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Good Night 2022: A Slow Ride with Fast Friends
16 Jan 7 Virginia Krabill / plogOn Virginia and Logan’s Good Night 2022 campout, they head north through the Mitla Valley to take in some beautiful dirt roads, a chef’s farm-to-table restaurant, an amazing art museum, and the best coco de cremas in the area. Learn more about their route and find some suggestions for how to make group rides welcoming and fun here…
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Ultralight Camp Chairs for Bikepacking
66 Oct 12 Virginia Krabill / accessoriesAlthough many of us are dogmatic minimalists, we also recognize the importance of creature comforts while bikepacking. In this in-depth test roundup, we dig into the benefits and rationale behind including ultralight camp chairs in our otherwise efficient pack lists. Find that and reviews of six lightweight chairs fit for backpacking and bikepacking here…
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Women’s Mountain Bike Shorts Review Roundup
14 Sep 15 Virginia Krabill / apparelVirginia and Emily decided to get a few of the more popular women’s mountain bike shorts on the market and put them to the test this summer. Find their reviews of each, specs and details, and their favorite picks from the group here…
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45NRTH Naughtvind Review + Snow Biking the Blue Ridge Pkwy
14 Feb 2 Virginia Krabill / apparelIn effort to keep pedaling through the cold of winter, Virginia tests the high-end 45NRTH Naughtvind Jacket, a performance piece designed for serious winter cycling. After a couple months of use, here’s her review. Plus, find a gallery and short report from two days of snow biking on the Blue Ridge Parkway…
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Best of the Best: Clipless Shoes for Bikepacking
72 Sep 29 Virginia Krabill / apparelWe took six of the most well-regarded clipless shoes on the market and put them to a test throughout a season of riding. Find a review of each here, alongside detailed insight into how to choose the best clipless shoes for bikepacking…
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The Great American Outdoors Act is the Law of the Land (almost)
10 Jul 27 Virginia Krabill / newsIn case you missed it, The Great American Outdoors Act was passed by the House of Representatives last week. Here’s what’s next for this massive bill that will help improve trails and support our public lands…
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Patagonia Provisions Review: Food With a Story
50 Jul 14 Virginia Krabill / foodPatagonia Provisions sent us a box of samples to help fuel a few bikepacking trips over the last year. While one might think that this is just another high-end, pre-packaged camp food brand, there’s a bigger story behind each of Patagonia’s meals, snacks, and seafood products. Here’s our full review…
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The Great American Outdoors Act is Getting Close
15 Jun 16 Virginia Krabill / newsAfter months of delay, the Great American Outdoors Act is getting closer to a vote. Read about the this massive public lands bill here…
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Ways to Save Money on Bikepacking Food
59 Apr 30 Virginia Krabill / foodStore-bought dehydrated meals are lightweight and easy to prepare, and many are damned tasty, but they aren’t budget-friendly. With a little creativity, it’s not difficult to put together trailside meals and snacks that are quick, tasty, nutrient-rich, and easier on the wallet. Here are a few suggestions to keep the budget low and the calories and flavor high…
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CBD for Cyclists: Does It Really Work?
42 Apr 1 Virginia Krabill / foodOver the last few years, CBD (Cannabidiol) has grown to become quite the acclaimed miracle antidote. And with benefits being touted for recovery and pain management (among other things), it’s even found its way into bikepacking and ultra-endurance sports. But does it really work? Here’s what we found out…
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Mushroom Jerky Recipe (Jerkless Jerky)
27 Jan 31 Virginia Krabill / foodVirginia turns to the magical kingdom of fungi to satiate her jerky cravings for our latest bikepacking recipe. Find the full ingredients list and recipe in this step-by-step guide to making your own mushroom jerky here…
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Speak Up Now For Your National Forests
5 Aug 9 Virginia Krabill / newsNew USDA NEPA revisions eliminate public participation in decisions made for our National Forests—another step in the process of dismantling the backbone of our public lands.