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Part four of our MADE 2026 coverage features more amazing handbuilt bikes accompanied by several new components, some of which have yet to be released. Dig into all the details from Black Sheep, Rob English, Klink, Silca, Soma Fabrications, Teravail, and more…
Today marks the final day of the 2026 MADE bike show, but we still have loads of stunning custom bikes and other finds to share. Our third roundup features builds and bits from Oddity Cycles, Mostly Forever, Retrotec, Mone Bikes, Hammondmade, Doom Bars, Sour Bicycles, and others. Dive into it all here…
Our coverage of the 2026 MADE bike show continues with a mix of cool, fun, and interesting custom and production models from brands and builders alike. Our second roundup features bikes and components from Significant Other, Velo Orange, Tumbleweed, and Rodriguez, plus personal stories and even a bikepacking trip. Explore everything below…
The MADE bike show has returned for its fourth year, commencing one of the most anticipated weekends in the custom framebuilding world and the surrounding community. The event opens to the public today, and we’re launching into our coverage with a roundup of seven stunning bikes from Rare Earth, SimWorks, Woodpecker Cycle Co., and Kyoot. Check the first batch of many to come below…
Ahead of this year’s MADE bike show in Portland, we caught up with the event’s director, Billy Sinkford, to talk about the show’s evolution and next year’s venue. We also got an early look at this year’s show bike: a stunning custom BTCHN’ Bikes 32er gravel bike. Find it all here…
After five years of custom framebuilding in Philadelphia, Tom La Marche of La Marche Bike Co. picked up his life and moved to Portland. Ahead of this year’s MADE bike show, we stopped by his shop inside the Chris King factory to chat about his involvement with Firsthand Framebuilding, the downsides of new technology, and keeping bikes fun. Find that, photos from our visit, and an early look at the bikes he’ll be displaying at the MADE show this weekend here…
Cass and Vish set sail for the Isle of Wight to beta test the new Solent Scramble, a route that blends the best of the island’s soaring, grassy coastal yomps and ancient woodland bridleways via a ferry service from the New Forest. And what better bike to choose than his Rambler, his UK steed built purposefully for such outings? Read about the route’s development and what it’s like to ride it, along with a full bike check and mini review of his faded yellow summer Stooge…
From soaking in an unbeatable campsite view to successfully improvising a trailside repair, bikepacking is full of simple pleasures and unexpected delights that make it a uniquely rewarding pursuit. In this piece, Lucas highlights a dozen little things that keep him coming back for more. Find his list and share your small bikepacking joys here…
The Huascarán Circuit is a highlight of any pedal-powered adventure in South America. Not only does it make a fantastic loop in its own right, showcasing some of the highest peaks in Peru, but it’s also an ideal shakedown ride before embarking on the Peru Great Divide. Find Cass’s diary from his second lap around the eye-popping 230-kilometer loop, along with a map, itinerary, and a suggested pack list for both it and the Divide here…
Last fall, Marek Švančara and Lucia Tureková bikepacked a modified version of the Cyprus Crossing route, riding 675 kilometers from the west side of the island to the east over three weeks. Find a short written recap, their trip video, and a collection of photos here…
Curious to see what all the buzz is about, Jesse Turner of Slow Southern Steel in Fayetteville, Arkansas, recently fabricated his first 32-inch bike. The result is a striking singlespeed titanium ATB with a truss fork from Black Sheep and a one-of-a-kind finish from Rare Earth. Find Jesse’s short reflection on building his debut 32er here…
Wrapping up our coverage of the 2026 Colorado Trail Race, seasoned photographer Eddie Clark presents a curated selection of his favorite shots from the grueling race through the Rockies that saw a record number of scratches due to extreme heat and wildfire smoke. From stunning alpine vistas to sleepy mountain towns and shared moments of camaraderie and connection, find his full gallery and sign-off report here…
