The Radavist

How far would you travel for a bikepacking trip with new friends? Framebuilder and bladesmith Thomas Callahan of Horse Cycles drove from New York to Colorado for a summertime multi-day ride with Krysten Kohn and Sean Greene. Join Thomas on an unforgettable trip to Aspen Ridge…

Join famous thru-hiker and combat veteran Thomas “Jabba” Gathman and renowned photographer and adventurer Chris Burkard on a bikepacking trip as they navigate some of the most remote and difficult terrain that Iceland has to offer. The adventure begins below…

The 2024 Mid-Atlantic Bikepacking Summit brought together 100 participants over four days in the beautiful Laurel Highlands region of Western Pennsylvania. The event celebrated riding in beautiful landscapes, inclusive community building, and shared learning among backpackers of all levels. Read on below for a captivating summit recap from Bikepacking Roots Executive Director, Noelle Battle.

It’s been 10 years since Mason Cycles first caused a splash in the UK cycling market with the release of their original Definition and Resolution road bikes. They have since built a reputation for blending progressive riding technologies with classically beautiful aesthetics, now offering a full range of bikes designed for the whole spectrum of on- and off-road terrain. Joe Sasada sat down with founder and designer Dom Mason to discuss the journey so far, design philosophy, and what’s coming next for the brand. Read on for an extended interview and a photo gallery from Mason HQ. 

What is titanium anyway? And where does it come from? Maybe from outer space? Who knows? We’re not really sure, but the folks over at Sanitas Cycles in Durango, Colorado, probably know. The Sanitas Tap Root is a trail-ready titanium hardtail with so much to offer. Today, in his review, Sean T. Randolph explains why this silver surfer is a great value and so much fun to ride!

Tony Concrete is back with the fifth chapter of his ongoing illustrated series The Witches Cycle. Today, the artist provides an illustrated gear and bike check for the main character, Vera, in addition to her continued adventure in the gallery pages above. Check it all out here!

The 2024 Breck Epic, which took place last month, is a multi-day race event comprised of six epic backcountry loops between 35 and 50 miles long. Beginning and ending in Breckenridge, CO, the event features a cloverleaf format, with each loop utilizing the sprawling trail networks of surrounding Summit and Park Counties.

Below – with stunning photography from Jace Stout, Cort Muller, and Eddie Clark – author Kurt Gensheimer gains elevation and perspective riding the 2024 Breck Epic, a stage race many consider the hardest of its kind in the world. Whether you’re a racer or just there for the experience, the Breck Epic delivers hypoxia, sore legs, and some of the best alpine singletrack you’ll ever ride!

To add to our already monumental amount of coverage of the 2024 MADE bike show, today we have a massive gallery of everything else at the show. A few new products and sneak peeks, some lovely portraits, and some more bikes that evaded even our herculean coverage of the event. There were just too many amazing bikes and equally amazing people! Check the whole gallery below…

While the 2024 MADE Bike Show was filled to the brim with fantastic custom and bespoke builds, we needed to stretch our legs a bit and look outside the event facility as well. The bike racks around the event’s perimeter were filled with patina and beausage, contrasting the clean and polished builds inside the show. Did your bike make it into our Rack Spotting gallery? Check it all out below…

Today, we’re peeling back the curtain on one of the cycling industry’s most experienced, globally recognized, and revered manufacturers of superlative bicycle components that continue to define and stand the test of time. Join the SimWorks crew for a trip inside Nitto for thoughtful insights into their commitment to traditional craft and manufacturing processes, their uniquely Japanese philosophy on quality and dedication to process, and how their past continues to direct their future.