Guided by the belief that travel is as much a state of mind as an action or itinerary, AboveBeyond is about exploring the grand landscapes of the mountains in a way that not only fosters new perspectives on the places we visit but also deepens our relationship with home once the journey is over.

The journey, not the destination. It’s a tired old cliche, but it still holds true. A reminder that our ability to wander, to follow curiosity down an unknown road or over a distant mountain, isn’t a given but a fleeting gift.

When we travel, I don’t think of it as a battle with the elements or a test of endurance. It feels more like an invitation — a chance to lean into the unknown, to see what lies just beyond the next bend in the road. At its heart, it is the human spirit reaching outward: toward landscapes unfamiliar, toward cultures that speak in languages and gestures not our own.

Adventure has always felt like a rite of passage. Each journey among the mountains leaves its quiet mark, reshaping the way I see both myself and the world around me. I return home with more than photographs and stories — I return with a deeper sense of connection, as if the journey itself has carved out more space inside me.

And perhaps that’s why I hold this spirit of cycling so dearly. It isn’t just about distance traveled or summits reached. It’s about keeping that restless spark alive - our spirit, fragile yet resilient, restless yet deeply human. The one that urges us to keep moving, keep discovering, and keep being transformed by the road ahead.

AboveBeyond celebrates all of the freedom, fun and fellow-feeling that can be found between departure and arrival. It exists to deepen the connection between spirit and nature — between adventure and camaraderie — only to return with a deeper understanding of ourself and some of the most inspiring destinations among the grand landscapes of the mountains.

I hope you’ll join us.

— Novak