One of the best parts about traveling around the world by bicycle is getting the chance to meet fellow bike nerds from all kinds of different backgrounds and get a peek into the local cycling culture. Whether it’s Soulrider Frameworks in Türkiye or Scarab Cycles in Colombia, it’s always a joy to meet cool people who are making cool things that they’re passionate about. Follow along as Ryan Wilson takes a tour through a few Shop Visits in Athens, one of the oldest cities in the world.
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Athens Divide: A Micro Adventure Race
The Athens Divide is proof that you don’t have to lose a night of sleep to experience the full range of adventure racing. Billed as a “micro adventure,” this point-to-point race hosted by Donhou Bicycles takes riders over Athens’ urban ridgelines where, no matter the bike, everyone’s hiking somewhere. Read on for Tom Donhou’s recap of the first Athens Divide, with photos from Maliakos Nikos.
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Athens Does Fast Friday
Back in 2005 when Cadence started Fast Friday, I doubt Dustin anticipated riders in Athens would be doing the same thing in 2012. Check out this new video by Boat Magazine.