t didn’t take long after our arrival to see that our friends at Mondraker were serious—not just about their bikes, but about the entire experience. As for the company itself, Mondraker has built a state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly factory that feels both modern and welcoming, celebrating its history while looking toward the future.

It wasn’t until my senior year of HS when I signed up for a 35-mile fundraising ride and realized I liked it as a sport. At 19, I lost my girlfriend to a drunk driver and didn’t get into a car for the next two years. I rode 15-18K each of those two years, exploring northern NJ and deep into the Hudson Valley.