Ariel Marlowe

Ariel Marlowe is based in Austin, TX and dove headfirst into bikepacking in 2022. He is a co-leader and board member of Black History Bike Ride, a ride leader and safety officer at Bikes or Death, and spends his time collaborating with non profits and other BIPOC organizations around the country to provide leadership and community organizing experience. Ariel was a 2024 BIPOC Grant recipient who has used his grant to initiate a gear library in Austin, while hosting a range of beginner to intermediate trips locally. A collaborator to the core, he loves sharing his knowledge and experience with others, so that more leaders can be empowered to create spaces for people to learn about and experience bikepacking.