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Tumbleweed Bicycle Company is proud to present El Silencio: Cycling The Peruvian Andes, a film by Jay Ritchey. El Silencio brings the viewer along through the highs and lows of four cyclists as they traverse the mountainous Peru Divide bikepacking route, and was filmed entirely by bike. Swift Industries will be hosting this short film and […]

To prepare you for your next bikepacking trip, we teamed up with the folks at Therm-a-Rest and MSR to provide the tips and gear you need to explore by bike. There’s something about riding a bike that takes you back to simpler times. As a kid, a bicycle was the ultimate symbol of freedom. The […]

To prepare you for your next bike-camping trip, we’ve teamed up with the folks at Therm-a-Rest and MSR to provide the tips and gear you need to explore by bike. Be sure to sign up for our Seekers & Makers: PNW Bike Camping Sweepstakes to win gear for your next cycling adventure.   There are […]

  What happens when the kooks take on 386 K in under 24hours? By Gabe Ehlert, @olgrumpy Photos taken on 35mm single use cameras by @olgrumpy, @Andrew_squirrel and @hamtramck) At its simplest definition, the Fléche is an annual ride requiring a team to cover a minimum distance of 360k within a 24-hour time period, ending […]

Migratory birds make a stop in the glowing desert as northern latitudes chill and darken for the season. But they’re not the only ones flocking to Tucson to over-winter in the peaceful calm of the Sonoran Desert. Tucson has long caught the eye of roadies for early-season training, but it’s calling out to bicycle adventurers […]

Stoked Spoke Season 4 ep. 2 Thank you to all the came out to listen, be inspired, get stoked, and free yourself of the Pacific Northwest gloom if only for a couple hours. Big thanks to the presenters for telling their tales. We are taking Stoked Spoke on the road this year and will be […]

Our first ever ARTIST FEATURE with Sean Hipkin  In celebration of Swift Industries 10 Year Anniversary, Sean Hipkin hand painted one of our Horizon Line Zeitgeist Saddle Bags. We left Sean to his devices knowing that he’d make amazing use of the bag as his canvas. Our hearts skipped a beat when we saw what […]

…here comes the annual event that celebrates all the bags we’ve fudged! SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17th HUMAN ERROR SALE AT SWIFT INDUSTRIES, SEATTLE WA 558 1st Ave South 2nd Fl, Seattle WA 98104 -Public bike parking is located at the stadium on Occidental. Please, no bikes inside- DOORS OPEN AT 11 AM SHARP Hey, we all make […]

  Stoked Spoke Season 4 Kickoff Thank you to all the came out to listen, be inspired, get stoked, and free yourself of the Pacific Northwest gloom if only for a couple hours. Big thanks to the presenters for telling their tales. And a super huge thank you to everyone who chipped in to raise […]

It’s time for another amazing Stoked Spoke season!  In observance of these dark, wet, Pacific Northwest winter days I am happy to announce that Stoked Spoke is back again for a 4th season of celebrating being outside and seeking adventures by bicycle. RSVP HERE! Stoked Spoke is a winter series of bicycling adventure presentations! Each evening highlights four to […]

6 great gifts that are sure to inspire exploration (for under 100 bucks) …   The Bandito Bar Bag $86.00 SHOP Scout Motto Tool Roll $42.00       SHOP   Sidekick Pouch $45.00 SHOP Gift Certificate $25.00-300.00 BUILD ONE NOW Sitka Hip Pack $70.00 Seeker Travel Kit $37.00 SHOP    

Wheel Building –a three part class– Wednesday Evening from 6:00pm-8:30pm January 10th January 17th January 24th plus one private planning consultation — Swift Industries 558 1st Ave S, 2nd Fl. Seattle, WA 98104 — Pricing $175 +parts, including a 10% discount on parts $250 if you purchase parts on your own Build your own single or set of […]