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Author: Adam Bratton Read Time: 2 mins  We’ve been riding high over the past week … South Fork Sampler Adventure Race was another massive success, our 6th BDay celebration with our funky friends at Great Wagon Run Club was another pinata and champagne soaked rager, an HPM supported 5000mi bikepacking trip is kicking off this week and Global Running Day was Wednesday. Behind the scenes, however, things have been a little chaotic.
Author: Adam Bratton Read Time: 2 mins  HPM’s mission of inspiring more activity in people’s lives has long had more than one meaning. We enable a wide range of physical activities to fight against a sedentary lifestyle. We aim to inspire more eco-conscious decisions on a daily basis. We love creative opportunities for people to get out of their comfort zones and accomplish things they previously didn’t think possible. We bring people together, promote positive energy and support inclusiveness for all. I’ve reflected quite a bit on this last point over the last two months and want to make things clear …
Guest Q&A: Axel Keller Read Time: 4 mins Watch Time: 4 mins  Axel Keller grew up in the Carolinas, and is now based in Bend, Oregon, where his life continues to be shaped by movement, travel, and time spent outdoors. After years of living on the road and building a life around exploration, Axel faced a major shift when autoimmune disease led to the removal of his colon in 2025. Now living with an ostomy, he is redefining what adventure looks like.
In June 2026, Axel will begin Project Día por Día, starting with a 5,000 mile bikepacking journey across Europe. More than just a ride, the project is a storytelling opportunity focused on resilience, connection, and rebuilding life through movement and nature. Along the way, he hopes to meet people organically, share their stories, and explore what it means to move forward one day at a time. As he prepares for this journey, balancing training, planning non-stop logistics, and a full time job, we caught up with Axel for a quick Q&A to learn more about his story and the meaning behind Project Día por Día. Author: Adam Bratton Read Time: 3 mins  I grew up on the outskirts of a tiny little “borough” in the middle of nowhere PA. The area is marginally-famous for being the home of the Little League World Series, having a higher deer population vs human population in the county to the north, and the emerging gravel cycling scene (HERE and HERE amongst endless others). There’s also a stunningly scenic place called World’s End State Park (and the bucket list worthy 57-mile Loyalsock Trail) a mere 21 miles as the crow flies from my childhood home. My point is, I grew up on a hilltop at the end of a winding gravel road in the heart of the rolling Appalachian Mountains. I now appreciate my upbringing in this magical slice of the world with endless “core memories” of outdoor recreation to show for it.
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