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Everything’s Been Done: What People Ride to a Show Full of $12,000 Bikes
Everyone came to look at $12,000 bikes, the best ones never made it through the front door.———⬇️Links From the Episode ⬇️———(Shopping links supports the channel: At no cost to you!)🤝 Secret handshake gear for cyclists in the know: https://ebdgearshop.com/📰 I… Read More ›
Opinion: Why Donating to Mountain Bike Advocacy Organizations Matters
Mountain bike advocacy organizations play a vital role in preserving, maintaining, and expanding access to trails. By donating time or money, riders directly support the infrastructure that allows the sport to thrive. Trails don’t appear or sustain themselves magically; they… Read More ›
Gravel Cyclist: MADE Show Builder Bikes A to W 2026
MADE Show: Celebrating the Art of Framebuilding – Portland, Oregon – August 21-23, 2026 “MADE is a multi-day event dedicated to sharing stories of bike builders to the world. Spotlighting framebuilders and domestic production, MADE puts an emphasis on community… Read More ›
Inside the US´s Most INSANE Custom Bike Show
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Gravel Cyclist; 32 Inch Bikes at the MADE Show 2026
MADE Show: Celebrating the Art of Framebuilding – Portland, Oregon – August 21-23, 2026 “MADE is a multi-day event dedicated to sharing stories of bike builders to the world. Spotlighting framebuilders and domestic production, MADE puts an emphasis on community… Read More ›
VeloVeloVeloTV: The Wildest Custom Bikes at the 2026 MADE Show
Velo’s Josh Ross is walking the floor at the MADE Bike Show in Portland to find the most interesting hand-built bikes pushing the limits of modern cycling tech. From 3D-printed titanium aero bikes to 32-inch gravel wheels and wild sheet-metal… Read More ›
Gravel Cyclist: The PRE-MADE Show, sneak peek of Hot Bikes: Portland, Oregon
MADE Show: Celebrating the Art of Framebuilding – Portland, Oregon – August 21-23, 2026 “MADE is a multi-day event dedicated to sharing stories of bike builders to the world. Spotlighting framebuilders and domestic production, MADE puts an emphasis on community… Read More ›
MADE.BIKE 2026 | The World’s Largest Handmade Bicycle Show Returns to Portland
Experience the craftsmanship, innovation, and passion behind the world’s largest handmade bicycle show. MADE.BIKE returns to Portland, Oregon, from August 21-23, 2026, bringing together framebuilders, cycling brands, industry professionals, media, and bike enthusiasts from around the globe. Hosted at the… Read More ›
PNW Bikepacking: Bikepacking The Anaxshat Passage
In May 2026 I wanted to bikepack the Anaxshat Passage again. I had done the route 2 times prior with mixed results. This time around, I was hoping for less people, better trail conditions, and a chance to play with… Read More ›
PNW Bikepacking: Bikepacking The Hood Loop
In September 2025 I rode The Hood Loop over three days, a route developed by Cedar Keyes. https://bikepackingroo… My days were as follows:Day 1: Start to ParkdaleDay 2: Parkdale to Boulder LakeDay 3: Boulder Lake to Finish Overall this was… Read More ›
Voice Over Trail Review: I Hate Bikepacking
Council lake is a nice jumping off point for a bikepacking adventure in case you actually like that kinda thing. https://www.patreon.com/voiceovertrails
State Bicycle Co: The Klunkpackers // Episodes 1 & 2
Ep.1 | The Roslyn Ramble In this episode, The Klunkpackers load up their klunkers and head out from North Bend, Washington on a three-day two-night bikepacking adventure along the Palouse to Cascades Trail. The trail takes them up into the… Read More ›
HRATS Update: Important update on current liability legislation and how it may impact our local trails
Hello Trail Lovers, While we love to share the stoke in our communications, the following email from the Oregon Trails Coalition summarizes the issue with SB 1517-7 which has the potential to jeopardize many of our trail activities from stewardship… Read More ›
Reborn Bikes: Putting more people on refurbished bikes
Reborn Bikes: Where every bicycle gets a second life, and every person gets a new opportunity for mobility, independence and community connection. Website: https://rebornbikes.org/ https://rebornbikes.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMPACT_COMPRESSED_GOOD.pdf
Awesome MTB (Mo and Hannah): We Went to the Made Bike Show in Portland, Oregon! (32 Inch Wheels?)
We went to the Made.Bike show in Portland Oregon to check out some of the coolest handmade bikes! From steel to titanium, 26in wheels to 32 in, and everything in between, this show has some rad bikes and awesome people!… Read More ›
Gravel Cyclist: What Floats Your Boat in 2025? We ask Builders & Industry Insiders at MADE
MADE Show: Celebrating the Art of Framebuilding – Portland, Oregon – August 22-24, 2025 “MADE is a multi-day event dedicated to sharing stories of bike builders to the world. Spotlighting framebuilders and domestic production, MADE puts an emphasis on community… Read More ›
Otter MTB Tech: MADE Bike Show 2025
Tech Picks from MADE Bike Show 2025 Come along to a bike expo to see some interesting STUFF. 00:00 7:45 risseracinghttps://www.risseracin… 7:46 9:51 reservewheelshttps://reservewheels…. 9:53 11:28 stinnerframeworkshttps://www.stinnerfra… 11:29 12:37 righthookfinisheshttps://www.righthookf… 12:38 17:45 mulletcycleshttps://www.mulletcycl… 17:58 19:38 efficientvelohttps://www.efficientv… 19:39 22:03 swiftbicycleshttps://swiftbicycles.com 22:04… Read More ›
Bikepacking.com: MADE 2025 Part 1 – 6
MADE 2025 Part 1: Rare Earth, Monē, Moots and More! The MADE show is back for its third year, dishing up three days of stunning handmade bicycles, bike culture, and more, in Portland, Oregon. The event opens to the public… Read More ›
Central Oregon Daily News: Hike or bike 60 miles from Corvallis to the Oregon coast
Discover the Corvallis-to-Sea Trail, a 60-mile route that connects city to coastline. Whether on foot or bike, this epic trek ends with your toes in the sand at Ona Beach.
Bikepacking 400 miles alone in the Pacific Northwest
In June 2025, I bikepacked the Northern Blues and Wallowa Gravel Loop in the great Pacific Northwest. Link to route: https://bikepacking.co… Description from Phil Neumann of Bikepacking.com: “The Northern Blues and Wallowa Gravel Loop (NBWGL aka “Nubwiggle”) is an eight-day… Read More ›
Bend Bike Festival & Swap 2025
🚴♀️The Bend Bike Festival & Swap is almost here!📍The Pavilion Bend, OR📆April 25-27th, 2025 Admission is FREE, donation encouraged to benefit BEA Register your Bikes and Bike Gear for the Bike Swap- Join us for a weekend of all fun… Read More ›
PNW Bikepacking: Bikepacking the Oregon Timber Trail (OTT 700)
I’ve been wanting to do the Oregon Timber Trail for years, but due to trail conditions and wildfires, its remained elusive. In July 2024 I set out with the Grand Depart to tour the Oregon Timber Trail. As usual, things… Read More ›
Cascadia MTB 