More by Nic
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The Teravail Cannonball 32 Tire Is for Fast-Rolling Gravel
comment 4 time Jul 28 compose Nic Morales / DispatchTeravail has just launched another 32-inch tire, making it one of the few brands with multiple offerings in the larger wheel size. This fast-rolling gravel-oriented tire featured in Neil’s review of the Salsa Fargo 32 and has now been released to the public. Find all the specifics below…
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Overnighters: Alison Jackson Sleeps Out (Video)
comment 2 time Jul 28 compose Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchTailfin’s “Overnighters” is a fresh video series in which host Boru McCullagh meets up with interesting folks and gets them out for a sub-24-hour overnight bikepacking trip on local trails. In the debut episode, Boru is joined by WorldTour pro Alison Jackson in Girona, Spain. Watch it here…
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Slug CrMo Earthling Review: Otherworldly
comment 47 time Jul 28 compose Nic Morales / Bikepacking BikesCreated in 2020, Slug Bikes is a young San Francisco-based outfit that combines a love for the outdoors with unique branding and aesthetics. After years of small-batch, high-end frame and component releases, Slug is finally stepping into the wider market with their CrMo Earthling. Nic spent a brief but jam-packed test period to see if this is just another well-marketed model or something alien to the gravel space…
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5DEV Shredville Mounts Are for Drop-Bar Lovers and Rule-Followers
comment 33 time Jul 27 compose Miles Arbour / DispatchDesigned for marathon mountain bike racing and skirting the drop-bar ban at the Leadville 100, the 5DEV Shredville Mounts allow riders to integrate road-style brake hoods onto a mountain bike handlebar. Do they solve a real problem or one that doesn’t exist? We’re not exactly sure. See more here…
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Route Revisions (July 2026): Veneto Divide, Trans-Dolimiti, Steel Triangle, and More…
comment 0 time Jul 27 compose Daniel Jessee / DispatchWe’re constantly monitoring route conditions and incorporating feedback from our Route Stewards and the greater community, and we’ve made several major updates to our global network in the last few months. Read below to see what’s changed…
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Weekend Snapshot
comment 0 time Jul 27 compose Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchIn this Weekend Snapshot, our readers share a surprising mix of scenes from their recent bikepacking journeys through Senegal, Colorado, and Australia. Find the latest submissions from three continents and submit something from one of your adventures here…
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How I Won the 2026 Swift Campout Video Challenge
comment 2 time Jul 27 compose Guest / DispatchIn a personal reflection detailing his history with bikes, Michael Portugal speaks to how he won the 2026 Swift Summer Campout video competition. From early days riding bikes through the eyes of a hurricane to a long shot he didn’t even realize he’d hit, read more on Michael’s journey below…
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726 mi. / 1,168 km 12 daysBeef with the Border
comment 26 time Jul 27 compose Guest Routes EuropeBeef with the Border is a multi-day bikepacking route spanning more than 1,000 kilometers of gravel roads, singletrack, forest roads, and other occasionally challenging trails along the border region of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. More than just a long-distance ride, it offers a unique perspective on the region’s historical, geographical, and cultural diversity… -
Friday Debrief: Squid Ink Bridge Club, Restrap Soft Flasks, Experiments in Distance, Cheaper Cane Creek, and More…
comment 29 time Jul 24 compose Team Work / DispatchThis week’s Debrief features a deep black Surly Bridge Club, collapsible bottles from Restrap, Snow Peak’s stacking mug set, a tiny inflator, reduced eeSilk pricing, new Moots apparel, fresh bikepacking videos, a few events to follow live, and more. Find it all here…
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The Rockgeist BarJam Cradle Is a Modular Upgrade
comment 8 time Jul 24 compose Nic Morales / DispatchThe Rockgeist BarJam Cradle is a redesign of the innovative small maker’s original handlebar system. Featuring aluminum arms, this addition stabilizes the bag and provides greater support. Explore all the details below…
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Reader’s Rig: James’s Salsa Fargo
comment 1 time Jul 24 compose Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThis week’s Reader’s Rig comes from James in Washington, who shares the Salsa Fargo he picked up secondhand several years ago and recently took for a 24-day ride along the Arizona Trail. Get to know James and check out his lovingly customized Fargo here…
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The People in Empty Places: An Albanian Adventure (Video)
comment 13 time Jul 24 compose Guest / InspirationWhile bikepacking across the Balkans en route from England to India, Joshua Kian and Sarah Morgan had an unforgettable encounter and savored some of their journey’s most fulfilling riding in Albania’s Accursed Mountains. “The People in Empty Places” is a 20-minute video that unpacks the experience of feeling something shift inside. Watch it and find an accompanying feature story here…


















