the Ride with Mike Mu

I still remember the time I turned up at a picnic with a wild salad stuffed in a messenger bag, petals poking out and vinaigrette leaking through the zippers. That was the moment I swore to find a better way to haul things by bike. Fast forward: Cargomate—a bike rack that doesn’t just hold stuff, but also claims a spot in the cycling style olympics. Today, let’s unravel what sets this universal bike rack apart, and why winning the ISPO award 2025 may just be the beginning of a cargo-carrying revolution—one handlebar at a time. 1. The Award-Winning Underdog: Cargomate’s Leap into the Limelight Every so often, a product comes along that quietly changes the game—no flashy launch, no over-the-top promises, just pure, practical brilliance. Enter the Cargomate Bike Rack , the stylish, muscle-packed solution for cyclists who demand more from their gear. This year, Cargomate ste...

I still remember the time I turned up at a picnic with a wild salad stuffed in a messenger bag, petals poking out and vinaigrette leaking through the zippers. That was the moment I swore to find a better way to haul things by bike. Fast forward: Cargomate—a bike rack that doesn’t just hold stuff, but also claims a spot in the cycling style olympics. Today, let’s unravel what sets this universal bike rack apart, and why winning the ISPO award 2025 may just be the beginning of a cargo-carrying revolution—one handlebar at a time. 1. The Award-Winning Underdog: Cargomate’s Leap into the Limelight Every so often, a product comes along that quietly changes the game—no flashy launch, no over-the-top promises, just pure, practical brilliance. Enter the Cargomate Bike Rack , the stylish, muscle-packed solution for cyclists who demand more from their gear. This year, Cargomate ste...

Mountain biking has always attracted rebels, risk-takers, and the sort of folks who think nothing of spending a weekend pedaling up and down rocks that most people would drive around. So picture this: You're standing at the top of Bentonville's Howler Bike Park, hoping for an e-bike that feels less like a gym membership and more like adrenaline on wheels. Enter the Salsa Notch—a bike I initially dismissed, then reluctantly fell for. Here’s what nobody else will tell you about this chunky beast, except maybe that one friend who always brings up geometry at parties. Big, Bold, Burly: First Impressions and the Notch’s Unconventional Appeal Let’s be honest: the first time anyone lays eyes on the Salsa Notch eMTB, it’s hard not to do a double take. This bike is massive. The geometry is unapologetically long and slack, the tubes are thick, and the overall stance screams “...