Last fall, Marek Švančara and Lucia Tureková bikepacked a modified version of the Cyprus Crossing route, riding 675 kilometers from the west side of the island to the east over three weeks. Find a short written recap, their trip video, and a collection of photos here…

Curious to see what all the buzz is about, Jesse Turner of Slow Southern Steel in Fayetteville, Arkansas, recently fabricated his first 32-inch bike. The result is a striking singlespeed titanium ATB with a truss fork from Black Sheep and a one-of-a-kind finish from Rare Earth. Find Jesse’s short reflection on building his debut 32er here…

With a few picks that have been in his bag since he first started bikepacking, Nic’s summer Editor’s Dozen is both practical and sentimental. Focusing on affordable, small pieces of gear and ideas that will hopefully serve someone, somewhere, it’s an interesting list that offers insight into how he’s gone about riding and bikepacking over the last several years…

In this morning’s edition of Weekend Snapshot, we join bikepackers from our worldwide community on their journeys around Minnesota, Sweden, and West Virginia. Find vignettes from a couple of overnighters and a longer getaway here, and use the short form to share something from one of your recent rides here…

Tailfin’s “Overnighters” series is back with a second episode, this time featuring downhill racer Josh Bryceland. Join Josh and host Boru McCullagh for a quick bikepacking getaway, dirt jumps, and heartfelt fireside chats in the 18-minute video here…

Featuring a hand-bent design, the Japan-made Takagi Light Mount is ideal for riders who want a modular light attachment that fits beneath the cargo area of their Wald basket. Find more details below…

Wrapping up our coverage of the 2026 Colorado Trail Race, seasoned photographer Eddie Clark presents a curated selection of his favorite shots from the grueling race through the Rockies that saw a record number of scratches due to extreme heat and wildfire smoke. From stunning alpine vistas to sleepy mountain towns and shared moments of camaraderie and connection, find his full gallery and sign-off report here…

Finishing fifth overall in just 4 days, 21 hours, and 23 minutes, Matt Annabel takes the singlespeed win at the 2026 Colorado Trail Race! Learn more about his ride and his bike setup here…

For the third consecutive year, Nicolette Jones is the first woman to complete the 2026 Colorado Trail Race. She finished in just 4 days, 21 hours, and 45 minutes, taking sixth place overall. Learn more about her impressive ride here…

This week’s Debrief features new all-terrain flat bars and other components, Onyx hub keychains, a quest to take men’s Strava KOMs, Tarptent’s latest model, fresh videos from our routes, two events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…

The team at onX Maps just released a new web tool to help visualize where proposals related to public lands have open comment periods. The accompanying page also goes into great detail about how to understand the cadence of agency actions and how to make your comments effective. Read below for more…

This week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Jimmy in Boise, Idaho, founder of the nonprofit Boise Bicycle Project, who shares the 1993 Ross Minotaur he rescued from the recycling pile and lovingly brought back to life, including brazing in a new tube. Meet Jimmy, see his unique bike, and read his inspiring message about making do with what you have here…