Pedaling Nowhere

In our latest video guide, we run through the pros and cons of bikepacking with a full-suspension bike, tips and tricks for dialing in your ride, and a list of bikepacking-friendly full-suspension bikes…

Remember the redesigned fork that came on the ultra-smooth Ritchey Outback we reviewed last summer? It’s now available as an aftermarket purchase and looks like a great option to upgrade your favourite gravel bike. Check out all the details on the new Ritchey WCS Adventure Fork here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Tom Farrell from The Woods Cyclery in New Forest, UK, who shares the lovely Singular Peregrine prototype he built up with an eclectic mix of timeless parts. Find details here…

Generational Tales is an uplifting new film from Bombtrack Bicycle Company that follows Franzi Wernsing of Tales on Tyres as she guides her dad through a crash course in bikepacking, taking him out for a five-day trip on Italy’s beautiful Tuscany Trail. Watch it here…

With the new year upon us, we want to check in with you to find out what you’d like to see more (and less) of on the site in 2021. Find a short reader interest survey and a chance to win prizes for filling it out here…

All-City has officially entered the world of space metal today with the announcement of their new Cosmic Stallion Ti, a titanium version of their popular all-road endurance machine. Find photos and all the specs here…

Maybe we saved the best for last? Here’s our final coverage of the Good Night 2020 campout sent in by The Mid South’s Josh McCullock. This beautifully shot video documents his ride in Oklahoma under the Cold Moon…

The Hudski Doggler is a do-everything bike that’s offered in three builds: Gravel, Mountain, and City, each with a $2,000 price tag and a well-rounded component group. We tested the Doggler in Gravel and Mountain mode to find out what it’s capable of. After riding one for a few months and swapping between 700c x 50mm and 27.5 x 2.6” tires, here’s our full review…

Ibis Cycles just launched a more affordable, alloy version of the Ripley, their beloved short-travel 29er. Introducing the Ripley AF. Find specs, photos, and the launch video here…

Digging Deep is a self-shot film by Jakob Carlsen that explores his two completions of the Arizona Trail Race as well as the training and challenges he overcame along the way. Watch the full 48-minute film here, plus find a detailed packlist from Jakob…

With the pandemic still in full swing, Mid South Gravel has introduced The Incredibly Socially Distanced Mid South 2021 to offer an incredible weekend, but without the travel and big crowds. Learn more here…

Let’s be honest, road 1x drivetrains just don’t cut it. The ideal 1x for gravel bikes and drop-bar bikepacking rigs comes in the form of a road shift lever paired with a mountain bike rear derailleur and/or cassette. For the past year and a half, we’ve been experimenting with various hacks and drivetrain modifications to achieve the best of both worlds: a wide gear range and an appreciable granny gear. We’ve fully tested nine solid “mullet” drivetrains for this in depth guide…