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It Takes a Village: Building a Rohloff ATB at Big Forest Frameworks

Josh Meissner — Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:34:16 +0000

Ever wondered what goes into crafting a bike frame by hand? At the beginner-friendly framebuilding course at Big Forest Frameworks in Berlin, Josh Meissner built a custom 29+ ATB from scratch and documented the process from start to finish. Find his detailed report and photos from the workshop here…

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Hanebrink Extreme Terrain: The First Production Fat Bike

Guest — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:38:03 +0000

Envisioned by Dan Hanebrink and released in 1991, the Hanebrink Extreme Terrain might be the most radical bike ever to land on Earth. In this piece, Josh Hicks shines some light on one of the rarest pieces in his collection and examines it through a modern lens. Discover the fascinating history of the first production fat bike here…

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A Smorgasbord of Genosack Rides, Rigs, and More

Guest — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 12:35:19 +0000

Genosack is a vibrant community of ATBers in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. In this inside look by photographer Trevor Nelson and friends, we tag along for a handful of laid-back group rides that celebrate the simple joy of pedaling and take a closer look at an eclectic mix of beautiful bikes. See it all here...

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Wheels on Ice: Stories of Cycling in Alaska (Book Review)

Guest — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:15:00 +0000

"Wheels on Ice: Stories of Cycling in Alaska" is a 320-page book that dives deep into tales of bicycles in the far north from the gold rush of the late 1800s up to Lael Wilcox's recent ride of every major road in the state. Alaskan cyclist and writer John Messick offers an engaging review of the collection here...

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Good Night 2023 Roundup: Friends and Editors

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 12:31:32 +0000

In this second and final look back at some of the hundreds of Good Night 2023 Campout trips that took place around the world last month, we share a handful from our editors and friends. From the frozen reaches of northern Norway to the lush and humid forests of Thailand, find vignettes from six more year-end getaways here...

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Good Night 2023 Roundup: 10 of our Favorite Campouts

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:56:05 +0000

Last month, readers worldwide answered our call to pedal out for a final night under the stars to wrap up 2023 as part of our fourth-annual Good Night Campout challenge. We sorted through hundreds of submissions and selected our 10 favorites. Find a varied collection of photos and vignettes from overnight getaways around the United States, Malaysia, Canada, Australia, Brazil, and beyond here...

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2023 Bikepacking Recap & Predictions (Video)

Neil Beltchenko — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 12:39:58 +0000

Kicking off the new year, Neil takes a look back at some of 2023's key moments in our corner of the cycling world, including the state of the bike industry, a recap of some popular events, the status of bikepacking routes, new BIKEPACKING.com features, and more. Plus, he makes some predictions for the year ahead. See it all in our latest video here...

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Our Editors’ Favorite Rides of 2023

Logan Watts — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 12:54:00 +0000

To cap off another extraordinary year of scouting bikepacking routes, testing a wide array of gear, and general bike shenanigans, we asked our editorial team to share their favorite rides of 2023. Find short recaps and photos from all of them here...

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2023 Bikepacking Awards: People and Routes

Logan Watts — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 12:18:57 +0000

Wrapping up our 2023 Bikepacking Awards, we recognize the individuals who have inspired us with their remarkable achievements and incredible journeys, the most captivating bikepacking routes featured this year, and new events that helped nurture the community. Explore our selection of individuals, routes, and events here...

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Good Night 2023 (December 22-31)

Logan Watts — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:25:31 +0000

Our annual overnighter challenge is back for another year! For Good Night 2023, we invite everyone to seize the festive spirit and savor a night outdoors, peacefully bidding farewell to the year between December 22nd and 31st. Read on to discover more about the event and how you can win one of six fantastic prizes, including bags from Tailfin, racks from Old Man Mountain, and sets of Teravail tires...

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Ancestral Roots at the 2023 Bohemia Divide

Miles Arbour — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:14:29 +0000

The Bohemia Divide is an unsupported 800-kilometer bikepacking race through the Czech Republic. Joe Knechtel of the United States was one of more than 100 finishers from this year's event, and we reached out to hear more about his experience. Find Joe's story and a stunning selection of photos from the 2023 Bohemia Divide here...

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2023 Triple Crown Challenge Recap + Interview with Katya Rakhmatulina

Neil Beltchenko — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:12:14 +0000

In this piece, Neil recaps the unprecedented 2023 Triple Crown challenge results, highlights the top finishers of the Arizona Trail Race, and sits down with Katya Rakhmatulina, who won the 2023 Arizona Trail Race 800 and set a new Triple Crown Challenge Record.

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JOBST BRANDT RIDE BIKE! Book Review

Joe Cruz — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:07:53 +0000

Published earlier this year, "JOBST BRANDT RIDE BIKE!" is a 224-page book from Isola Press that tells the story of imaginative cycling trailblazer Jobst Brandt (1935-2015), who helped shape the way we ride drop-bar bikes off road today. Through interviews, previously unpublished photos, and narrative storytelling, it paints a picture of his life and legacy. Read Joe Cruz's captivating review here...

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Three Dutch Bike Shops + Their Owners and Bike Collections

Evan Christenson — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:09:38 +0000

In this piece, Evan Christenson continues his recumbentpacking tour around the Netherlands, this time stopping by three unique bike shops. Read on for his impressions of Just Pedal, Wheelrunner, and Studio ROOK, featuring immersive photo galleries, interviews, and a look at each owner’s personal bike collection...

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2023 Arizona Trail Race: A Freezing-Cold Finish

Guest — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 12:00:15 +0000

In his second report from the 2023 Arizona Trail Race, Wyatt Spalding tracks down riders as they make their way in and out of the Grand Canyon and arrive at the finish line, facing sub-freezing temperatures and feeling the cumulative effects of more than 10 days on the trail. Find his update and a gallery of images here...

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The Woods Cyclery Shop Visit, Coffee Ride, and Campout

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:19:30 +0000

How do you wrap up a great summer in the UK? Well, you could go camping with newfound friends, ride into darkness, awaken at sunrise, make coffee outside, hang out in a bike shop, join the Sunday ride, drink more coffee, and then pedal home. Cass swings by the UK's New Forest for the full experience of The Woods Cyclery. Read on for our shop visit, a route, and a dissection of shop owner Tom Farrel's gorgeous Rivendell Appaloosa...

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2023 Arizona Trail Race: Hot Days, Fast Bikes

Guest — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:11:07 +0000

As riders of the 2023 Arizona Trail Race begin their sixth day, Wyatt Spalding shares a race update and gallery of photos from the first four days along the picturesque route. Find stunning photos from the trail and an in-depth report on how the race is playing out here...

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From Instagram to Trieste: Seven Serpents Quick Bite 2023

Guest — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 13:00:33 +0000

Seven Serpents Quick Bite is a 500-kilometer introduction to the full Seven Serpents event that follows a smoother and shorter route from Ljubljana, Slovenia, to Trieste, Italy. The Quick Bite was Tatiana Myk's first taste of long-distance bike racing, and she put together a reflection after finishing the route in under four days. Find that with photos from the event here...

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Alice Drobna: The First Woman to Complete The Triple Crown

Logan Watts — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:11:54 +0000

Back in the summer of 2015, Alice Drobna was not only the first woman to complete the Triple Crown challenge of bikepacking, but she was also the first person to complete the three-race series on a singlespeed. Although her record still stands, it will be challenged this week. Find an interview with Alice from right after she completed this inspiring feat here...

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10 Highlights from Bespoked 2023 in Dresden

Josh Meissner — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:32:33 +0000

In the second installment of our Bespoked 2023 coverage from Germany, Josh Meissner walks us through his top 10 highlights from the handmade bike show that extend beyond bikes and gear. Read on for his thoughts and photos spurred by the immense talent and collaboration on display at this year’s gathering…

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More Beautiful MADE Bike Show Finds + Photo Dump

Miles Arbour — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 11:09:40 +0000

Just when you thought we'd wrapped up our coverage of the inaugural MADE Bike Show in Portland, we're back with one last roundup of interesting finds. Find photos and details on several more beautiful handmade bikes, some intriguing new bits and bobs, and a first look at a new suspension fork front rack here...

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Pizza is Just the Catalyst: A Ride with Berlin’s Pizza Gravel

Sam Rice — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:03:11 +0000

Since 2020, our friends at Pizza Gravel in Berlin have been hosting weekly rides that connect the city's best slices via an ever-changing network of hidden dirt tracks and trails. Sam Rice joined the eclectic international group for a Thursday evening ride earlier this summer, and he shares this look at the beautiful community that's developed around a shared love of pizza and bikes...

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The Nomad (Video)

Guest — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 11:15:08 +0000

Four-time 24 Hour World Champion Cory Wallace has been living a nomadic lifestyle for the last 16 years, pursuing races all over the world. In the latest video from Kona Bikes, they catch up with Corey in Xela, Guatemala, as he prepares for El Reto, a four-day stage race. Find the video, a stunning collection of photos, and some thoughts from Corey about riding in Guatemala here…

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A Day with Borderland Bike Drops

Evan Christenson — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 11:09:18 +0000

For his latest project, photographer Evan Christenson headed out to the deserts around San Diego to meet the people behind Borderland Bike Drops, a volunteer-run group that uses bikes to drop water and supplies for migrants crossing the formidable and often dangerous desert. Read their humbling story and find photos from his time with the group here…

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Women of the 2023 Tour Divide: Conversations from Wyoming

Guest — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 11:04:30 +0000

Photographer Danielle Vilaplana was in Wyoming during the 2023 Tour Divide, where she caught up with more than a dozen women riders to learn about their experiences. Find her portraits of the women who took on the iconic 2,700-mile route this year, their advice for future racers and tourers, and other impressions from the field here...

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27 Ways to Enjoy the Munda Biddi Trail

Miles Arbour — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:22:01 +0000

For many of us, bikepacking is as much about the riding as it is the people we meet along the way. This concept proved especially true during a ride on the 1,000-kilometer Munda Biddi Trail that Miles and Emily took earlier this year in Western Australia. They encountered new and interesting people each day, all connected by the route in one way or another. Find portraits and vignettes from 27 riders they met on the trail here...

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10 Practical and Peculiar Finds from Eurobike 2023

Guest — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:45:41 +0000

Tristan Bogaard was at the 2023 edition of Eurobike in Frankfurt, Germany, where he wandered the halls and browsed the nearly 2,000 display booths in search of interesting products that caught his eye. Find his quick recap of 10 finds from the event, which includes everything from state-of-the-art transmissions and dynamo devices to rear-view-mirror glasses and simple innovations that improve the bikepacking experience here...

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2023 Sea Otter Finds (Part 3)

Evan Christenson — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:04:57 +0000

In his third and final report from the 2023 Sea Otter Classic in California, Evan Christenson rounds up one more medley of noteworthy new products and fascinating people who caught his eye. He also shares a little about his freshly Baja-battered Surly that was on display and a broader reflection on the event. Find it all here...

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2023 Sea Otter Finds (Part 2)

Evan Christenson — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:59:33 +0000

In Evan Christenson's second report from the 2023 Sea Otter Classic, he wanders around the event grounds and uncovers another assortment of unique people and things, including a wild -15mm stem, a hike-a-bike harness, new grips, tall bikes, several inspiring personalities, and more. See it all here...

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2023 Sea Otter Finds (Part 1)

Evan Christenson — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 12:35:24 +0000

The Sea Otter Classic attracts thousands of brands from across the bike industry, and this year is proving that in spades. In part one of our reportage from the 2023 event, Evan Christenson digs up a dozen interesting finds, including bikepacking bags from Osprey, Taco Pedals from Simworks, and much more...

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Island Hopping on the 2023 GranGuanche Audax Gravel

Guest — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:59:29 +0000

More than 100 cyclists gathered in the Canary Islands to take on this year’s GranGuanche Audax Gravel event, a 700-kilometer self-supported race across five islands. Cynthia Frazier had big goals for this year’s event, and although things didn’t go as planned, she still had the ride of a lifetime. Find her story alongside a video from the event and a beautiful selection of photos here…

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Steve Roberts: Computing Across America

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:58:44 +0000

Steve Roberts may well have been the original digital nomad. Several decades after his "Computing Across America" tours, we've uncovered his offbeat story of living and working from the saddle. You can learn more about Steve and the fascinating computerized bicycles that made his 17,000-mile journey around the United States possible here...

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Women on the Move (Film)

Logan Watts — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 13:07:26 +0000

In the latest film from The Adventure Syndicate, "Women on the Move," a team in Scotland uncovers some fascinating research into clothing patents and reveals an extraordinary hidden history behind women’s sportswear. You can watch the unique 25-minute film, read about the project's backstory, and browse a gallery of photos here...

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Good Night 2022 Roundup: Some of Our Favorite Campouts

Logan Watts — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 13:19:50 +0000

Good Night 2022 is a wrap! We’re stoked to report that hundreds of people participated in our third annual year-end overnighter challenge. After going through loads of submissions, we’ve chosen five favorites for the contest portion of the event. Find each of their mini-stories and some excellent photos from Switzerland, Arizona, Germany, California, and the Czech Republic here...

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A Visit to Cicli Bonanno: An Italian Builder in Berlin

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 13:26:15 +0000

We recently dropped by the Cicli Bonanno workspace in the heart of Berlin to get to know Italian builder Niccoló Bonanno and the standout range of bikes he creates with an unmistakable style that blends his past and present. Find our interview with Niccoló and a vibrant set of images from photographer Stefan Hahenel here...

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A Decade of Gratitude + 2022 Accomplishments & 2023 Plans

Logan Watts — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 12:41:48 +0000

As we celebrate our 10th year, we’d like to offer a sincere thank you to our readers and members who've joined us for the ride. Find that and a brief history of the site, what we accomplished in 2022, and where we see ourselves going in 2023 here…

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2022 Bikepacking Awards: People and Routes

Logan Watts — Tue, 20 Dec 2022 12:23:19 +0000

Our 2022 Bikepacking Awards wraps up with accolades for the individuals who’ve inspired the bikepacking community through impressive feats and amazing journeys. In addition, we’ve awarded the most intriguing bikepacking routes that we published this year. Find all of our nominated people, routes, and events here…

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2022 Bikepacking Awards: Film, Photography, Writing, and Art

Logan Watts — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 12:22:04 +0000

In the second installment of our 2022 Bikepacking Awards, we honor creative endeavors by showcasing the work of talented individuals and teams with 30 awards spanning nine categories, including Best Feature Film, Best Trip Photography, Best Event Documentation, Best Writing, and more. Find them all here…

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Good Night 2022

Logan Watts — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 12:10:40 +0000

Our annual overnighter challenge is back! Good Night 2022 invites everyone to sleep under the stars, have a good night outdoors, and blissfully send off the year between December 25th and 31st. Learn more about the event and how to win one of five great prizes here, including Ortlieb bag sets, tires from Teravail, and a merino wool cold weather kit from Surly…

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Eric Rich is Pedaling his Pianobike Across Europe

Lucas Winzenburg — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 14:35:48 +0000

Next summer, Salt Lake City-based musician Eric Rich will be touring across Europe on a new version of his beautiful pianobike, performing concerts along the way. We recently caught up with him to learn more about the origins and future of his Pedaled Piano project. Find more details and photos here...

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A Bite-sized Look at Lunch Break Brazing in Minneapolis, MN

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:28:51 +0000

Intrigued by the beautiful handlebars and other metal creations he'd glimpsed on Instagram, Lucas recently stopped by the garage workshop of Lunch Break Brazing in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to meet maker Wes Kuhnley. Find a photo tour of his space, some insight on the downsides of commodifying your hobbies, and a peek at some of his current lunchtime passion projects here...

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In the Studio: Behind the Scenes with the Tumbleweed Stargazer

Guest — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:13:21 +0000

We were impressed by Tumbleweed Bicycle Co.'s gorgeous Stargazer ad in the eighth issue of The Bikepacking Journal, especially when we learned it was made in a studio. To learn more about the creative process that went into building the incredible scene, we reached out to photographer and designer Matthew Wordell of Visionkit Studios for details. See more here...

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A Selection of our Favorite Readers’ Rigs

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 15:39:14 +0000

To celebrate 200 Reader's Rig posts, we're looking back at some of our favorites from over the years. Check out our team's hand-picked selection of beautiful bikes submitted by our readers around the world here...

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First to Finish the EDT: A Chat with Eddie O’Dea

Logan Watts — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 14:16:08 +0000

In our latest video interview, Neil sits down with Eddie O’Dea, the first person to complete the 6,000-mile Eastern Divide Trail (EDT), the longest bikepacking route in the world. This is a must-watch interview for anyone interested in tackling this monumental route...

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Ride Diary from the 2022 Bohemia Divide

Miles Arbour — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 12:24:15 +0000

The Bohemia Divide is an unsupported 800-kilometer race through the Czech Republic. There were more than 100 riders from eight countries at this year's event, the fastest of whom finished in under three days. Niels Ihrman put together a diary-style report from their ride with a lovely gallery of photos from the organizers. Check it out here...

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Some Highlights from the 2022 Philly Bike Expo

Conan Thai — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:25:21 +0000

Over the weekend, framebuilders, artists, makers, activists, and lovers of all things bike gathered in Philadelphia for the 2022 Philly Bike Expo. Photographer Conan Thai was there wandering the halls, and we asked him to capture some of his favorite handmade bikes, new products, and more. Find his brief report and a gallery of images from the show here...

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Inside Brooks England: British Leather Saddles Since 1866

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 11:49:15 +0000

While touring around the United Kingdom this summer, Lucas stopped by the Brooks England factory near Birmingham to learn more about the heritage brand and the leather saddles they've been producing since the late 1800s. Take a deep dive into the company's past and present and find a photographic feast for the eyes here, featuring additional images by Jack Boffy...

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Alexandera Houchin’s Record 2022 Colorado Trail Race Finish

Logan Watts — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 15:31:57 +0000

A round of applause goes out to Alexandera Houchin, who just became the first woman to finish the 2022 Colorado Trail Race, setting a new record in the process—and doing so on a singlespeed! Find ride details and photos of Alexandera and her new Chumba at the finish line here...

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2022 Korea Epic Ride: Event Recap

Guest — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 12:25:27 +0000

The Korea Epic Ride is a 536-kilometer group ride intended to promote Korea’s bicycle camping routes and for riders to get out and practice with their gear. Event organizer Ki-seok Uhm and second place finisher Seong-ryong Kim put together a recap of this year's event...

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Touring On Tour: Tuned In and Turnt Out at Northwest Tune Up Fest

Guest — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:05:48 +0000

Touring On Tour follows our friend James Joiner as he travels around the world having bike-centric adventures. In this installment, James heads to the Northwest Tune Up Fest for a weekend of bikes, music, and good times. Read all about it here...

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Tracking the 2022 Tour Divide (Part 2): Windshield Time

Eddie Clark — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:32:34 +0000

In part two documenting the 2022 Tour Divide, photographer Eddie Clark continues his pursuit of riders through the Great Basin, over Boreas Pass, and in more beautiful places that make this route special. Find his reportage here alongside another brilliant photo gallery…

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An Experiment in Bike Makeovers and Vertical Integration

Guest — Thu, 26 May 2022 11:40:38 +0000

Part experiment and part solution for a struggling supply chain, Stephen Fitzgerald of Rodeo Labs recently gave his personal Titanium Flaanimal a makeover to teach himself to paint bikes. Learn about how Rodeo Labs has loosened its reliance on outside suppliers and started offering in-house custom paint here, plus a look at Stephen's Flaanimal makeover...

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Chronic Wetness: A Ramble in Wilson Creek

Logan Watts — Wed, 25 May 2022 11:51:47 +0000

The first annual Wilson's Ramble went down this past weekend. With over 50 participants at the group start, interesting weather events, and lots of swimming holes along the way, attendees experienced a healthy mix of good times and suffering. Learn about the event, read details on a fresh FKT on the route, and find an expansive photo gallery from this magical ride here...

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Self-Supported Principles: The Dos, Don’ts, and Blurry Middle

Guest — Tue, 03 May 2022 12:17:31 +0000

What does "self-supported" really mean? In this essay, Jackie Baker works to define it in the ultra-endurance bikepacking context and outlines three self-supported principles to help ensure the integrity and longevity of the sport. Find her takeaways from interviews with all kinds of racers and organizers and a massive gallery of images from some of our favorite events here…

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Meet the 55 Riders of the 2022 Women’s Montanas Vacias Rally

Rugile Kaladyte — Mon, 02 May 2022 12:09:39 +0000

There’s a group of more than 50 women out pedaling along the quiet roads and doubletracks of the 700-kilometer Montañas Vacías route across Spanish Lapland right now. Photographer Rugile Kaladyte was at the start to shoot portraits of all 55 riders and their rigs before they set off. Find the full gallery here...

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All Terrain Bicycle Challenge (Ep.1) + Five ATB Setups

Logan Watts — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:01:05 +0000

Hosted by Ultraromance, the All Terrain Bicycle Challenge is an entertaining new game show-style series that follows five contestants as they dream up and build their interpretation of the ultimate ATB before taking on an impossibly difficult route. Watch the first episode and find details on all the bike builds here...

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Inside JPaks – A Conversation with Joe Tonsager (Video)

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:35:17 +0000

Neil recently stopped into the new JPaks workspace in Denver, Colorado, to catch up with founder Joe Tonsager and learn more about his small handmade bikepacking bag brand. Watch our video shop tour and interview here...

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Reflections on Sea Otter 2022: An Inconvenient Truth

Evan Christenson — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 14:13:27 +0000

Following his days spent covering the 2022 Sea Otter Classic, Evan Christenson put together this candid reflection on his first behind-the-scenes experience, an examination of his ongoing transition from racer to bikepacking tourist, and some hopes for the future of diversity and inclusivity in cycling. Find his thoughts and a gallery of assorted photos here...

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From the Depths of Sea Otter (Part 3)

Evan Christenson — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:07:05 +0000

In our third report from the maze of products, people, and booths that make up the 2022 Sea Otter Classic, Evan Christenson finds a dozen more noteworthy new products and a few other interesting stories worth sharing. See it all here…

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From the Depths of Sea Otter (Part 2): Come on Legs!

Evan Christenson — Sat, 09 Apr 2022 13:33:34 +0000

In our second report from the cacophony of the 2022 Sea Otter Classic, Evan Christenson uncovers some more unique people and things, including a couple of new seat packs, a 3D printed bike, and stories about a handful of riders and their rigs. See it all here...

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From the Depths of Sea Otter (Part 1)

Evan Christenson — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 15:16:50 +0000

In our first report from the sweltering and vibrant landscape of the 2022 Sea Otter Classic, Evan Christenson unearths some interesting finds, including a new universal rack, some beautiful titanium bikes, a rad vintage 26” Bianchi, and shares stories of adaptive riders and folks who pedaled 1,000+ miles to get to the event...

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