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El Piri: The Spirit of the Catalan Pyrenees (Film)

Nic Morales — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 19:02:53 +0000

“El Piri: The Spirit of the Catalan Pyrenees” is a new film documenting the inaugural edition of an 800-kilometer bikepacking adventure through the Catalan Pyrenees. The film focuses on all aspects of the adventure, not just the pointy end, with the hopes of inspiring others to take a chance and embark on life-changing journeys of their own. Watch the full film here...

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Pachamama: Chords of Freedom (Video)

Logan Watts — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:18:43 +0000

The newest chapter of Orbea's Pachamama series follows the band Architects' guitarist Adam Christianson as he reflects on the correlation of music, cycling, and freedom, aligning with the series' core ethos: exploring the world both outside and within. Watch it here...

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Out With a Bang: Restrap’s Winter Solstice Century 2024

Nic Morales — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:37:50 +0000

It's the most wonderful time of the year because the 2024 edition of Restrap's Winter Solstice Century is just around the corner! This year, in addition to the badge of completion, they're giving riders a massive grand prize with gear from GOREWEAR, Exposure, and STYRKR. Read on for more info on the year-end event...

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Save 25% on Ride with GPS Premium This Season

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:56:17 +0000

As a special offer for the holidays, Ride with GPS is offering 15 months of Premium subscriptions for the cost of 12 months. Learn more about how you can save 25% on our favorite mapping app's most powerful suite of features here...

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Swood Cycles Twisted T-Bar Review: A Simple Solution

Nic Morales — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:31:00 +0000

From top-loaders to sausage-style harness systems, there are seemingly infinite ways to hold loads of any size on a bike. But, smaller frames and less-than-traditional setups create the need for a secondary market of solutions. In his Swood Cycles Twisted T-Bar Review, Nic dives into this handy little accessory’s origins and how it solves atypical problems…

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2024 Bikepacking Awards: People and Routes

Logan Watts — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 12:43:56 +0000

We’re continuing our 2024 Bikepacking Awards by celebrating the individuals who inspired the bikepacking community with their incredible accomplishments and adventures. Additionally, we’ve highlighted the most captivating bikepacking routes we shared this year. Explore all the nominated people, routes, and events here...

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Weekend Snapshot

Lucas Winzenburg — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:19:26 +0000

Today's edition of Weekend Snapshot spans hemispheres and seasons, highlighting reader-submitted vignettes from Poland, New Zealand, and Türkiye. Find a dynamic mix of images from loaded rides around the planet and use the form to share a photo from one of your recent getaways here...

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Ratio Technology Drop Dropper Lever: Getting Rowdy on Drop Bars

Miles Arbour — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:58:31 +0000

The new Ratio Drop Dropper Lever is a nifty add-on for mechanical SRAM 11- and 12-speed drop-bar levers that allows clean dropper post operation. Check it out here...

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Solo Fall Overnighter: One Last Ride to Seal the Deal (Video)

Guest — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 15:28:15 +0000

Wrapping up a yearlong challenge to get out for a solo overnighter in every season, Belén Castelló's latest video documents a fall bikepacking trip to the forests surrounding Teruel, Spain. Watch her fourth and final installment in the series here...

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Specialized Quietly Announced the Chisel Comp EVO

Logan Watts — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:40:33 +0000

One of the year’s best bikes in our Gear of the Year Awards just got bigger (and better?). Specialized quietly announced the Chisel Comp EVO, tacking on a longer fork, a couple of upgrades, and new paint. Learn more about the Specialized Chisel Comp EVO here...

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Help Rockgeist Recover by Purchasing In-Stock Gear

Logan Watts — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 14:06:26 +0000

Flooding from Hurricane Helene decimated and displaced Rockgeist, our favorite local bikepacking bag company here in Western North Carolina. At this point, they’re working as a skeleton crew and could use a little love this holiday season. Consider buying one of their in-stock items to help them pull through. Watch a video to learn more about their situation and find out what’s in stock here…

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Editor’s Dozen: Neil’s Favorite Gear and More from 2024

Neil Beltchenko — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:19:12 +0000

The season for end-of-year roundups is here! In Neil's 2024 Editor's Dozen, he shares his favorite gear from 2024, tested through the Arizona winter, summer in the Midwest, and countless overnighters and day rides around Colorado. These standout items truly earned their place as gear worth mentioning. Dive in here...

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Friday Debrief: Your Favorite Surly Color, Mike Hall Bursary, Arctic Fail in Iceland, and More…

Team Work — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:10:01 +0000

This week’s Debrief features a "Your Favorite Surly Color" survey, the Mike Hall Bursary, an Arctic Fail in Iceland, in-line barrel adjusters, the end of Jambz Distro, and much more. Find it all here…

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The Outdoor Life (Video)

Miles Arbour — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 15:09:49 +0000

"The Outdoor Life" paints an intimate portrait of what it takes to prepare a 13-year-old to ride one of the world's most physically demanding bikepacking races: the Arizona Trail 800. Watch the film here...

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Reader’s Rig: Robbyansyah’s Singular Peregrine Mark III

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:35:04 +0000

Our Reader's Rig of the week comes from Robbyansyah Muhammad in Indonesia, who shares the custom Singular Peregrine he built up in 2022 and has since pedaled on everything from daily commutes to ultra-distance races to bikepacking getaways. Meet Robbyansyah and see his beloved all-rounder here...

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The Limited SimWorks Doppo Ronin is Finally Here

Miles Arbour — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:02:00 +0000

Teased at the inaugural MADE bike show last year, the SimWorks Doppo Ronin is a modern mixed-terrain adventure bike with clearance for 27.5 x 2.22" tires and plenty of mounting points. Dig into the details here...

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OnWORD: Learning to Ride a Long Way (Video)

Guest — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 12:39:01 +0000

"OnWORD" is an inspiring documentary that follows a group of 10 young people on a momentous 987-kilometer bikepacking journey from Wellington to Wānaka, New Zealand. Read on to find the 20-minute video, a collection of 35mm film photos from the riders, and an introduction to WORD, the organization behind the journey, from founder Ashley Peters...

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Check Out Surly’s Purple Dust Bunny Grappler

Nic Morales — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:34:36 +0000

Just announced, the 2025 Surly Grappler got decked out in a new "Purple Dust Bunny" color, but it's still the same 650b-oriented drop-bar dirt shredder and ready for trails and bikepacking all the same. For more on this light lavender machine, read on...

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Bombtrack House Blend: Big Toys in Kyiv, Ukraine

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:29:37 +0000

Bombtrack's latest stop on their worldwide House Blend shop tour series highlights the powerful story of Big Toys in Kyiv, Ukraine, which has stayed open to serve the cycling community amid Russia's full-scale invasion. Find the video, photos, and a short interview with the shop's owner here...

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Pre-Orders Open for Tout Terrain Ceres

Miles Arbour — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 15:00:06 +0000

Named after the rugged Ceres 500 bikepacking event in South Africa, the new Tout Terrain Ceres is a steel gravel bike designed for mixed-terrain races and all-road journeys. Find all the details about today's pre-order here...

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The Supernova M99 DY PRO is Now Available in Silver

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:31:59 +0000

The lighting specialists at Supernova in Freiburg, Germany, just announced a silver version of their powerful M99 DY PRO dynamo headlight. It maintains its unique turbo-charged "high beam" mode in a dazzling new polished shell. Find details here...

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Maverick by Necessity: An Inside Look at Tailfin’s Design Process

Nic Morales — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:02:00 +0000

"Maverick by Necessity" is a new documentary-style short on Tailfin Cycling's design process. Featuring an inside look at the Tailfin team and their unique design process, it provides an in-depth view of one of their newest products. Watch the 12-minute inside look at how their bags come to be here...

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Otso Warakin Review: Steel Gravel Bike for the Win

Neil Beltchenko — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:54:21 +0000

Is steel the perfect frame material for an efficient, dedicated gravel bike? Neil got ahold of the new Otso Warakin steel to find out. Find his in-depth Otso Warakin review here after two months and 350 miles aboard this chromoly beauty, including an overnighter and several big adventure rides to test its mettle...

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Riding the Line: Compassion and Bikes at the American Border (Film)

Miles Arbour — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:54:43 +0000

"Riding The Line" is a new film documenting Dawson Allen's bike ride from Tucson down to the U.S./Mexico border and back north to Patagonia, Arizona, where Voices from the Border, an organization that supports migrants near the border, is based. Watch the film here...

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An Abbreviated Caldera 500 Story

Guest — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:06:09 +0000

Just a handful of riders gathered in Mammoth Lakes, California, for this year's Caldera 500 event. Among them was Dr. Tracy Berman, who was well on her way to becoming the only finisher of the 500-mile route before she made the difficult decision to abandon the event and enjoy the ride. Find a reflection and photos from Tracy here...

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Collective Reward #200: Rogue Panda Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness

Lucas Winzenburg — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:42:21 +0000

On the heels of it taking a top spot in our annual Gear of the Year Awards yesterday, we're giving away a Rogue Panda Blue Ridge Handlebar Harness to one randomly selected Bikepacking Collective member for our 200th Collective Reward. Learn more here...

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The Horse Cycles Titanium Pack Knife is a Thing of Beauty

Miles Arbour — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:18:15 +0000

Individually CNC machined from titanium by RatKing in Seattle, the new Horse Cycles Titanium Pack Knife weighs just 27 grams, can attach to a bottle mount, and is made entirely in the United States. Find all the dreamy details here...

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Wilde Supertramp Review: Superfluous Specificity

Nic Morales — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:43:14 +0000

The Wilde Supertramp is a steel ATB with clearance for massive tires, a ton of mounting options, and unique lines ready to take on any terrain. With bikepacking-focused design, Nic was curious about how this affordable, versatile platform would perform across the multifaceted style of riding he prefers. For more on the Wilde Supertramp, read on…

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Aero is Everything: The New Wahoo ELEMNT ACE

Nic Morales — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:46:01 +0000

The new Wahoo ELEMNT ACE reinforces the industry’s turn toward aerodynamics by giving riders a new dataset through a built-in wind sensor. Read on for more on the Wahoo ELEMNT ACE and its new features...

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Basajaun: Sofiane Sehili’s Hottest Race Ever (Video)

Miles Arbour — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 15:08:32 +0000

This summer, Sofiane Sehili had to dig deep just to finish Basajaun, a long-distance gravel event on the edge of Basque Country in the north of Spain. Find a written reflection from Sofiane and his video highlighting how he dealt with the scorching 50°C highs here...

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This Dune-Inspired Bombtrack Beyond+ is Stunning

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:51:11 +0000

Inspired by the Dune universe, we recently spotted a custom Bombtrack Beyond+ that's built for interplanetary adventures. Part beach cruiser, part rock climber, find a full build kit and more photos of Lukas's lovely one-of-a-kind bike here...

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The Seido Taza Fork Clears 29+ Tires

Miles Arbour — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:08:17 +0000

The new Seido Taza Fork has clearance for 29 x 3.0" tires, three-pack and low-rider rack mounts, dynamo routing, and is long enough to replace mid-travel suspension forks. Find everything you need to know here...

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2024 Bikepacking Gear of the Year

Logan Watts — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:33:04 +0000

In the first chapter of our 2024 Bikepacking Awards, we celebrate the gear that impressed us most this calendar year. Explore our team's top choices across 50 awards in 11 categories, covering standout bikes, components, camping gear, apparel, and more. Plus, check out our "Best in Show" bikes from this year's expos...

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COROS DURA Review: Brilliant Battery Life

Logan Watts — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:30:19 +0000

The COROS DURA is an impressive solar-powered GPS bike computer offering over 100 hours of battery life on a single charge, simple data and navigation functions, and an easy-to-use interface with a touchscreen and scroll wheel. Find a double feature here with a first look and a long-term review of the unit after a lot of use…

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Weekend Snapshot

Lucas Winzenburg — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:05:28 +0000

Today's edition of Weekend Snapshot takes us back to the first days of fall to tag along with readers enjoying autumnal getaways in three countries. Find bike checks from Spain, Colorado, and France, and share a scene from one of your recent rides here...

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Introducing the new NITTO x Blue Lug Jam Bar

Nic Morales — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:40:39 +0000

From everyone's favorite bike shop in Japan comes the new NITTO x Blue Lug Jam Bar! Read on for more details on this affordable beach-cruiser-inspired flat bar...

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Congrats, Hunt 1000 Riders!

Guest — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:24:29 +0000

On Saturday, the Hunt 1000 in Australia celebrated a collective finish rather than a grand depart. Around half of the riders finished the full 1,000-kilometer route between Canberra and Melbourne, navigating a challenging route through Australia's high country. Find a short recap from Dan Hunt and some stunning photos from Gavin Kaps here...

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Check out the Rambler Bags 2024 Limited Collection Drop

Miles Arbour — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:06:12 +0000

Made using a mix of flashy gold duck canvas and undyed center panels with freeform quilting, the latest Rambler Bags limited edition collection includes six bags and is available to order now. Take a closer look here...

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Mojave Solitaire

Guest Routes — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:19:42 +0000

Mojave Solitaire is a three-day ride through the rugged backcountry of Mojave National Preserve, a lonesome landscape where the Sonoran, Colorado, and Great Basin Deserts converge. Starting from one of […]

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Lost Dot and the Transcontinental Race Launch #100TCRWOMEN

Miles Arbour — Sat, 30 Nov 2024 13:49:08 +0000

Lost Dot's new #100TCRWOMEN campaign aims to inspire 100 women to race the 2025 Transcontinental Race. Learn about the project and how they plan to support women and other underrepresented groups who are interested in signing up here...

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Friday Debrief: Electronic Shifting Survey Results, Pedro’s Pack Chain Tool, MYOG Pattern Generator…

Team Work — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:07:17 +0000

This week’s Debrief features our electronic shifting survey results, a fresh batch of Cotic Solaris frames, Pedro's Pack Chain Tool, MYOG Pattern Generator, new SimLoader colors, an event to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…

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Sklar Bikes Launches the Super Something Ti

Nic Morales — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:46:08 +0000

Big news for fans of Adam Sklar! Today, Sklar Bikes is opening pre-orders for the California-made Super Something Ti, a titanium version of their flagship gravel bike. Read on for more details and photos...

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Reader’s Rig: Ande’s Mini Kona Honzo ESD

Lucas Winzenburg — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 14:10:32 +0000

This week's Reader's Rig comes from Ande Dallas-Murdoch in Glasgow, Scotland, who shares the Kona Honzo ESD hardtail he custom built into a one-of-a-kind mini velo. Meet Ande and check out his unique singlespeed all-rounder here...

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West Kootenay Bikepacking Route Network

Miles Arbour — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 12:37:18 +0000

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RETROTEC: America’s Quintessential Framebuilder (Video)

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:28:53 +0000

In Daniel Yang's newest video, he travels to Napa, California, to spend a day with influential American framebuilder Curtis Inglis of Retrotec and Inglis Cycles, who has been building bikes for over three decades. Watch the equally fascinating and informative 20-minute video here...

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Endless Bike Co.’s Black Friday Sale: Support Women and Western NC

Nic Morales — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 14:01:10 +0000

Endless Bike Company has announced a special Black Friday sale! In honor of Women-Led Wednesday, Shanna Powell's small company combined their women-led efforts with one of the biggest sales holidays of the year. Read on for more info...

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Rider Resilience: A Powerful Story of Healing and Hope (Film)

Guest — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 12:16:06 +0000

"Rider Resilience" is a stirring documentary that shares the deeply personal stories of three cyclists who've used the bike to help them navigate profound life challenges. It offers inspiring insights into the power of cycling and a poignant reminder of the unseen difficulties people face behind the scenes. Watch the 20-minute film here...

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Velocio Introduces the Riding Pack and Riding Duffel

Lucas Winzenburg — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:13:31 +0000

New England cycling apparel brand Velocio just entered the bag category with two fresh releases, the Riding Pack and the Riding Duffel. Both new bags are designed to complement life on the bike, whether that's pedaling to work or traveling to events. Find details on both here...

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The 2025 TarpTent Double Rainbow Li is Here

Miles Arbour — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:58:06 +0000

One of TarpTent's lightest two-person tents, the Double Rainbow Li, was recently updated with a more durable floor, shorter pole segments, and an improved tensioning system. Find everything you need to know about the 2025 TarpTent Double Rainbow Li here...

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Four Days Bikepacking the Wild West of Denmark (Video)

Logan Watts — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:40:07 +0000

Some say the best camera is the one you have with you. In his latest video, our friend Mikkel Soya Bølstad reflects on that very statement when he realizes he packed the wrong lens for a four-day bikepacking trip in Denmark. The result is beautiful. Watch it and find a brilliant collection of photos here...

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NEMO Tensor Extreme Conditions Sleeping Pad Review

Sam Rice — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:20:06 +0000

After two months of hard use on a bikepacking trip through the Andes in Peru, Sam Rice and Tom Norman share their feedback on a pair of NEMO sleeping pads designed to be the warmest, most insulating ultralight pads on the market. Did they withstand the rigors of the journey and live up to the duo's high expectations? Find out in their NEMO Tensor Extreme Conditions Sleeping Pad review here...

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Made-in-Oregon Madrone Jab Derailleur Now on Pre-order

Logan Watts — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:00:07 +0000

The impressive, made-in-Oregon Madrone Jab Derailleur has entered its final phase of testing and and is now available for pre-order. Learn more about this admirable piece of engineering and how you can reserve one here...

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Crumbworks Chunk Review: Against the Grain

Miles Arbour — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:32:20 +0000

Every so often, a bike turns up with that extra-special something and makes you think, "Dang, I need to ride that,” even if it’s difficult to explain why. With its mesmerizing lines, unique specs, and room for 27.5+ tires, the Japan-made Crumbworks Chunk is one such bike. Miles pieced together a custom build to see if it rides as well as it looks and figure out how much rough stuff the Chunk can handle. After several months of day rides, exploring, and bike-rafting, find his Crumbworks Chunk review here…

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Members, Please Cast Your Vote for the 2024 Collective Choice Awards!

Logan Watts — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:58:42 +0000

Attention Bikepacking Collective members, if you're looking for something to watch (or dream about) this week, we need your help choosing the year's best bikepacking films, routes, and bikes! Learn more here...

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SimWorks x Topo Designs x All-City Gorilla Monsoon Raffle

Miles Arbour — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:32:17 +0000

SimWorks and Topo Designs have teamed up on a fancy All-City Gorilla Monsoon build, and they're giving it away! Learn how to enter before tomorrow's deadline here...

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Twenty-Year-Old Student Breaks Pan-American Cycling Record

Nic Morales — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:08:51 +0000

Twenty-year-old Dartmouth junior, Bond Almand, recently broke the Pan-American Cycling record by riding from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego in just 75 days! Read on for more on Bond's amazing feat...

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Orbea Laufey Review: It’s All About the Process

Logan Watts — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:21:35 +0000

After mulling over several reasons to review the latest Orbea Laufey, Logan bit the bullet and got one in for a test. Read on for his full review after pedaling around plenty of western North Carolina singletrack, taking it bikepacking, and comparing its aluminum frame to steel bikes with a similar poise…

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Limited Edition Colorful Drust Rear Light Mounts

Lucas Winzenburg — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:54:05 +0000

Berlin framebuilder Konstantin Drust has a limited run of colorful Drust Rear Light Mounts in stock now, which were anodized by the team at Qvist and are available in purple, orange, and pink. Find out how to snag one of the elegant mounts while they last here...

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The Outlier Pendulum Pedals Sit Low and are Made in Canada

Miles Arbour — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:14:21 +0000

The newly launched Outlier Pendulum Pedals sit 12mm below the center of the axle to increase stability and control, are self-rightening, and weigh just 207 grams. See additional photos and learn more about the pre-order here...

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Weekend Snapshot

Lucas Winzenburg — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:12:56 +0000

The arrival of chilly weather hasn't stopped many readers in the Northern Hemisphere from getting out on two wheels, and in our 150th installment of Weekend Snapshot, we catch up with three of them. Join folks from our worldwide community as they pedal around Vermont, Germany, and Minnesota, and if you haven't done so already, take a moment to share a scene from one of your recent rides here...

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Responsible Parenting at the Arizona Trail Race

Guest — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:10:34 +0000

Is it careless to bring your 13-year-old son on the Arizona Trail Race? Richard Rothwell and his son James finished the 800-mile event this year and were the unofficial unsung heroes. Find a post-race reflection and photos by Richard here...

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