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A Look at Allan Shaw’s Latest Race-Ready Omnium Cargo

Allan Shaw — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:03:54 +0000

Following a successful Silk Road Mountain Race, Allan Shaw will soon attempt another ultra-distance race aboard a cargo bike. In this piece, he shares an in-depth preview of the unique OMNIUM Titanium Cargo V3IR he plans to pedal some 4,000 kilometers between Spain and Italy. See his one-of-a-kind Via Race rig here...

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The 2024 Surly Big Easy has a Dropper Post and Loads of Mounts

Miles Arbour — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:12:35 +0000

The Surly Big Easy electric cargo bike was just updated with a redesigned frame, new tech, and improved stability, making it a real contender for family bikepacking and as a car replacement. Learn more and watch Surly's launch video here...

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No Car, No Gnar, No Far: Pedaling 20,000+ Miles on a Cargo Bike

Lucas Winzenburg — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:06:08 +0000

Last year, Erik Binggeser rode an astounding 20,000 miles around the United States aboard his Omnium cargo bike. Apparently, that's more new miles than anyone else on the planet. In this short piece, he shares some visual impressions from the road and a little about his guiding principles...

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Reader’s Rig: Marc’s Kona Ute

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:33:50 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Marc in British Columbia, who shares the Kona Ute he bought second hand and now uses for a little bit of everything. Learn more about Marc and his wallet-friendly cargo bike here...

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The Silk Road Cargo Race (Film)

Allan Shaw — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 12:20:40 +0000

"The Silk Road Cargo Race" is a new documentary that recounts Allan Shaw's audacious attempt to compete in the 2023 Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan aboard a cargo bike. Find the 13-minute film plus Allan's heartfelt written reflection on the experience and a gallery of analog and digital photos here...

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Cargobikepacking: From Edinburgh to Erfurt Along Route YC (Video)

Miles Arbour — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 14:58:53 +0000

In Markus Stitz's latest video, he sets off to tackle a 1,100-kilometer gravel route between Scotland and Germany in the middle of winter. Watch the 11-minute video and find a handful of photos here...

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12 Stunning Bicycles from Bespoked 2023

Josh Meissner — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:05:31 +0000

The Bespoked 2023 handmade bike show was held for the first time on the European mainland in Dresden, Germany, and nobody knew quite what to expect. Over the packed weekend, writer Josh Meissner and photographer Stefan Haehnel weaved through the crowds to scope out their favorite bikes of the bunch. Read on for the backstories and superb photos of a dozen stunning rigs for bikepacking and beyond here…

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Reader’s Rig: Jarod’s Velo Orange Neutrino + BOB Yak Cargo Bike

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 13:25:19 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from frame builder Jarod Bourdeau in California, who shares the one-of-a-kind cargo bike he built by combining a Velo Orange Neutrino mini velo and a BOB Yak trailer. The result is nothing short of spectacular, and it's equally practical to boot. Learn more about Jarod and his rig here...

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Allan Shaw’s Silk Road Mountain Race Omnium Cargo

Allan Shaw — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:13 +0000

Later this month, Allan Shaw will be setting out on the fifth edition of the Silk Road Mountain Race in Kyrgyzstan. This year, he'll be doing it a little differently from the other 155 riders. Allan will be pedaling the rugged 1,800-kilometer route aboard his fresh Omnium Cargo V3IR. Learn more about Allan's shiny new titanium steed, why he decided to ride it in this race, and find his complete pack list here...

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Introducing the Ten07 Unicorn Cargo Bike

Lucas Winzenburg — Wed, 24 May 2023 13:33:33 +0000

The European-made Ten07 Unicorn is a light and nimble steel cargo bike that features a unique quick-release platform, allowing it to fit into narrow spaces for storage once riders and their precious cargo are back home. Learn a little about the Dutch brand and their first bike here...

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How to Build a DIY Cargo Bike (Video)

Logan Watts — Wed, 17 May 2023 13:47:20 +0000

YouTuber Elliot Andal built a small, easy-to-ride, easy(ish)-to-build, DIY cargo bike with minimal tools, an old steel frame, some scrap parts, and a little creativity. Watch the video documenting the process here...

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Introducing Hagen: Steel Cargo Bikes from Estonia

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 09 May 2023 15:03:34 +0000

Hagen Bikes offers an unparalleled range of customizable steel cargo bikes and framesets, and they're all manufactured in Tallinn, Estonia. Get to know the brand's decade-long story and find an introduction to their Flagship Cargo, Mini Cargo, and XL Cargo models and more here...

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Reader’s Rig: Lehi’s Titanium Omnium Cargo WiFi

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 09 Dec 2022 13:49:20 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Lehi Cano in Atlanta, Georgia, who shares the Titanium Omnium Cargo WiFi that he bought instead of a pickup truck and uses for daily commutes and loaded bikepacking trips alike. Get to know Lehi and his beautiful cargo bike here...

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Cargodoggo: JC, Zaina, and Basquiat’s Omnium Cargo Bike

Cass Gilbert — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 12:59:41 +0000

We talk cargo bikes, Border Collies, and tree planting with JC, Zaïna, and Basquiat - aka Cargodoggo. Find out how Basquiat and JC found each other, how Zaïna's identity as a BIPOC rider has shaped her newfound love of bike touring, and how the Cargodoggo team got into dogpacking. Plus, check out a gallery of their photos from the San José del Pacífico Grand Dirt Tour and glean sage dogpacking advice, should you be inspired to do the same...

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Reader’s Rig: Mads’ Hulsroy Utility Bike 2

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:26:02 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Mads Hulsrøj Jæger in Aarhus, Denmark, who shares the intriguing cargo bike he designed himself and built using plywood jigs and hand tools. Learn more about Mads and his Hulsroy Utility Bike here...

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Heathland Cargo Club

Guest — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 13:24:54 +0000

After nine months apart due to the pandemic, a group of friends reunited for a weekend trip along Germany's Heidschnucken Trail this spring—and they did so in style, loading all the luxuries into a cargo bike with a trailer attached. Read on for their story of making the most of their time away together, despite heavy mud and mechanicals...

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Reader’s Rig: David’s 1985 Trek Antelope 850

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 14:20:59 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from non-motorized transportation planner David Pulsipher in Denver, Colorado, who shares his 1985 Trek Antelope 850 cargo bike conversion. Learn more about David, his unique rig, and his passion for laid-back tours with family and friends here...

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Bespoked UK 2021: Clandestine Combe and Mid-Tail

Guest — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:17:47 +0000

Continuing our coverage of the 2021 Bespoked UK Handmade Bicycle Show, we check out two unique bikes from Bristol-based framebuilder Pi Manson of Clandestine. Check out his lovely new mid-tail cargo bike with a truss fork and vibrant Combe trail bike here...

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The Wonderful World of the Mercurio Magnum

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 13:13:36 +0000

They may not be his first choice of steed for bicycle touring, but that doesn't stop Cass from sharing his love for Mexico’s behemoth cargo trikes. Sightings are a bike-cultural highlight of his bikepacking trips around the region, especially when they're laden with homemade ice cream. Find his ode to the Mercurio Magnum here...

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Miles’ Parts Bin Xtracycle EdgeRunner Cargo Bike

Miles Arbour — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:20:53 +0000

After picking up a rusty cargo bike frame for $75, Miles worked with his local bike shop on a budget parts-bin build to give a second life to a bike that was in desperate need of a new home. Learn more about his new Xtracycle EdgeRunner here...

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Dogpacking 2.0: A Guide to Bikepacking with Your Dog

Guest — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:30:01 +0000

Bikepacking with your dog, aka dogpacking, can be an intimidating proposition. Fortunately, folks like John Freeman have spent the last seven years figuring out what works and what doesn’t. In this new guide, John (and Mira) walks through everything you need to know about dogpacking around the world...

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Polished Spacelinks + Salsa Blackborow Bags from Rockgeist

Miles Arbour — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 14:31:17 +0000

Rockgeist just announced a few new products, including custom rear bags for the Salsa Blackborow cargo fat bike and a polished black version of their Spacelink. Check them both out here...

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Resolution Race: Four Women, Two Cargo Bikes, 1000km

Logan Watts — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 13:30:36 +0000

On December 26th, four intrepid women (on two cargo bikes!) set out from Edinburgh, Scotland and rode 1,000 kilometers (self-supported) to Copenhagen before the New Year. The Resolution Race was conceived to promote bike travel, a climate neutral Edinburgh, and shine a light the challenge we’re all facing. Find the trip report and photos here...

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Reader’s Rig: Misery’s Bassi Hog’s Back

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 12:56:09 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week is Montreal-based bike courier Misery Fields' Bassi Hog's Back, set up with a Crust Clydesdale fork and decked out in custom bags from Sinkhole Montreal. Learn more about Misery and their one-of-a-kind Hog's Back here...

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John and Mira’s Dogpacking Setup on “The Baja Divide Part 6” Video

Logan Watts — Wed, 26 Feb 2020 01:10:45 +0000

Our friend John Freeman makes a guest appearance on this Baja Divide video where he goes over his latest dogpacking rig alongside his trusty companion, Mira...

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Reader’s Rig: Montana’s Waltworks Big Boy

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 13:02:05 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig is Montana Miller's custom Waltworks Big Boy, a short-tail cargo bike that's currently set up single speed and is outfitted with a full suite of homemade bags. Find the details on his one-of-a-kind rig here...

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Larry vs Harry Bulitt Cargo Bike Short Film

Lucas Winzenburg — Sun, 16 Jun 2019 11:26:19 +0000

This new short from JustNormalFilm offers a refreshingly genuine portrait of Jo Min Geun, a South Korean cyclist with an infectious passion for his Larry vs Harry Bulitt cargo bike and the way it connects him to the people and places in his environment. It'll have you itching to get out for a spin around the neighborhood yourself. Watch it here, along with a selection of still images from the film...

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Inside Hunter Cycles (and Rick’s Brain via Five Bikes)

Logan Watts — Tue, 04 Jun 2019 13:15:20 +0000

Rick Hunter has been making bikes for over two decades. All the while he’s been tinkering, hacking, and fabricating interesting ways to carry gear on his “Condor Tours,” railbike debacles, and other such far-flung bad ideas. We had a chance to catch up with Rick at his workshop in Bonny Doon, California…

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Brett Davis’ Salsa Blackborow: Sand and Snow

Colt Fetters — Wed, 28 Mar 2018 13:03:18 +0000

In part two of our Rider and Rig Blackborow double feature, we take a look at Brett Davis’ rig. With a custom set of Bedrock bags, this Blackborow was built for exploring the sand and snow around his homebase in Durango, Colorado.

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Rider and Rig: Musician Ben Weaver’s Salsa Blackborow

Cass Gilbert — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 12:48:34 +0000

On the eve of a weeklong winter bikepack, we catch up with musician and poet Ben Weaver as he preps his Salsa Blackborow. Ben's no stranger to long, music-themed bike tours. We ask him how he uses his bicycle as a way of connecting with his audience and find out about his summer tour, celebrating 20 years of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route through riding and music...

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Touching the Sun (an Ode to Trout)

Logan Watts — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 00:21:06 +0000

Mike Riemer and Hansi Johnson set out bike-fishing on Blackborows through northern Minnesota in Salsa's latest film, Touching The Sun...

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Dirt Roads and a Straw Bale Casita; A Mini New Mexican Adventure

Cass Gilbert — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 13:39:36 +0000

Sometimes the shortest bikepacking trips are the sweetest... especially if your four-year-old son is involved. Cass and his tribe head off for a family overnighter before winter sets in across the New Mexican desert, and offers advice for those thinking of trying something similar.

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Salsa Blackborow ‘Midtail’ 27.5 Fat: 1st Ride & We Like it!

Cass Gilbert — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 14:06:37 +0000

Perhaps you've noticed Salsa shuffling around some of their models of late, in terms of names and purposes? The latest in their lineup to see such metamorphosis is the Blackborow. Formerly a 26in fat bike, the 2018 Salsa Blackborow GX Eagle announced today has been completely reinvented into a cargo-carrying, 27.5in 'midtail', a stretched out fatty that's likely to set adventure-plotting brains ablaze...

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