Bikepacking iconBikepackingSep 22, 2026

Identity Crisis: Are Cycling Labels Holding Us Back?

Mountain biker, gravel rider, roadie, alt cyclist, bikepacker—cycling has a knack for sorting us into increasingly specific groups, each with its own bikes, clothes, rules, and expectations.

Identity Crisis: Are Cycling Labels Holding Us Back?

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