The Radavist

Our friends down in Las Cruces at the Monumental Loop teamed up with Organ Mountain Outfitters to design a run of short and long-sleeved Monumental Loop logo shirts. The new Monumental Loop logo departs from the previous logo’s unsanctioned adoption of the sacred Zia Pueblo sun symbol and pinged local artist Nightbird to reimagine the branding into something more appropriate.

Cōllette Marie is a celebrated Xicana visionary, interdisciplinary artist, and designer from Las Cruces. Her work reflects her deep connection to the Chihuahuan Desert and her dedication to elevating Indigenous and native artistry. 

For the first week of this release, we’re donating 100% of the profits to Monumental Loop. Your purchase will directly help fund their advocacy, route development, and conservation efforts, ensuring the landscapes we love remain accessible and preserved for generations.

Check out the full drop at Organ Mountain Outfitters.

Get your copy of a 64-page art-forward gravel cycling guidebook that includes art, maps, digital route links, and stories highlighting the adventure of riding in San Juan County (Aztec, Bloomfield, Farmington) and Northwest New Mexico at the Gravel Adventure Field Guide.

Santa Fe’s Farewell has opened up a pre-order for its popular Memory Palace handlebar or saddle flap top bag. This bag design was popularized by Carradice in the 1950s, but over the years, they’ve seen a modern resurgence. Farewell’s take keeps it true to the original silhouette while offering a cavernous interior, side pockets, and an array of playful colors. The pre-order is open now, with these 16-liter bags retailing for $240.

Check out more at Farewell.

Transition took its all-new Sentinel to New Mexico for GiddyUp ambassador Teddy Jaramillo to rip around his local trails. This might be the most New Mexico shit we’ve ever seen from the bike industry. Hell yeah, Ted!

“Southern Rockies” is the tenth layout of the Radavist 2024 Calendar. It was shot with a Canon R5 and a f2.8 70-200 mm lens in North New Mexico. Photographed by John Watson.

“Some say things move a bit differently, even slower, in the Southwest and that includes Autumn’s golden veil…”

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Tonight at Santa Fe Brewing, the Gravel Adventure Field Guide Santa Fe is having a launch party from 5 – 8 PM. Roll through if you’re in town tonight and pick up a free guide!

In our latest Race Metal video series, Miguel asked John what his favorite gravel route is in Santa Fe, prompting John to take Miguel along for an all-day epic. The ride starts in the Railyard District in Santa Fe and tops out at the radio towers on Tesuque Peak. Check out the video above and a short gallery below from the full Town to Towers Gravel Ride!

Cjell Mone from Mone Bikes is having fun. Case in point: he just posted up this prototype Step Through Cycle Truck and is curious if he should offer these to the public. Check out the full 411 below from Cjell himself.

Our friend Eric Arce, aka Pedalhomie, has a new t-shirt pre-order ($30) that’s live from now until Sunday, March 17th. This new design is on a dark green shirt with a front chest screen print and a back design with a skeleton manualing through cacti. Check out the design at Pedalhomie.com.

Trail Eaffect Podcast recently sat down with Santa Fe local trail builders Henry and Janker Ted from Rocket Ramps. If you’re interested in building ramps, what it takes to build trails, and working with land managers and community in New Mexico, then check it out at Trail Eaffect.

“In The Dirt” is a documentary film about a group of passionate Native American cyclists who attempt to bring the sport of mountain biking to the Navajo Nation, via the Silver Stallion mobile bike shop, where no bike shops exist.

Our friend Eric Arce is excited to announce a BIPOC mechanic workshop series with @highdesertbicycles in Albuquerque. Come learn with Erik and the mechanic and shop manager, Davi on Wednesday, January 17th. Together, they will lead a FREE multi-workshop series to teach MTB mechanic skills to BIPOC folks. Erik and Davi wanted to create a space for people to ask questions and learn about how to fix their mountain bikes.

The first workshop will focus on the drivetrain. Email Eric to RSVP.

This week’s Readers’ Rides comes from Las Cruces, NM and features a bike from Silver City, NM’s own Moné Bikes. Let’s check out RM’s Moné El Continente below!