Why I roam
There's always a reason and a WHY behind the passions we pursue – a reason driving us to get out of bed, to get outside, to push beyond challenges in life and sport – that's what Why I ROAM is all about.
The bike, for me, means everything. It’s freedom. It’s a source of income. It’s the easiest way to make friendships.
Jordan roams to be a pioneer within the community, aiming to create more opportunities for African riders and because of the happiness he brings people by sharing his journey and experiences with the world.
Built for the ride
These Wahooligans all depend on ELEMNT ROAM GPS bike computers. Packed with powerful features to track performance, navigate new terrain, and stay connected before, during, and after every ride, ELEMNT cycling computers are built for all the reasons you choose to ROAM.
I think a photograph communicates a certain idea, a certain expression, and usually it’s just part of a bigger thought.
Ask Christopher Stricklen what fuels his passion for cycling photography, and he'll paint a picture that's bigger than the bike. To him, cycling is a vehicle for storytelling, where he captures the often-overlooked moments surrounding the sport.
Watch their stories
Episode 1: Dillon Osleger
Scientist, trail builder, writer, environmental policy advocate, and mountain biker Dillon Osleger has many titles, yet they're all connected just like the ecosystems and the public lands where he spends time in search of speed on his bike.
Episode 2: Lael Wilcox
Each of us has a unique reason for choosing the bike. For bikepacker and ultra-endurance cyclist Lael Wilcox, it’s about pushing her limits and empowering women and girls to do the same.
Episode 3: Clara Brown
Three-time World Champion and Paralympian Clara Brown never thought it’d be possible to walk again after suffering a traumatic spinal cord injury that left her paralyzed from the neck down at the age of 12.
Episode 4: Christopher Stricklen
For photographer Christopher Stricklen, the moments he captures in cycling are bigger than the ride itself. While bikes may be present in his images, Christopher’s true focus surrounds the emotion and experience of riding — all moments in time, frozen in photograph.
Episode 5: Jordan Schleck
For Team AMANI’s Jordan Schleck, riding and racing bikes is a symbol of opportunity, livelihood, and a way to form lasting connections with others. It’s a way to find joy in the shared experience of exploration and discovery.