CRAFTED Bike & Gear Show: A Gathering of Bikes, Brands & Community

Send us Fan Mail Every bike has a story, and so do the people who build them. At the inaugural CRAFTED Bike & Gear Show at Cane Creek in Western North Carolina, I set out to hear those stories—and came away with far more conversations than I could fit into a typical episode. In this extended episode of Exploration Local, we meet the people behind the bikes, gear, and ideas shaping the cycling world. There’s a look at how open-source design could help make adaptive cycling more accessible, a conversation with a 17-year-old building his own mountain bike frame, and stories from the makers and brands whose creativity keeps pushing the industry forward. Along the way, we explore the craft, challenges, and thinking behind the products we ride, and meet people who are finding new ways to bring more people into the sport. I wish I could have included every conversation, but these are some of the stories that stuck with me. Together, they offer a glimpse into a cycling community where creativity, craftsmanship, and a willingness to try something different can lead to some pretty interesting places. Come along for this extended visit to CRAFTED. There are plenty of stories here worth discovering. **Mike Andress** Host, Exploration Local 828-551-9065 mike@explorationlocal.com Podcast Website Facebook Instagram: explorationlocal