The short gist is that Outdated Man Mountain & Silca have teamed as much as help a collective of 5 novice bikepacking racers from any background and wherever world wide. Every member will get a $2000 stipend to assist cowl prices to get them to the races. Then, on high of that shall be a complete bunch of free Outdated Man Mountain gear, prototypes to check, a full suite of Silca goodies to make your bike sooner, extra free gear & business offers, plus assist determining a coaching plan to your particular person racing targets.
Loam & Gravel Society – Experimental Bikepacking Crew
Name it a mixture between the delivery of a manufacturing unit bikepacking race group and a name out for ultra-distance influencers.
Any method you take a look at it, OMM (they abbreviate their very own title like that, and I’ve already grown bored with typing Outdated Man Mountain) was searching for a method they may help a few of the cyclists on the bikepacking & extremely racing scene. And on the identical time develop their visibility amongst extra aggressive bike riders, whereas testing and refining their subsequent crop of merchandise nonetheless in growth.
My private tackle it’s then. It looks like OMM are strongly hinting that also they are engaged on extra race-oriented gear-hauling merchandise. The bulk of the present choices (and their present crop of brand name ambassadors) lean extra towards the heavy-duty, utilitarian method of carrying gear in your bikes, or traditional loaded touring simply off-road; assume: burly racks & baskets. However OMM additionally already created some fascinating issues like their Axle Packs. These present a good way to mount gear on bikes not usually well-suited for bikepacking – like light-weight race bikes.
I wouldn’t be stunned to see extra of that present up on bikes of the brand new Loam & Gravel Society experimental bikepacking group.
“We decide to nurturing a vigorous and inclusive biking group by specializing in shared experiences and collective pleasure. We see bikepacking and extremely racing as a method to attach, discover, and develop collectively whereas additionally pushing ourselves additional. Our group represents the guts of camaraderie and journey, participating in races, group occasions, supporting fellow riders, and celebrating the journey itself. We wish to push what we are able to do on a motorbike and thru our collaborative spirit, we hope to encourage others to embrace journey and discover pleasure in each mile. Transcend the rostrum.”
– Loam & Gravel
Nuts & Bolts
OK, so 5 riders will get picked, get 2 grand & a bunch of substances, and can assist take a look at some next-gen prototypes, too.
OMM is searching for riders of any age, gender, or background who wish to take a look at their very own limits at a few of the most grueling bikepacking races on the market. “Profitable isn’t the whole lot, however effort issues.” However they are going to be prioritizing racers that blend willpower, self-sufficiency, velocity, and good communication expertise.
Purposes are open beginning immediately by way of December 2nd. Fill out the net kind at: OldManMountain.com right here, now.
Need to help an experimental bikepacking group, your self?
BTW, in the event you work for one more bikepacking or endurance-adjacent model and the experimental bikepacking group idea sounds fascinating to you, OMM’s Loam & Gravel Society continues to be attempting to find further sponsor help. If OMM can spherical up extra backing, their purpose is then to convey all 5 riders collectively for every week this winter for a coaching camp the place everybody can get to know one another and help each other’s racing targets.
