Inspiration & Blog

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…

Eager to begin their ride around the world but waiting on the final pieces to come together, Joshua Kian and his partner Sarah loaded up their old £50 commuter bikes and settled on a shorter tour of the English coast. Watch a video of their journey and read a written reflection on the lessons they learned from being in a hurry to see the world but riding two well-worn bicycles with slightly different ideas here…

Andrew McNeil recently rode our 125-mile Lac Du Bois Tranquility bikepacking route in British Columbia, where he carried a Super 8 film camera and shot a three-minute short documenting the trip. Find Andrew’s film, some background, and a collection of 35mm film frames here…

In the second installment of our 2024 MADE Bike Show coverage, photographers Paul Kalifatidi and Tyler Dawson return to the show grounds at Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon, to navigate the sea of nearly 200 builders and brands showing off their bikes, products, and more. Find another gallery highlighting a selection of intriguing finds from the jam-packed event and beyond here…

Last weekend, the 2024 MADE Bike Show in Portland, Oregon, brought together around 200 frame builders and brands to showcase their extraordinary creations. We dispatched filmmaker Tom Powell and host Josie to capture the most exciting things at the event, and in part one of a three-video series, they talk to several builders about an intriguing mix of bikes and more…