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  • Firsthand Framebuilding Opens 2026/27 Class Registration

    Firsthand Framebuilding Opens 2026/27 Class Registration

    💬0    ⏲Jul 6    📝miles-arbour    / Dispatch

    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…

  • Fenderfest in the Prignitz: Comfort, Ease, and Joy

    Fenderfest in the Prignitz: Comfort, Ease, and Joy

    💬9    ⏲Jul 6    📝guest    / Culture

    The third Fenderfest took place in rural Germany this spring, and Rob van Driel traveled from the Netherlands to attend the special camping edition. In this report, he shares impressions from the event, musings on bicycles and how we relate to them, and a photo gallery from the ride through the serene countryside. Find it all here…

  • Leah Goldstein and Torin Lackmann Finish the Tour Divide

    Leah Goldstein and Torin Lackmann Finish the Tour Divide

    💬0    ⏲Jul 3    📝jill-homer    / Dispatch

    Leah Goldstein and Torin Lackmann completed the 2026 Tour Divide as the second and third women to reach Antelope Wells, capping remarkable rides defined by resilience and determination. Their finishes came amid heartbreaking news that fellow racer Alyssa Secreto was critically injured in a collision just miles from the finish, casting a somber shadow over this year’s event and rallying the bikepacking community around her recovery…

  • Friday Debrief: Rogue Panda ScatHat, New Straggler, MSR FreeLite Stash, and More…

    Friday Debrief: Rogue Panda ScatHat, New Straggler, MSR FreeLite Stash, and More…

    💬3    ⏲Jul 3    📝editor-team    / Dispatch

    This week’s jam-packed Debrief features the Rogue Panda ScatHat, new Surly Straggler, MSR FreeLite Stash, Camp and Go Slow top caps, a couple of events to follow live, and a whole lot more. Find it all here…

  • Reader’s Rig: Andrew’s Sklar PBJ

    Reader’s Rig: Andrew’s Sklar PBJ

    💬16    ⏲Jul 3    📝lucas    / Dispatch

    Our Reader’s Rig of the week comes from Andrew in British Columbia, who shares the do-it-all Sklar PBJ he uses for slow rides with plenty of stops for photos. Meet Andrew and find a detailed write-up with a vibrant gallery of film shots here…

  • 2026 Tour Divide: Photographer’s Choice

    2026 Tour Divide: Photographer’s Choice

    💬12    ⏲Jul 3    📝eddie-clark    / Culture

    Photographer Eddie Clark wraps up his 2026 Tour Divide coverage with a handpicked selection of his favorite images, reflecting on the landscapes, riders, and fleeting moments that made this year’s race unforgettable. From joyful victories to quiet encounters along the route, his gallery captures the spirit of the Divide, closing with a heartfelt tribute to Alyssa Secreto and a wish for her full recovery after a life-threatening collision near the end of her ride…

  • Help Alyssa Secreto Recover After Being Hit by a Car on the Tour Divide

    Help Alyssa Secreto Recover After Being Hit by a Car on the Tour Divide

    💬12    ⏲Jul 3    📝miles-arbour    / Dispatch

    Alyssa Secreto, a 35-year-old endurance cyclist from Colorado Springs, is in the hospital after being hit by a car in the final stretch of the Tour Divide. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help with medical bills and ease her long road to recovery. Learn more and support Alyssa here…

  • Jan Heine Sets New OCVA FKT

    Jan Heine Sets New OCVA FKT

    💬42    ⏲Jul 2    📝nic-morales    / Dispatch

    Just a year after establishing the OCVA FKT benchmark, Jan Heine of Rene Herse has bettered his time on the 400+ mile route. With over 31,000 feet of elevation gain, a missing bridge, and plenty of other obstacles, Jan’s latest FKT might be his most impressive yet. Learn more about his monster ride below…

  • The OneUp Components Aluminum Wheelset Costs $599

    The OneUp Components Aluminum Wheelset Costs $599

    💬2    ⏲Jul 2    📝lucas    / Dispatch

    The OneUp Components Aluminum Wheels are designed to strike the ideal balance of strength and compliance for trail and enduro riders, and they’re priced at a reasonable $599. Find more details on the Canadian brand’s sensibly specced new wheels here…

  • Nordest Gimonde Ti 32: A Downcountry 32er?

    Nordest Gimonde Ti 32: A Downcountry 32er?

    💬4    ⏲Jul 2    📝miles-arbour    / Dispatch

    Nordest calls their new titanium 32er an “explosive cocktail of pure madness.” The Nordest Gimonde Ti 32er clears 2.4″ tires, has plenty of mounting points, and is made from double-butted titanium tubing. Check it out here…

  • I Almost Forgot This is Supposed to be Fun

    I Almost Forgot This is Supposed to be Fun

    💬55    ⏲Jul 2    📝miles-arbour    / Culture

    Bikepacking can be hard, whether you’re pushing a loaded bike up a hill or dealing with adverse conditions. Among the struggles, it can be easy to lose sight of the enjoyment most of us are seeking when we pack a bunch of camping gear on the bike. In this piece, Miles and Emily share more than a dozen items, ideas, and strategies that all serve a single mission: making bikepacking more fun…

  • The Feature-Rich Zpacks Plex Solo Pro Tent Weighs Just 373 Grams

    The Feature-Rich Zpacks Plex Solo Pro Tent Weighs Just 373 Grams

    💬19    ⏲Jul 1    📝lucas    / Dispatch

    The new Zpacks Plex Solo Pro Tent is a feature-packed one-person Dyneema shelter that weighs in at an impressive 373 grams without sacrificing performance or comfort. Find details on the brand’s latest ultralight release here…

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