Since 1978, we’ve created products that enable adventure. Our ambassadors illustrate the broad range of uses people have found for our trailers, child bike seats, and cycles throughout the years. Check out their stories to inspire your next adventure.
AMBASSADOR BLOG POSTS
Burley Trailblazers
Their adventure. Their story. Their Burley.
From full time travelers to weekend warriors, Burley owners exemplify what it means to “bike your way.” Check out some of the inspiring uses people around the world have found for their Burley products.
Soul Mountain Adventures
In their latest project, “Waves and Tires”, Piter and his partner will promote sustainable travel as they cycle and surf around the Iberian Peninsula.
See their coho XC tutorialAndrew and Benji
Whether they’re at home in California or traveling around the country, Andrew and his Bernedoodle Benji are always in search of their next adventure.
follow along @lilmanlifeDirk and Linda
This year, Dirk and Linda began an experiment to see if they could replace their family car with a camper van, e-bikes, and Burley Flatbed.
Check out their 2021 challengeAmbassador Alumni
After three years of saving, Linden and Jake decided it was time to quit their jobs and hit the road with a mission to travel the West coast of the Americas with their pup, Mabel, in tow.
The adventure started in July 2019 when they pedaled out of Prudhoe Bay, Alaska with a final destination of Ushuaia, Argentina following the Pan-American Highway, the world’s longest “motorable road”. Follow their adventures and blog for great tips and stories from their incredible bikepacking tour.
3Boondogglers WebsiteLinden, Jake & Mabel
3Boondogglers
As a family, the Jonesys, trekked from the center of Australia to the southern coast fully self-supported with a Burley Cub for little Morgan.
Justin has become known for his epic adventures with his mate Cas in the full-length documentaries: Crossing the Ice and Crossing the Ditch. Lauren has been on many “micro” adventures, but this trip to the outback with with a baby brought new challenges. Check out their website to follow their family adventure!
The Jonesys WebsiteJustin, Lauren, & Baby Morgan
The Jonesys
Now this is a family that’s all about bicycling. They are advocates within their own community encouraging others to get outside and explore with their youngsters. Volunteering for trail maintenance and bike race events is a part of their regular schedule. They’ve even raced with little April in tow! Deep snow, sand, or gravel may seem like a hurdle to some, but to this family it’s just another adventure. Follow their daily cycling life and their amazing bikepacking adventures.
Barefoot in the Burley WebsiteBecky, Bryon, & April
Barefoot in the Burley
Bryan was born in Colorado where skiing is king and he quickly became hooked. At nearly 3 years old he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. While battling this cancer he was introduced to Ski Jumping and Nordic Combined. His commitment to training and never saying “no” got him to the 2002 Olympics his freshman year of high school. Since then, he became a member of the US Ski Team and has competed around the world. He currently trains in Park City Utah and enjoys taking his little one out for rides in their Burley trailer.
Bryan Fletcher WebsiteBryan Fletcher
US Nordic Ski Team
After pursuing her dream of cycling 15,000 miles from California to the tip of South America, Leah learned that adventure is limitless. As a solo woman on her adventure she learned a new language, bicycle maintenance, camping, and survival skills while out in the wild. During her bike tour that spanned from May 2013-May 2015 she met many European families traveling with young children by bike. She now shares her passion for cycling with her own little one, Nina as they explore the landscape and meet people by bike.
Cycle South Chica WebsiteLeah Manning
Cycle South Chica
In 2001, Jeremy was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident, but he never let it slow him down as he continues to bike, surf, paddle, & ski. He also speaks publicly about his adventures to inspire others. In December 2013, he released the Drop In Project, a documentary about his backcountry climb and skiing of the Bloody Couloir.
He also joined the UNpavement Tour, a collaboration with the MTB Project. He mapped trails throughout the Western US and recorded detailed information to improve access to the outdoors for those living with disabilities.
Jeremy McGhee WebsiteJeremy McGhee
The UnPavement Tour
Demis from Switzerland and Nancy from Mexico met in Puerto Vallarta in 2010 when their love first sparked. Their relationship didn’t really kick into gear until 2015 when they reconnected. Since then, their lives have focused on enjoying each day together. They rode away from their wedding on bikes and started a journey from Alaska to Patagonia. Along the way they found Babino, their puppy, who’s along for the ride of a lifetime cruising in the Tail Wagon trailer.
Vagaboom WebsiteDemis and Nancy
Vagaboom
With over five years exploring the globe, Jake began his Venture500 campaign to complete 50 expeditions, each 500+ miles, while crossing every continent using non-motorized transportation. Jake has used the expeditions to raise funds for multiple charities along the way. He hopes to inspire and motivate people to live a more healthy, active, and outdoor lifestyle.
Burley Blog Posts:
What’s Next? – Training for Trans-Continental Adventure
Packing to Hit the Trail – Australia Interview
Jake Wilcox YouTubeJake Wilcox
Venture500
Luke and Pete set out on a 900+ miles adventure down the Pacific Northwest Coast from Portland, OR to Pebble Beach, CA with their golf bags in tow on our Travoy trailers. Unlike most bike tours, they decided to hit the links as they pedaled their way.
Lie and Loft BlogPortland to Pebble – Luke & Pete
Lie & Loft
Bryan and his buddies started @Dad_Bike as a way to make fun of themselves and prove you can still have fun on bikes with kids. He still gets in his regular rides with his buddies and family, just with a trailer in tow and a MyKick balance bike ready to go.
Burley Blog Posts:
Moving to Philadelphia – Summer is Here
“Switzerland of America” – A (My)Kickin’ Wedding
A Fall Family Adventure – Keeping Up with the Kids
@Dad_Bike InstagramBryan Sheffield
@Dad_Bike
During the last twenty years Justin has organized and taken part in ultra endurance runs throughout the UK. He’s run the length and breadth of the UK and more recently ran to all of the 215 Fire Houses in New York City. His runs have benefited many people, as he’s raised thousands of pounds (or dollars) along the way for charities in the UK & the USA. As a self-supported runner he keeps all his goods in tow with a Nomad trailer.
Justin Rowe FacebookJustin Rowe
Ultra Runner
Ross is an adventurer through and through. He’s navigated a small boat thousands of kilometers through the Amazon, taught himself how to ride a motor bike in Dar es Salaam and then rode it more than 10,000k in eastern and southern Africa, ascended mountains of over 6,000 meters, and survived challenges from Brazilian pirates to corrupt Zimbabwean cops. His most recent trip to Africa included the first unsupported, human powered, solo crossing of the three largest African Great Lakes.
Burley Blog Posts:
African Great Lakes Solo Crossing
Ross Exler BlogRoss Exler
African Great Lakes Expedition
Brando was, “an ordinary person doing ordinary things,” until, at the age of 19, he became the first person to circumnavigate the coastline of New Zealand by foot. Since then, he’s covered 700km of Stewart Island, spent 15 days in Nepal, crossed the polar icecap in Greenland, and circumnavigated Vancouver island by kayak. He recently crossed Australia by bike towing all his supplies in a wild trip he dubbed Expedition Dust.
Expedition Dust WebsiteBrando Yelavich, aka “Wildboy”
Expedition Dust
Coffee and bikes, two things that meld together perfectly. Joshua, a Boulder Colorado coffee roaster, founded The Coffee Ride from the love for both riding and making the perfect cup of coffee. Through winter sleet, spring rain, and summer heat Joshua delivers all of his coffee by bike. Check out his awesome specialty roasts and sustainable delivery by bike.
The Coffee Ride WebsiteJoshua Crane
The Coffee Ride
The Bikings Project is a group of guys from different walks of life who came together to introduce people to the world of bicycle touring. They’ve already toured 1,200 km in the Northern Territory of Australia, explored Cuba by bike, and circumnavigated 16,000km around Australia as a team. The simple goal is to generate fun, genuine, and inspiring content to get people off the couch and interested in cycle touring as a way to explore the great outdoors.
The Bikings Project WebsiteThe Bikings Project
Bike Touring Advocates
Long Haul Trekkers
Jen and Dave have bike-toured through Europe and South America with their adventure pup, Sora. They hope to inspire others to pursue what makes them happy, whether that be weekend tours or traveling the world.
Burley Blog Posts:
Quit Your Job & Travel with Your Dog – Sora the Explorer
Bone Appetit – “Rode Trip” – Oregon’s Bikeways
Oregon Rode Trip – McKenzie Pass – Licking Her Wounds
Long Haul Trekkers BlogJen, Dave, and Sora
Long Haul Trekkers
Allie and Collin first met in the Teton Valley in 2015 when Allie decided to move West with her two dogs. Collin had a room available, but dogs weren’t allowed. They stayed in touch on social media, years later reunited, and fell for each other over a shared love for exploring the great outdoors. Taco and Dobby, the fur-balls, were the center of attention, but now Little Olin is the star of the show and the fun keeps on coming.
Burley Blog Posts:
Dogs & Diapers BlogThe Bynum-Wheeler Family
Dogs & Diapers
Maria literally wrote the book on how to SUP with your dog when she published “How to SUP With Your PUP” in 2013. Now she’s finding ways to keep her older pup Riley involved in all the fun to be had. Follow all of her adventures and learn from her great tips on how to keep your pup a part of your adventures.
Burley Blog Posts:
How-To Series: Training Dogs for Bike Trailers, Part 1 – How-To Series: Training Dogs for Bike Trailers, Part 2
Maria Schultz WebsiteMaria Shultz
SUP with PUP
Nathan is a professional racer for the Honey Stinger Bontrager Mountain Bike Team. As a parent and a professional rider, Nathan’s Burley allows for road or mountain bike training any day.
Nolan started his rides with dad in their Burley trailer when he was one year old and in 2018, at three years old, rode over 1,700 miles with Nathan. Follow #AdventureNolan & Nathan on all of their trips to see where the duo rode this week.
Burley Blogs:
Nathan Collier BlogNathan Collier & Adventure Nolan
Professional Mountain Bike Racer