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John and Mira World Tour Update + Xtracycle OmniTierra Mid-Tail (Video)

By Nic Morales on May 5, 2026

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Neil’s latest video from the 2026 Sea Otter Classic comes from a few days before the show opened, when he and Miles got a chance to catch up with John and his pup, Mira. In this video, John runs through the origins of his multi-year, globetrotting journey and the specifics of his new dogpacking-specific Xtracycle OmniTierra…

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2026 Sea Otter Classic: John and Mira’s Xtracycle OmniTierra

By Miles Arbour on April 16, 2026

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Teased last year, the Xtracycle OmniTierra is a titanium mid-tail cargo bike designed in collaboration with John Freeman and his border collie, Mira. Pre-orders open today, and we met up with the dogpacking duo ahead of this year’s Sea Otter Classic to hear more about their travels and their purpose-built setup. See it here…

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John and Mira’s Prototype Xtracycle OmniTierra Cargo Bike: Tour Divide Dogpacking

By Miles Arbour on June 11, 2025

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It’s new bike day for John and Mira, everyone’s favorite dogpacking team. This time, they’re on a yet-to-be-released mid-tail cargo bike designed in collaboration with Xtracycle. Get to know the Xtracycle OmniTierra they’ll be riding at this year’s Tour Divide here…

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John and Mira and Their Pinion-Powered Titanium Midtail

By Cass Gilbert on June 14, 2023

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In this Rider and Rig, we catch up with dogpacking duo John and Mira shortly before the grand depart of the 2023 Tour Divide. Find out about John’s motivation to travel the world with Mira, learn why he chose to race this particular route, and enjoy a gallery of Mira in action. Plus, aspiring dogpackers can get granular with a detailed breakdown of their Pinion-powered titanium race rig…

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John and Mira Dogpacking World Tour (EP.1 Montana)

By Logan Watts on February 23, 2022

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This past fall, dogpacking duo John Freeman and Mira kicked off their Dogpacking World Tour through the Americas. In the first episode of their video series following the trip, they begin in Montana at Llama Ranch. Watch it here…

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

By Logan Watts on February 25, 2020

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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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Ryan Duzer, John, and Mira Ride The Grand Dirt Tour (videos)

By Logan Watts on March 7, 2023

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Our friend Ryan Van Duzer recently met up with dogpacking duo John and Mira for a six-day ride on the San José del Pacifico Grand Dirt Tour route down in Oaxaca, Mexico. Along the way, he made this six-part video series documenting their trip. Watch it here…

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Friday Debrief: New Ingrid Cranks, Ortlieb Gravel-Packs, White Ind Seatpost Collars, and More

By Team Work on May 22, 2026

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This week’s Debrief features fresh Ingrid Cranks, an Ortlieb Gravel-Pack update, White Industries seatpost collars, a new Zefal Adventure mini-pump, multiple events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

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2026 Sea Otter Finds (Part 1): Two Marins, Hudski Bikes, Teravail’s 32-Inch Lineup, Wolf Tooth Hubs, and More…

By Miles Arbour on April 17, 2026

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Our first collection of interesting finds from the 2026 Sea Otter Classic includes a number of eye-catching bikes and parts. The roundup includes a Marin x Stayer cargo bike collab, a new steel Hudski fork prototype, a ride with Tanner on his Forbidden Puritan, Wolf Tooth hubs, and much more. Take a closer look at everything Miles and Neil spotted here…

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2026 Doom: Route, Conditions, and Who to Watch

By Guest on March 11, 2026

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Over 250 riders are participating in the 2026 DOOM event in Arkansas this weekend, split among three routes in the rugged, remote Ouachita Mountains. Ahead of Friday’s grand depart, Aaron Arnzen put together a detailed introduction to this year’s event, including notes on the routes and riders worth keeping an eye on. Read on here…

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Ride Together, Stand Together: Cyclists United for Alex Pretti

By Lucas Winzenburg on February 4, 2026

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Over the weekend, tens of thousands of cyclists came together for memorial group rides in honor of ICU nurse Alex Pretti, who was killed by federal agents in Minneapolis on January 24. There were gatherings in some 300 cities around the globe, spanning more than 15 countries and nearly every state. Find moving photo galleries and heartfelt reflections from riders at a dozen events here…

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Good Night 2025 Roundup: Editors and Friends

By Logan Watts on January 7, 2026

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With the Good Night Campout wrapped and a new year underway, we’re thrilled to share that hundreds joined our sixth year-end overnighter. To reflect on these good times, three of our editors and five friends put together recaps of their rides. Find standout photos and mini-stories from Mexico, New Mexico, Canada, Poland, New Zealand, and beyond here…