Pedaling Nowhere

To celebrate the holidays and deliver on features the community has been requesting, Ride with GPS released several new features for its web and mobile route-planning apps. Discover all the new tools here…

David Lamb recently pedaled the spectacular Coconino Loop in Arizona, and he created a detailed video capturing his experiences along the way. Find a written introduction and see the route through his point of view in the 26-minute video here…

An accomplished randonneur, bike messenger, and industry influencer, Fergus Tanaka of Ritchey Bikes tells his story of completing the 2023 edition of Paris-Brest-Paris via Peter Curley’s PBP podcast. Read on for more on Fergus’ PBP story…

A good rain jacket is a must for those of us determined to ride through less-than-ideal conditions, but finding reliable protection against the elements that’s packable, breathable, and suited for the rigors of bikepacking is more challenging than one might think. We tested some of the highest-rated cycling-specific rain jackets from Patagonia, 7Mesh, Pearl Izumi, Maap, Rab, and others. See the results here…

In 2024, we published over 1,200 original articles and 54 bikepacking route guides spanning some 21,000 kilometers (13,000 miles). To further dissect this compendium of useful content, we’ve identified the 12 articles that captured the lion’s share of readers’ attention and the 12 most popular new bikepacking routes that folks found the most intriguing, rounding out an incredible year! See it all here…

We’re pleased to report that the 13th issue of our biannual publication, The Bikepacking Journal, is hot off the press! If you’re interested in a behind-the-scenes look at its production, find a short video and a few photos from the printer in Germany here…

As a kid, Evan Christenson was regularly packed into the car for trips from San Diego to Phoenix to see family, blasting through the desert along Interstate 8. In this piece, he loads up his humble bicycle and retraces the route under his own power and on his own schedule, fully experiencing its contours, abundant life, and complex dynamics for the first time. Find his story and a riveting set of photos here…

Earlier this month, Curve ambassador Oskar Moore set off on the 400-kilometer Border Run XL route in Australia with intentions of setting a new fastest known time. He shaved about 45 minutes off the previous record, and Curve just released a 20-minute video documenting his ride. Watch it here…

Velo Orange’s mini-velo, the Neutrino, is back in celery green! However, the Maryland-based bike company is putting out more than just a new color, as they plan to offer a more comprehensive system of completes in the coming year. Learn more about the Velo Orange Neutrino in Celery Green here…

We have a triptych from our editors for today’s Weekend Snapshot, in which Logan, Nic, and Miles take us along on a Good Night 2024 campout, a frigid pedal in the Appalachians, and a night ride photoshoot. See them here and use the form to contribute to a future edition here…

Crust’s new Evasion Trail 140 takes design inspiration from Honda’s iconic Trail 90 and 110 motorbikes while adapting their signature frame to a slightly less aggressive end. For more on the Crust Evasion Trail 140, read on…

Continuing our end-of-year roundups, Miles and Emily compiled a list of 12(+) standout products and thoughts from their time bikepacking around Arizona, riding mountain bikes in the Pacific Northwest, and packrafting on Vancouver Island. Dig into their second Editor’s Dozen of 2024 here…