Culture & Opinion
Idolised by generations of travellers, Thailand needs little introduction. For many, “the land of smiles'' is synonymous with tropical beaches, bustling cities and full-moon parties. However, away from the tourist trappings the mountains of Northern Thailand are emerging as one of bikepackings best kept secrets. In 2019, en-route
Culture & Opinion
The Lanna Kingdom is a 333km bikepacking loop based in Northern Thailand. Starting in Chiang Mai, it weaves riders through a crocheted masterpiece of tropical terrain. From dusty dirt roads and vibrant forest trails, to banana plantations and elephant grazing grounds. Mix in delicious food, epic sunrises, gracious locals, abundant
Culture & Opinion
Three riders, three different nationalities, united by one singular purpose – to show that gravel provides endless possibilities. Meet the Team Lisa Wörner Originally from Amsterdam and with German roots, she first had a career as a rower in the Dutch National and Olympic team, before moving to the US to
Culture & Opinion
A gravel bikepacking journey through the Cairngorms to meet the people that call the National Park home.
Culture & Opinion
Great way to start the weekend! After leaving school with no qualifications and struggling to hold down a full time job, 18 year old Alfie set up his own business on his tandem bike and trailer. Despite becoming a bit of a local hero in his hometown of Clitheroe, Alfie
Bikes & Frames
My brother wanted to join us on a bikepacking trip to the Dolomites in Italy. The problem was that he didn't really cycle and was definitely not in good shape. The solution? We designed a nice route and decided to ride it on e-bikes!
Culture & Opinion
“Last Try” is the third and final full-length bike movie from a group of riders known as FOAD. Following the release of “The Good Times Are Killing Me” in 2016, this new film has been in the making for over 3 years and features talented riders from across the globe.
Components
The Brooks B17 Special, created by American artist Jeremy Collins, combines the comfort of a classic Brooks leather saddle with a limited-edition design. The design, inspired by a ride through the Italian Dolomites, is laser etched onto each saddle for a one-of-a-kind look. Available now at Brooks. $320 available now
The Engine
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast Series Features Top Female Experts, Coaches, and Researchers January 26, 2023 – Boulder, Colorado, USA /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Fast Talk Laboratories, the fast-growing endurance training and coaching education platform, has launched a new podcast series on its popular Fast Talk podcast feed. Fast Talk Femmes is co-hosted by
Culture & Opinion
Add this to the growing pile of research: adding bike lanes in place of car infrastructure results in more people patronizing local businesses and increased sales. Five years ago, the city of Queens, New York, announced that it would be putting bike lanes onto a stretch of Skillman Ave-and removing
Road
Use Code EXTRA10 at checkout for additional 10% off bike bag. Free Shipping Listed Price $569 – $56.94 with coupon code = $512.46 Aerocomfort 3.0 is a soft-shell bike case easily foldable with an internal bike stand that makes cyclists traveling as easy as it can get. The stroke
Tech & Data
Here’s a stellar deal on Garmin’s Edge 1030 computer which usually retails for $500. Garmin Edge 1030 Specs: * 3.5” bike computer with comprehensive navigation, performance and cycling awareness features * Trendline™ popularity routing uses billions of miles of Garmin Connect™ ride data to show the best on- and