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The Golden Gravel Bike Trail
Plus, cycling in Kenya and Stats for the Nerds
Sam Westby
October 09, 2025
Welcome to the Bike Bulletin. It’s like your friend who has the repair kit, the route, and extra snacks.
I’m about to start the VTXL tomorrow, from the top of Vermont to the bottom. Expect a recap of the ride next Thursday. The leaves are popping and the temperatures are dropping.
—Sam Westby @samcwestby
This is a weekly newsletter about bike trips, urban cycling, and a love for two-wheeled transit. The more time you spend on a bike, the better. I share new editions every Thursday, gearing you up for the ride ahead.
Here’s what we have today.
🌍 RIDE: Golden Gravel Trail
🎥 WATCH: Lachlan Goes to Kenya
🚲 ARCHIVES: Retro Cycling Kits
📰 NEWS: Street closures and new bike lanes
ROUTE ON MY RADAR
Golden Gravel Trail
Source: Adventure Cycling
From Adventure Cycling, “Experience the full spectrum of American landscapes as you traverse rolling Ozark hills, endless Great Plains, stark deserts, and challenging alpine passes to reach the dramatic Pacific coastline.”
Here’s what you’d be getting yourself into.
Oregon to Missouri
3700 miles (5954 kilometers)
70% unpaved
8 states
WHAT I’M WATCHING
Lachlan Goes to Kenya
EF Pro continues their series following Lachlan Morton’s adventures. In this video, he visits Kenya for the Migration Gravel Race. Get a glimpse at the unbelivable riding and culture.
Some features of Kenya that I would like:
Zebras
The Rift Valley
Friendly people everywhere
A mix of pristine roads and terrifying roads
Watch on YouTube
FROM THE ARCHIVES
Retro Cycling Kits
Bring back retro cycling kits. The vibes were high.
9.5 percent. The increase in retail sales after Central Madrid closed to cars. (Forbes)
Secure bike parking. Researchers from Virginia Tech concluded that secure bike parking increases transit ridership. (news.vt.edu)
Zebra barriers. Boston is testing out a new way to separate cars from bike lanes. These striped barriers are about 6 inches tall and would not be pleasant to drive over. (Axios)
Pulled over. A group of 20 Critical Mass riders in Oregon were pulled over by police. The group has filed a complaint with the Hillsboro Police Department. (Bike Portland)
Georgia State University. The Atlanta Department of Transportation added 1.5 miles of bike lanes to this college campus. (atlantanewsfirst.com)
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