More by Nic
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Scotland’s Most Brutal Off-Road Route (Video)
comment 2 time Sep 14 compose Nic Morales / DispatchEvery summer, videographer Terry Barentsen takes on a big bikepacking trip. This year, Terry and a group of friends rode one of Scotland’s most testing routes, the Badger Divide, in reverse. Watch the full video from their adventure below…
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The RatKing Spite Rack Weighs Just 269 Grams
comment 10 time Sep 14 compose Miles Arbour / DispatchJust released, the new RatKing Spite Rack is a minimal front rack that doubles as a handlebar bag support and a dry-bag/basket platform. It uses a unique mounting system and weighs just 269 grams. Take a closer look here…
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619 mi. / 996 km 14 daysGravel Challenge Across Switzerland
comment 14 time Sep 14 compose Guest Routes EuropeGravel Challenge Across Switzerland is a 1,000-kilometer bikepacking route stretching from Geneva on the shores of Lake Léman to Morcote on the banks of Lake Lugano. With nearly 19,000 meters of climbing, the route crosses all four of Switzerland’s linguistic regions, threading through alpine passes, turquoise lakes, rolling pastures, and postcard-perfect villages… -
Fresh Handlebar and Stem Bags from Beeswax Needle Works
comment 5 time Sep 11 compose Miles Arbour / DispatchBeeswax Needle Works in Missoula, Montana, just released a limited run of Honey Pot stem bags and the Holloway handlebar bag in a beautiful assortment of waxed canvas colors. Check them out here…
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Friday Debrief: Spring Sky Mr Wooden, ’80s MTB Bikepacking, Slovenia West Loop, What Rack is That?, and More…
comment 11 time Sep 11 compose Team Work / DispatchThis week’s Debrief asks readers to help identify a rack and features a beautiful Horse Hound build, a new Rodeo Labs 32-inch Prototype, Kyoot’s bolt-on headtube rack, several events to follow live, and much more. Find it all here…
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The New Mason Macro32 Has an Integrated Front Rack and a 32” Tailfin Speedpack
comment 6 time Sep 11 compose Miles Arbour / DispatchBuilding on the 29-inch Macro platform, the upcoming Mason Macro32 is a 32-inch version of the UK brand’s adventure-ready aluminum hardtail. With a fork crown-mounted front rack, clearance for 32 x 2.4″ tires, and an adaptable design, the Macro32 looks like an interesting new bikepacking option. Find details here…
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Reader’s Rig: Harry’s Self-Built Sweet Treat
comment 24 time Sep 11 compose Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from Harry in British Columbia, who shares the first bike he built under the Sweet Treat name. Check out Harry’s custom single-speed hardtail with homemade bags and original graphics here…
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The Cohutta Cat: An Adventure Bikepacking Race (Film)
comment 5 time Sep 11 compose Guest / Bikepacking VideosFilmmaker Cameron Muilenburg’s latest project follows the 2025 edition of the grueling 260-mile Cohutta Cat bikepacking race in Georgia, highlighting some of the many characters who lined up at the start and offering an inside look at what it takes to pull off such an event. Find the video, photos, and an introduction from Cameron here…
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Jeronimo Cycles Lorenzo Ti 32” Hardtail
comment 5 time Sep 10 compose Nic Morales / DispatchJeronimo Cycles has released its first 32″ bike. Labeled a downcountry hardtail, the small brand’s latest frame features clearance for 32 x 2.4″ tires, aggressive geometry, and mounts for all kinds of cargo. Read on for more on this new frame…
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South City Stitchworks Full-Distance Top Tube Bags, Now in Stock Sizes
comment 2 time Sep 10 compose Miles Arbour / DispatchPreviously available only as a custom order, South City Stitchworks in Missouri just added a standard full-length top tube bag in four stock sizes. Check out the South City Stitchworks Full-Distance Top Tube Bags here…
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A Peek at the New Ten:07 Unicorn Pony Titanium
comment 2 time Sep 10 compose Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchTen:07 Cycles from Haarlem, the Netherlands, just announced a fresh take on their Unicorn Pony modular mini cargo bike. The new Ten:07 Unicorn Pony Titanium features a quick-release platform and a space-metal construction. Learn more here…
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State 4130 Trail Now in Sagebrush Green, Still $1,500
comment 2 time Sep 10 compose Miles Arbour / DispatchThe wallet-friendly State 4130 Trail is now available in a fresh Sagebrush Green colorway and still offers great value for a $1,500 steel hardtail mountain bike, with multiple bottle mounts, external cables, and clearance for 29 x 2.6″ tires. Take a closer look here…


















