Every revolution of the cranks contributes a few millimetres of elevation gain as my All-Packa and two-weeks worth of conference packing makes its way up the windy road from Villefranche-sur-Mer to the Grand Corniche on the French Riviera. Wearing flip-flops is a choice I regret now, but on the other
There is a kind of freedom that only appears when you travel slowly enough to notice it. It is waking up without knowing exactly where you will sleep, turning onto a small road simply because it looks interesting, or staying longer than planned because someone has invited you to sit
The Bike in Your Trunk A simple idea that expands how you travel Bicycles, Cars, and Everyday Life Transportation rarely fits neatly into one category. Distances, work schedules, family responsibilities, and geography mean that most people rely on automobiles for at least part of their travel. Bicycles remain one of
Our Man in Hawaii: Walter reports back from Lavaman 2026 For many of you, Walter Lapchynski may be one of the very first voices you ever spoke to at Bike Friday. As one of our resident bike experts, it’s fair to say he is—without exaggeration—utterly devoted to cycling. So devoted,
Does a bike fit you? Walter has spoken to countless riders when they first contact us, including some who have circumnavigated the globe, who tell us of pains, mostly in their back, neck, and knees. Many of these riders have accepted discomfort as just part of the hobby, gritting their
We’re fortunate to count some of the world’s most talented bike experts in our network of global dealers that take our frames and assemble them into unique master pieces. One of those long-standing relationships is with Will Chan, who is the founder of Victosports in Macau, and has been working
We were very proud to present this Bike Friday All-Packa at this year’s MADE show. This gravel-focused special was dreamed up by Walter Lapchynski, who was given full freedom to explore what the ultimate All-Packa for gravel could look like. The outcome reflects both creativity and practicality, a bike designed
What you need to know about using the LiGo 10X with your Bike Friday The long-awaited return of the world’s only airline-checkable e-assist bicycle battery, the LiGo, is here! After several years of anticipation, Bike Friday is thrilled to announce the arrival of the newly redesigned LiGo battery, available starting
By Hanna Scholz, President of Bike FridayMay 1, 2025 Dear Fellow Cyclists, I’ve realized it would be valuable to share with you how this 33 year old American Manufacturer is experiencing the current trade tariff situation that is said to aim for supporting American Manufacturing. For 33 years, Bike Friday