Pedaling Nowhere

After many months of planning, Rylie Denis and Tristan La Haye loaded up their rigid steel Surlys and pedaled away on a bikepacking and surfing trip down the Americas. Nearly a year in, they share valuable insights for anyone considering an ambitious ride, including advice on budgeting, preventing burnout, finding resources, and accepting imperfection. Read on for their experience-based guide to getting started…

Six years ago, Miles and Emily moved to British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, trading van life for a more rooted existence. That brought the need for a dedicated bike rack for quick shuttles around town. The Rockymounts BackStage Swing Away Bike Rack stood out for its full 180-degree swing function, which permitted access to the back of the van, a high load limit, and a minimal profile. Find Miles’s long-term review here…

For our final video from the 2026 MADE Bike Show, Neil asked 33 framebuilders and a few component makers one big question: If you could take a month off work, where would you go bikepacking? Their answers include dream routes and a few far-flung destinations that might surprise you…

Despite being tempted by lighter, more spacious shelters over the years, Nic has remained loyal to the very first single-person tent he picked up. A packable, relatively roomy budget option that costs just $150, the GeerTop Blazer seems too good to be true. In his review, he runs through all the elements that have kept him hooked on this budget banger…

Pedaleo is a three-day bikepacking festival in Switzerland packed with inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, a vibrant expo, social rides, outdoor movies, live music, lake swims, and more. Leoni Kolberg was one of more than 1,000 participants, and she wrote a detailed reflection on what made the weekend special. Find her recap and photos from the event here…

Released five years ago, the Panorama Taiga is a modern Reynolds 725 hardtail that’s equally suited for trail riding and bikepacking. Panorama just updated the Taiga with several small changes and geometry tweaks to better suit technical trails. Check out the updated Panorama Taiga 2 here…

If you ride off-road, you’ve probably seen our bikepacking routes map, which means you’ve also encountered its limitations. We’ve been listening to your feedback, and today, we’re thrilled to unveil our completely revamped interactive map of nearly 550 purposefully-built and curated routes worldwide. Learn what’s new and explore all the latest features here…

For part 9 of our 2026 MADE Bike Show video coverage, Neil asked 29 framebuilders one simple question: If you could steal any bike from the show, which one would it be? Their answers shed light on some of the most inspiring, surprising, and beautifully crafted bikes at MADE 2026…

In an industry first, ORTLIEB just unveiled its own house-made waterproof fabric, TIDURA, which is available now on several products in multiple colors. Learn more about the German brand’s impressive new material here…

Bedrock is releasing two fresh Mountain Clog colorways inspired by vibrant fall colors today. Take a peek at the new Chanterelle and Wild Rose Bedrock Mountain Clogs here…

Ratio Technology’s latest conversion kit brings SRAM Eagle 70/90 Transmission shifting to drop bars. With a CNC aluminum piece that attaches to the derailleur, users get all the benefits of SRAM’s new mechanical groupset with their drop-bar brifters. Read on for more details…

Our latest Weekend Snapshot features scenes from reader-submitted bikepacking trips around Alberta, Idaho, and British Columbia. Soak in the views and use the quick form to contribute to a future installment of our longtime Monday morning series here…