Story of a Saddle Bum
At age 5 I was a Barbie Racer. A vision in pink, legs going like pistons as I drifted around the corners on my stabilisers. Michal Guerra eat your heart out. 20 years later, I started commuting 36km a day. In between, nothing.
A leap of faith
It took me exactly four months to go from someone who had never considered cycling, to selling all my belongings to buy a bicycle and leave everything behind to hit the road. It’s the best decision I ever made. By Sabina Knezevic
The reviews are in!
You can imagine that we are pretty excited about our own products, but when praising expert reviews come in we are over the moon and want to share their verdicts with you!
Here’s what riding meant to you in 2020
For many of us last year, riding our bikes has been that moment to saviour. A moment of joy, freedom, adventure or calm. Just before Christmas we’ve asked you what riding your bike meant to you in 2020. And we wanted to see your photos in IRIS apparel!
Essential – and not so essential – Cycling Gift Guide
In these uncertain times it’s nice to have something to look forward to. The Holiday season is upon us and you have probably been craving ideas for gifts to buy for your loved ones – or to ask yourself. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
THE COSMIC CREW
Oh yeah! Thanks to the success of the Super Future Females project, we’re expanding the range with a cosy sweater. I’m super stoked to present this illustration from creative whirlwind Chloe Batchelor.
Jungle Juice
What a crazy year it’s been so far. It feels like everything is up in the air right now… pandemic, politics, social change, not to mention our personal lives! Good…
Quinda: Looking back to the Atlas Mountain Race
Last February, a small group of women took the start in the Atlas Mountain Race, an unsupported single-stage race of 1150 km through the Moroccan Atlas. These ultra races seem…
Kristen: Looking back to the Atlas Mountain Race
Last February, a small group of women took the start in the Atlas Mountain Race, an unsupported single-stage race of 1150 km through the Moroccan Atlas. These ultra races seem…
Andrea: Looking back to the Atlas Mountain Race
Last February, a small group of women took the start in the Atlas Mountain Race, an unsupported single-stage race of 1150 km through the Moroccan Atlas. These ultra races seem…
The courage to fail
or The fight with our own ego By Laura Pöhlmann Hello cycling, hello world, hello challenge! When I started gravel cycling in 2018, everything was exciting. I wanted to be like…
Switzerland hike-a-bike adventure weekend!
It’s been a few years since we’ve raced together, but the highs and lows we’ve shared on- and off the road, created a special bond. So, I was excited to be reunited with my old teammate Emma Pooley for a two day adventure in Switzerland!
