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The bike crew riding from NY to DC for Black lives
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The bike crew riding from NY to DC for Black lives

Revolution on wheels — Earlier this year, one of the most diverse bike tours America has ever seen made a treacherous, 300-mile journey to join Black Lives Matter protestors in DC. Writer James Yeh spoke to the group about cycling for social change.

Written by: James Yeh

Mablethorpe Sand Race: a uniquely British beach rally
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Mablethorpe Sand Race: a uniquely British beach rally

Wild bunch — Founded by a group of hard-nosed riders back in the ’70s, the contest is a unique off-road event where one thing is guaranteed: if you’re not getting messy, then you’re not trying hard enough.

Written by: Eva Clifford

A trip to the countryside with London’s Bikestormz crew
Bike

A trip to the countryside with London’s Bikestormz crew

In partnership with Stance — The capital’s free-riders head to Woburn in Bedfordshire, swapping the urban tarmac for the forest floor.

Written by: Aoife Glass

BMX Freestyler Alex Coleborn has his eyes on the prize
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BMX Freestyler Alex Coleborn has his eyes on the prize

Wheels up — From building his own ramps to representing Great Britain in Tokyo, freestyle BMX rider Alex Coleborn hopes next year’s Olympics can be a game-changer for the sport.

Written by: Huck

Cycling for equality in Europe’s bike messenger scene
Bike

Cycling for equality in Europe’s bike messenger scene

The race is on — This week, couriers from across the continent and gender spectrum are racing around Brussels in pursuit of the European Cycle Messenger Championship.

Written by: Michael Henson

The grassroots cycling project crossing Europe for refugees
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The grassroots cycling project crossing Europe for refugees

Thighs of Steel — Riding from London to Athens each year, Thighs of Steel has become Europe’s longest charity cycle ride, and is funding some of the continent’s best grassroots refugee projects.

Written by: Alex King

Adventures with the world’s oldest off-road cycling club
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Adventures with the world’s oldest off-road cycling club

On yer bike — Formed in 1955, the Rough-Stuff Fellowship is a pioneering gang of adventurists who believe that you can go anywhere on two wheels. Over 60 years after it started, an archive of the club’s defining moments is finally coming to light.

Written by: Niall Flynn

The BMX crew no one took seriously...until they dominated
Bike

The BMX crew no one took seriously...until they dominated

Pedal to the medal — After starting out with just an abandoned track to call home, a penniless BMX club in South London went from being laughed at by rivals to producing some of the world’s best riders. But they’re not ready to give up a reputation as scrappy underdogs just yet.

Written by: Niall Flynn

The brotherhood bringing motorbikes back from the dead
Bike

The brotherhood bringing motorbikes back from the dead

Cycle Zombies — The Stopnik family have come to define an alternative image of Californian cool: bikers who surf, skate and know how to get the most out of life.

Written by: Gary Inman

The Bikelife pioneer changing London from the streets up
Bike

The Bikelife pioneer changing London from the streets up

Huck x Nike — Jake100 is a daredevil on a bike with a rapidly growing following. For 18-year-old Jake O’Neill, this is no solo mission. It’s the start of a new era where young people are rising up and refusing to be pushed to the margins. His story is celebrated in Nothing Beats A Londoner, a new series produced in collaboration with Nike celebrating teens whose lives have been transformed by sport.

Written by: Alex King

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