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Friends of the Flock: Campfire Cycling

Friends of the Flock: Campfire Cycling We wouldn't be the Black Sheep without our flock! We're honored and stoked to share this interview with Tobias Smith, shop manager of Campfire Cycling. We think y'all will make fast friends. Tucson, AZ | Est. 2019 [Pictured Above: Toby Smith, Shop Team Manager/Alchemist of Adventure] Campfire Cycling believes connecting with the great outdoors is essential to our humanity. They are cyclists who love the outdoors and are striving to build a business to support others to do the same. They see a common kinship among all bicycle travelers—whether you are traveling on pavement, gravel roads or trails, traveling by bike is an experience with common threads. They seek to provide a venue to...

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Friends of the Flock: Trek Bicycle Store of Anchorage

Friends of the Flock: Trek Bicycle Store of Anchorage We wouldn't be the Black Sheep without our flock! We're honored and stoked to share this interview with Travis Morin, Sales Manager and Lead Service Writer of Trek Bicycle Store Anchorage. We think y'all will make fast friends. Anchorage, AK | Est. 2013 [Pictured Above: Travis Morin, World Yo-Yo Championship Contestant and shop Sales Manager] Don't let the big name fool you—this particular Trek store is Alaska-owned and operated and the lifeblood of the local cycling community in Rage City (aka Anchorage). The Trek Bicycle Store of Anchorage specializes in quality bicycle sales and service while remaining dedicated to bringing the joy of two wheels to everyone from beginners to seasoned experts....

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Oveja Negra 2024 Wrapped

And that's a wrap on 2024! 🔥 Thank you from the bottom of our black sheep heart for being a part of this past year—it was one for the books and wouldn't have been the same without you. We appreciate all your stoke and support. Keep it comin'. Here's to more sheep shenanigans in 2025! Cheers to you and yourn! The Black Sheep of Oveja Negra

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Friends of the Flock: Transit Cycles

Friends of the Flock: Transit Cycles We wouldn't be the Black Sheep without our flock! We're honored and stoked to share this interview with Jenna Majchrzak from Transit Cycles. We think y'all will make fast friends. Tucson, AZ | Est. 2014 [Above left: Jenna, owner. HBIC. Above right:  Linus, mechanic.] Owned and operated by Jenna Majchrzak, Transit Cycles's primary focus is and will always be to provide the best service to the bikes you already own and help you outfit them for whatever kind of road or trail you like to ride. They have a floor full of bicycles ready to go home from Esker Cycles, State Bicycle Co., Surly, Salsa and what’s left from All-City. They are THE shop in southern Arizona for...

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Friends of the Flock: Rio Grande Bicycle Service

We wouldn't be the Black Sheep without our flock! We're honored and stoked to share our interview with Heinrich Flaig from Rio Grand Bicycle Service. We think y'all will make fast friends. Rio Grande Bicycle Service Del Norte, CO | EST. 2023 (Rio Grande Bicycle Services in Del Norte! Custom bike rack by Ike Manobla.) Whether you live in the San Luis Valley or your travels on the trail have brought to the crossroads of adventure in Del Norte, CO, Del Norte Bicycle Services is where any rider can go for help along the journey. They are located directly on the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, as well as the Race Across America, and have several trail systems and gravel routes...

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