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About the authorDaniel Benson
Get ready to take a thrilling ride through the world of cycling with Daniel Benson, a seasoned journalist who has covered some of the biggest events in the sport, from the Tour de France to the Olympics.
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About the authorGuy Kesteven
Meet Guy Kesteven, our author, a northern UK veteran who has been writing about off road bikes, tech and adventures for almost thirty years
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About the authorCharles Graham-Dixon
Charlie is a copywriter, journalist, and passionate road and gravel rider, currently splitting his time between Madrid and London. With a deep love for cycling culture, Charlie brings words to life for brands and publications alike
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About the authorInes Thoma
Ines Thoma is a top female enduro mountain biker and coach from Germany who started competing in 2012. She runs her own coaching business, works with the German national mountain bike team, and is also a proud parent, balancing her career and motherhood.
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About the authorKimberly Hobson
Get to know Kim Hobson, a digital marketer and copywriter with a passion for the outdoors and all things on wheels.
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About the authorLiam Yates
Get to know Liam, the adventurous cyclist from the South of England who has a lifetime of experience riding everything from BMX to Road Racing and Fixed Gear crits, and now enjoys exploring new horizons with Bikepacking and Touring.
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About the authorMatt Wragg
Get to know Matt Wragg, the freelance photographer, writer, and self-proclaimed bicycle-breaker based in Nice, France. Despite unsuccessful attempts at XC, trials, 4X, and DH racing, Matt's passion for mountain biking never waned. After a stint in communications consulting, he decided to pursue his love for cycling and moved to New Zealand. Since then, he has traveled the world, chasing trails and building a successful career as a cycling photographer and writer. In 2021, he was diagnosed as autistic and has been coming to terms with it. His bike cellar is a true testament to his love for cycling, housing bikes that range from freeride to cargo.
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About the authorRyan Petry
Meet Ryan Petry, the professional mountain biker and producer from Boulder, Colorado. With over a decade of experience racing at the highest level in one day endurance events, Ryan now balances his love for big adventures with educating and inspiring others in the cycling industry. Join him on his journey as he continues to dream big and unlock the power of the bicycle.
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About the authorTess Agnew
Tess is a freelance copywriter, social media and communications pro based in Brighton with a passion for the outdoors and the mental health benefits it brings.
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About the authorAnna Willis
Meet Anna, our storyteller and Copywriter at Canyon. She likes to capture moments and weave them into threads that connect us all.
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About the authorClaudia Krug
Meet Claudia, our SEO copywriter who switched from horseback riding to the excitement of exploring the wilderness and mountains of Europe on her bike. The passionate bikepacker, history buff and craft beer enthusiast dreams of one day riding The Great Divide. Join Claudia on her after-work rides around Leipzig, Germany, as she continues to explore the world on two wheels.
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About the authorGrace Lambert-Smith
Meet Grace, our SEO Copywriter who calls the Peak District National Park home. An experienced long-distance road cyclist, she's now focused on mastering the art of gravel riding and mountain biking. With a passion for telling cycling stories through the written word, Grace is always ready to share her experiences with others.
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About the authorPadraig Croke
Padraig Croke is an Irish graphic designer, photographer, writer, and podcaster who is passionate about the outdoors and bushcraft. Based in Scandinavia, he hosts the Trial by Fire podcast, interviewing leading experts in outdoor pursuits.
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About the authorJennifer Lucas-Hill
Jen Lucas-Hill is a freelance writer, sports therapist and age-group long distance triathlete based in the UK with a background in sports journalism, most recently as Content Director at TRI247. A 6-time Ironman finisher and Kona qualifier, you’ll mainly find her out riding on the tarmac training for her next race. But having recently added a Canyon Grizl to her bike stable, rumour has it she’s started venturing into the world of gravel riding
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About the authorVedangi Kulkarni
Discover the inspiring story of Vedangi Kulkarni, the youngest woman to cycle around the world solo and unsupported. This adventure-loving endurance athlete, public speaker, and writer is also a business owner and expedition manager. When she's not exploring the world, she's diving into philosophical and nature writing books or researching the Arctic.
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About the authorRobert Annis
Robert Annis is an award-winning outdoor-travel journalist. As an experienced writer and sport enthusiast he writes content that is inspiring with focus on road biking. You might have read Robert's articles in Bicycling, National Geographic, Outside, Travel + Leisure, Inside Hook, AARP, Midwest Living, Sierra, Hemispheres, Departures, Lonely Planet, Afar, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, RV Magazine, and Hidden Compass.
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About the authorThomas Walker
Originally from the UK and now happily settled in Bonn, Germany, Tom spends most of his time chasing gravel routes, learning new languages, and getting slightly lost in the process – usually aboard his trusty Grand Canyon. When he's not on two wheels, you’ll probably find him strumming a guitar (with enthusiasm, if not precision), heading to a local indie or pop punk show, or out for a run through the forest.
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