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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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The Cost of Convenience: Taking a Hard Look at Wireless Shifting

Nic Morales — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:50:19 +0000

With surging costs of living and a looming climate apocalypse, it’s increasingly important to scrutinize the surpluses of daily life. Recently, Nic Morales found an obvious instance while testing a bike equipped with the latest and greatest wireless drivetrain. In this opinion piece, he takes a cold, hard look at the proliferation of electronic shifting and reflects on its true costs...

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Framing the Question: Our Aluminum Bike Survey

Neil Beltchenko — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:06:00 +0000

A few weeks ago, we surveyed folks with a few questions about aluminum bike frames. The results weren’t too surprising, but the comments we received afterward stoked the fire on the topic. Are aluminum bikes really as harsh as some people claim? Is aluminum as strong as other materials? Does it fatigue more than steel? Is marketing hype pushing riders toward pricier options? There’s a lot to unpack. Dive in to our aluminum bike survey recap here...

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Good Night 2024 (December 21-31)

Logan Watts — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:33:44 +0000

Our annual end-of-year overnighter challenge is back for a fifth year! Good Night 2024 invites everyone to embrace the festive season and enjoy a peaceful night under the stars between December 21st and 31st. Read on to more about the event and how you could win one of six amazing prizes, including Revelate Designs bags, Wolf Tooth tools, and Teravail tire sets...

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Finding My Mind and Building a Bag with San Util Design

Evan Christenson — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:26:12 +0000

After an exhausting year on the road, Evan Christenson returns home and, in search of some control, learns the ropes of sewing. He then takes an impromptu masterclass from Adam Nicholson, the maker behind San Util Design in Winter Park, Colorado. The two new friends ride together and build a beautiful one-of-a-kind bag out of scraps. Click through for Evan's thoughts on the value of craft…

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2024 Nutmeg Nor’Easter: Dissecting the Cult of Romance

Nic Morales — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 11:35:27 +0000

After years of watching the Nutmeg Nor'Easter from afar, the pull to join the festival of fun in the deep woods of southern Connecticut finally materialized in a trip for Nic Morales. Having some familiarity with all things Romance, Nic sought to dig deep into the leaf-covered paths of the annual event's varied routes and rides and the people who curate it. Read on for a deep dive into the 2024 Nutmeg Nor'Easter, the alt-cycling space's most eclectic gathering...

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Hard Things: A Mid-Race Reflection on the 2024 Arizona Trail Race

Eszter Horanyi — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:08:01 +0000

As the 2024 Arizona Trail Race hits its stride, most of the battered riders tackling the 800-mile route are in Central Arizona, and course alterations have changed the game. Eszter Horanyi reflects on how the event has unfolded and asks what keeps bringing people back. Read it here with a brilliant selection of photos from the first four days since the grand depart...

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Markagram 2024: And Then There Were Two

Guest — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 13:47:38 +0000

In its own malevolent way, the Markagram 2024 gravel event in Vermont was a great success again this year. In this piece, race organizer Daniel Golden recounts "the most sinister gravel event in the world" and provides a recap alongside a gallery of photos...

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Outside: North American Cycle Courier Championships (NACCC)

Evan Christenson — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:22:05 +0000

Evan Christenson rides down the street from his childhood home to attend the weeklong race and party series that's historic in the messenger scene. The North American Cycle Courier Championships (NACCC) proves to be a wild ride. Click through for Evan's thoughts on mess life and what they can teach all of us cyclists…

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2024 Vapor Trail 125 Gallery and Report

Eddie Clark — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 00:04:50 +0000

The 2024 Vapor Trail 125 was held this past weekend with a record number of racers tackling the challenging 125-mile course that features over 15,000 feet of climbing. Find an incredible gallery of images and race report from Eddie Clark and Devon Balet here...

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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2024 (Part 2)

Guest — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:35:01 +0000

In the second installment of our 2024 MADE Bike Show coverage, photographers Paul Kalifatidi and Tyler Dawson return to the show grounds at Zidell Yards in Portland, Oregon, to navigate the sea of nearly 200 builders and brands showing off their bikes, products, and more. Find another gallery highlighting a selection of intriguing finds from the jam-packed event and beyond here...

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Made Bike Show 2024 (Video): Behind the Bikes

Logan Watts — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:12:25 +0000

Last weekend, the 2024 MADE Bike Show in Portland, Oregon, brought together around 200 frame builders and brands to showcase their extraordinary creations. We dispatched filmmaker Tom Powell and host Josie to capture the most exciting things at the event, and in part one of a three-video series, they talk to several builders about an intriguing mix of bikes and more…

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Bikes and Builders of MADE 2024 (Part 1)

Guest — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 12:13:38 +0000

The 2024 MADE Bike Show took place in Portland, Oregon, over the weekend, where some 200 builders and brands had their incredible work on display for crowds of onlookers. We sent photographer Paul Kalifatidi to the event to search out this year's most interesting bikes and other bits. Explore his first roundup with additional finds from beyond the show by Tyler Dawson here...

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2024 Silk Road Mountain Bike Race: Mid-Race Update

Guest — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 16:46:12 +0000

Riders of the 2024 Silk Road Mountain Race are over six days into the 1,938-kilometer route, and the fastest riders should be finishing any time now. Event photographer Stephen Shelesky has been working tirelessly to capture all the action and put together a mid-race update complete with a stunning selection of photos from the race so far...

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What’s So Alluring About Titanium Bikes?

Lucas Winzenburg — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 11:40:23 +0000

As a material for bicycle frames, titanium has achieved an almost mythical status. But what makes it so broadly appealing and highly regarded among cyclists? In this piece, Lucas attempts to unpack some of titanium's mystique and invites you to add your perspective to the conversation. Read it here…

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Vedangi Kulkarni is Riding Around the World… Again!

Lucas Winzenburg — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:17:42 +0000

Amid her attempt to break the record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe by bicycle, we introduce 25-year-old Vedangi Kulkarni of India. We hear about the chaotic first weeks of her ride, recap the lessons she learned during her first trip around the world at just 19, unpack her goals and motivations, and more. Meet the young endurance cyclist and follow her ambitious journey here...

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Bikes and Builders of 2024 Bespoked UK (Part 3)

Logan Watts — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:19:26 +0000

In the third and final installment of our 2024 Bespoked UK coverage, we learn why ferrous steel is the most environmentally friendly bike frame material and take a look at nine more bikes and builders, including the titanium beauty awarded "Best Mountain Bike," an interesting Pinion steel hardtail from Ted James, a 29+ ATB from Olsen, Drust's drop-bar 29er, the mighty Titanosaur, 3D-printed bike bling, and more…

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Running Down the 2024 Tour Divide (Part 2)

Eddie Clark — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:29:40 +0000

In the second part of his comprehensive coverage of the 2024 Tour Divide, photographer Eddie Clark offers an immersive glimpse into latter half of the race. He shares his experience of pursuing elusive cyclists and capturing ephemeral moments amidst the hills and hollows along this legendary route. Find his detailed recap and another stunning photo gallery here...

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Bikes and Builders of 2024 Bespoked UK (Part 2)

Logan Watts — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:55:48 +0000

In our second set of coverage Bespoked UK 2024, find several more inspiring stories of small frame builders and makers, including one about a wild frame conversion from Bousif Custom Bikes, the best in show bike from BTR Fabrications, a new "carry" bike from Assembly, bags born from "British Gravel" and more...

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Bikes and Builders of Bespoked UK 2024 (Part 1)

Logan Watts — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 11:41:49 +0000

In part one of our in-depth Bespoked UK 2024 coverage, we catch up with Clandestine to see the new Carrier and Carrier Pinion, look at a handmade carbon gravel bike from Sideways, learn about bikes and bird hides, see some new bags from Wizard Works and Tailfin, and check out several more custom bikes from Medusa and Alfano. Find all that and more here...

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2024 Tour Divide Preview: Conditions, Route Updates, Who to Watch

Neil Beltchenko — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:40:53 +0000

It's Tour Divide time again, and for our 2024 Tour Divide Preview, we dive into all the details you need to know to get ready for some exciting dot-watching, including weather conditions, route changes, and much more. Plus, Neil chats with veteran Tour Divide riders Alexandera Houchin, Hannah Simon, and Josh Ibbett about key riders to watch. See it all here...

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Fenderfest 2024: An Innaugural Gathering of Fine Machines

Guest — Tue, 21 May 2024 11:23:28 +0000

The inaugural edition of Fenderfest was held in rural Germany earlier this month, and we sent writer Hélène Fromenty and photographer Stefan Haehnel there to document the charming new event and gather details on a dozen spectacular classic and modern bicycles. Find their report and a rich set of images here...

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A Dozen Highlights from Bike Festival Riva del Garda 2024

Guest — Sat, 11 May 2024 11:51:03 +0000

Set against the backdrop of beautiful Lago di Garda in Italy, Bike Festival Riva is one of the largest bike shows in Europe. Joergen Trepp from Sour Bicycles was at the 2024 edition last week, and he wandered the show grounds to round up the most interesting new bikes, components, accessories, and more for us. Find his collection of more than a dozen highlights here...

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A Tribute to Kona Bikes

Lucas Winzenburg — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:15:24 +0000

Kona has grown an impassioned fanbase and a cult-like following throughout its nearly four decades of operation. But with the brand hanging in the balance and facing an uncertain future, we’re paying homage to a mainstay many of us have ridden and loved for years. Find our tribute to a brand we hope will endure and a gallery of our favorite Konas from across the site here…

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2024 Sea Otter Finds (Part Two)

Logan Watts — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:45:20 +0000

Our second roundup of gear and more from the 2024 Sea Otter Classic includes two core-free tubeless valves, clever replacement parts to revive old SRAM derailleurs, a brilliant new titanium handlebar, a silver dropper post, the annual ride to draw, and much more. Find it all here...

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2024 Sea Otter Finds (Part One)

Logan Watts — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:43:23 +0000

On day one of the 2024 Sea Otter Classic, Logan wandered around the endless maze of brands and makers, discovering a few exciting finds along the way. Check out his photo gallery and report here, featuring several new bags from Revelate Designs, bikes and bags from Kyoot and Split, fresh grips from Wolf Tooth and Ergon, a Micro-spline singlespeed kit, new tires, and a whole lot more...

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BoneshakerMTB Vintage Mountain Bike Show: A Tradition is Born

Guest — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:33:31 +0000

Earlier this month, BoneshakerMTB hosted the debut Vintage Mountain Bike Show in Toronto, Ontario. Over two days, more than 900 people stopped by the show to celebrate bicycle craftsmanship of the early 1980s and '90s. Organizer Jake London put together a recap of the inaugural event for us. Find that paired with a gallery of photos from Nathan Petrie of Dismount Bike Shop here...

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Bikepacking Thailand: The Impact of The Lanna Kingdom (Video)

Sam Rice — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:33:40 +0000

In this 13-minute video, Sam Rice and Bec Norman re-ride a portion of the 400-kilometer Lanna Kingdom bikepacking route a year after its launch to explore the social and ethical impact of building a bikepacking route in rural Thailand. Watch as they reconnect with local friends, meet riders, and enjoy some of the route's boundless natural and cultural beauty here...

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Introducing Deriva Magazine

Logan Watts — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:30:49 +0000

Born from a passion for cycling, adventure, nature, and photography, "Deriva" is a new printed magazine that chronicles bikepacking routes and adventures through seldom explored places in Colombia. Learn more about the publication and its intent here…

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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

Tristan Bogaard — 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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