry’s role in addressing climate change. Listen to their entire chat here…

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Six Perspectives on the 2021 Migration Gravel Race in Kenya

By Guest on July 22, 2021

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The inaugural edition of the Migration Gravel Race took place in Kenya last month, and photographer Lian van Leeuwen was there to document the event. After the race, she caught up with six notable participants to find out what made their experience unique. Find out what they had to say here, along with a gallery of beautiful images from East Africa…

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Migration Gravel Race: Gravel Racing in East Africa

By Guest on December 10, 2020

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The inaugural Migration Gravel Race will take place in Kenya next year, and photographer Lian van Leeuwen traveled there to meet and ride with the organizers to learn more about the event and its mission. Find her interview with them here, plus a jaw-dropping set of photos shot along the 650km race route…

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Time Out: What Quarantine Can Teach Us

By Guest on April 27, 2020

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After spending a day riding around an eerily quiet Amsterdam, photographer Lian van Leeuwen paused to reflect on the lessons we can learn from the current COVID-19 quarantine. Find her thoughts here, plus a gallery of hauntingly beautiful photos from Lian and her riding partner, Jelle Mul…

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When Things Unravel: 2020 Atlas Mountain Race Report

By Guest on February 24, 2020

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Lian van Leeuwen was one of the 2020 PEdALED Atlas Mountain Race’s official photographers, and she spent a week chasing riders across Morocco. In this report, she shares some of her experiences from the field as the race was underway, plus a massive gallery of photos. See it all here…

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Friday Debrief: Alexandera’s AZT Video, Beatbox Bag, Chromag Pedals, and More…

By Miles Arbour on November 18, 2022

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This week’s Debrief features Alexandera Houchin on the AZT, an updated hip pack from Dispersed, new Chromag clipless pedals, an All-City rack bag, some beautiful builds, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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Rest in Peace, Sule Kangangi

By Lucas Winzenburg on August 29, 2022

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We’re saddened to report the tragic death of 33-year-old Kenyan professional cyclist and Team AMANI captain Sule Kangangi, who lost his life after a high-speed crash in Vermont this weekend. Learn more here…

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Self-Supported Principles: The Dos, Don’ts, and Blurry Middle

By Guest on May 3, 2022

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What does “self-supported” really mean? In this essay, Jackie Baker works to define it in the ultra-endurance bikepacking context and outlines three self-supported principles to help ensure the integrity and longevity of the sport. Find her takeaways from interviews with all kinds of racers and organizers and a massive gallery of images from some of our favorite events here…

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Mbogi Amani: Breaking Down Barriers (Film)

By Lucas Winzenburg on March 30, 2022

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“Mbogi AMANI” is a poignant short film that paints a portrait of the burgeoning gravel racing scene in East Africa from the perspective of passionate local riders during last year’s inaugural Migration Gravel Race in Kenya. Find the film and find a gallery of images here…

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FURSA (video)

By Logan Watts on August 8, 2021

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FURSA is a new video by Wahoo filmed in Kenya’s Masi Mara during the Migration Gravel Race. The video features footage of the race and its surroundings, alongside interviews with cyclists about the race and the opportunities gravel racing can provide East African cyclists…

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2021 Shift Clunkers’ Ride: For the Love of Cycling

By Lucas Winzenburg on April 7, 2021

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The 2021 Clunkers’ Ride from Shift Cycling Culture is just around the corner! Here’s your chance to dust off an old bike and show it some love on a fun ride around town with friends. Find details on how to find or organize a Clunkers’ Ride of your own here…

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Rad Women of Bikepacking Part 3 – Creatives

By Jess Daddio on March 17, 2021

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If time in the saddle gives you the urge to create, you’re not alone. In Part III of our Rad Women of Bikepacking series, we’re highlighting creatives on wheels. These women are storytellers and image makers whose love for riding goes hand-in-hand with their passion for creating. From hand-drawn maps to first-person narratives, their creations captivate, celebrate, educate, and advocate…