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Archive Re-Up: Allan’s Rivendell Hunqapillar Dirt Tourer

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Archive Re-Up: Allan’s Rivendell Hunqapillar Dirt Tourer

When we lost our 2015 image bucket back in 2018, it was a huge bummer, but over the past few months, I’ve been digging out hard drives and re-editing some photos, in the hopes of filling in the bigger holes. With this real winter we’ve been having, I’ve had a bit more free time to take a deep dive into the archives, and today, I’m sharing the Rivendell that set the hook for me: Allan’s Rivendell Hunqapillar Dirt Tourer.

Check out the most recent Archive Re-Up: Allan’s Rivendell Hunqapillar Dirt Tourer

I should also note that my intent here is only to upload lost photos, keeping the text and formatting intact.

Finding an Ideal Low Trail Road Bike: Soma Grand Randonneur Review

Reportage By: Mitchell Connell

Finding an Ideal Low Trail Road Bike: Soma Grand Randonneur Review

After spending years swapping the same worn-out parts between vintage steel frames, I was ready to build my ideal “road” bike in 2020. I wanted something that was comfortable, versatile, and beautiful, and after much deliberation, I settled on the Soma Grand Randonneur. Read on to learn why I chose the Grand Randonneur and my thoughts on the bike after two tours, a gravel race, and many long days on country roads.

Archive Re-Up: Rust Never Sleeps on Sofia’s AWOL Touring Bike

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Archive Re-Up: Rust Never Sleeps on Sofia’s AWOL Touring Bike

When we lost our 2015 image bucket back in 2018, it was a huge bummer but over the past few months, I’ve been digging out hard drives and re-editing some photos, in the hopes of filling in the bigger holes. With this real winter we’ve been having, I’ve had a bit more free time to take a deep dive into the archives and today, I’m sharing one of the most iconic bike finishes we’ve ever hosted…

Check out the most recent Archive Re-Up: Rust Never Sleeps on Sofia’s AWOL Touring Bike.

I should also note that my intent here is only to upload lost photos, keeping the text and formatting intact.

Connecting Two Distant Corners: Cycling the Length of Africa

Reportage By: McKenzie Barney

Connecting Two Distant Corners: Cycling the Length of Africa

Cairo to Cape Town. The words tumbled together in poetic cadence. Africa’s malleable cycling route from the Pyramids of Giza to Table Mountain was my dream of a decade. Soured by the rigid nature of sponsors’ expectations, I chose a bare-bones expedition. Plans and timelines aside. To travel for travel’s sake. To sink my teeth into the truth and toss the rest by the wayside. I started from the Egyptian pyramids with just my kiwi partner, the most efficient machines ever created, and the entire African continent ahead. Southbound and on edge, we began our trans-continental cycling journey dissecting Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa.

Caminos del Sur: Bike Touring from Volcano to Forest In The State of México

Reportage By: Daniel Zaid & Karla Robles

Caminos del Sur: Bike Touring from Volcano to Forest In The State of México

As residents of the desert state of Sonora when not touring, Radavist contributors Daniel Zaid and Karla Robles decided to pay a visit to the lush state of México further south. Daniel teams up with Nicolás Legorreta, the physicist, cyclist, and nature enthusiast behind the bike bag company Peregrinus Equipment. The two embark on an overnight tour, starting at the 15,000’+ reaches of the volcano Nevado de Toluca and making their way back to Nicolás’ home of San Simón el Alto. With a route that’s all downhill, what could go wrong? 

Best in Class? John’s Review of the Tumbleweed Stargazer Touring Bike

Reportage By: john watson

Best in Class? John’s Review of the Tumbleweed Stargazer Touring Bike

“Best in Class” is not something I would throw around casually. I often find it polarizing to establish such hierarchies when referring to subjective statements. Yet at times, a bike rolls into my temporary possession that deserves the highest of praises. I’ve been riding the Tumbleweed Stargazer for a while now and having reviewed a number of similar bikes in this space, I feel like that title is fitting, yet no bike is perfect…

Let’s check out my full review below!

Readers’ Rides: Eric’s Rivendell Appaloosa – A Love Letter To a Build

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Readers’ Rides: Eric’s Rivendell Appaloosa – A Love Letter To a Build

Our Readers’ Rides showcases builds from the readership. Sometimes they’re succinct and to the point and other times, we get wonderfully penned novellas, waxing poetic about their beloved bikes. These submissions are part product review and part passionate penning. This week is one of those submissions. Eric’s Rivendell Appaloosa was featured in Wednesday’s Radar Roundup, albeit in video form, so let’s check it out in words and photos below!