Riders
Portraits from the road — the people, the miles, the quiet work behind performance.
Inside the Test
Where effort becomes data There is a moment in every test when conversation stops. The fan is loud.The room is warm.The screen shows numbers that don’t care how you feel. All that exists is effort. Testing is not dramatic from the outside. There is no summit, no finish banner, no scenic descent. Yet it is…
Peter Dorantes
Founder, Athlete, Endurance Builder There is a quiet moment that happens before every ride. The bike is ready.The route is open.The numbers from yesterday no longer matter. Only the next effort exists. For Peter Dorantes, this moment became the foundation of something bigger than training it became the foundation of DRNTS. The Long Way Around…
Desert Miles
On solitude, distance, and the rhythm of the road There is a specific kind of silence that only exists far from cities. No traffic.No noise.No urgency. Only wind, horizon, and the steady sound of tires on asphalt. For some riders, this silence feels empty.For others, it becomes the reason to ride. The Road That Doesn’t…
Race Day
Where preparation becomes execution Race day feels different long before the start line. The morning is quieter. Movements are slower and more deliberate. Equipment is checked twice, then checked again. The hours before the start are filled with small rituals that have nothing to do with speed and everything to do with focus. Because once…