Hammerhead Team Journal

Some rides are so legendary, they remain a theory until proven a reality. For their latest project, Safa Brian and Taylor Dawson take one such ride, proving sometimes you need to stop thinking and start riding, even if you’re destined to fail.

Mechanicals and punctures are the name of the game in bike racing. Knowing how to address the issue and continue riding - if possible - is of utmost importance. But how a professional handles that situation is what makes them a champion.

Hammerhead ambassador Hunter Kelley found himself in the world of cycling completely by chance. But after years in the sport and countless miles ridden, he couldn't imagine his professional - or personal - life without it. 

Taking on France's esteemed Concurs des Machines event, Hammerhead ambassador Sophie Gateau headed to the mythical peaks of the Pyrenees, fully equipped with a bespoke mountain bike built just for her… and the bikepacking adventure ahead.

Over the past decade, cycling has facilitated a transformative journey for Hammerhead ambassador Courtney Sherwell. What began as a pursuit of fitness evolved into a profound passion for endurance gravel racing.

En-route to Greece for the Hellenic Mountain Race, Hammerhead ambassador Allan Shaw made a stop in the Italian Dolomites. There, he found wonder in the majesty of famed routes and the power of pensive solitude to fuel his mind and body for the season ahead.

From the velvety dunes of the Sahara to the sun-soaked oasis of the Draa Valley, Morocco delivered mile after mile of desolate, raw beauty. 

With the trusted guidance of Karoo, KC&E Adventures, Hammerhead ambassador Collin Daulong, and their peloton of companions pedaled across rocky vistas, through open desert, and into villages seemingly lost in time.

Aimed at challenging the traditional cycling norms and stereotypes, Jana and Björn, also known as Ride Punk Ride, hail from Hamburg, Germany. Their adventures are opportunities to capture the essence of pedal-powered freedom, celebrating the liberty and camaraderie within each ride. Their philosophy emphasizes the importance of authenticity and fostering a cycling community that values individuality and unity.

By forging strategic alliances, committing to carbon offsets and neutrality, and organizing community-driven clean-up initiatives, Platform Pro Cycling by InstaFund has prompted both professional cycling teams and cycling enthusiasts to reflect on their environmental footprints.