More by Nic
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The 2026 Moots Routt is Designed Around Electronic Drivetrains
comment 13 time Sep 24 compose Nic Morales / DispatchThe Moots Routt has been updated for 2026, bringing changes to its tire clearance, complete builds, and drivetrain options. With two models comprising the Routt line, the revisions to this fat-tire gravel bike move it squarely into the modern era. Find details below…
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The 10th Annual Pisgah Project Bike Raffle Is Here!
comment 0 time Sep 24 compose Logan Watts / DispatchThe 10th Annual Pisgah Project Bike Raffle is here! This year’s grand prize is a one-of-a-kind REEB Hall Pass loaded with excellent components from some of the best brands in the business. All raffle proceeds benefit The Pisgah Conservancy and its work to protect and improve Pisgah National Forest. Find all the details and how to secure your chance to win while supporting their efforts here…
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Continental Dubnital Review
comment 50 time Sep 24 compose Nic Morales / Bikepacking GearReplacing one of the most beloved gravel tires on the market, the Continental Dubnital had big shoes to fill. Touted as fast-rolling and grippy, it’s another tire that promises a lot in an ever-changing category. With plenty of experience on the former iteration of the same model, the Race Kings, Nic put some serious miles on the new Dubnitals to see if they’re a worthy heir to the throne…
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The New State 4130 All-Road Flat Bar Costs $900
comment 18 time Sep 24 compose Miles Arbour / DispatchBlending modern components with old-school aesthetics, the new State 4130 All-Road Flat Bar clears 27.5 x 2.4″ tires, has loads of mounting points, and costs a reasonable $899 complete. Take a closer look at this budget-friendly ATB here…
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Finding Your Next Bikepacking Route Just Got Way Easier (Video)
comment 0 time Sep 24 compose Nic Morales / DispatchWe recently overhauled our route library to make planning your next adventure easier than ever. With fresh categories that help users sort our 550+ routes, plus a host of other features, Neil’s latest video walks through how it all works. Watch the full video below…
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107 mi. / 172 km 3-5 daysThrough Fire to Snow
comment 19 time Sep 24 compose Guest Routes USAThrough Fire to Snow traces a 106-mile loop through Wyoming's Medicine Bow Mountains, linking a historic rail grade, a landscape recovering from the Mullen Fire, and the quartzite peaks and alpine lakes of the Snowy Range. Designed for lingering rather than racing through, the route mixes gravel, rugged doubletrack, and singletrack with lake swims, wildflowers, and a high-country basecamp from which to explore… -
Our Fall Garage Sale Has Begun!
comment 0 time Sep 23 compose Nic Morales / DispatchOur fall Garage Sale is on! Our editors are digging into their gear stashes and offering up tons of items at deeply discounted prices. Plus, Bikepacking Collective members who list an item in the Bike Camp Co-op during the two-day event will be entered to win a $100 Velo Orange gift card. Find details below…
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The Cycle of Love (Film Trailer)
comment 2 time Sep 23 compose Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchWe recently stumbled upon the trailer for “The Cycle of Love,” and though it’s a little outside our usual scope, we couldn’t help but be captivated by its heartwarming story and the bicycle’s central role. Watch a two-minute preview and find a showing here…
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The Ultralight Titanium Bikepacking Tool Weighs Just 84 Grams
comment 19 time Sep 23 compose Miles Arbour / DispatchThe Ultralight Titanium Bikepacking Tool is a portable chain whip and cassette-removal tool for bikepackers, designed to help you out of sticky situations. Learn more and support the Kickstarter campaign here…
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Chasing Windrider: Memories of Iohan Gueorguiev
comment 10 time Sep 23 compose Guest / InspirationSet on Canada’s remote Canol Trail through the Yukon and Northwest Territories, this time-traveling piece weaves the past and present with memories of the late Iohan Gueorguiev. In it, author Brad Roach shares glimpses of Iohan’s legend and later retraces a path they once shared to spread some of his ashes. Read it here…
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The Problem with Achieving Your Dreams (Video)
comment 4 time Sep 22 compose Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchAfter a decade of riding nearly 100,000 kilometers around the globe, Tristan Ridley’s latest video explores a paradox: the closer he gets to his ambitious goal, the less certain he feels. Watch the thoughtful eight-minute video here…
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Where Should You Ride This Fall? A Big Update to Our New Routes Map Can Help You Decide
comment 1 time Sep 22 compose Logan Watts / DispatchShortly after launching our completely redesigned Bikepacking Routes map, we’ve already rolled out a host of improvements inspired directly by feedback from Bikepacking Collective members. The biggest is a new “Ideal Time to Ride” filter, backed by updated data across 550 route guides, making it easier than ever to find the right route for any time of year. Learn about all the updates here…


















