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Thanks for the Ride, Bikerumor… I’m Moving On

tyler riding lauf elja with jordan in iceland.
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Dear Bikerumor readers,

As of today, I’m officially moving on from Bikerumor.*

When I started this site in 2008, it was to avoid getting a real job. Over the years, it certainly became one, but, mostly, it never felt like it.

Sure, there were days, weeks, and months when it took everything I had. I remember the early Interbikes, Sea Otters, and, eventually, Eurobikes, when I would cover the shows from open to close, then work until midnight writing stories about everything I’d seen that day.

As my network grew, those days got longer with post-show beers and burritos (or schnitzel) with industry friends, then even later nights to catch up on the writing.

Yet, even after giving so many years of hustle to feed this beast, Bikerumor has given me so much more.

It’s allowed me to travel the world, ride epic locations, enjoy amazing experiences, and form lifelong friendships with awesome people. It’s let me ride the very best bikes and components, and opened doors to the companies and people that make them.

And it gave me a platform worthy of the excellent writers, past and present, that have helped fill the news feed daily. I can’t thank my team enough for all of their hard work, and I’m fortunate to call them all friends, too.

That’s it? I’m done?

riding action on shimano ultegra R8100 12-speed road bike

First, lemme explain that asterisk. It’s going to be a slow roll out, full of high fives, over the next month.

I have a lot of reviews I’d like to finish to honor the brands that entrusted their products to me. And as anyone in the industry knows, once you’re in the bike industry, it’s hard to leave…it’s just too much fun. This is a passion industry, and I love passionate people.

And, Zach, you can always send me to product launches in a pinch. Because I will never say no to riding bikes somewhere awesome!

But I will no longer be posting daily news here.

So, why am I leaving?

2022 fezzari la sal peak 2 enduro mountain bike review riding action

This summer marked 16 years covering the cycling industry. And I turned 50 earlier this year.

I was 34 when I started Bikerumor and have often joked that “I didn’t wanna be 50 and writing about bikes.”

Not that there’s anything wrong with that, I just thought I would be elsewhere. I didn’t know where (still don’t), but I like to start projects, try new things, and experiment. (NFTs, anyone? How about a sports drink?)

The bug to build something new has bitten hard, and some of my side projects are off to a great start. Follow me on LinkedIn if you want to see what I’m up to.

Thank you, to all of you

tyler-riding-over-the-mountain

Bikerumor wouldn’t be what it is without the hard work and dedication of the crew. I’m proud to have been able to call them “my” crew, but I’m also proud that they’ll be just fine without me.

Bikerumor was never about me, and it makes me happy that everyone here has had the opportunity to get out of it what they wanted and enjoy just as many (sometimes more!) opportunities as I have.

Thank you to Zach, Cory, Jordan, Ron, and Steve for keeping the pages filled lately, and to Kristi, Watts, Jessie-May, Saris, Nick, Anna, Tim, Marc, Colin, Greg, and all of the other freelancers and Allgear crew who have filled in over the years.

Also, thank you Kristi for trusting me to make something of this to support our family and plan so many of our vacations and family trips around bike launches, factory tours, and riding!

Thank you to everyone in the industry who let me peek behind the curtain, ask a million questions, and ride your bikes. Thank you for trusting me to tell your story.

And thanks to all of you for reading, commenting, and sharing.

Sincerely,

Tyler Benedict
Founder, Bikerumor

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Dinger
Dinger
6 days ago

So long, Tyler. You’ve built a gem of a website here that is valued by so many. Glad to hear that you’re hungry to build something. Gives the rest of us 50+er’s something to think about.

Pete
Pete
6 days ago

Tyler, you built this site into THE Go-To! Cannot thank you enough for this project.

Now that you’re “in your prime”, go for it and expand your creations!

Matt G
Matt G
6 days ago

Thanks for all your work over the years, Tyler. You’re a true pro and I enjoyed the time we spent together at press camps. Hopefully our paths will cross down the road. Cheers!

Jim Briggs
Jim Briggs
6 days ago

So, I recently found this site and now you’re ducking out,,,

Zach Overholt
Admin
6 days ago
Reply to  Jim Briggs

Don’t worry Jim, the site isn’t going anywhere. And you’re likely to see Tyler’s byline around here in the future.

Also, welcome to BikeRumor. Thanks for reading!

Yanks Phan
Yanks Phan
2 days ago
Reply to  Jim Briggs

You’ve got years of catching up to do!

Larry Falk
Larry Falk
6 days ago

Bike Rumor was and is a great idea, so thanks for creating the site. And good luck with whatever you do!

JNH
JNH
6 days ago

Good luck in your next scheme Tyler, thanks for starting Bikerumor for us 🙂

FritzP
FritzP
6 days ago

Good luck Tyler! Thanks for creating BikeRumor, usually the first site I open most days 🙂

Billyshoo
Billyshoo
5 days ago
Reply to  FritzP

Yes! THE first site that I open every day for the past ~ 15 years! THANKS, TYLER!!!!!!

brad
brad
6 days ago

Thank you for your work. I have followed and enjoyed this site since its inception looking for everything new and cool, but mostly the comments. Good luck in your future.

Alan
Alan
6 days ago

I love Bike Rumor, it’s my daily bread. You guys do a good thing.

nooner
nooner
6 days ago

Canter away happily, to other adventures.. Tyler was the consummate professional. All the best T!

@carbon_rescue
@carbon_rescue
6 days ago

Thanka for everything! One of the best sites then and now! Come to DC for a ride!

Ashok Captain
Ashok Captain
5 days ago

The very best vibes to both TB and Bike Rumor.

Last edited 5 days ago by Ashok Captain
Rob R.
Rob R.
5 days ago

Job well done, Tyler. You are a legend, and I’m stoked about all the good times we’ve had over the years. Best of luck in the next adventure you have—God Speed! The Crew at Bike Rumor has always been solid and legit; I’m looking forward to watching Zach take it to the next level!

TypeVertigo
5 days ago

Many thanks, Tyler, for building one of my daily go-to websites on the bike industry. I’m sure we’ll see you pop in every now and then. All the best in your next ventures.

JackL
JackL
5 days ago

Thank you for keeping us informed, and the best of luck with your new endeavors! This was (and still is) a great site.

Noel
Noel
5 days ago

Thanks for the great website.

GREEN GURU
GREEN GURU
5 days ago

Thank you and appreciate all the stories, content and devotion to this crazy world of cycling! Excited to hear where what happens next.

Charlie
Charlie
5 days ago

Good luck and best wishes for your future projects. For my favourite bike site,I thank you

Brent Graves
Brent Graves
5 days ago

Your commitment and effort have shown through, and BikeRumor is a big accomplishment. Congrats and good look with the next things. Please stop by when you’re in the neighborhood.

King County
King County
5 days ago

Best of luck! You did a great thing here.

Collin S
Collin S
5 days ago

Thank you Tyler for giving me an excuse to procrastinate at work all these years. Good luck in your future endeavors.

Mat L.
Mat L.
5 days ago

Thank you for what you have done with this website. I discovered it in the early 2010’s when working for the bike industry, looking for news every day. I knew that Bikerumor was (and is) one of the few website with the freshest news regarding new tech and products.
Mort than 10 years later, I’m no more in the bike business, but Bikerumor is still part of my daily routine, and will be for a long time.
Wish you all the best for your next adventures !

will
will
5 days ago

wait what imma gonna read to get the quick rundown now? when the founder leaves, no matter what, is when the company changes, for better or for worse

Bob Pleasants
Bob Pleasants
5 days ago

Congrats to a great run…and high hopes and cheers to the new adventures ! You and Kristi deserve Good Stuff !! Rooting for you and the kids.Give them my love… ❤️

Bobby “ Love “ Pleasants

seraph
seraph
5 days ago

BikeRumor is dead. RikeBumor lives!

Tom
Tom
5 days ago

Thanks from Oz! I’ve been reading from the start and this is still the only site I keep my knowledge up to date despite leaving the industry years ago. BikeRumor stayed true to the basics and didn’t change, sell up, or throw paywalls up! Enjoy the good times!

pluzall
pluzall
5 days ago

lets hope its better than the NFT thing : )))))

Greg
Greg
4 days ago

Thanks and good luck.

Mike Rosinski
Mike Rosinski
4 days ago

I bookmarked the pict of the day site, and was geeked to see when my submission got showcased!
truly enjoyed the site over the years, will still come here.
Good luck in your future endeavor’s
https://bikerumor.com/bikerumor-pic-of-the-day-hartland-michigan-4/

David
David
4 days ago

Well I know that we will all miss Bikerumor for sure. You have provided an excellent array of topics for us all to enjoy and I know that I will miss Bikerumor. After working in bike stores for a number of years I found Bikerumor to be a good source of current information about the bike industry that was fair and balanced.
You will be missed, thank you.
David

sirbikealot
3 days ago

great working with you!

Eric
Eric
2 days ago

Awesome and best to you Tyler. I have purchased bikes due to your reviews (even the current one 🙂 and always enjoyed all your writings of old and videos of new. Enjoy your new travels and TY x 100 for your contributions

raul
raul
2 days ago

I can certainly sympathize with moving on. Bikemumur seems more like AutoTrend with a few bike pop-ups these days. May you bottom brackets stay stiff, Tyler, in your new “purfuits”.

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