From Biocrust, With Love: Shred Lightly Principles and Story

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From Biocrust, With Love: Shred Lightly Principles and Story

To the untrained eye, the desert may appear inhospitable. But, just because the desert poses a harsh environment to humans, doesn’t mean that it’s devoid of life. Far from it, in fact. For the past year, John has been working on a documentary about desert ecology on the Colorado Plateau with filmmaker Sinuhe Xavier and dryland ecologist Dr. Kristina Young. Today, we’re elated to announce the premiere of  “From Biocrust, With Love,” a video project that brings the desert floor into microscopic relief and reminds us of the importance of Shredding Lightly…

Support Santa Cruz Trails and Win a Santa Cruz MTB

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Support Santa Cruz Trails and Win a Santa Cruz MTB

Santa Cruz Trails is once again giving away ANY analog bike from the Santa Cruz or Juliana Bicycles lineup, complete with an XO AXS RSV build kit to one lucky supporter of Santa Cruz Trails.

Contributions to the campaign support:

  • New Access: 19 miles of new trail at Cotoni-Coast Dairies, a National Monument on the Santa Cruz coast
  • Trail Improvements: Weekly volunteer maintenance events to improve trails across local parks.
  • Community Connections: Getting more trail users involved in stewardship at National Trails Day.

Act now because the giveaway is short and sweet and closes on May 2… Enter to win at Santa Cruz Trails!

In Stock For Now: The Radavist Spring ’24 Merch

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In Stock For Now: The Radavist Spring ’24 Merch

The wind is blowing up here in Santa Fe, and that means Spring is in full swing! This season, we’ve got some fresh new designs, including our Vulture Homage shirt, Vulture bottles (both come with a sticker,) designed by Casey Robertson; our LAND-designed Deserted graphics on a unisex shirt in agave; a women’s crop top in natural; Deserted water bottles; and a classic Eternal Jackal signet with our Shred Lightly crest across the back in stone.

We also re-upped our Golden Sunrise bottles and Expedition bottles!

Roll on over to The Radavist Web Shop to check it all out. As always, every cent from your purchases go to paying our staff and keeping this website cranking out daily content! From everyone here at The Radavist, THANK YOU for your continued support.

Rivendell: Jimmy’s Hunqapillar

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Rivendell: Jimmy’s Hunqapillar

Rivendell most likely won’t be producing the Hunqapillar again but that doesn’t mean they don’t have a soft spot for these klunkers. One of their customers, Jimmy, had his frame resprayed by Rick at D&D and the outcome is marvelous. See for yourself at Rivendell’s Blog

Nick and His Titanium Sycip Hardtail 29er

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Nick and His Titanium Sycip Hardtail 29er

Nick’s titanium Sycip hardtail has been on our list to document for some time. On his April road trip to Sea Otter, John crashed in the driveway at his buddy Nick‘s house while he visited shops and builders in the area. After a particularly epic afternoon of riding in Annadel State Park, he grabbed Nick’s beautiful Sycip for some photos. This bike isn’t your ordinary Sycip and Nick ain’t your ordinary guy. Let’s see why below…

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VIDEO: The Slow Lane

Dedicated to slowly exploring the world on two wheels, Pierre Bouchard and Janick Lemieux have covered more than 250,000 KM by bike and spent 14 years in the saddle since 1990…