Welcome readers,
It’s been greater than a decade since I used to be first dreaming of writing for Bikerumor from the again room of a motorbike store. Again then, the thought of simply writing for this unimaginable web site appeared far-fetched. A pipe dream, actually.
But right here I’m at present asserting that I’m honored to simply accept the place of Bikerumor’s new Editor in Chief. I’m extraordinarily excited concerning the alternative, nevertheless it’s not a duty that I take evenly. Tyler began this web site on little greater than concepts and ambition, and due to the addition of many gifted individuals alongside the way in which, we’ve seen Bikerumor develop from simply one other bike weblog to one of many world’s main sources for bicycle tech, information, and opinions.
And that is only the start.
Beginning at present, Tyler is stepping again to pursue different initiatives (simply ask him about Bike Membership), however he’ll nonetheless be round in his new function as Founding Editor. I’ll at all times be grateful to Tyler for taking an opportunity on a random child from Ohio with no prior media expertise. With out that, I wouldn’t be right here penning this at present.
The Bikerumor crew at Eurobike, 2019. Tyler, Cory, Zach, and Jessie-Might (L to R)
Additionally nonetheless listed here are the unimaginable employees writers and editors who’ve been essential in shaping this web site. That features our European Tech Editor Cory Benson, UK Tech Editor Jessie-Might Morgan, BC Correspondent Steve Fisher, and our Highway, XC & CX Race Specialist Jordan Villella. Names that you simply see lots on Bikerumor. Every one among them has been instrumental in our development, and due to elevated assist from the AllGear Group and our new father or mother firm, Lola Digital Media, they’ll have extra sources at their disposal to create distinctive content material for the location.
As for me? I don’t plan on altering the nice tech-focused protection you’ve come to count on from the location. However I do plan on including to it. I can nerd out with the perfect of them in relation to the most recent product providing marginal good points, however I’m simply as enthusiastic about utilizing shop-worn bike instruments to get somebody’s previous klunker out of the storage and out driving once more. To me, the bicycle is many issues; transportation, a murals, a technological marvel, a supply of train, an escape from the trimmings of on a regular basis life, and above all, one thing to have a good time.
So what are you able to count on from this web site sooner or later? If you happen to come right here throughout your every day espresso break to maintain up on the most recent biking tech, don’t fear – that’s not going anyplace. That’s precisely how my journey began with Bikerumor 13 years in the past, and I intend to maintain it that means.
Along with the basic Bikerumor protection although, count on to see new voices, elevated protection of recent classes and merchandise which might be truly reasonably priced, and extra tales that spotlight the wonderful people which might be behind our favourite merchandise and rides. Briefly, introducing a wider lens on the 2 wheels that carry us all collectively.
Thanks to everybody who has been alongside for the journey to this point. And welcome to anybody who’s simply becoming a member of us. Sit in, thrilling issues are forward.
Sincerely,
Zach Overholt
Editor in Chief
Characteristic picture c. Tristan Cardew, from a BCA occasion in Girona.
