Conan Thai

The Silk Road Mountain Race is arguably one of the most extreme off-road bikepacking races in the world, taking riders from 20º to 110ºF, from the high desert to snowy, high-elevation mountain passes in Kyrgyzstan. For 2024, Erin Poland and Jono Freeman are racing in the pairs category. Conan Thai tagged along on one of their training days in Beacon, New York, a short train ride away from New York City, and he made this lovely short video about them…

Conan Thai attended the 2023 Nutmeg Nor’Easter in Connecticut for a weekend of riding, camping, and community events. He put together a reflection on filling his cup by pedaling through the forest and savoring slow moments with newfound friends. Find his story and a vibrant gallery of images here…

Photographer Conan Thai was at the inaugural edition of the Hellenic Mountain Race in Greece this spring, where he captured a moody set of images from the wet and rugged course. Find his shots paired with a story about forming bonds with fellow riders, evading dogs and earworms, and ultimately scratching from the race here…

Over the weekend, framebuilders, artists, makers, activists, and lovers of all things bike gathered in Philadelphia for the 2022 Philly Bike Expo. Photographer Conan Thai was there wandering the halls, and we asked him to capture some of his favorite handmade bikes, new products, and more. Find his brief report and a gallery of images from the show here…

Following the 2021 Oregon Timber Trail Grand Depart earlier this summer, photographer Conan Thai reflects on finding community and making the most of his time on the rugged backcountry route despite record temperatures and wildfire risks. Find his story and a collection of images here…

In our latest Rider’s Lens, we check out the work of Brooklyn-based photographer Conan Thai, who shares some thoughts on the confluence of cycling and photography, insights on choosing a photo career, a bit about how riding is helping him through the pandemic, and more. Find it all here…