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A regularly updated category that keeps the finger on the pulse of riders, companies, and the culture that is growing bikepacking and life on bikes…
In part 1 of our coverage of the 2021 Concours de Machines in France, we check out PechTregon Cycles’ wild and feature-packed Luguru adventure bike, complete with its folding frame and handlebars, built-in stove fuel, integrated spare derailleur and friction shifter, and “octopus” Headshok-upcycled fork…
We checked in with Marion Dziwnik, the first woman across the finish line of the 2021 BADLANDS race, to learn more about her time pedaling along the 750-kilometer route in southern Spain. Find her thoughts on the highs and lows of her experience, her advice for anyone considering ultra-distance racing, and more here…
British Columbia-based Naked Bicycles specializes in custom titanium bikes and pushing the limits of angles and geometry. We stopped by their shop to snap some photos, have a chat with owner Sam Whittingham, and learn more about his approach to framebuilding. Check it out here…
Following his impressive win at the 2021 BADLANDS race in Spain, we caught up with Mattia de Marchi to hear more about his experience out on the rugged 750-kilometer route, including what went well, what went wrong, and his advice for aspiring ultra racers. Find our interview and a gallery of photos here…
In our latest event recap, Megan Dunn offers a unique perspective on the 2021 Alberta Rockies 700, during which she photographed the riders and followed their dots online. Read her reflection on what it means to be a part of such a race, even from the sidelines…
British Columbia-based Landyachtz Bikes has a complete line of purpose-built bicycles and specializes in custom in-house titanium and steel dream rigs. We dropped by their shop in Vancouver to learn more about what they’re up to and check out some of their latest creations. Find an interview and a gallery of photos here…
Mulberry Trap, as it’s affectionately called by participants, is at the heart of the Trans North Georgia Adventure. It transforms into a mission control center, support system, and community hub during the event to make this challenge an accessible one. Learn more here and find a gallery from in and around the Gap during this year’s TNGA…
We recently stopped into the Clandestine workshop in Bristol to meet framebuilder Pi Manson and learn more about the philosophy behind his beautiful handmade steel frames. Find our interview and a gallery of photos from his shop here…
Photographer Chris McClean checks in from the Tian Shan Mountains for his third field report from the 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race. Find a collection of images and another series of vignettes here…
The first three days on the Trans North Georgia Adventure (TNGA) have been tough as the relentless route and August weather in the Southern Appalachians play hell on riders braving the elements. Find a recap from the first few days, plus a brilliant photo gallery here…
In his second field report from the 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race, photographer Chris McClean shares another trio of vignettes from Kyrgyzstan and a beautiful gallery of photos. Find it all here…
Reporting in from the Tian Shan Mountains in Kyrgyzstan, photographer Chris McClean shares his first in a series of 2021 Silk Road Mountain Race vignettes. Find three short stories and a gallery of images here…