Pedaling Nowhere

Brooks England has revamped its bikepacking bag collection with a fresh set of panniers, a handlebar bag, and a saddle bag. In what the storied brand is calling the Travelling Bags Collection, Brooks is offering a full suite of adventure-ready bags that match their classic aesthetic. Read on for details…

In this freewheeling short piece, Shaunn Watt reflects on the expectations versus reality of any bikepacking trip and how that reality is ultimately presented. Read his thoughts after a recent getaway in British Columbia and find an accompanying set of photos here…

Despite being alone on his bikepacking trip to Colombia last year, Paulo LaBerge quickly learned he’d never truly be on his own in the country, thanks to the countless friendly, helpful people who encouraged and guided him along the way. Read his story of an impromptu ride to Bogotá and find a lush photo gallery here…

The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture are seeking public input to identify existing and potential future areas, routes, and trails that could be designated, stewarded, or developed as long-distance off-pavement biking trails. Read below for how you can submit your favorite routes and trails before next month’s deadline…

Launched yesterday, the Whisp XC wheels from Industry Nine feature 605 points of engagement, carbon rims from their sister company We Are One, and their Solix hub system. Explore all the details of this new wheel system below…

After a two-year hiatus, Sarah Swallow’s Ruta del Jefe event is returning to Patagonia, Arizona, next spring for four days of adventure, education, community, and advocacy. Learn more about the 2027 event here…

If you’ve gone bikepacking in British Columbia, you’ve likely ridden on a resource road. In an effort to identify which roads are most important for recreation access, the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC has launched a Resource Road Access Survey. Learn more and complete it here…

“Solo Bikepacking Japan” is a 40-minute video that follows creator Paul Fisson on a one-month, 3,000-kilometer ride across Japan, traversing the country’s four main islands. It blends video clips, still photos, and GoPro shots to showcase elements of rural and urban Japan as seen from the saddle. Watch it and find an introduction from Paul here…

The Sour Pasta Party 32 takes the German brand’s most popular cross-country hardtail and redesigns it to work with the hottest wheel size of the moment. Miles has been putting the Pasta Party 32 through its paces over the last few months as his daily driver and bikepacking rig to see what it does best and uncover the truth about bikepacking on 32-inch wheels. Dig into his review here…

Minneapolis-based Twin Six has made its 32″ bike available for pre-sale. With clearance for 32 x 2.4″ tires, Boost spacing, and UDH compatibility, it looks to be another versatile mountain bike experimenting with the new wheel size. For more on how to get one at a discount, read on below…

This installment of Weekend Snapshot spotlights off-road rides around Finland, New Zealand, and the United States. Find a glimpse at what three folks from our global community were up to during their recent time away, and share something from one of your getaways here…

Firsthand Framebuilding in Portland, Oregon, has officially opened registration for its 2026/2027 framebuilding, metalwork, and welding courses. See more and learn how to apply here…