Inspiration & Blog

In January 2022, ultra-endurance cyclist Miron Golfman embarked on a mission to break the fastest known time (FKT) on the 1,600-mile Baja Divide route in honor of his uncle Bruce after an ALS diagnosis. “Ride to Endure” is a moving 29-minute film that shares Miron’s record-setting ride and his goal to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by ALS. Watch the film and read an exclusive reflection from Miron here…

In this installment of Rider’s Lens, we present a selection of film and digital frames from Tom Farrell, owner of The Woods Cyclery in New Forest, UK. Tom shares insight into his style of shooting from the saddle without interrupting the ride flow and a little about his love of images and bikes with a timeless quality. Get to know Tom and his work here…

Following an overnight bikepacking trip through the United Kingdom’s storied Peak District, Tom Hill penned this beguiling short piece that’s part tribute to the passing English summer and part ode to the simple beauty of riding and camping with friends. Find his story and a photo gallery you won’t want to miss here…

Chris Wilson of PNW Bikepacking is back with a fresh video. This time, he reports in from the roughly 700-mile Oregon Timber Trail, where he joined this year’s riders in the annual grand depart. Find his engrossing 50-minute video from the iconic route here…

After realizing that Rene Herse tires are named after passes, ridges, and climbs one can go ride, Henley Phillips put together route around the beautiful Pacific Northwest that linked together as many passes as he could squeeze into a short bikepacking trip. Find his engaging story of connecting six varied passes and some takeaways on what it means to be a “good rider” here…

In their latest video, Tristan and Belen settle into the good life riding the famed Torino-Nice Rally, taking in as much pizza, pasta, and coffee as possible while soaking up the route’s amazing views. Find the video, a brief reflection, and a photo gallery here…

The 2024 Vapor Trail 125 was held this past weekend with a record number of racers tackling the challenging 125-mile course that features over 15,000 feet of climbing. Find an incredible gallery of images and race report from Eddie Clark and Devon Balet here…

Following a two-week bikepacking trip across Japan on a pair of State Titanium All-Road bikes, friends Jake Bleggi and Kyle Aldridge created “Mystery Tour,” a 26-minute video that shares the story of their immersive and occasionally hilarious time pedaling between Kagoshima and Tokyo with old and new friends. Watch it and find an introduction from Jake here…

With the Badlands 2024 event officially finished and over 200 riders completing the 791-kilometer route, Chris Tonge reports on how this year’s race played out. Find his recap alongside a stunning selection of photos by Juanan Barros here…

“Sew Many Miles” is a new video that follows Ben Davies on a six-week bikepacking trip across the United Kingdom with a sewing machine and heaps of fabric in tow, making colorful custom frame bags for folks along the way. You can watch the charming 20-minute video and find a detailed written account of Ben’s unique and highly impractical endeavor with photos here…

After a hiatus from sharing his journey, Greg McCahon returns with a fresh video installment documenting his ride from Alaska to Argentina. Find a heavy and moving 40-minute video from the new solo leg of his ride and a set of images from rural Mexico here…

Part route report and part story, this upbeat piece from Eric Hockman chronicles his ride of our 125-mile Wilson’s Ramble route in North Carolina with a ragtag bunch of friends. As they ride, they savor the region’s unique natural beauty, fly fish in the creeks, stop by some cultural institutions, and meet a heaping handful of menacing canines. Find Eric’s story and a gallery of photos here…