When I spoke to Marley Blonsky, she was several days away from her final day of work in the corporate world. I could sense her excitement seeping through the screen over our Zoom call. Come Friday, she would be a full-time adventurer and advocate for a more inclusive outdoors, more specifically working toward size inclusion in the cycling industry.

“Like so many things when you're queer or trans, you don't know it's an option to not have this background noise of all the things we have to deal with constantly...I didn't realize what a weight that was until getting the opportunity to not have it.”

It’s early June and Mikah Meyer is fresh off his first ever bike tour - a 14-day, 363-mile ride along the Oregon coast.

You might know Mikah as the first person ever to visit all 400+ NPS sites in a single trip, or from his advocacy work for the LGBTQ+ community.

Bearfoot Theory has been one of my go-to websites for trip ideas and planning tips for several years now. I’m really excited to share this story about How to Be a Good LGBTQ+ Ally Outside & on the Trail with their community! Please follow the link to take a look and share it with friends and family who might benefit from a discussion of allyship in the outdoors.

Knowing how to fix a flat tire is probably the most useful skill a beginner mechanic should master. It’s certainly the skill I’ve used the most while riding. Whether you’re commuting to work, going on overnight bikepacking trips, or simply out for an hour-long ride, being confident in your ability to fix a flat is a game-changer.

The two bike tours my partner and I did in New Zealand are two of my top adventures of all time. Bike trips are just so fun - pedal all day through amazing landscapes, eat whatever you want, and wake up and do it all over again! I love it.

Commuting by bicycle is one of my favorite parts of my weekly routine. Check out my tips for an easy and successful commute!