Firefly Bicycles makes bikes to last. Their four supported riders have raced to Unbound XL podium finishes, bikepacked 5 weeks across Alaska, and landed on the top step at National CX events. These bikes are works of art and we, the riders, could not be more honored to ride them every day.
Firefly supports four riders: Emily Schaldach, Johanne Albrigtsen, Dani Arman, and Kristen Legan. In 2018, Dani and Kristen launched the now retired BitchnGrit team, bringing Emily on in 2019. They ripped through the UCI CX circuit, notorious gravel races, and thousands of miles enjoying riding together all over the country. In 2023, Emily revamped the team, bringing in Johanne and renaming the team the Best Friend Bike Team.
Currently, Emily and Johanne are diving into west coast bikepacking and gravel racing. Here’s their 2023 schedule:
April 21: Bikepack near Flagstaff (specifics TBD)
April 29: Grasshopper Six Sigma Hopper
May 5-9: YOMP Rally Bikepack event from Santa Barbara to LA
May 19-21: Grinduro, Mt Shasta
June 4-10: AIDS/Lifecycle ride from San Francisco to LA
June 14: Black Rock Desert Bikepack, NV
June 24: Ruby Roubaix in Lamoille, NV
August 4-6: Last Best Ride, MT
Oct: Lost Coast Hopper, CA
Oct: Surf City Cyclo-X in Santa Cruz, CA
Nov: SSCXWC in Sant Cruz (!!), CA
Firefly continues to support the riders with beautiful bikes, financial support for the Best Friend Bike Team, and even schlepping us to races when we are in the Boston area. This small company is full of heart and has supported each of us for years of through big changes and big successes. And to you, reader, as a fan of Firefly, thank you for being here, following along, and joining us in melting over the magic of these bikes on a daily basis.
If you are interested in working with, contacting, or supporting the Best Friend Bike Team, see the pitch, here.
Firefly supports four riders: Emily Schaldach, Johanne Albrigtsen, Dani Arman, and Kristen Legan. In 2018, Dani and Kristen launched the now retired BitchnGrit team, bringing Emily on in 2019. They ripped through the UCI CX circuit, notorious gravel races, and thousands of miles enjoying riding together all over the country. In 2023, Emily revamped the team, bringing in Johanne and renaming the team the Best Friend Bike Team.
Currently, Emily and Johanne are diving into west coast bikepacking and gravel racing. Here’s their 2023 schedule:
April 21: Bikepack near Flagstaff (specifics TBD)
April 29: Grasshopper Six Sigma Hopper
May 5-9: YOMP Rally Bikepack event from Santa Barbara to LA
May 19-21: Grinduro, Mt Shasta
June 4-10: AIDS/Lifecycle ride from San Francisco to LA
June 14: Black Rock Desert Bikepack, NV
June 24: Ruby Roubaix in Lamoille, NV
August 4-6: Last Best Ride, MT
Oct: Lost Coast Hopper, CA
Oct: Surf City Cyclo-X in Santa Cruz, CA
Nov: SSCXWC in Sant Cruz (!!), CA
Firefly continues to support the riders with beautiful bikes, financial support for the Best Friend Bike Team, and even schlepping us to races when we are in the Boston area. This small company is full of heart and has supported each of us for years of through big changes and big successes. And to you, reader, as a fan of Firefly, thank you for being here, following along, and joining us in melting over the magic of these bikes on a daily basis.
If you are interested in working with, contacting, or supporting the Best Friend Bike Team, see the pitch, here.
