I’ve always been compelled by something to travel. I've felt an indomitable need to get out past the horizon and see what awaited me at the other end. This need to explore new places has perhaps been hardwired into our genetics by generations of natural selection, or it perhaps visits only a select few of us who get itchy feet with the turn of the seasons. Whatever the cause, humanity would not have progressed as far as it has without those who are drawn to the remote places in the world.
Riding is not just about getting the best times, the sickest edit or the steepest climb. Sometimes it is about the adventure and just getting home is enough of an accomplishment.
Winter is a time for rebuilds. Here is a look at my upgrades to my lugged steel drop bar MTB
Bikeworks is a volunteer bike shop run by EBC. We went to talk to them and take photos of their shop.
On making something old into something rad
Taking a mountain kid into the desert and giving him his choice of high end bikes ends in shredding.
