Ethos

Built on Bikes covers the evolving U.S. cycling scene, from gravel to road and everything in between, by spotlighting athletes, regional scenes, and the brand partnerships driving the sport forward.

You can expect:

• Weekly posts

• Interviews with leading brands, athletes, and investors

• Deep dives into local scenes, brand strategy, and how athlete stories add value

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Everyone has a place in the growth of U.S. cycling. Here are some ways you can move the needle.

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Rider Profile

I’m Kyle Dawes. For the past four years, I’ve worked alongside leading venture capital firms and entrepreneurs. During that time, I dove headfirst into the world of U.S. cycling—racing major gravel events, following the business behind the sport, and exploring the country’s diverse bike cultures.

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Disclosures

AI Use Disclosure - The ideas, research, reporting, and prose in this publication are entirely my own. I occasionally use AI tools to assist with grammar correction and minor clarity edits. No AI tool is used to generate content, structure arguments, or produce original writing of any kind.

Editorial Review Policy - As a matter of practice, I share draft articles with interview subjects prior to publication. Subjects are welcome to flag factual inaccuracies or concerns about how they are represented, including matters of tone. Final editorial decisions rest entirely with me, and material changes based on subject feedback are rare. My priority is accurate, fair representation