Category: BIKES

  • One Day Ahead At The BBFN

    One Day Ahead At The BBFN

    Ever wondered what it would be like to ride the Tour de France? While not being a pro rider? Or even close to one? It’d be as hard as it was for John Randal and cohorts when they took on the challenge in 2018, riding every stage the day before the pros did their thing.…

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  • Insider Rides: Backy’s Ritchey Outback

    Insider Rides: Backy’s Ritchey Outback

    Last week we shared some photos of a bright yellow Ritchey Outback on Instagram and our newsletter and I’ve had a lot of questions and comments on the bike so I thought I’d go into more detail about it. The bike belongs to Brent Backhouse, a graphic designer who does work for RocketEspresso and Eleven, and also…

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  • Wild Horses

    Wild Horses

    The Silk Road Mountain Race must be one of the most extreme races in the world. Unsupported through the wilds of Mongolia in conditions that even the hardiest of locals find intimidating, PEdAL ED took on the challenge and produced a beautiful document of the journey of a lifetime, spent in just a month.  …

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  • Tomahawk Tuesday: God Hates a Coward

    Tomahawk Tuesday: God Hates a Coward

    If this doesn’t kickstart your day, I can’t help you. Mike Patton hits peak vocal psychosis backed by possibly the most brutal rhythm section he’s fronted.

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  • Itinerology 3: The Thread of Time

    Itinerology 3: The Thread of Time

    In this third installment of a series focused on the process and passion behind the legendary Trans Provence race, Seb Kemp (narration) and Ash Smith focus on a particular trail. Their efforts to uncover, rejuvenate and repurpose an ancient utilitarian path take them on virtual journey back through time where it’s revealed to them what…

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  • Foundations East

    Foundations East

    Salsa Cycles lifestylers Sam Skidmore and Lindsey Carpenter dig every aspect of mountain biking from their home of Harrisonburg, Virginia, a true fat-tyre playground.

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  • The Grand Loop

    The Grand Loop

    A couple of New Zealand’s modern classic rides, the Heaphy track and the Old Ghost Road, are usually tackled as separate entities. Soo one of NZ’s classic adventurers and documenters, Damian stones, decided that linking them together would double the fun, and consequently the hardships, that can present themselves on such a trip. The Grand…

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  • Elements

    Elements

     Iceland has to be the most picturesque country in the world. We never get tired of the jagged landscapes, turbulent waters, and barren glacial tundra. Stick a bike or two in and it’s a winning formula, as demonstrated here by Sam Needham’s documenting of Hope Tech’s bikepacking trip.

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