Pedaling Nowhere

Congratulations to Alex McCormack of Devon, England, the overall winner of the 2026 Colorado Trail Race! Alex endured intense heat and thick wildfire smoke to complete the rugged route through the Rocky Mountains in just 4 days, 2 hours, and 49 minutes. Find details on his extraordinary ride here…

Dan Camp is back with a new video from his multi-year ride down the Americas. In episode 38, he shares a glimpse at his first 250 miles of bikepacking across Chile, which featured some of the trip’s most intense storms to date. Watch the 30-minute video here…

Ortlieb has expanded the limited-edition Cyber Line to include their best-selling bikepacking bags, all made using vivid pink and blue fabrics. Check them out here…

There’s always more great used gear being added to the Bike Camp Co-op. In our late-summer edition of Co-op Finds, we dig through the current listings and highlight standout gear from Bearclaw, Surly, Gossamer Gear, Revelate, and others. See it all here…

Two years ago, Buckhorn Bags sent a prototype handlebar bag to Miles to test before it went into production. But before the bag could become a standard offering, the brand changed ownership, and it never came to be. Having used three versions, he shares some reflections on a great product that didn’t make it to market…

Despite a quarter of the field already scratching, the leaders are making quick work of the 2026 Colorado Trail Race. In his day three update, Alan Jacoby reports on the latest developments in the men’s, women’s, and singlespeed fields. Catch up on all the action and find another superb set of photos from the Rockies by Eddie Clark here…

For years, Logan has searched for the perfect flat pedal, convinced that each new contender might finally unseat his longtime favorites. After more than 1,000 miles of testing on rocky singletrack and dirt roads, the Tectonic Alibi may have done exactly that. Read his full review here…

Santa Cruz has updated its premier suspension-corrected XC race bike, the Blur, for 2026. Featuring geometry changes that make it longer, lower, and more slack, it’s also seen some quality-of-life upgrades that benefit the non-racer. Find details on the Gen 5 Blur below…

We recently stumbled upon the CombOver, a new mudguard with an unconventional toothed design intended to keep only your face clean. Find details and more photos of the unique contraption here…

Teased earlier this year, the steel Salsa Fargo 32 is finally available to purchase directly from Salsa or your local bike shop. Learn more about the new Fargo 32 and the other 32-inch components Salsa is stocking here…

In 2nd Life Bikes’ latest video, Craig Lambard shares a look at the bike he’s riding across England. Featuring some custom 3D-printed bits, a rack bag from Wizard Works, and much more, it’s a fun look at his bikepacking setup. Watch it below for the full breakdown…

Mama Coca is a dramatic 460-kilometer bikepacking route traversing the Bolivian High Andes. Michael Jordan recently pedaled it as part of a larger journey around South America, and in this Route Report, he shares impressions from the high-elevation track. Find his notes and a sweeping gallery of photos here…