Pedaling Nowhere

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…

Late last night, Alex Schultz arrived at the Picketpost Trailhead near Superior, Arizona, after 2 days, 15 hours, and 53 minutes, becoming the first rider to complete the 2026 Arizona Trail Race 300 while maintaining his first-place position on the full 800-mile route. Learn more here…

High in the Peruvian Andes, the 620-kilometer Alma Andina pushed Poli Berber across 5,000-meter passes, remote dirt roads, and far beyond the race she’d imagined. When altitude, exhaustion, and a failed derailleur threatened to end her ride, she discovered that moving forward sometimes means letting go of the plan. Find her written recap, a route map, and a video made along the way here…

This week’s Debrief features a gorgeous Larkin ATB, a British Racing Green collection from Brooks, JJJJustin’s 2026 Tour Divide video, your Cut List items, Apriko cargo forks, fresh bike-themed artwork, WTB wheels, four events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

In just over five days, Cory Ostertag became the first to finish this year’s Golden Horseshoe Race in Ontario, setting a new record on the 1,670-kilometer loop. Learn more about his impressive ride here…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from George in British Columbia, who shares his latest self-made tallbike, built from a hodgepodge of four frames. Meet George and learn about his latest one-of-a-kind double-decker contraption here…

In the lead-up to tomorrow’s grand depart, Aaron Arnzen provides an in-depth look at the 2026 Arkansas High Country Race, riders worth keeping an eye on, and the new “Women to the Finish Line” initiative. Check it all out here…