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Meet Ian’s 2021 @canyon Grand Canyon Hardtail MT

Meet Ian’s 2021 @canyon Grand Canyon Hardtail MTB — our next employee bike feature.

Ian bought this work horse of a machine during the pandemic (as soon as it was back in stock!) and has since been using it for all-day adventures in the Oregon and Washington backcountry.

A sensible 12s SRAM SX drivetrain and Rockshox Judy suspension are paired with Shimano brakes, the cockpit is PNW Components, saddle and grips are by Ergon, and the blingy bits are a combination of RaceFace and Wolftooth Components. Traction courtesy of a Maxxis 2.2” Rekon in the back and 2.4” Forekaster in the front — a stupendously versatile combo.

Check out our YouTube channel to hear Ian talk a little bit more about this bike in our most recent short.

#ridewithbtd #canyonbikes #cycling #mtb #pnw #mycanyon

To all the Dads: Happy Fathers’s Day from BTD!

To all the Dads: Happy Fathers’s Day from BTD!

Thanks to our athlete @stefano_barberi for sharing this great photo of the fam on bikes!

#ridewithbtd

Sticker post! We’ve got a limited run for now s

Sticker post!

We’ve got a limited run for now so get em before they sell out, or share with a buddy who’s got a collection. We all know one 😂.

All drawn by our very own @matbarton

Link in bio and stories.

#ridewithbtd #catsofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #traildog #bikes

Watch Ryan build up this stunning @pinarello_us e-

Watch Ryan build up this stunning @pinarello_us e-bike. Local PDX customers, we’ve got a full lineup of Pinarello bicycles in the showroom and can prep them for test rides. Send an email or give us a call to chat about your N+1.

sales@biketiresdirect.com

#ridewithbtd #pinarello #ebike #dreambuild #cycling

BTD’s got a very limited number of @fox Factory

BTD’s got a very limited number of @fox Factory GOLD edition forks. Fewer than 6000 were made to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Head over to the site to check em out!

#ridewithbtd #cycling #mtb #foxfactory #gratefulshred

Meet BTD’s Unbound athletes pt. 4: @stefano_barb

Meet BTD’s Unbound athletes pt. 4: @stefano_barberi

For the 2024 race season Stefano’s getting tires from BTD! We’re stoked to cheer him in in the 100 mile race this weekend, which has has opted for over the 200 mile XL. He’s going for gold on his tractor...er, @orbea Terra.

Stefano’s words on Unbound 2024:

“While a top 10, 20 or even just finishing ANY 200 mile ride is a respectful feat in itself, i feel that the 200 distance lacks a little bit of the speed, competition, and the dynamics that excite me about racing. It is a bit more about managing pace, taking care of equipment and minimizing the mishaps that you will undoubtedly run into. And since I am talking about racing, I am going there to race and i am coming in with good form and high ambitions with the goal to bring home the W!”

Have any questions for Stefano about this race, or anything else? Drop a comment below.

And good luck to everyone in Kansas this weekend!

#ridewithbtd #unboundxl #unboundgravel #cycling #gravel

Meet BTD’s Unbound athletes pt. 3: @emilyjoynews

Meet BTD’s Unbound athletes pt. 3: @emilyjoynewsom

For the 2024 race season we are supporting Emily with fresh treads! It’s been a blast to chat about tires with her, and hear her feedback on what’s been working and what hasn’t.

Emily’s words on Unbound 2024:

“Unbound 200 is a race that is constantly at the back of my mind from the time I finish it until the next time I line up. I am fascinated by the combination of fitness, perseverance, grit and luck that are needed to win the monumental event and every year come filled with nervous anticipation for how the day will unfold.”

Have any questions for Emily about this race, or anything else? Drop a comment below, and stay tuned for our final Unbound athlete introduction rolling out on friday!

📸: 1.) @cxhairs 2.) @jeredgruber @ashleygruber

#ridewithbtd #unboundxl #unboundgravel #cycling #gravel

Meet BTD’s Unbound athletes pt. 2: @alex_howes

Meet BTD’s Unbound athletes pt. 1: @watt_wagon

Meet BTD’s Unbound athletes pt. 1: @watt_wagon

For the 2024 race season we are supporting Cynthia with wearable drivetrain and brake components — cassettes, chainrings, chains, rotors and brake pads. As an ultra-endurance athlete, Cynthia puts her gear well beyond the demands of most riders, and having a bike that functions properly is of the utmost importance when you are on your bike for DAYS at a time.

Cynthia’s palmares include top step at some of the biggest ultras in the world including Unbound XL, Badlands, Across Andes, Atlas Mountain Race, GranGuanche Gravel, Transcordilleras, and Memory Bike Adventure.

She’s returning to Unbound in 2024 after a brief hiatus and we are thrilled to be rooting her on thos year.

Cynthia’s word on Unbound 2024:

“I’m returning to Emporia for my 5th time at Unbound! This year the Unbound routes are going north and that means more chunk. When it comes to tires - bigger is better. The 3T extrema allows for up to 57mm on a 700c and with the history of peanut butter mud possibility in Kansas I’ve chosen to rock 50mm tires to leave room for the potential of mud. For the chunk I have chosen the Schwalbe g-one overland. It’s the perfect tire for a mix of big rocks and pavement where the knobs are bigger on the sides but fast rolling in the center. Tire choice solidified and now it’s time to rest before lining up again in downtown Emporia for the Unbound XL!”

Have any questions for Cynthia about this race, or anything else? Drop a comment below, and stay tuned for the rest of BTD’s Unbound athlete introductions rolling out this week!

📸: @sebastiansamek

#ridewithbtd #unboundxl #unboundgravel #cycling #gravel #ultracycling

BTD is proud to be a sponsor of @ridegravista, whi

BTD is proud to be a sponsor of @ridegravista, which took place two weeks ago in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. The photos from @toriduhaime just came in and we’re STOKED to share a few of our favs.

Big shoutout to all of the riders, volunteers, and workers who helped put on a heckuva event, and an extra special nod to @wattwagon for bringing us on board. We’re already looking forward to 2025.

#ridewithbtd #gravelracing #virginia #cycling #gravelcycling

Introducing the newest item on the gravel menu —

Introducing the newest item on the gravel menu —the @rideshimano GRX RX825 12s di2 groupset. It’s got wider range, a wireless cockpit, more customization, clearance for bigger tires, and optimized gravel ergonomics — all carefully thought out to help keep you in the saddle til the sun goes down.

Head over to the site for all of the tasty details.

#ridewithbtd #grx #gravel #cycling #rideshimano

More fun on the new @sramroad RED AXS demo bike 🌶️

#ridewithbtd #sramredaxs #sramroad #cycling #roadcycling

The long awaited new @sramroad RED AXS lineup is h

The long awaited new @sramroad RED AXS lineup is here, and dang, it photographs well!

We were lucky enough to get our hands on one of the fancy coolers & a demo bike to play with ahead of launch day — head over to our YouTube channel (link in bio & stories) for an unboxing and overview of everything the new groupset has to offer.

#ridewithbtd #newsram #redaxs #cycling #roadcycling

Introducing the @pirelli_cycling P Zero Race TLR R

Introducing the @pirelli_cycling P Zero Race TLR RS.

Pirelli has no shortage of laurels (they even put them on their hats) but they’re never content to rest on them. Whether they’re at the helm of a thousand horsepower or just two leg power, champions trust Pirelli. And they’re back with the P Zero Race TLR RS bringing even more improvements to speed, handling, and grip to vanquish the competition on a closed course or on the open road.

Step into the winner’s circle and wrap your wheels in Pirellis.

#ridewithbtd #pirelli #pirellicycling #pzerorace

Coming soon to BTD: #newsram — stay tuned! #rid

Coming soon to BTD: #newsram — stay tuned!

#ridewithbtd #cycling #sram

Where’s your bike taking you this year? We’re

Where’s your bike taking you this year?

We’re starting to get antsy in anticipation of the epic adventures this summer has in store!

#ridewithbtd

Coming soon. #pirelli #pirellicycling

Coming soon.

#pirelli #pirellicycling

Got a 26er that needs new shoes? We’ve got a se

Got a 26er that needs new shoes?

We’ve got a selection of both classic and new @panaracer_world treads to keep your trusty steed running for years to come.

Whether you go with a period-correct Dart, Smoke, or Fire XC, or the tried and tru GravelKing SK, theres no wrong choice.

Check out the selection (as well as all of the new 2024 GravelKings!) on the site / at the link in our bio!

#ridewithbtd #cycling #mtb #26er #panaracer

Congratulations @lltimmerll, the winner of April’s Phot of the Month contest!

This picturesque shot was taken outside of Dufur, Oregon, where Lisa and a number of others set out to preview the course for the Gorge Gravel Grinder earlier in the month.

They had great weather, breathtaking views, prime roads, and of course, champagne gravel.

Want to throw your hat in the mix for May’s competition? Submit your photos (link in bio) for a chance to win some BTD bucks and eternal internet fame!

#ridewithbtd #gravel #cycling #oregon

This #surlymakeityourown Midnight Special belongs

This #surlymakeityourown Midnight Special belongs to the BTD marketing department’s @bertrand.m.m — and is next up in our series of employee bike spotlights!

Thoughtfully built from the frame up, this ride was intended to be a “forever bike” — the legendary durability and utility of @surlybikes will keep it rolling for years to come.

Finer details include @wolf_tooth_comp, @bikethomson, and @bluelug shiny bits, @reynoldscycling 700c and 650b wheelsets to compliment the frame’s 700x45 and 27.5x2.3” tire clearance, Mixed @sramroad XPLR groupset, @statebicycleco monster gravel fork, and @velosaddles Senso TT saddle.

Oh, and of course @pirelli_cycling gravel M’s and @conti_mtb Race Kings (not pictured) for ultimate versatility.

Take a look at some of our favorite details in this carousel, or head over to our YouTube channel to catch our latest short where you can hear Bertrand speak more about it.

#ridewithbtd #surly #surlymidnightspecial #makeityourown

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