Pedaling Nowhere

What happens when a bike brand leans on 15 years of design and building experience to create a modern steel hardtail mountain bike but has it made overseas to keep the price down? That’s exactly what Colorado’s Reeb Cycles set out to do with the Hall Pass: a 130mm-travel steel hardtail with an impressive array of features. Dig into Miles’s review after several months of trail riding and local bikepacking here…

Ombraz is bringing back its annual sale for 2026 and has teamed up with 37 brands to offer big discounts on gear for the next three days. Participating companies include Hyperlite, Swift Industries, AllTrails, Astral, Topo Designs, MSR, and more. Learn more here…

Previously available as an optional upgrade, the Sklar SuperSomething gravel bike now ships with a color-matched carbon fork. Learn more about the latest batch of SuperSomethings and the Sklarbon Fiber Fork here…

Teased earlier this year, Kyoot’s headtube-mounted rack has officially launched. With a 25-pound load capacity, this small, flat rack adds tons of cargo capacity to any bike it fits. Dive into the details below…

For our 257th Collective Reward, we partnered with Rab to give one lucky winner a lightweight, packable Neutrino Down Sleeping Bag. Learn more about the Neutrino and sign up to support us as a Bikepacking Collective member here…

With countless nights out in all kinds of tents, Neil has refined the shelter he uses for bikepacking trips. In his latest review, he explores the complexities of a tent he says is unlike any other. Find his Yama Mountain Gear 1P Swiftline review below…

Can a traditionally styled handlebar bag deliver off-road performance without losing its charm? After more than a year with the Wizard Works Badjelly, Logan digs in to see how its new sizing, waterproof construction, and thoughtful details balance form and function and stack up against the competition. Read his review here…

In today’s Weekend Snapshot, we round up a smattering of reader-submitted scenes from rides around the globe. Get a peek at recent fall getaways in New York, Italy, and the UK, and contribute to this longstanding series by sharing something from one of your trips here…

The Idaho Gem is a 250-mile bikepacking route through the rugged heart of Central Idaho, packed with sublime singletrack, punishing climbs, rowdy descents, and unexpected side quests. Watch Chris Wilson’s latest video, browse a stunning set of photos, and read Paul Faupel’s story about how crashes, mechanicals, smoke, and sore legs tested their resolve on a route that’s equal parts beautiful and brutal—and best tackled with a good friend by your side…

The 240-mile Northwest Loop at the 2026 Arkansas High Country Race follows a unique mix of gravel, forest roads, and pavement. Riders in each category set new records this year. Read Aaron Arnzen’s recap of the Northwest Loop’s podium-worthy rides with photos by Kai Caddy here…

What does it take to completely revamp the humble rear bike rack? In their latest video, Tailfin pulls back the curtain on years of prototyping, testing, tiny refinements, and the people behind their Journey Bike Rack. They offer a behind-the-scenes look at how an idea becomes a finished product. Watch it here…

The 2026 Arizona Trail Race is well underway, and Wyatt Spalding is on the ground to cover all the action as it unfolds along the notoriously challenging route. In his mid-race report, he catches up with a handful of lead riders and reflects on the beauty and camaraderie he’s witnessed on the rugged trail. Read it here…