A short escape into the Chiricahua Mountains, combining riding, landscape, and time spent off the grid.

The story behind a logo - exploring the meaning, symbolism, and collaboration that shaped the final design.

An announcement for a limited print inspired by the Sky Islands Odyssey, created in collaboration with artist Mary Lytle.

A look at the realities of migration through the Arizona borderlands and the impact of policy on human lives.

An introduction to the research ranch and its role in conservation, cycling, and community in southern Arizona.

A personal reflection on growth, accountability, and the process of navigating change.

An update on the event and the decision to postpone, along with reflections on responsibility and timing.

When long-distance travel and big plans came to a halt, I turned my attention to the overlooked roads and ridgelines just beyond my front door in Durango. This story is about finding adventure close to home and realizing curiosity can make even familiar places feel wild again.

As gravel racing grows, so do the questions around who these events are really built for. This piece looks at the barriers that still exist in the sport and the vision behind the WTF Bikexplorers Gravel Program to create more support, connection, and representation.

This story explores how cycling can be a tool for deeper awareness - not just of landscape, but of the environmental, political, and humanitarian realities that shape it. Through the Sky Islands Odyssey and Ruta del Jefe, I share how riding through the Arizona borderlands changed the way I think about route building and responsibility.

A recap of a four-day ride through the Sky Islands of southern Arizona, where a group of WTF Bikexplorers came together to camp, ride, and build connection through shared challenge. What unfolded was a reminder of how meaningful it can be to move through a landscape in community.

A high-alpine bikepacking ride through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains, where rugged dirt roads, mining history, and 12,000-foot passes come together in one unforgettable loop. This story guide blends route details with the experience of riding through one of the state’s most dramatic mountain landscapes.

One of the most spectacular sections of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, this ride links Whitefish and Banff through remote wilderness, river valleys, and the dramatic peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Expect demanding terrain, wildlife, and the kind of scenery that makes every hard mile feel worthwhile.

This Montana loop threads together old-growth forest, glacial lakes, car-free dirt roads, and some of the wildest riding in and around Glacier National Park. It is a route that balances beauty and solitude with the constant awareness that you are traveling through true bear country.

A ride through Central Oregon’s forests, high desert, and geologic oddities, linking old mining country, ghost towns, and the Painted Hills. This story guide follows a route that feels approachable in distance but rich in texture, history, and changing terrain.

The Trans-America Trail is a 5,000-mile off-road crossing of the United States, originally built for dual-sport motorcycles but fully capable of reshaping a cyclist’s understanding of distance, hardship, and the country itself. This story guide introduces the scale, terrain, and spirit of the route.

With the release of the Ruta del Jefe film, this post shares the heart behind the event and the issues it is meant to spotlight in the Arizona borderlands. It also includes updates, action items, and ways to stay engaged with the environmental and humanitarian work connected to the ride.

In this interview, I talk about how Ruta del Jefe grew out of route development in the Sky Islands and why I wanted the event to be about more than just a hard day on the bike. The conversation touches on landscape, advocacy, cycling culture, and the deeper purpose behind the race.

A transparent look at how WTF Bikexplorers funded its work in its early years, including summit costs, scholarships, volunteer support, and organizer pay. This statement was written to share the realities of grassroots organizing and the values guiding the movement’s growth.