Alina is an ambitious adventurer who keeps choosing the long way home, crossing countries by bike simply because she can. She's not chasing perfect conditions or flawless plans, but the messy parts: headwinds, wrong turns, language barriers, and unexpected invitations to join a table. She travels to feel things fully and to see what happens when she stays open to the world. Through photography and storytelling, she shares what she sees and experiences in the hope that it inspires others to be brave enough to go outside, plan a trip, or try something that scares them a little. What began as cycling eleven years ago has become her community, connecting her to people who feel like family across continents and helping her slowly figure herself out.

Jessy Carveth is a 25-year-old Canadian gravel cyclist racing at the elite level. After racing for a few years on some Continental teams on the road, she is making the full switch to gravel in 2026. She absolutely fell in love with gravel, the style of racing, the community, and how strong it makes her feel. Outside of cycling, Jessy works for one of the biggest running media outlets, writing news stories, creating content, and so much more.

"I'm really motivated this year to work with brands like Parlee that are as passionate and dedicated to this journey as I am, and to represent them well with all the faith they place in me." - Jessy

Dylan Humber-Kelly is a British elite gravel cyclist competing at the highest level of international gravel racing. Dylan has developed through a diverse endurance-sport background before transitioning his focus toward elite gravel competition. For 2026, Dylan is focused on building on his national and international gravel success, targeting major UCI Gravel Series events, Unbound and World Championship competition. He continues to establish himself as a leading figure in British and international gravel racing.

He is extremely proud to be representing Parlee Cycles for the 2026 season. Riding Parlee equipment gives him complete confidence in the most demanding gravel race environments.

Yasset Atencio is a Panamanian cyclist with over 15 years of experience in the sport. Starting at age 12, he competed at the elite Under-23 level and became a well-known figure in Panama’s racing scene.

Today, at 27 years old, Yasset lives and breathes cycling. More than a passion, it is a lifestyle—one that takes him traveling with his bike, competing in local races, and sharing his journey to promote the values, freedom, and culture of the sport.

Jen Murphy is a New Hampshire native, proud ambassador of Colonial Bicycle in Portsmouth, a scientist, and cycling coach. She spends a good deal of time analyzing data - but when she's out on her bike, she loves that she can enjoy the freedom of exploring and adventure. Jen's connection to Parlee is rooted in the people behind the frames. As a good friend of Fabrication Manager Lyndall Robinson, Jen is inspired by her work as a woman in the industry hand-crafting world-class bikes.

More than anything, riding bikes brings her so much freedom and joy.  No matter what the day brings, Jen believes that it's always the right answer to just go out and ride.

Maggie is a Dallas-based multi-discipline cyclist and triathlete who discovered the sport in 2020 after a lifetime as a competitive swimmer and diver. Since then, cycling has become both her primary athletic outlet and a powerful way to build confidence, community, and lifelong friendships. Maggie is deeply involved in growing women’s cycling in North Texas. She leads a weekly women’s mountain bike ride, manages an active online women’s cycling community, and has spent the past two years working with Velo Cafe to host women-focused rides, skills clinics, and racing panels.

Drawn to Parlee’s craftsmanship, versatility, and intentional investment in women riders, Maggie rides the Ouray as her all-road platform.

Gene Caffrey is an avid cyclist living with MS. A lifelong athlete who when competing in the 2009 Ironman triathlon experienced his first attack of MS in the middle of the race. When MS took his ability to run away he focused on cycling and overall fitness to fight MS, spread awareness, and help others living with MS live their best lives.

Parlee has been with along the way since 2016. Parlee bikes like the Altum, Chebacco, RZ7, TTiR, and the new Ouray have helped him finish many hill climbs, MS events, yearly 100 mile streaks, 12 hour time trials and more!

Kurt "Chopper" Begemann is what we call in the Cycling Industry, a "lifer". Since childhood, he's raced bicycles at a National or Elite level, across multiple disciplines. He's worked at the retail level, as a Bike Fitter, Team DS, Event Race Director, and has coached for both USA Cycling and Cycling South Africa. 

When Parlee Cycles finally hit the ground running as a full scale production facility, Kurt expressed a strong desire to ride for the brand, and has since been one of our long standing brand ambassadors. He has owned and raced five different Parlee models over the years (Z4,Z5, ESX, Z1 Track and RZ7), and was the first Parlee athlete to win a UCI World Title on our bikes, with a Gold in the Team Pursuit at the 2015 UCI, World Masters Track Championships. He is also a big proponent of our Custom Paint Lab, and has worked with master paint technician Cody Haight on custom paint designs for all his bikes.

Sunny Quach immigrated to the United States from Vietnam in 1975 and feels deeply grateful for the opportunities the country has given him, including an education and the ability to raise a family. After spending 35 years as a jeweler, he discovered a passion for recreational cycling in 2005 and entered the cycling industry after closing his jewelry business in 2017. His background in jewelry sales translated naturally into bike retail, leading to a successful career that now continues at Piermont Bicycle Connection in Piermont, New York. In his daily work, he introduces new riders to cycling, discusses products at all levels, and proudly represents Parlee to customers unfamiliar with the brand. Over the years, he has owned several Parlee bicycles, including the Altum, Chebacco, RZ7, Z-Zero, and Ouray. Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, he hopes to help carry forward Parlee’s legacy and future in fine cycling products.

Rodney is a lifelong treehugger and cyclist who combines his passions in his job at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University where he commutes via bicycle year-round. He’s stoked to take bike riding to the next level as a Parlee Ambassador and represent the awesome Massachusetts based team. In addition to daily commutes, you can find him on weekly group rides throughout the Boston area and gravel events in the northeast. In the summer, he enjoys tackling type-two kind of fun bike challenges. In June, he and his friends are riding to the end of Cape Cod and then taking the ferry back to Boston. Along the way, Rodney, with a song in his head, is easily distracted by roadside plants. A perfect day includes an Arboretum stroll with his wife, a long ride through the rolling New England hills, and a post-ride IPA on the back porch.