Another shipment has arrived in Seattle, and two popular items are back in stock. Both of them are parts that I used on the bike I rode in the Oregon Cascades Volcanic Arc 400 last week (above). The first are our superlight cantilever brakes. Our crowdfunding drive last winter was a… read more

The Oregon Cascades Volcanic Arc 400 goes through remote country. During the 41:13 hours it took me to ride the 417 miles (674 km) of this beautiful route, there were only five places where I could resupply. What do you bring for a ride like this? Above is the contents of my handlebar… read more

The bike is dirty. The rider is tired. And there is a new FKT (Fastest Known Time) for the Oregon Cascades Volcanic Arc 400 bikepacking route. That makes it a successful outing on all counts! Here are the stats: Distance: 419 miles / 674 km Climbing: 31,500 ft / 9,600 m FKT: 41 hours 13 minutes Inspired by… read more