Racing is a founding value of Arid. We are proud to support our riders and proud that they represent us.
For 2026, we are excited to introduce the Arid Racing Project, a grassroots race team and a work in progress. We are always building.
Elijah Krause
What’s your favorite trail you’ve ever ridden?
Soup kitchen at Silver Mountain
What’s your dream riding location?
Anything in the Alps or Dolomites. Maybe Morzine
What’s one thing that’s unique about your bike setup?
I run really hard gearing. Right now, my easiest gear is 34-42
29 or mullet?
Mullet
Flats or clips?
Flats are absolutely my favorite, but unfortunately, I clip in for racing because I feel they’re better for a wider range of riding
When you’re not riding your bike, what are you doing?
Either cooking an omelette, in the gym, watching a movie, running an ultra, or working
What’s your favorite thing about being an Arid athlete?
Having the opportunity to represent a brand that is from Bend, Oregon, and that is so rider-driven. It’s also really rewarding to have real involvement in the creation of a bike and be able to see my input reflected in a product that I really believe in
Etan Bravard
What’s your favorite trail you’ve ever ridden?
Dirt Merchant, Whistler
What’s your dream riding location?
Queenstown, NZ
What’s one thing that’s unique about your bike setup?
Super high stack and high bars
29 or mullet?
29
Flats or clips?
Can't decide. Both
When you’re not riding your bike, what are you doing?
Digging and building trails
What’s your favorite thing about being an Arid athlete?
The Spade
Ethan Eggert
What’s your favorite trail you’ve ever ridden?
Dirt Merchant, Whistler. It doesn't really get better than that
What’s your dream riding location?
Anywhere in Europe, but specifically the Dolomites
What’s one thing that’s unique about your bike setup?
I roll my bars really far forward
29 or mullet?
29
Flats or clips?
Clips for life
When you’re not riding your bike, what are you doing?
Designing bikes and running Arid
What’s your favorite thing about being an Arid athlete?
Getting to ride the bikes I made and help support more riders
