Souphorse’s Cervelo Aspero: Stock Is Not An Option

We caught up MADE founder Billy Sinkford, aka Souphorse, to check out his latest build with the support of so many great people and brands to create a very unique Cervelo Aspero gravel bike.

Three Things I learned from Cameron Falconer

During my recent visit to Downieville for the Roval Terra wheel launch, I had the opportunity to chat with custom frame builder Cameron Falconer, and appreciate up close one of his recent works. Cam was invited to not only give the new Terra CLX wheels a spin, but share his knowledge of the local terrain with two rides during our stay. Northern California has a rich history in frame building, so I was curious to learn more about his philosophy as a builder, the benefits of steel and why someone might consider going custom.

Tom Ritchey on Gravel in the 70s, Bikes as Billboards and the Future of Carbon

Grab some popcorn and a cold beer for this one. Here is a wonderfully entertaining interview with Tom Ritchey from the crew at Fahrstil. Tom discussing in length the early days of gravel riding in the Santa Cruz mountains, epic rides through he Sierra Nevada and why the Redwood Forests he grew up around was the perfect birthplace for these bikes years before his first mountain bike was introduced.