Chumba USA and Astral Cycling have teamed up to build a one-of-a-kind USA-built gravel adventure bike to help raise funds for Bikepacking Roots’ BIPOC Bike Adventure Grant! The Terlingua Steel frame with Astral Outback Wheels is rounded out with components from other Bikepacking Roots Sponsors: White Industries, Shimano, Old Man Mountain and Paul Components.
Bikepacking Roots is the only national 501c3 non-profit specifically dedicated to supporting and advancing the sport of bikepacking, growing a diverse bikepacking community, advocating for access to and protection of public lands, and creating and maintaining high-quality routes.
The BIPOC Bike Adventure Grant Program is an effort to reduce barriers to bike adventure for BIPOC people. The program provides grants to BIPOC Community Leaders to host trips, develop gear libraries, and other community-building activities.
By donating now, you can help to lower barriers and support inclusion in the bikepacking community AND earn a chance to win this amazing bike in the process! The complete custom build has an Approximate Retail Value of $6,800 and includes the following:
Chumba USA Terlingua Steel Frame
Astral 700c Outback Wheels
Shimano GRX kit
White Industries hubs, headset and crankset
Paul Components bits to round it out
An Old Man Mountain Elkhorn Rack
Custom Bags from Dispersed Bikepacking
Plus Vittoria Mezcal 44mm tires, an Ergon Saddle, ENVE fork and more
This custom bike was on display at the MADE Bike Show, and this again weekend Sept. 14-15th at the Master Bike Builders Show in Bentonville, Arkansas, but this contest is open to everyone! Also, don’t worry if the frame isn’t your size – the amazing folks at Chumba will ensure you get a build with all of these great components in your size!
So, what are you waiting for?! Donate below now and September 16th, 2024 to be entered to win. The more you donate, the more chances you will have to win! Make a difference, have some fun, and enjoy the ride!