What makes Vermont youth mountain biking so much? For Sierra Putnam, a 15 year old in Vermont, the VTYC league has brought her countless fun memories, a supportive community, and confirmation that biking is so much more than just your place on a results list.
Mel Webb is an illustrator, podcaster, and ultra-endurnace cyclist based out of Canada. Today, she shares her of going from riding in the Silk Road Mountain race to documenting it as part of the media team.
Wooden bike frame builders Caleb and his dad love to think outside of the box when it comes to their bikes. Why buy something when you could craft it yourself?
I didn’t grow up with access to outdoor adventures or cycling culture. Bikes weren’t part of my world, not as a sport, not as freedom, not even as transportation. So, when I had my first real experience on a mountain bike, I had no idea how deeply it would change my life. That first ride wasn’t just about navigating dirt trails or learning to shift gears. It was about discovering a part of myself I hadn’t met before, a version that was stronger, more capable, and open to new challenges. It didn’t just change how I saw biking, it changed how I saw myself. From that moment on, I was hooked.
Nutrition journalist Matthew Kadey shares the recipes for his favorite homemade workout energy snacks. We made them and trust us - they are better than anything store bought.
At the 2025 Canadian Bikepacking Summit we hosted our first ever live Quench'd storytelling night. It was really amazing to hear all of these stories, and we are even more excited to share the stories with you today in a podcast format!
Cari Carmean, co-owner of The Radavist, shares her story of selling the Radavist and then buying it back again, and everything she learned along the way.
Sarah Gravelle-MacKenzie shares the story behind founding Cycling With Sarah, a cycling club for senior women. Her mission is to create a supportive space where senior women can come together, enjoy the outdoors, and improve their overall health.
Anne Keller, a longtime action sports photographer, tells her story of witnessing the rise of women action sports photographers and how it makes mountain biking that much more fun.
Bivo ambassador Cynthia Carson shares her adventures bikepacking across Pennsylvania.
In this Quench'd, Johanna Thibault shares how she evolved a local hardware store into a community hub where neighbors can come to get plywood, pizza, and a drink.
In a full circle moment, Kirsten Bratti Lewis supports her daughter through the Oceanside Ironman 70.3, a decade after her daughter supported Kristen through that same race.
