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Bikepacking the Anaxshat Passage Again (Video)
1 Aug 19 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchNo stranger to the route, YouTuber Chris Wilson of the PNW Bikepacking channel recently returned to the Anaxshat Passage for a third ride along the stunning 120-mile track in Oregon. Watch a 17-minute video recap of his solo getaway here…
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83.5 mi. / 134 km 2-3 daysBeef, Needles, and Elephants
15 Aug 19 Guest Routes USAWith its iconic views over the Island in the Sky mesa, the White Rim Trail is one of the most famous parts of Canyonlands National Park. But just 10 miles south lies the park’s lesser-traveled but equally stunning Needles District, which abounds with colorful sandstone spires that can’t be found anywhere else. With optional hikes to slot canyons and river overlooks, this route packs a lot into a short backcountry trip… -
The Pontos Packable Kayak Weighs Just Seven Pounds
8 Aug 18 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchLaunched on Kickstarter this morning, the Pontos 2.0 is a lightweight skin-on-frame kayak that packs down to the size of a two-person tent and sets up in just minutes, offering all kinds of possibilities. Find details and a link to the crowdfunding campaign here…
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2026 MADE Bike Show Attendee Bike Portrait Photoshoot
4 Aug 18 Miles Arbour / DispatchFor our readers planning to attend the 2026 MADE bike show in Portland this weekend, we’d love to photograph you and your bike! We’ll be shooting attendee bike portraits on Saturday morning for one hour and hope you’ll pop by. Find details here…
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Quirk Cycles Kegety is a London-Made Production Gravel Bike
0 Aug 18 Miles Arbour / DispatchThe Kegety is Quirk Cycles’ first production gravel bike. It offers 50mm tire clearance, a 1x-specific design, and is handmade in England from high-quality steel tubing and 3D-printed components. Learn more about the new Quirk Cycles Kegety here…
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Redshift Quickdraw Saddle Bag Review
17 Aug 18 Nic Morales / Bikepacking GearEquipped with a magnetic attachment system, the Redshift Quickdraw saddle bag looks to bring a new level of ease to swapping your everyday flat kit between bikes. Nic spent some time with the Quickdraw ahead of today’s launch to see if it lives up to its claims of convenience. Read his review here…
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Ramble on the Scramble: Around the Isle of Wight
47 Aug 18 Cass Gilbert / InspirationCass and Vish set sail for the Isle of Wight to beta test the new Solent Scramble, a route that blends the best of the island’s soaring, grassy coastal yomps and ancient woodland bridleways via a ferry service from the New Forest. And what better bike to choose than his Rambler, his UK steed built purposefully for such outings? Read about the route’s development and what it’s like to ride it, along with a full bike check and mini review of his faded yellow summer Stooge…
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Weekend Snapshot
1 Aug 17 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchThis Weekend Snapshot zooms in on reader-submitted bikepacking trips around Wisconsin, Scotland, and Washington, highlighting a mix of solo getaways and adventures with friends. See what a few folks from our global community have been up to recently and share something from one of your rides here…
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Alex McCormack is Smashing the Ultra Scene (Podcast)
2 Aug 17 Nic Morales / DispatchThe latest episode of the “King of the Ride” podcast features Alex McCormack, who’s made waves in the ultra-endurance and bikepacking scene as of late. In it, he speaks about his recent experiences on the Tour Divide and the Colorado Trail and shares what it’s like to be part of Canyon’s factory team. Listen here…
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25 Riders Take on the Great Divide with Ryan Van Duzer (Video)
9 Aug 17 Guest / DispatchEarlier this summer, David Lamb joined Ryan Van Duzer and a group of 25 other riders for a 500-mile journey down the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route between Colorado and New Mexico. His latest video shares an inside look at the one-of-a-kind experience. Watch it here…
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It’s the Little Things: 12 Small Joys of Bikepacking
28 Aug 17 Lucas Winzenburg / CultureFrom soaking in an unbeatable campsite view to successfully improvising a trailside repair, bikepacking is full of simple pleasures and unexpected delights that make it a uniquely rewarding pursuit. In this piece, Lucas highlights a dozen little things that keep him coming back for more. Find his list and share your small bikepacking joys here…
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Don’t Miss the Metallic Brown Brother Mr Wooden
5 Aug 14 Lucas Winzenburg / DispatchUK-based Brother Cycles is now taking pre-orders for their beloved rim-brake 650B frameset, the Mr Wooden, which has fresh paint, a new headbage, and updated logos for the latest model year. Find more details and learn how to order one here…
