BIKEPACKING.com https://bikepacking.com/ Bikepacking Routes, Stories, Gear, and Inspiration Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:03:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 Friday Debrief: Fresh Bags, International Women’s Day, Cargo Bikepacking, 26″ Disc Tabs, and more… https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-107/ https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-107/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2024 15:58:36 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170761 friday debrief 107This week’s Debrief features a bunch of new bags, beautiful polished rims from SimWorks, adding disc tabs to old 26ers, Tailfin making moves, family cargopacking Norway, Restrap in Australia, incredible music from around the world, an event to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-107/feed/ 8 Reader’s Rig: Wynn’s Stridsland Beachcomber Prototype https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-wynns-stridsland-beachcomber/ https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-wynns-stridsland-beachcomber/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:44:42 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170888 Stridsland BeachcomberThis week's Reader's Rig comes from Wynn in Vancouver, British Columbia, who shares a look at the no-nonsense Stridsland Beachcomber build he uses to take on a little bit of everything. Meet Wynn and find details on his Beachcomber here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-wynns-stridsland-beachcomber/feed/ 2 Breaking into Focus (Video) https://bikepacking.com/news/breaking-into-focus-video/ https://bikepacking.com/news/breaking-into-focus-video/#respond Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:09:38 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170936 Breaking Into FocusCommemorating International Women's Day today, "Breaking into Focus" is a new video from Kona Bicycles that shines some light on the uphill battle many women face to break into the cycling media world. Join professional creatives Patty V and Colleen Meas on a meet-up in California and hear their stories in the 11-minute video here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/breaking-into-focus-video/feed/ 0 See Us Heal https://bikepacking.com/stories/see-us-heal/ https://bikepacking.com/stories/see-us-heal/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:29:15 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170690 Originally published in the 10th issue of The Bikepacking Journal, "See Us Heal" is a powerful short piece from Eric Arce that follows three BIPOC mountain bikers on a trip to Crested Butte, Colorado. It broaches the subject of mental health by dispelling the notion that riding is therapy and highlighting the critical importance of vulnerability and connection. Find Eric's insightful story and a spectacular set of images here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/stories/see-us-heal/feed/ 6 Josh Ibbett’s 2024 Atlas Mountain Race Video and Prototype Mason Rig Check https://bikepacking.com/plog/josh-ibbett-2024-atlas-mountain-race-video/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/josh-ibbett-2024-atlas-mountain-race-video/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:39:24 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170876 josh ibbett 2024 atlas mountain race videoJosh Ibbett finished eighth in this year's Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. As usual, he filmed his experience during the event, and he just released a 22-minute video recap. Find that paired with his rig check videos and some film photos he snapped along the way here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/josh-ibbett-2024-atlas-mountain-race-video/feed/ 1 A Couple Screws Loose: Cycling Through the Tennessee Mountains (Video) https://bikepacking.com/news/a-couple-screws-loose-cycling-through-the-tennessee-mountains-video/ https://bikepacking.com/news/a-couple-screws-loose-cycling-through-the-tennessee-mountains-video/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:57:51 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170619 a couple screws loose"A Couple Screws Loose" documents three friends' attempt to ride all the Three Rivers Way Challenge routes in Tennessee in three consecutive days. Watch the lighthearted 32-minute video Cameron Muilenburg put together from the adventure with photos and a short written recap here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/a-couple-screws-loose-cycling-through-the-tennessee-mountains-video/feed/ 7 Tailfin Packing Cubes Review: Packing Made Easy https://bikepacking.com/gear/tailfin-packing-cubes-review/ https://bikepacking.com/gear/tailfin-packing-cubes-review/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2024 14:23:09 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170833 Tailfin Packing Cubes ReviewDesigned to nest seamlessly inside Tailfin's AeroPack or AP20 Trunk Bag, the new Tailfin Packing Cubes maximize space and organize your gear with purposeful material selection and shaping. Neil had a chance to take a closer look ahead of today's release for this review...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/gear/tailfin-packing-cubes-review/feed/ 14 Tumbleweed Titanium Pannier Rack: First Ride Review https://bikepacking.com/gear/tumbleweed-titanium-pannier-rack-review/ https://bikepacking.com/gear/tumbleweed-titanium-pannier-rack-review/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:37:00 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170251 Tumbleweed Titanium Pannier Rack ReviewJust announced, the Tumbleweed Titanium Pannier Rack is half the weight of its steel sibling and features a few upgrades, including a slightly different platform design and dynamo wire routing. We had the chance to admire this beauty, install it on a Stooge MK6, and give it a try before today's launch. Find all the details in this first ride review…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/gear/tumbleweed-titanium-pannier-rack-review/feed/ 47 Hope Tech 4 E4 Review: New Religion https://bikepacking.com/gear/hope-tech-4-e4-review/ https://bikepacking.com/gear/hope-tech-4-e4-review/#comments Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:26:44 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=169615 Hope Tech 4 E4 ReviewThe latest Hope Tech 4 E4 brake levers and calipers replaced the venerable Tech 3 E4 we’ve become quite fond of over the last few years. With seemingly little to improve, we had to give the new ones a go. Find out how they fared after more than 2,500 miles in this long-term review…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/gear/hope-tech-4-e4-review/feed/ 11 The Crankbrothers Stamp Trail Lace Shoe https://bikepacking.com/news/the-crankbrothers-stamp-trail-lace-shoe/ https://bikepacking.com/news/the-crankbrothers-stamp-trail-lace-shoe/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:05:45 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170758 Crankbrothers Stamp Trail LaceCrankbrothers just released a lace-up version of its revamped Stamp shoes. The Crankbrothers Stamp Trail Lace features a new outsole with MC2 rubber and Match tread plus a few other intriguing details. Learn more here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/the-crankbrothers-stamp-trail-lace-shoe/feed/ 1 Collective Reward #176: Western Mountaineering FlyLite Sleeping Bag https://bikepacking.com/news/collective-reward-176/ https://bikepacking.com/news/collective-reward-176/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:41:58 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170757 We're giving away an ultralight Western Mountaineering FlyLite sleeping bag for our 176th Collective Reward, and one lucky winner will receive a cozy 400-gram mummy bag in their choice of size. Find details on this and many other prize packages here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/collective-reward-176/feed/ 10 The New Ritchey Comp Buzzard Bar is for Bikepackers https://bikepacking.com/news/ritchey-comp-buzzard-bar/ https://bikepacking.com/news/ritchey-comp-buzzard-bar/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:09:32 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170772 Ritchey Buzzard Comp BarJust released, the new Ritchey Comp Buzzard handlebar is made for bikepacking and adventure riding with a generous rise and 27.5-degree backsweep. Find photos, specs, and additional details here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/ritchey-comp-buzzard-bar/feed/ 12 WTB Launches TCS Plug Kit, NanoAir TPU Tubes, and TCS Max-Flow Valves https://bikepacking.com/news/2024-wtb-tubeless-accessories/ https://bikepacking.com/news/2024-wtb-tubeless-accessories/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:46:29 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170715 WTB just added several interesting new products to its accessory lineup that could be useful for bikepackers. Get to know the WTB TCS Rocket Tire Plug Kit & Plug Pack, NanoAir TPU Tubes, and TCS Max-Flow Valves here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/2024-wtb-tubeless-accessories/feed/ 12 Wolf Tooth Components Launches Raw Silver https://bikepacking.com/news/wolf-tooth-raw-silver/ https://bikepacking.com/news/wolf-tooth-raw-silver/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2024 14:08:54 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170739 wolf tooth raw silverWolf Tooth Components' latest color option is a fresh silver tone that looks just like polished, un-anodized aluminum. Check it out here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/wolf-tooth-raw-silver/feed/ 8 A Decade of Sklar: Building a Bike Brand https://bikepacking.com/plog/sklar-bikes-california-visit/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/sklar-bikes-california-visit/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2024 12:31:27 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170550 Sklar California VisitOn the heels of Sklar's 10th anniversary and relocation to California, we recently stopped by Adam Sklar's new shop to take a deep dive into the last decade of business, explore the Oakland space, and learn more about his transition from US-made custom frames with a two-year waitlist to Taiwan-made production bikes. Find all that, a peek at a few of Adam's bikes, and loads of photos from Miles' visit here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/sklar-bikes-california-visit/feed/ 21 New Swift Industries Gemini Cargo Pack Drops Today https://bikepacking.com/news/new-swift-industries-gemini-cargo-pack/ https://bikepacking.com/news/new-swift-industries-gemini-cargo-pack/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:54:16 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170695 swift bags made 2023The new Swift Industries Gemini Cargo Pack features a rigid canister design and a roll-top closure and is meant to attach securely to your favorite cargo cage. Find photos and essential details here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/new-swift-industries-gemini-cargo-pack/feed/ 2 The New Wilde Waypoint Fork Weighs 478 Grams https://bikepacking.com/news/new-wilde-waypoint-fork/ https://bikepacking.com/news/new-wilde-waypoint-fork/#respond Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:34:06 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170610 Wilde Waypoint ForkJust released, the new Wilde Waypoint Fork claims to be one of the lightest fully featured carbon forks on the market, complete with three-pack mounts, dynamo routing, and clearance for big tires. Find photos and specs here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/new-wilde-waypoint-fork/feed/ 0 The Veloci No.08 Pick-Up Fork Converts Your Bike into a Cargo Bike https://bikepacking.com/news/veloci-no-08-pick-up-fork/ https://bikepacking.com/news/veloci-no-08-pick-up-fork/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2024 14:01:27 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170625 Veloci No.8 Pick-Up forkThe new Veloci No.08 Pick-Up Fork is an interesting all-in-one fork and front rack setup that uses a 20" wheel and removable front rack to keep loads lower for better cargo-hauling capabilities. Find everything you need to know here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/veloci-no-08-pick-up-fork/feed/ 14 Atlas Mountain Race 2024: Vivid in Black and White https://bikepacking.com/plog/atlas-mountain-race-black-and-white/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/atlas-mountain-race-black-and-white/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2024 12:43:54 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170623 2024 Atlas Mountain RaceRather than racing this year's Atlas Mountain Race (AMR), Allan Shaw took on the equally exhausting role of chasing riders all around Morocco to interview them for the AMR podcast. Read on for his behind-the-scenes perspective on getting riders to open up and the parallels between racing and podcasting. Plus, find a handful of episodes and a gallery of Allan's black and white film photos from the event here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/atlas-mountain-race-black-and-white/feed/ 11 Weekend Snapshot https://bikepacking.com/news/weekend-snapshot-112/ https://bikepacking.com/news/weekend-snapshot-112/#respond Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:37:46 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170532 Weekend SnapshotThis week’s alliterative edition of Weekend Snapshot features a sundry mix of scenes from Colorado, Canada, and California. Find out what three folks from our worldwide community were up to over the weekend, and use the short form to share a photo from one of your rides here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/weekend-snapshot-112/feed/ 0 No Route, No Problem: Bikepacking the Lake District (Video) https://bikepacking.com/plog/no-route-no-problem-video/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/no-route-no-problem-video/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2024 15:00:44 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170528 no route no problemIn Allen Boardman's latest video, he sets off on a quick overnight bikepacking trip to the UK's Lake District with just one hitch: he had no plan or route. Find a short reflection from Allen and watch his amusing 22-minute video here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/no-route-no-problem-video/feed/ 4 Pre-Orders Open for 2024 Brother Cycles Kepler and Mehteh https://bikepacking.com/news/2024-brother-cycles-kepler-mehteh/ https://bikepacking.com/news/2024-brother-cycles-kepler-mehteh/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:29:20 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170519 2024 Brother Kepler TealPre-orders recently opened for the 2024 Brother Cycles Kepler and Mehteh, which are both available in two fresh color options with matching forks. Take a closer look and find out how to secure yours here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/2024-brother-cycles-kepler-mehteh/feed/ 7 GPS Device vs. Phone for Cycling + Our Favorite GPS Units https://bikepacking.com/plan/gps-device-vs-phone-for-cycling/ https://bikepacking.com/plan/gps-device-vs-phone-for-cycling/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2024 14:02:08 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170529 Bikepacking Italy, DolomitesGPS device or phone for cycling? One of the most frequent comments we get when publishing a GPS unit review is, "Why not just use your phone?" In our latest video, Neil answers this by sharing some of the reasons he prefers a GPS head unit for all his bikepacking endeavors, and he also presents a few favorite options we use here at BIKEPACKING.com...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plan/gps-device-vs-phone-for-cycling/feed/ 20 La Condruzienne https://bikepacking.com/routes/la-condruzienne/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/la-condruzienne/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:28:46 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=170474 La Condruzienne Bikepacking Route, BelgiumLa Condruzienne refers to the Condroz, a particular region close to Namur in Wallonia, the French-speaking part in the south of Belgium. It’s a sparsely populated, agricultural area filled with rivers and low hills of an average height of 200-300 meters. The region preserves the name of the Condrusi, a Germanic tribe that inhabited the […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/la-condruzienne/feed/ 7 Friday Debrief: Klamper Stem Cap, New Panaracer Gravelkings, Favorite Focal Length, and more… https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-106/ https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-106/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:19:17 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170044 DebriefThis week’s Debrief features the Klamper Stem Cap, all-new Panaracer Gravelkings, Revel Rascal V2, and "Can I ride that on a gravel bike?" Plus, your favorite focal lengths for bikepacking, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-106/feed/ 12 Lael Wilcox Wins 2024 Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI350) https://bikepacking.com/news/lael-wilcox-2024-iti-350/ https://bikepacking.com/news/lael-wilcox-2024-iti-350/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2024 15:31:40 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170437 lael wilcox 2024 ITI350 winnerCongratulations to Lael Wilcox, the first woman to finish the 2024 Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI350), completing the grueling 350-mile winter route across Alaska in 4 days and 27 minutes. Learn more about her ride and find a few photos from Rugile Kaladyte here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/lael-wilcox-2024-iti-350/feed/ 3 Reader’s Rig: Mike’s Custom Ponderosa Cycles Hardtail https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-mikes-custom-ponderosa-cycles-hardtail/ https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-mikes-custom-ponderosa-cycles-hardtail/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:39:12 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170438 Ponderosa Cycles HardtailOur Reader's Rig of the week comes from part-time framebuilder Mike Farrell of Flagstaff, Arizona, who shares a peek at his freshly self-made Ponderosa Cycles hardtail. Get to know Mike and see images of his loaded rig on a recent Southern Arizona bikepacking trip with the team here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-mikes-custom-ponderosa-cycles-hardtail/feed/ 1 Titus Silk Road Review: Adventure Titanium on a Budget https://bikepacking.com/bikes/titus-silk-road-review/ https://bikepacking.com/bikes/titus-silk-road-review/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:00:03 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=162391 Titus Silk Road ReviewFeaturing an expedition-ready titanium frame and a carbon fork with cargo mounts, the relatively unknown Titus Silk Road is a peculiar go-anywhere machine that comes in at or under $2,000 complete. Intrigued by its value proposition, Lucas pedaled one around Colorado throughout several seasons. Find his detailed Titus Silk Road review here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/bikes/titus-silk-road-review/feed/ 81 Pre-Orders Open for Panorama Boreal Pinion https://bikepacking.com/news/panorama-boreal-pinion-pre-order/ https://bikepacking.com/news/panorama-boreal-pinion-pre-order/#comments Thu, 29 Feb 2024 16:00:16 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170329 Panorama Boreal PinionThe new Panorama Boreal Pinion is an all-terrain touring bike with a Pinion gearbox, Gates Carbon belt drive, 29+ tire clearance, and loads of mounts for racks and other accessories. Find photos, specs, and other essential details here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/panorama-boreal-pinion-pre-order/feed/ 16 Mark Bentley – Fairlight Riders (Video) https://bikepacking.com/news/mark-bentley-fairlight-riders-video/ https://bikepacking.com/news/mark-bentley-fairlight-riders-video/#comments Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:19:19 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170404 Mark Bentley Fairlight RidersIn the latest rider spotlight video from Fairlight Cycles, filmmaker Chris McClean profiles Mark Bentley (aka Bentley Components), who reflects on his connection with Yorkshire Moors and making intricate machined bike components. Watch it and find the previous video in the series profiling contributor Katherine Moore here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/mark-bentley-fairlight-riders-video/feed/ 1 Kevin Breitenbach and Clinton Hodges III Win the ITI350 https://bikepacking.com/news/2024-iti350-winners-kevin-breitenbach-clinton-hodges/ https://bikepacking.com/news/2024-iti350-winners-kevin-breitenbach-clinton-hodges/#comments Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:32:48 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170383 2024 ITI350 WinnersCongratulations to Kevin Breitenbach and Clinton Hodges III, the first riders to cross the finish line of the 2024 Iditarod Trail Invitational 350 (ITI350). Learn more about their ride and find a few photos from McGrath by Rugile Kaladyte here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/2024-iti350-winners-kevin-breitenbach-clinton-hodges/feed/ 5 Garmin Reveals Data from 2023 SOS Calls https://bikepacking.com/news/2023-garmin-inreach-sos-data/ https://bikepacking.com/news/2023-garmin-inreach-sos-data/#comments Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:55:17 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170227 2023 Garmin inreach sos dataGarmin just published statistics from all the satellite messenger SOS calls made last year. That includes the details about who made the calls, where they came from, what activity they were doing when calls occurred, and more. Learn more about the 2023 Garmin InReach SOS data here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/2023-garmin-inreach-sos-data/feed/ 16 Lonesome Lands and Sugar Sand https://bikepacking.com/plog/lonesome-lands-and-sugar-sand/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/lonesome-lands-and-sugar-sand/#comments Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:28:10 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170344 Lonesome Lands and Sugar Sand, Sandhills National Wildlife RefugeFollowing a slow solo overnighter through South Carolina's Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge, Tanner Arrington penned this dynamic account that blends a ride report with observations on natural history, reflections on land stewardship, and a zoomed-in perspective on the beauty surrounding us. Find his stirring piece and an accompanying gallery of analog and digital photos here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/lonesome-lands-and-sugar-sand/feed/ 21 Defend the West Su and the Iditarod Trail https://bikepacking.com/news/defend-the-west-su/ https://bikepacking.com/news/defend-the-west-su/#comments Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:51:55 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170246 Defend the West SuThe State of Alaska is proposing to fund a massive mining project that includes a 100+ mile industrial road that would cause irreversible harm to rivers, wetlands, and other critical fish and wildlife habitats. The start of the Iditarod Trail route is also at risk, and Miron Golfman, who's currently racing in the event, is using the event to raise awareness. Learn about what you can do to help here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/defend-the-west-su/feed/ 4 Collective Reward #175: Revelate Designs Nano Panniers https://bikepacking.com/news/collective-reward-175/ https://bikepacking.com/news/collective-reward-175/#comments Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:57:27 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170136 Revelate Nano PanniersThe Revelate Designs Nano Panniers have a 7-11L volume and weigh just 255 grams each, and their unique four-point compression system is unlike anything we’ve seen. They took a top spot in our 2023 Gear of the Year Awards, and we're excited to give away a set with their matching Panniers Pods for our 175th Collective Reward. Find details here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/collective-reward-175/feed/ 6 Swrve is Closing its Doors https://bikepacking.com/news/swrve-is-closing-its-doors/ https://bikepacking.com/news/swrve-is-closing-its-doors/#comments Wed, 28 Feb 2024 14:13:41 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170233 Bicycle Nomad SwrveAfter two decades in business, Los Angeles-based apparel company swrve just announced that it's winding down its operations. Read more here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/swrve-is-closing-its-doors/feed/ 8 Winter’s Gifts: Bikepacking 1,000 Miles on the Iditarod Trail https://bikepacking.com/plog/winters-gifts-iditarod-trail/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/winters-gifts-iditarod-trail/#comments Wed, 28 Feb 2024 12:30:27 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170175 2023 Iditarod Trail InvitationalHuw Oliver traveled from Scotland to Alaska to ride the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail last year, and he put together this reflection that links a series of memories from several weeks out on the ephemeral trail across the rugged Alaskan backcountry. Read his story of braving the elements and making unexpected connections here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/winters-gifts-iditarod-trail/feed/ 12 Mostly Forever Bikes Launches Website and Olney Bar Bag https://bikepacking.com/news/mostly-forever-olney-bar-bag/ https://bikepacking.com/news/mostly-forever-olney-bar-bag/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:10:34 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170161 Made Bike Show 2023Oregon-based framebuilder Mostly Forever, owned by Max Keegan, just launched a new website and a handlebar bag designed specifically for the Oregon Timber Trail. Learn more about the Mostly Forever Olney Bar Bag here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/mostly-forever-olney-bar-bag/feed/ 4 1990s Gary Fisher Gravel Bike Build (Video) https://bikepacking.com/news/1990s-gary-fisher-gravel-bike-build-video/ https://bikepacking.com/news/1990s-gary-fisher-gravel-bike-build-video/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:22:52 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170154 1990s Gary FisherIn his latest video, Robert Adair completely reimagines a 1990s Gary Fisher Gitche Gumee MTB into a modern gravel bike. The resulting build reflects an impressive combination of improvisation and ingenuity. Watch the 22-minute build video with ride impressions and lessons learned here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/blm-san-rafael-swell-update/feed/ 2 Best Bike Setup for the Iditarod Trail? 2024 ITI Rigs Breakdown https://bikepacking.com/bikes/best-bike-setup-for-the-iditarod-trail/ https://bikepacking.com/bikes/best-bike-setup-for-the-iditarod-trail/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:04:38 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170079 Best Bike Setup for Iditarod TrailWhat makes the best rig for the Iditarod Trail Invitational? In our latest video, Neil unpacks the bikes of the 2024 Iditarod Trail, highlighting what most racers are using, uncovering some unexpected findings, and sharing a few thoughts about the race and gear. See it all here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/bikes/best-bike-setup-for-the-iditarod-trail/feed/ 9 Madrean Rugged Ramble https://bikepacking.com/routes/madrean-rugged-ramble/ https://bikepacking.com/routes/madrean-rugged-ramble/#comments Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:13:13 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?post_type=route&p=170083 Madrean Rugged Ramble, ArizonaAdditional photos by Neil Beltchenko and Miles Arbour The terrain of far southeastern Arizona—an ecoregion known as the Madrean Archipelago—is a rough and rugged sort of poetry. Its crumbled peaks, defiant cactuses, and dirt tracks beaten dry by a fierce sky. In places, chaparral gives way to grasslands. The sunshine hardly lets up for 300 […]

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/routes/madrean-rugged-ramble/feed/ 20 Weekend Snapshot https://bikepacking.com/news/weekend-snapshot-111/ https://bikepacking.com/news/weekend-snapshot-111/#respond Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:20:23 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=169596 weekend snapshot sedona 2024 miles arbourToday's Weekend Snapshot follows readers on rides around an abandoned mountain resort in Italy, an iconic mountain biking destination in the American Southwest, and a remote region of New Zealand. See what three folks from the community were up to over the weekend here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/weekend-snapshot-111/feed/ 0 Posedla Joyseat 2.0 Announced https://bikepacking.com/news/posedla-joyseat-2-new/ https://bikepacking.com/news/posedla-joyseat-2-new/#comments Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:40:04 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170071 Posedla Joyseat 2Czech Republic-based Posedla is back with an updated version of their 3D-printed, 100% custom saddle we reviewed last year. Find out what's new with the Posedla Joyseat 2.0 here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/posedla-joyseat-2-new/feed/ 5 The Marin Four Corners 2 is Back for 2024 https://bikepacking.com/news/2024-marin-four-corners-2/ https://bikepacking.com/news/2024-marin-four-corners-2/#comments Mon, 26 Feb 2024 15:05:43 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170059 Marin Four Corners 2Following the launch of the $999 Four Corners 1 last month, the higher-end Marin Four Corners 2 has returned after a seven-year hiatus, and it's priced at $1,999. Learn more about the brand's latest update to their drop-bar "utilitour" platform here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/2024-marin-four-corners-2/feed/ 11 Bikepacking Death Valley & the Eastern Sierras (Video) https://bikepacking.com/news/bikepacking-death-valley-eastern-sierras-video/ https://bikepacking.com/news/bikepacking-death-valley-eastern-sierras-video/#comments Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:47:27 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170050 Bikepacking Death Valley, Dan CampThe 12th episode of Dan Camp's video series tracking his bikepacking journey from Alaska to Argentina finds him in the harsh but spectacular Death Valley region en route to Las Vegas. Find the 28-minute video documenting an unforgettable 12-day stretch of his ride here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/bikepacking-death-valley-eastern-sierras-video/feed/ 1 Cynthia Carson’s Winning Atlas Mountain Race Bike Check https://bikepacking.com/news/cynthia-carson-atlas-mountain-race-bike-check/ https://bikepacking.com/news/cynthia-carson-atlas-mountain-race-bike-check/#comments Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:04:52 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=170046 Cynthia Carson Atlas Mountain Race Bike CheckCynthia Carson, the first woman to finish the 2024 Atlas Mountain Race, just published a bike check video that walks through the Open One+ she rode and the gear used during her winning ride in the event. Learn more about Cynthia's 2024 Atlas Mountain Race rig here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/cynthia-carson-atlas-mountain-race-bike-check/feed/ 1 11 Things I Learned On My First Bikepacking Trip https://bikepacking.com/plan/11-things-i-learned-on-my-first-bikepacking-trip/ https://bikepacking.com/plan/11-things-i-learned-on-my-first-bikepacking-trip/#comments Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:32:53 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=169980 11 Things I Learned On My First Bikepacking TripAlmost 12 years ago, Neil went on his first bikepacking trip, an ambitious 10-day journey along the Colorado Trail. The trip was a success, but it wasn't without many learning experiences. In his latest piece, Neil unpacks what he learned from the trip and discusses how he'd do it differently today...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/black-mountain-cycles-mod-zero-by-blue-lug/feed/ 10 Friday Debrief: Longest GPS Track, World’s Tallest Bike, New Ruck Rack Baskets, and More https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-105/ https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-105/#comments Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:22:04 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=169636 Friday DebriefThis week’s Debrief features the longest-ever GPS track, the world's tallest bike, new Ruck Rack stainless baskets, International BivvyBag Day, two events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/friday-debrief-105/feed/ 13 Wizard Works Oglah Hip Pack Review: Smaller, Not Less https://bikepacking.com/gear/wizard-works-oglah-review/ https://bikepacking.com/gear/wizard-works-oglah-review/#comments Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:14:19 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=169637 Wizard Works Oglah Hip Pack ReviewThe new Wizard Works Oglah Hip Pack borrows the thoughtful design of the Hobgob Hip Pack released this fall but is about half the size, making it ideal for day rides and smaller essentials. We got our hands on one ahead of today’s launch to see how it compares to its larger sibling. Find Miles’ Wizard Works Oglah Hip Pack review here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/gear/wizard-works-oglah-review/feed/ 1 Reader’s Rig: Paul’s 1995 Decathlon Rockrider 520 https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-pauls-1995-decathlon-rockrider-520/ https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-pauls-1995-decathlon-rockrider-520/#comments Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:51:14 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=169462 Decathlon Rockrider 520This week's Reader's Rig comes from Paul in France, who shares a peek at his mid-90s Decathlon Rockrider that's been modified with disc brakes an Omnium CXC fork. Get to know more about Paul and his charming 650B "Turbo Fun" ATB here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/readers-rig-pauls-1995-decathlon-rockrider-520/feed/ 7 Rigs of the 2024 Iditarod Trail Invitational https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2024-iditarod-trail-invitational-rigs/ https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2024-iditarod-trail-invitational-rigs/#comments Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:26:22 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=168806 2024 Iditarod Trail RigsThe Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska is the world’s longest winter ultramarathon and possibly the most challenging experience we showcase each year. Find details on nearly 30 riders and rigs that are planning to tackle the 350 or 1,000-mile 2024 Iditarod Trail Invitational here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/bikes/2024-iditarod-trail-invitational-rigs/feed/ 34 New SRAM Maven Brakes Use Mineral Oil and Have Giant Pistons https://bikepacking.com/news/sram-maven-brakes-release/ https://bikepacking.com/news/sram-maven-brakes-release/#comments Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:10:25 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=169922 SRAM Maven BrakesJust announced, the new SRAM Maven brakes run mineral oil instead of DOT fluid and have a few unique features, including oversized pistons and a four-bolt construction. Find more details here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/sram-maven-brakes-release/feed/ 5 Collective Reward #174: WZRD The Whisper of Reckoning https://bikepacking.com/news/collective-reward-174/ https://bikepacking.com/news/collective-reward-174/#comments Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:44:09 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=169838 The Whisper of Reckoning slingshot from WZRD Bikes in British Columbia is handmade from 4130 Chromoly steel, has a 22.2mm handle that's compatible with any push-on grip, and features a design that's been dialed in after years of prototyping and target practice. Following yesterday's inside look at WZRD, we're giving one away for Collective Reward #174. Find details here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/collective-reward-174/feed/ 20 Tailfin 16L Mini Pannier Review: From Bikepacking to Commuting https://bikepacking.com/gear/tailfin-16l-mini-pannier-review/ https://bikepacking.com/gear/tailfin-16l-mini-pannier-review/#comments Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:07:49 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=169837 Filling a gap in their ever-expanding lineup, Tailfin’s latest Mini Pannier offers 16L of rattle-free storage, aiming to provide a Goldilocks size that suits everything from bikepacking trips to grocery runs to laptop-loaded commutes. After spending several months with a pre-production version in the run-up to their launch, Cass reports in with some long-term findings…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/gear/tailfin-16l-mini-pannier-review/feed/ 24 Rider’s Lens: Framing Everyday Life with Ryutaro Nakamoto https://bikepacking.com/plog/riders-lens-ryutaro-nakamoto/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/riders-lens-ryutaro-nakamoto/#comments Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:25:58 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=169655 Ryutaro Nakamoto, なかもと家In our latest edition of Rider’s Lens, we introduce Ryutaro Nakamoto and his offbeat family photos from everyday life in Tokyo, Japan. Get to know Ryutaro and find a heartwarming selection of images from rides around the city and time at home with his partner and two young daughters here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/riders-lens-ryutaro-nakamoto/feed/ 22 The Widefoot StoutCage is Adjustable and Durable https://bikepacking.com/news/new-widefoot-stoutcage/ https://bikepacking.com/news/new-widefoot-stoutcage/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:00:17 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=169713 Widefoot StoutCageThe new Widefoot StoutCage is an extra-durable and highly adjustable bottle cage with a seven-slot mounting bracket designed to work with a variety of setups. Learn all about it here…

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/new-widefoot-stoutcage/feed/ 9 Solo Winter Overnighter (Video) https://bikepacking.com/plog/solo-winter-overnighter-video/ https://bikepacking.com/plog/solo-winter-overnighter-video/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:04:52 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=169693 Solo Winter Overnighter, Belen CastelloBuoyed by the thrilling experience of her first solo overnight bikepacking trip in Kyrgyzstan last year, Belén Castelló set the goal of riding out for a night of camping alone during each season of 2024. Kicking off the winter, she spent a night in the snowy forests beyond Teruel, Spain. Watch her beautifully shot 10-minute video recap here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/plog/solo-winter-overnighter-video/feed/ 7 Introducing the Farr Bolt-On Extender Range https://bikepacking.com/news/new-farr-bolt-on-extender/ https://bikepacking.com/news/new-farr-bolt-on-extender/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:38:42 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=169720 farr bolt-on extenderBuilding on their lineup of cockpit extensions and aero bars, Farr is back with a new range of bolt-on handlebar accessories for more hand positions on long rides. Find details on the new Farr Bolt-On Extender Range here...

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]]> https://bikepacking.com/news/new-farr-bolt-on-extender/feed/ 21 HMPL No.15 Handlebar/Saddlebag Pre-Orders Open Today https://bikepacking.com/news/hmpl-no-15-preorder/ https://bikepacking.com/news/hmpl-no-15-preorder/#comments Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:02:12 +0000 https://bikepacking.com/?p=169696 Hmpl no15 bagThe new HMPL No.15 is a roll-top handlebar/saddle bag that comes in two sizes and is packed with features. Find photos, specs, and the lowdown on the two-week pre-order window that opens today here...

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