The Hellenic Mountain Race is an unsupported, multi-day bikepacking race through the mountains of Greece. It is one of three events that make up the Mountain Race Series, considered the preeminent bikepacking race series in the world. Earlier this year Old Man Mountain rider Jake Dugdale decided to take on the Hellenic as his first ultra-endurance bikepacking race. An experienced cyclist who had pedaled all over the [...]
We kept saying to ourselves, “why haven’t we done this before?” as we skinned up the mountain for our third lap skiing down. We’ve lived here in Central Oregon for 28 years but we’ve never put together the classic bike to ski combo. A couple weekends ago we made our first and very successful strike mission to ride up Highway 242, known as the McKenzie Pass highway, and find some [...]
A good set of bike lights is essential. Not only do they help you see the path ahead, but they also make you visible to motorists, pedestrians, and other cyclists. Proper lighting on the bike is as much about being able to see as being seen. In low-light conditions or bad weather, like night riding, but also during foggy or rainy days when visibility is reduced, they’re particularly vital. We’d like to illuminate [...]
We are rolling out three brand-new products designed to enhance your bikepacking adventures. Whether you're gearing up for rugged trails or endurance adventures, these innovative additions bring versatility, reliability, and silence to your ride. FLiP Cages: A Game-Changer for Cargo Carrying Today we are launching first-ever cargo cages with a twist. The FLiP Cages are not just cargo cages; they are also quick-detach bag mounts, thanks to the Fast Lock in Place [...]
