Pedaling Nowhere

After years of starting every ride from his front door in Chicago, Leigh Foster heads west to begin a new chapter. The Aspen Loop Overnighter in Mancos, Colorado, marks the first film in his Loop of Loops project—a journey to document short rides across the American West and rediscover what drew him to bikepacking in the first place…

The new Cotic Cascade Gen 2 is now made in small batches in Portugal with size-specific tube specs, options for custom paint, UDH dropouts, and more. Find all the details and photos here…

The latest addition to the Neuhaus small-batch production bike range is the new Big Leaf, a versatile steel gravel bike with clearance for 29 x 2.1″ tires and a relaxed riding position. Check it out here…

This week’s Debrief features Weird Bars from RatKing, crochet cargo nets, a DIY rear rack, the winner of our Garage Sale giveaway, a couple of new bikes, Big Mouth Billie Bags, discounted Spurcycle Bells, three events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Tanner in British Columbia, who shares a little about his Hudski Dualist. Meet Tanner and get the scoop on his versatile commuter and trail cruiser here…

Over the summer, Fischer Olpin and Gracee Dalton fulfilled a longtime dream of combining bikepacking and sewing. Their impractical vision took them around Hokkaido, Japan, for an unforgettable adventure. They pedaled from place to place with a full-size Juki sewing machine, stopping to make bags and other gear against a variety of spectacular backdrops. Read about their journey here…

The deadline for our Fill in the Map contest is coming up fast, so we’re giving you a little extra time to submit your favorite local bikepacking overnighters for a chance to win. Learn about the new deadline and share your route to be entered to win one of 15 prizes from Rockgeist, Teravail, and Wolf Tooth Components here…

“Solo Bikepacking in the Dolomites” is a 20-minute video from Julius Geisel that transports viewers to beautiful Northern Italy for a peaceful journey on two wheels. Stripped back to the essentials, it lets the sights and sounds speak for themselves. Watch it here…

Gramm Tourpacking in Berlin is now offering their made-to-order 10-liter Seat Bag in a vibrant array of more than 40 colorful fabrics, with buyers able to mix and match hues. Learn more and find a link to order a custom bag here…

While searching for ways to bring order to the chaos of his basement, Miles came across the GearBlocks bike storage system and sliding unistrut bike hooks. Find his thoughts on the GearBlocks system and a look at a game-changing DIY tote storage system he made to further organize his stuff here…

The new Stridsland Boom Boat is designed around a steel frame and fork, 20 x 2.8″ tires, a low center of gravity, and short overall length. This makes it perfect for commuting, apartment living, or retired BMXers. Learn more about it here…

The latest film from Montanus, “Cascadia – In the Shadow of Giants,” follows the duo’s bikepacking journey through the vast wilderness along the Oregon Timber Trail. It’s a reminder of how small we are beneath towering peaks and endless forests and how deeply we belong to the land that endures beyond us. Watch it and find a photo gallery from the trip plus a behind-the-scenes look at their rigs here…