Kole Cycles

The Life of a Bikepacker: Adventures with Eric and His Kuwahara

From a small German village to global adventures, discover how an old steel bike became a symbol of freedom and resilience.
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Antoine Willemart: Living and Telling the Bike

Between the Workshop, Analog Photography, and Two-Wheeled Adventures
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"Portraits Of Passion" Building Dreams from Forgotten Frames

From rural Italy to London’s bike scene, a tale of passion, craft, and redefining cycling culture.
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Bikepacking Chronicles Across Australia and Beyond

The adventures of Sarah & Tim take us on incredible journeys through breathtaking landscapes, all captured in their stunning photography.
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Built, Not Perfect: Bikes With Charakter

Joe aka Streuner is a Cologne-based bike mechanic, design student, and passionate explorer of old steel mountain...


Where the Road Teaches: Leonardo Corradini on bicycle travel, empathy, and choosing slowness

Leonardo Corradini is a bicycle traveler and storyteller, and the founder of Life in Travel, a project born in...


Afraid to Not Live: Why Freedom Starts Where Comfort Ends.

Xiao is a young Belgian bike mechanic and content creator who discovered bikepacking as a teenager He shares how sleeping...


Riding Against the Current: Inside the vision, roots, and rebellion behind Stooge Cycles!

Interview with Andy Stevenson, founder of Stooge Cycles A deep dive into the origins of Stooge, exploring Andy’s...


Back to the Roots: Charles’ Journey Through Old-School Rides

Charles, a 50-year-old musician from Brittany, France, fell in love with mountain bikes in the early ’90s after seeing...


Rasch: A New Voice in the Language of Handmade Bicycles

At Bespoked Dresden, Kata Rasch’s handmade bicycles stood out for their honesty and creativity A young framebuilder from...


A moment with Ronnie: passion, bikes and timeless wheels!

Ronnie aka Ultraromance shares his lifelong passion for bicycles, rooted in the 1990s when 26-inch MTBs defined an era He...


Welcome To My Little Bubble!

Keef, the soul behind Pimped Velo, shares how his love for bicycles was born From the first encounter with a dusty Scott...


Return to the Roots. One Brake, All Heart!

Inspired by the sport’s pioneers and driven by fun, he turned a simple cruiser into a downhill machine with just a rear...


Pedal and Wonder: Photography, Nature, and the Freedom of Slow Travel.

Pat Valade is a photographer, storyteller, and outdoor enthusiast based in Squamish, BC His images capture the world...


Alone Out There: Duct Tape, Film Rolls & Freedom

Maxime is a graphic designer from Bordeaux who has turned the bicycle into a way to explore both freedom and himself After...


Antoine Willemart: Photography, Bikes, and Community in Brussels

Antoine Willemart is a freelance photographer and bike mechanic based in Brussels He works at Hors Catégorie,...


Wheels on Water: The Floating Bike Shop Story

Sam Skinner lives and works on a boat, fixing bikes as he drifts through the canals of England A mechanic, an artist, and...


Vetra Bikes: Building Meaning, Not Just Machines

In this intimate interview, framebuilder and visual artist André Roboredo shares the story behind Vetra Bikes From his...


Beyond the Bags: The Story of Fish-Ski Designs

Fischer Olpin’s journey is a testament to passion, resilience, and creativity Growing up in Utah, he was inspired by his...


AdVANture ST: Exploring the World on a 90s MTB

im, the creator of AdVANture ST, shares his journey of blending van life, cycling, and storytelling His passion for...


Wheat Ears and Welding Torches: The Passionate World of Mirko Romanelli

Mechanical engineer Mirko Romanelli found his calling as a bicycle framebuilder after designing a mini cargo bike to...


Gravel and Breathe: The Meditative Cycle of Bikebuilding

Andreas is more than a cyclist, he's a storyteller, a restorer, and a seeker of simplicity Through his blog Gravel and...


Marygold Cyclery: Bikes, Community, and Adventure in Chicago’s Cycling Scene

Chucky Berls, founder of Marygold Cyclery, shares his journey from fixing bikes in alleys to creating a thriving cycling...


The Queen of Rats: A Meeting with Jacquie Phelan

This article recounts my meeting with Jaquie Phelan, an extraordinary person who embodies resilience and the ability to...


Riding the Wild: Kimmy “Hiker Man” and the Spirit of Adventure

Kimmy Hiker Man is the founder of Tropical Rainforest, a Thailand-based brand crafting handmade bikepacking bags inspired...


Rusty Rebel Rider: Underground and Independent

Cornell, aka Rebel Rider, is not just a cyclist, he’s a builder, a rebel, a man who has made two wheels his freedom From...


Ab of All Terra Customs on Bikes, Sustainability, and Steel Dreams

Ab, founder of All Terra Customs, is a craftsman dedicated to building and customizing steel bicycles His brand stands out...


Bence’s 26er Adventures: Rambling on Two Wheels

Bence, an adventurer from Hungary, is passionate about vintage 26-inch MTBs, which he sees as perfect companions for...


The BOAT Club: From Belfast to the Stunning Irish Countryside

The BOAT Club (Belfast Off-Road All Terrain Club) is a group of friends united by their love for old-school mountain...


Pedaling Freedom: Eric aka Monkey On 2Wheels

Eric aka Monkey On 2Wheels, a passionate cyclist and adventurer, grew up in a small German village where cycling...


Portraits of Passion: Marlon and the Birth of Babyldn

Marlon, founder of Babyldn, transforms old frames into unique bikes, blending craftsmanship, sustainability, and passion...


The Poetry of Steel: Inside The World of The Vandal Metal Works

Reviving the Forgotten: A Scottish Frame Builder’s Journey of Creativity, Sustainability, and...


Jake London and BoneshakerMTB: Building Community Through Two-Wheeled Adventures

I’m Jake from Toronto, Canada and my love for bicycles started at a young age, riding with friends along with my family...


Beyond the Road: Giovanni and the Uncompromising Bicycle Journey

A few years ago, I bought an old Bottecchia Sunkiss for €20 from a guy who was clearing out a yard full of junk...