Let’s Work Together

This might be the playlist era, but do you remember getting handed an actual mixtape? There was this rush of excitement and anticipation—a feeling of familiarity stepping into someone else’s brain and loving what you heard? It made it so easy to get lost and inspired by the music. And when our designer, Kayla Clarot, found herself longing for this sense of connection, she bottled-up these emotions into something tangible. We call it the Mixtape Collection—bikes and gear that celebrate what brings us all together.

Thirty years is a hell of a long time to obsess over the perfect shoe. Then again, the result is a hell of a shoe—say hello to the S-Works Recon. Incredibly lightweight, rugged and almost freakishly cozy, Recon is the perfect shoe for anyone seeking speed over dirt, gravel or mud.

Matt Hunter travels to South Africa and meets a trail builder who's carved a mountain bike network to rival the best trails the world over. This episode serves as a reminder of what a connection to homeland means, and how people can express it, through the eyes of local trail builder Hylton Turvey.

A MORE "EPIC" EPIC

Fast—it’s been the Epic’s calling card for more than a decade. And in that time, it's rocketed more World Champions, Olympians, and everyday racers to the podium than any bike in its class. Racing between the tape, however, isn’t the only way to worship at the altar of speed. Long, fast rides, marathon races over technical terrain—consider these the Epic EVO’s domain from now on.

Riding bikes is a continuous journey of learning—not just skills, but discovering what you’re capable of. Over the next three months, we’re focusing on learning, so if you’re new to bikes or just looking to sharpen your bike skills, this is the place for you.

You know who’s great at getting women riding bikes? Other women. Let’s celebrate those who're taking the lead and sharing the stoke to get more women and girls on bikes. Representation matters, because when we see each other out there, we’re inspired to get out there and ride, too.